Nevada County Community Library

Beginning Monday May 2nd, The Nevada County Library is extending its open hours to return to its pre-pandemic schedule.  The new hours will include Saturdays at the Truckee, Madelyn Helling, Grass Valley, Bear River, and Doris Foley Library Branches as well as evening hours at multiple branches. Patrons will be able to check out books […]

Registration is now open for “Genealogy with the Foley: The Census – Tracing Your Ancestors Back in Time,” a free online Zoom class offered by Nevada County’s Doris Foley Library for Historical Research on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 1 PM to 2:45 PM. Instructor Susan Rogers will talk about the United States federal census, […]

The Nevada County Library is pleased to announce the return of the popular Zip Book program on Monday, April 18, 2022. Through the Zip Book program, library users request books or audiobooks that the Nevada County Library does not own. The Library then orders the item, which is shipped directly to the library user’s home. […]

The Nevada County Library is excited to announce that you can now visit California State Parks for free using your library card with State Parks passes. Access to nature benefits people of all ages both mentally and physically. Californians have the unique privilege of living in a state with a wide variety of lakes, monuments, […]

The Nevada County Community Library is proud to announce a new project to give every newborn child born at the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital a gift of their first book. This project is in collaboration with the Sierra Nevada Hospital Foundation and was inspired by the Read Me a Story Foundation which gives children a […]

Registration is now open for “Genealogy with the Foley: FamilySearch Tips,” a free online Zoom class offered by Nevada County’s Doris Foley Library for Historical Research on Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 1 PM to 2:45 PM. Instructor Susan Rogers, a frequent presenter for the Nevada County Genealogical Society and teacher of genealogy classes for […]

The Nevada County Community Library is pleased to announce that in-person programs have returned at all library branches. While some events may still contain a virtual component for the time being, there are many classes which will return to full in-person service.  “We’re so excited to have in-person programming back!” states Brittany Blake, staff member […]

The Nevada County Community Library is excited to announce a virtual author visit with best-selling author Madeline Miller. Miller’s book Circe is currently the featured title for this year’s Nevada County Reads program. The virtual event will take place on Zoom at 7pm, March 25th, 2022 and will be streamed live on Facebook. The digital […]

On Tuesday February 15th, the Nevada County Community Library will be resuming in-person services at all branches.  Patrons will be invited back into the buildings to browse the shelves, use public computers, and enjoy library spaces once more. “We know our libraries are much more than books,” said Nick Wilczek, County Librarian. “We are happy […]

Registration is now open for “Genealogy 101: How to Start and Organize Your Family History,” a free online Zoom class offered by Nevada County’s Doris Foley Library for Historical Research on Friday, February 18, 2022 from 1 PM to 3:30 PM. Instructor Susan Rogers, a frequent presenter for the Nevada County Genealogical Society and teacher […]

The Nevada County Community Library is excited to announce the novel Circe by Madeline Miller as this year’s Nevada County Reads book choice. The program, which starts February 1st, encourages the county to come together to read and discuss a shared book. This year’s Nevada County Reads will feature multiple virtual events and book discussions […]

The Nevada County Community Library has put a pause on all In-Person library services and will return to curbside and front door pick up only starting Thursday January 20th. This decision has been made in response to rising COVID19 cases in Nevada County. “This was a difficult call to make but ultimately, we want to […]

It’s not too late to join the Nevada County Community Library’s Winter Reading Challenge. As of today, Nevada County is more than halfway to a community reading goal of 100,000 minutes with an impressive 80,000 minutes already logged! Pick up a bingo card at your local library and log minutes on Beanstack (mynevadacounty.beanstack.com), a virtual reading platform. Download the Beanstack mobile app to log minutes in real time and participate in […]

Each year the Nevada County Community Library brings joy to children and adults alike with the Summer Learning program. This winter, the library is bringing the joy back by challenging our community to read 100,000 minutes with the Winter Reading Challenge! The challenge begins December 1, 2021 and runs through January 14, 2022.  Winter Reading […]

Nevada City, CA November 3, 2021 – Beginning Monday November 8th, The Nevada County Community Library is extending its open hours at 3 locations.  On this date, the Truckee, Madelyn Helling, and Grass Valley Libraries will be open from 10am-6pm Monday through Friday.  Patrons will be able to check out books and movies, enjoy library […]

October 27, 2021 – The Nevada County Community Library is excited to announce the introduction of Lucky Day books at each of its 5 circulating branches. These books are popular titles that are available for check out with no holds necessary. Titles are chosen based on national best seller lists and community demand. Some titles […]

On Tuesday, October 26th, The Nevada County Community Library is hosting a Halloween Art & Poetry Walk at Pine Grove Historical Cemetery from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. along with Nevada County Poet Laureate Kirsten Casey. To honor the season, and this historic town we live in, the library invites the community to gather outside […]

The Nevada County Community Library is hosting a celebration on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Madelyn Helling County Library.  The celebration will be held all day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm throughout the public spaces at the Madelyn Helling Library. Library patrons of all ages […]

On Thursday, October 7th, the Nevada County Community Library will present two “My Favorite Bird Poetry Workshops” in collaboration with Nevada County Poet Laureate, Kirsten Casey.  The public is invited to bring their poetic imagination for some nature themed writing that will offer a new perspective.  Casey’s program will be held at Madelyn Helling Library […]

On September 20th, a Covid-19 memorial was installed in the lobby of the Madelyn Helling Library, in Nevada City, California. It will remain in residence for six weeks. The Remembrance Memorial is a place to grieve the community members of Nevada County who have lost their lives to Covid-19. The memorial is woven of elements […]