Library Updates
Summer Reading 2021: Reading Colors Your World!
It's summertime and your library has the perfect activities and programs to beat the summer heat and prevent the summer slide. Visit our Summer Reading page to see what your library is doing this summer!
Log your reading with Beanstack or our paper logs to get rewarded for reading and participating in programs! If you used Beanstack last year, use the same login this year.
Interested in programs? We've got you covered!
Adult Programming
Kid and Teen Programming
Printable PDF Summer Schedule (all-ages)
Hey Teens!
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Paint a mural in the teen section of the Oroville, Durham, OR Chico Branch!
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What: Design a mural for the library - the mural concept is up to you!
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Who: Applicant(s) must be in grades 9-13 and from surrounding areas of the Oroville, Durham, and Chico communities. Individuals or groups of 2-5 people can submit.
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When: Submissions are accepted June 16-July 31, 2021. Winners will be announced by August 14, 2021.
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Where: The teen area if the Durham, Chico, and Oroville branches
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How: For submission requirements and further requirements for our contest, visit tinyurl.com/c686dp7z.
Funding for this project was made possible by the North Valley Community Foundation Butte County Library Endowment.
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Rising Strong, by Brene Brown, PhD., LMSW -- Reserve a copy now!
You can now read the newspaper from the comfort of your home!
Thanks to your Library, local and nation-wide newspapers and news outlets are just a click away!
Online access to current and past news content online, including...
- Local news stories
- Letters to the editor editorials
- Obituaries
- Real estate info
- Special sections
- Much more!
Start exploring here!
Butte County's local papers are also available to view:
Butte County Library branch hours are as follows
- Biggs Branch: Tuesday Noon-6PM, Saturday 10AM-4PM
- Chico Branch: Tuesday - Thursday 10AM-6PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM-5PM
- Durham Branch: Tuesday & Wednesday Noon-6PM, Thursday & Friday 10AM-5PM
- Gridley Branch: Tuesday & Wednesday Noon-6PM, Thursday - Saturday 10AM-4PM
- Oroville Branch: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM-5PM
- Paradise Branch: Tuesday & Thursday 1PM-6PM, Saturday 11AM-4PM
Updated COVID-19 Guidelines
Masks are no longer required in library buildings for patrons fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Masks are still required for patrons not vaccinated for COVID-19. By walking inside the building, patrons are attesting that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Library patrons are encouraged to browse and check-out items, keeping physical distance measures in place and limiting their visits to one hour or less. Limited computer use and tables available. For more information, please call Butte County Library at 530-552-5652, option 2.
During this time:
- All library branch locations are accepting returns.
- All meeting room reservations are unavailable until further notice.
- WiFi is available for use with your own device.
- Limited public computers are available at every branch (guest pass is required).
Camp Fire Recovery Resources
For official information about Camp Fire recovery resources, please visit Butte County Recovers