Covid Connection

What's Next?

All on-site library programs, meetings, events, and community room reservations have been cancelled through September 30th. All in-person Friends/Foundation meetings and Library Advisory Board meetings have also been cancelled until further notice. Learn More Here

The State of California has authorized public libraries to start expanding service offerings. The California State Library noted, “as libraries reopen buildings, their role as a free, welcoming public space is as important as ever. Protecting the health and safety of staff and patrons will require a worksite plan, training, individual control measures, physical distancing guidelines and cleaning and disinfecting protocols.”

Here in Yolo County, we are working on a plan to identify services and establish limited schedules for our branch libraries. Given the current increase in COVID-19 cases, we are taking a cautious approach to making these decisions. We will share updates as they become available. In the meantime, attend one of our virtual programs on Facebook, Instagram and Zoom.

Virtual Programs

Yes, You Can Return Library Items!

Library book drops are open for returned materials Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Book drops at the Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library and Arthur F. Turner Community Library are also open Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Book drops at Patwin and South Davis Montgomery remain closed.
Borrowed items may remain on library accounts for several days while in quarantine.
All kits (including early learning and discovery) and Read Around Yolo bags may not be returned until library buildings reopen.
All items borrowed before March 16, 2020 have been renewed until July 15, 2020.
LINK+ items were unable to be renewed; however, no overdue fees will be charged and amounts accrued will be removed when the items are checked in.
Book donations are not being accepted at this time.

Curbside Pickup Now Available

On Monday, June 15, Yolo County Library began offering curbside pickup at all branches. Please check our website for curbside pickup schedules and more information. To use this service:

Request items in advance through the library’s online catalog.
Wait for an email or phone notification that the materials are available for pickup.
For people driving, text “Here” to the phone number posted after parking in the designated curbside pickup area.
For those on bikes or walking, look for the walk/bike curbside pickup area and text the number on the sign when it is your turn.
Receive a text reply from staff for reservation name and space number.

· Materials are checked out and delivered for contactless pickup.

Summer Reading Program

Summer Reading Program Continues thru August 28th, 2020

Register online at https://yolocountylibrary.beanstack.org
Read, log your reading, and complete fun activities to earn points to win rewards. Everyone who participates gets a free book.
Once you’ve earned a total of 1000 points, come back to the library for your free finisher prize!
Adult finishers can Read Off Their Fines and have up to $10 in overdue fines waived from their account in place of their prize.