Placer County Library is committed to being a valuable source of information and lifelong learning to Come visit us today!
Located in the Foothills of Northern California, the library provides a wide variety of services, programs, and materials to enhance knowledge and quality of life through 7 branches and mobile outreach.
06/01/2026
Meet Buttercup the Pterodactyl!
Buttercup loves attending events all throughout Placer County! With puppets, magic, animals, and more, there's something exciting happening at a library near you! Register for all events at placer.libcal.com.
You can find Buttercup soaring around the Colfax Library! 6 days to go!
05/31/2026
Meet Auggie the Tyrannosaurus Rex!
Auggie's favorite part of Summer Reading is the reading challenge! Preregister for a reading challenge at placer.beanstack.org. Earn trading stones by reading and completing activities at the library and redeem them at your local Library Trading Post.
You can visit Auggie at the Auburn Library! The 7 day countdown starts now!
05/30/2026
A big thank you to the Foresthill Fire Protection District for joining us at Foresthill Library for Firefighter Storytime! 🚒📚
Families enjoyed stories, demonstrations, and meeting the firefighters who serve the Foresthill community.
We are so grateful for your time, enthusiasm, and dedication to our community. Thank you for making Firefighter Storytime such a special day!
05/30/2026
Join us at the Kings Beach Library’s book club next Saturday, June 6th, at 2:00pm to discuss Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach. A fascinating dive into the conflicts that come from wildlife’s interactions with the human world. Find the eBook on Libby or request a copy here: https://ow.ly/gamM50YXQJh
05/30/2026
Placer County Library's Jurassic Summer Reading Program starts June 7th! Starting tomorrow, we'll be counting down the days by introducing you to all the adorable Dino mascots you can visit at each Placer County Library branch.
05/29/2026
Thank you to the Placer County Fire Department for visiting Auburn Library Modified Services for Firefighter Storytime! 🚒📚
Getting an up-close look at the fire engine was definitely a highlight of the day!
We appreciate your service and your willingness to spend time with our young readers!
Roar into summer with the Jurassic Summer Reading Program! 🦖📚 From June 7th to August 8th, all Placer County Libraries will be hosting prehistoric fun, exciting events, and epic reading adventures.
05/27/2026
Registration for Jurassic Summer Reading Events is live! See what adventures await you at your local Placer County Library.
Registration is required for all events. Register at placer.libcal.com
05/24/2026
Celebrate 250 years of American history with a trivia night packed with revolutionaries, rebels, movements, and unforgettable milestones. From 1776 to today, test your knowledge of the people and events that shaped the United States across two and a half centuries of history!
Register at placer.libcal.com