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McKinleyville Library
Library Update - Welcome to Express Service!
Wear your mask and come in! As a step toward full reopening, McKinelyville Library now welcomes you for Express Service (short in-library visits). Please read about what Express Service is and how it works before your visit, and see our Express Service Hours in the Contact Us section of this page. Of course, Curbside Delivery is still an option if you prefer it.
Library Doors are Open!
- Humboldt Library Calendar
- McKinleyville Library Calendar
- Secrets of the Library Catalog
- Ongoing Library Events
- Library Services
- Using the Internet Here
- Video Magnifier
- eBooks & eAudiobooks
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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.
Humboldt County Libraries
Story times and events that happen every week may not always be included in our busy Library Events Calendar.
McKinleyville has several regular storytimes. You can see more about them as you scroll further down the page.
Or, click the link below to see a list of all Humboldt County 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....
Free Library Internet
Three internet computers are available for public use. Two offer one-hour turns, and the third offers half-hour turns.
For your convenience, you may reserve your turn in advance. Printing is available at 10 cents for black and white prints, 50 cents for color.
Wireless Internet
is available whenever the library is open. No password is necessary to use this free public internet access.
Scanning Documents
Scanning is available from the library's copy machine. Bring a USB drive (Flash drive, Thumb stick) to save your document. If you wish to email the document, take your flash drive to a computer.
Video Magnifier
McKinleyville Library now offers you the opportunity to use a video magnifier while you are in the library.
The Optelec Jr. Video Magnifier can magnify words and photos.
Just slip your book under the built-in video camera and turn a knob to magnify the print to any size you want. Then read from the screen facing you.
The video magnifier was generously donated by a member of the community. If you prefer, you can call to make an advance reservation to use it, or just stop by.
1606 Pickett Road
McKinleyville, CA 95519
Through the work of the Friends, the library is able to add more books and materials to its collections and offer programs to enhance library services.
You can participate in volunteer activities, or simply support the Library by joining.
The Humboldt Library Foundation
The public library is the gateway to explore the world, spark the imagination, launch young minds or simply 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.
The events below happen in normal times... for now, the library is not hosting in-person gatherings, so please look for events in our virtual events calendar above.
(Paused) Story Time! 2nd Saturday of Each Month
(Paused) Fourth Saturday of the Month, Fun Crafts 2:00 to 5:00 PM
(Paused) Fourth Wednesday, Crafts
Older children and adults can enjoy making either buttons, magnets, or 3D Pen creations on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Check the calendar for this month's details!
Virtual Reality Headset
(Paused) 2:00 - 5:00 PM, 1st & 3rd Sat. of each month, Virtual Reality
Stop by to experience an adventure using virtual reality goggles.
Where can you be, and what can you see?