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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.
Blue Lake Library sign-ups start Saturday June 30. We'll be celebrating the start of Summer Reading from noon to 3:00 p.m. with a Travel Journal and Nature Art Workshop by Christy Chandler.
All children are welcome to join in Summer Reading, plus we offer challenges for teens and adults.
Check out the library events calendar for special events in our branch - you'll also be welcome to attend events in any other library branch! 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....
Storytime with Sarah
happens on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, at 11:30 a.m. At noon, there's a simple craft activity.
Story time helps prepare children for reading and develops a love of books. Sharing the wonders of books as a family helps children get ahead in learning and reading skills.
On the first and third Saturday, there's bilingual story time.
Storytime, 2nd & 4th Saturday, 11:30 a.m.
Bienvenidos a un hora de cuentos bilingüe con Ana!
Acompáñanos a compartir cuentos en español e ingles, con actividades o artes, en el primer y tercer sábado del mes, 11:30 a.m.
Horas de cuentos apoyan el desarrollo de alfabetización temprano y fomentar el amor de libros y la lectura. Compartiendo en familia las maravillas de los libros ayuda a aumentar las destrezas de aprendizaje y lectura de los niños. Niños, sus familias y cuidadores están bienvenidos.
Hora de Cuentos, 1.er y 3.er sábado, 11:30 a.m.
All families are welcome to our new bilingual Spanish-English Story Time on the 1st & Third Saturday of the month.
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.