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Blue Lake Library
Small but Mighty, the Blue Lake Library Brings You Books, Videos & More from the Humboldt County Library System.
- Humboldt Library Calendar
- Summer Reading
- Library Services
- eBooks
- Secrets of the Library Catalog
- Internet
- Ongoing Library Events
Summer Reading
When school lets out for the summer, the Humboldt County Library begins its Summer Reading Program.
All children are welcome to join in Summer Reading, plus we offer challenges for teens and adults.
See the description below for special events in our branch.
You'll also be welcome to attend events in any other library branch! Read the library events calendar to see them. If you like, subscribe to the calendar to be notified 3 days before each event.
Secrets of the Library Catalog
You probably know that you can use the library catalog to place a hold on any book in our library system for delivery to your local branch.
But, were you aware that you can get an email alert when a new book arrives by a favorite author, or on a subject of interest to you?
You can also create a personal reading wish-list, and, if you like, keep a list of books you've checked out in the past (you can edit or delete these lists at will.)
Find out how by visiting the "Search the Online Catalog" page.
Wireless Internet
Free high-speed wireless internet access is available at the Blue Lake Branch Library. Blue Lake Library is a community wireless hotspot, accommodating up to 50 users at a time.
To use the wireless, request a password from library staff any time the library is open.
Search the Internet
Google home page
Explore a list of "librarians' choice" internet links.
New internet user tutorials, and ways to sharpen your Google search skills.
Go beyond Google.
Humboldt County Libraries
Story times and events that happen every week may not always be included in our busy Library Events Calendar.
Be sure to check this list of library events that happen on an ongoing basis and on a regular schedule, such as weekly storytimes, monthly book discussions, quarterly film series, and annual Summer Reading Programs.
See the full list now....
Summer 2019 is Showtime at Your Library!
Summer Reading Program Fun
It’s Show Time at your Library! Pick up a reading log and see if you can win a prize. Visit on Saturdays for crafts, puppets, or Musical Story Times with Ana. Learn more about these amazing instruments - the Accordion, the Xylophone, and the Autoharp.
Saturdays in July
July 6, 11:30 a.m. -12:00 noon, Music Storytime with Ana, playing her Accordion and telling stories.
July 13, 10:00 a.m.
Sean Powers Shadow Puppet Show. 11:00 a.m. Shadow Puppet making craft!
July 20,11:30 a.m. -12:00 noon Music Storytime with Ana, playing her Xylophone and telling stories.
July 27, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Drop in Craft, Create a wind chime to hang outside and make music in a summer wind.
Saturdays in August
Aug. 3, 11:30 a.m. -12:00 noon, Music Storytime with Ana, playing her Autoharp and telling stories.
Aug 10, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Drop in Craft, make super star glasses and masks!
Aug. 17, 11:30 a.m. -12:00 noon, Spanish-English Storytime with Ana. All families are welcome to this bilingual Spanish-English Story Time on the 1st & Third Saturday of the month.
Aug. 24 , 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Imagination craft - it's a craft grab-bag! Start with our craft materials, create something new.
The Humboldt Library Foundation
The public library is a gateway to explore the world, spark the imagination, launch young minds or just answer a question. You can help ensure our library will continue to inspire and meet the needs of the future by supporting the Humboldt Library Foundation. Visit the Humboldt Library Foundation website to see upcoming Foundation events, news, and how you can contribute to make our library and our community a better place to live.