Chico Friends of the Butte County Library

HEY TEENS! Yes, that's right! More activities for you! Do you have a huge TBR stack? Are you interested in reading more books as one of your 2021 resolutions?... Come check out our new Teen Book Club! Launching Saturday Jan. 30th at 4:30PM on Zoom! Join this monthly no-stress virtual hangout where you can brag about (or RAG ON) the latest pick! We're taking it back to library basics! Sign up today: https://forms.gle/RXgmz6hSBB9LXuxV9

There is a Notice in today's Chico Enterprise record that CFOL and the library are accepting donations from the public. That is false. CFOL cannot accept donations at the library at this time. Sorry.

Welcome to Reading Art Sunday. Arthello Beck, Jr. is our featured artist today. Please enjoy and share!

All library branches will be closed on Saturday, January 16, 2021, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day.

CFOL is happy to buy most of the books, movies and magazines coming to the Chico Branch Library. 2020 put a crimp in our book sale income, so we'll be counting even more on your donations and membership renewals. We have begun to dip into the reserves which we, and you, are fortunate to have.

Santa is coming to the library!

Beginning Tuesday, November 3, 2020, the Butte County Library will allow limited use of public computers. All Covid-19 safety precautions will remain in place.... Computers will be spaced at least 6 feet apart, with a limited use of one hour a day per patron. For access, users will be issued a guest pass. Supplies will be on hand for patrons to wipe down their computer station. Staff will also clean stations throughout the day. Please visit our website for more information https://www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary/

Check out the e-resources at the library! http://buttecounty.net/bclibrary/e-resources

Adult Writing Group: Calling all storytellers: join our twice-monthly, county-wide writing group and find the time you’ve been looking for to write and engage w...ith your writing amongst the company of others who share the same interests as you. Come enjoy a challenging environment where we’ll explore different types of writing styles that inspire, opportunities to get your work out into the world, and various opportunities to better your work in a group setting. But most of all, the goal of each meeting will be to write and to do so in an engaging space. Register in the form below! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfz5k_IRh7iD5Yo-H/viewform

TEENS ONLY at this newly developed, county-wide, virtual teen writing group! Taking place twice a month, you’ll get tips on how to best start your own piece of ...writing, be exposed to the various exciting and different ways in which writers have told their own stories (or new, engaging versions of old ones), get help on how to develop and edit what writing you have, and when and where to send your work when you’re ready to present it to the world. But most of all, you’ll get a quiet, engaging space in which to write. Register in the form below! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeoiOeCva9zjSdmSa/viewform

A new book club program has opened at the Butte County Library and thanks to zoom, it’s COUNTY-WIDE! If you’re interested in joining, please fill out the form t...o be added to the email list. The list of books to read over the next few months will be announced this coming week. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfRunpgf-it8UvM9G/viewform

Free with your Butte County Library card. Digital library available 24/7.

Welcome to Reading Art Sunday. Please enjoy and share!

Happy October! We have new and continuing programs and activities for the babies, kids, and teens this fall! Schedules and descriptions are below. Now it's just time to have some fun!

Today kicks off Banned Book Week. All of these have been banned or challenged for one reason or another in various countries. See any favorites? #BecauseAllTheBooks #BecauseBooks #BannedBooksWeek #ReadBannedBooks #BookLoversUnite #ReadMore #BookLifestyle

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Ballot drop boxes have been installed at the Gridley, Durham, Chico, Paradise, and Oroville branches of the Butte County Library. And yes, if you’re wondering, they are bolted down.

BUTTE COUNTY LIBRARY COMPUTER ACCESS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY THE NORTH COMPLEX WEST ZONE FIRE In an effort to assist residents impacted by the North ...Complex West Zone Fire, the Butte County Library will offer computer access to survivors beginning Wednesday, September 23. All library branches, except Biggs, will have a limited number of computers available to use for FEMA application, insurance and other related paperwork. There is no need to be a library member; guest passes will be available allowing impacted residents computer access for up to an hour. Computer usage and Wi-Fi access for general purposes remains suspended. The Butte County Library Literacy Coach will also be available to provide Wi-Fi access to residents at Lakeside Market located at 5250 Olive Highway, every Thursday from 9AM-Noon, beginning September 24th. To comply with COVID-19 reopening guidelines, and for the safety of library staff and patrons, social distancing measures will be in place. Library patrons are required to wear face coverings, in accordance with California Department of Public Health face covering guidance. Butte County Library staff members are available by phone at 530.552.5652, Tuesday through Saturday from 10AM-5PM.