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Tulare Public Library “Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.” – Walter Cronkite

📚 Hora de Cuentos | Bilingual Storytime- Fridays, Nov. 6 & 20 | 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Kids' SpaceJoin us for Hora de Cue...
10/23/2026

📚 Hora de Cuentos | Bilingual Storytime- Fridays, Nov. 6 & 20 | 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Kids' Space

Join us for Hora de Cuentos / Bilingual Storytime as we share stories, songs, and interactive activities in both English and Spanish!

This fun and engaging program helps children develop early literacy skills while celebrating language, culture, and learning through play. Families are welcome to sing along, participate, and enjoy quality storytime together.

📍 Kids' Space
🎵 Stories & songs
📖 Early literacy fun
🌟 Free program for families

Come learn, laugh, and experience the joy of reading in two languages!

Oct. 28th, 2026, at 4:00pm- Movie Day! 🎬"I myself am, strange and unusual..."The library will be showing the film, "Beet...
10/23/2026

Oct. 28th, 2026, at 4:00pm- Movie Day! 🎬

"I myself am, strange and unusual..."

The library will be showing the film, "Beetlejuice" on October 28, 2026, at 4:00pm.

This program is free for patrons of all ages and does not require registration.

A special thanks to the Tulare Noon Kiwanis for sponsoring movies at the library 📽

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We here at the Tulare Public Library thank the community for your support and patience! We are officially back to offeri...
10/23/2026

We here at the Tulare Public Library thank the community for your support and patience! We are officially back to offering all our normal services 👻📚

Oct. 24th, 2026, at 6:00pm- Local Urban Legends Hosted by the Porterville Ghost Society 👻🍂🕯️📜 You are warmly invited to...
10/23/2026

Oct. 24th, 2026, at 6:00pm- Local Urban Legends Hosted by the Porterville Ghost Society 👻🍂

🕯️📜 You are warmly invited to join us at the library for a special *AFTER HOURS* evening of eerie entertainment, hosted by the Porterville Ghost Society.

☕ Sweet treats and coffee will be served afterwards
🚪 Doors open at 5:00pm, program begins at 6:00pm. (Replayed Spooky Trivia will be from 5-6pm)
🎃 Free Program! Requires no registration
👻 Geared towards those ages 13+.

NOTE: During this event the public will only have access to the City Council Chambers, and normal library services will not be available

Please call/visit the library for more information

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Thursday, Nov 5th6 pm - 7 pmOlympic RoomThe American State Papers, covering 1789 to 1838, offer insights into land claim...
10/22/2026

Thursday, Nov 5th
6 pm - 7 pm
Olympic Room

The American State Papers, covering 1789 to 1838, offer insights into land claims, pensions, military service, migration, and government operations.

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, join us on November 5th as the Sequoia Genealogical Society hosts a discussion with Pamela Bell-Dallas on Fold3, a website for military research dating back to the U.S. Revolutionary War.

For more information, please phone (559) 685-4518. Light refreshments are provided after the program.

Nov. 6th & 7th10 am- 2:30 pmFriends of the Tulare Public Library will host a book sale in the library on November 6 & 7,...
10/22/2026

Nov. 6th & 7th
10 am- 2:30 pm

Friends of the Tulare Public Library will host a book sale in the library on November 6 & 7, 2026 from 10:00am - 2:30pm.

Fill a bag of books for $5.00. Please bring your own bags if possible.

Did you know the library accepts book donations? We accept donations Tuesday- Saturdays, from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Due to the limited space we can only accept up to 50 items that are in new/good condition. Look for the large blue bin located outside the library, by the side parking lot (near L street)- you are encouraged to leave your donation in the blue bin 💙

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Oct. 29th, 2026, at 6:00pm- Spooktacular Costume Contest 🧛🐺🧙‍♂️🎃 How to Participate:On October 29th, Check-In for the co...
10/22/2026

Oct. 29th, 2026, at 6:00pm- Spooktacular Costume Contest 🧛🐺🧙‍♂️

🎃 How to Participate:

On October 29th, Check-In for the contest will be from 5:00-5:50pm; there will be a Check-In Table outside the Council Chambers where participants can go to sign-up for the Costume Contest! Participants will fill out a participation slip and will then be added to one of four groups to be presented in front of our Costume Contest Judges.

⌛ The Contest begins at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers. Participants and spectators alike will be asked to sit in the Chambers during the event.

The groups: Ages 0-11, 12-17, 18+, and a final group for Group and Couples Costumes!

🏆 Each of the groups will go before the judges, three winners will be chosen per age bracket: Spookiest Costume, Funniest Costume, Most Creative.

For our Group/Couples costumes category, ONE group or couple will be chosen and win our Grand Prize Basket, courtesy of the Galaxy Theatres Tulare! Contents of the Basket: (4) Movie Tickets for the Tulare Galaxy Theatre, candy, movie posters, an enamel pin, a plushie, and a commemorative tumbler!

You won’t want to miss this dazzling opportunity to show off your skills, or witness the festive fun of this spooky-cool Community Costume Contest! 👻

Please call/visit the library for questions, comments, or concerns.

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⚠️ Attention: Due to Technical Difficulties, Tulare Public Library will be offering limited services for the time being ...
10/21/2026

⚠️ Attention: Due to Technical Difficulties, Tulare Public Library will be offering limited services for the time being (expected to be for the rest of the day, but that may be subject to change).

Limited Services:
🪑 NO Study Room Check-Outs
💻 NO Laptop Check-Outs
📚 Check-Out Limit: 5 Items Only

🖱️Computer Lab Use: Our lab is open! But if you plan to use to the computers, please ask Staff for a Guest Pass.

We thank the community for their patience and understanding during this time! 💝

Oct. 24th, 2026, at 6:00pm- Local Urban Legends Hosted by the 👻🍂 Have you ever wondered if there are any spooky local l...
10/13/2026

Oct. 24th, 2026, at 6:00pm- Local Urban Legends Hosted by the 👻🍂

Have you ever wondered if there are any spooky local legends you don't know about? The answer is YES!

🕯️📜 You are warmly invited to join us at the library for a special *AFTER HOURS* evening of eerie entertainment, hosted by the Porterville Ghost Society.

Be spooked, be charmed, be titillated by this creepy collection of thrilling local legends 🦇

Doors open at 5:00pm, program begins at 6:00pm

🎃 This program is free, requires no registration, and is geared towards those ages 13+.

NOTE: During this event the public will only have access to the City Council Chambers, and normal library services will not be available

Please call/visit the library for more information

🎃 🍁🍂

Oct. 24th, 2026, at 6:00pm- Local Urban Legends Hosted by the Porterville Ghost Society 👻🍂 Have you ever wondered if th...
10/13/2026

Oct. 24th, 2026, at 6:00pm- Local Urban Legends Hosted by the Porterville Ghost Society 👻🍂

Have you ever wondered if there are any spooky local legends you don't know about? The answer is YES!

🕯️📜 You are warmly invited to join us at the library for a special *AFTER HOURS* evening of eerie entertainment, hosted by the Porterville Ghost Society.

Be spooked, be charmed, be titillated by this creepy collection of thrilling local legends 🦇

Doors open at 5:00pm, program begins at 6:00pm

🎃 This program is free, requires no registration, and is geared towards those ages 13+.

NOTE: During this event the public will only have access to the City Council Chambers, and normal library services will not be available

Please call/visit the library for more information

🎃 🍁🍂

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475 N M Street
Tulare, CA
93274

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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