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Celebrate Black History month with new book recommendations featuring Black authors and illustrators. "When Stars Are Scattered" by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed Heartbreak, hope, and gentle humor exist together in this graphic novel about a childhood spent waiting, and a young man who is able to create a sense of family and home in the most difficult of settings. It's an intimate, important, unforgettable look at the day-to-day life of a refugee. Pick up a copy at the ...Visalia Branch Library. Don't forget to sign up for our Black Voices of Tulare County Readathon! Register at tularecountylibrary.beanstack.org

February is Black History Month, and it is an important opportunity to highlight the experiences of Black Americans and to celebrate the contributions of Black innovators, artists, visionaries, and authors. Join our live stream on Friday, February 12th at 4:00 pm, as we discuss brand new books at the Visalia Branch Library featuring Black authors. Tune in to the stream for a chance to win a copy of "Dread Nation" or "The Hate U Give".

Miss Carrie has brand new story time about trash and recycling for you. Follow Mr. Gilly around Trashy Town as he cleans up trash in a fun story by Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha with illustrations by Dan Yaccarino. Published by Harper Collins

In celebration and commemoration of Allensworth and Black History Month, Tulare County Library is hosting a county-wide virtual readathon on https://tularecountylibrary.beanstack.org/ and a discussion of Allensworth: The Freedom Colony by Alice C. Royal with The Friends of Allensworth, on Saturday February 27 at 2:00 PM virtually over Zoom. To sign up go to linktr.ee/TulareCountyLibrary. Get a FREE copy of Allensworth: The Freedom Colony while supplies last, call the Visalia Branch Library to reserve your copy! Participants have the chance to win a FREE Kindle! #BlackHistoryMonth #localhistory #tularecounty #ownvoices

The Visalia Library is a testing site today Wednesday, February 3! Pre-register at tiny.cc/ComTestSite.

Dear Patrons, On Thursday, December 3, 2020, the Governor announced new State guidance for the Regional Stay Home Order. At this time, the order is not in affect in the San Joaquin Valley region, which includes Tulare County. If this changes the Tulare County Library plans to modify services to meet these guidelines to ensure the safety of our patrons and staff. In light of this most recent information, the Library plans on preparing for reduced services in stages depending o...n the direction received from the State and Local Health Departments. We plan to move to pick up service as a first step with a possible move back to virtual services only. As you may be aware, the Tulare County Library modified services due to the pandemic. As we moved through each change this year, modifications of services moved from virtual to limited in-person, including some inside our buildings. Throughout the epidemic, we continue to evaluate and adjust our response as needed. Safety for our community is our primary concern. Please continue to follow the recommendations from the Tulare County Health Department www.tchhsa.org to reduce the potential spread of this virus. Now is a great time to get a library card either online www.sjvls.org/ecard or by calling 559 713-2711. A library card and PIN allows access to our electronic materials and resources that are available to our cardholders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.tularecountylibrary.org or via our app. These include magazines and newspapers articles, e-books, e-audiobooks, homework help, and so many others. Follow Tulare County Library on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and now on YouTube for more information and resources. Many of our branches are available to follow on Facebook as well. Looking forward to a new year. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Be Safe. Darla Wegener County Librarian Tulare County Library [email protected] See more

Join our last LEGO Club stream of 2020! We'll be doing a fun holiday/winter challenge to wrap up the year. Join the livestream Wednesday, December 23rd at 4:00pm. Don't forget to sign up for our winter reading challenge! https://tularecountylibrary.beanstack.org/

The Winter Reading Challenge starts today! The 5 week Winter Reading Challenge is for all ages. Readers can register for the Winter Reading Challenge at https://tularecountylibrary.beanstack.org/ Go to https://linktr.ee/TulareCountyLibrary discover and preregister for Winter Reading Events and content.

The Tulare County Library will be closed Saturday, December 12th. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our phone lines. In order to place a request or verify holds are at the branch please call (559)713-2703. When you have arrived at the branch to pick up your holds call (559)713-2711 or (559)713-2712.

A great roll out of our new Pop Up Tulare County Library and Literacy Vehicle! Thanks Supervisor Valero.

Today, December 10th marks the first day of Hanukkah this year. To celebrate, Miss Carrie is bringing you a fun story about Hanukkah. Follow along as Hershel faces off against the Hannukah Goblins over the course of the eight nights of Hannukah in Eric Kimmel's "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins".

Love, Hate, & Other Filters by Samira Ahmed A raw and honest coming of age story that is focuses on a snap-shot of a 17 year old Indian American Muslim named Maya during her senior year. We see her experiencing dating, spring break, planning for college, all while dealing with islamophobia. This slice of life YA novel really nails all of the highs and lows of being 17. -Erika ... Want to find out for yourself? Comment Below for the chance to win a free copy of Love, Hate, & Other Filters by Samira Ahmed! #teentober #giveaway #tularecounty #YA #bookdiversity Thank you Friends of the Tulare County Library for sponsoring Teentober!

The Tulare County Library’s 2nd Annual Winter Reading Challenge is going virtual! The 5 week Winter Reading Challenge is for all ages. The challenge consists of 10 hours of reading which will kick off Tuesday, Dec 15, 2020 and end Friday, Jan 15, 2021. Readers can register for the Winter Reading Challenge at https://tularecountylibrary.beanstack.org/ Go to https://linktr.ee/TulareCountyLibrary discover and preregister for Winter Reading Events and content.

Pick up a Grab and Go STEM bag at the Visalia Branch Library starting Tuesday, November 3rd. Try your hand at the TP Roll Tower Challenge! Build the tallest tower using only the 3 rolls provided. You may not use any additional materials except for scissors to cut. Post your tallest tower in the comments with a ruler next to it to show how tall it is.... Towers must be taller than 13.5 inches to compete. The two tallest towers will win an "I survived" book. See more

Check out another Winter LEGO Club with the Snowball Fight Challenge! LEGO Club streams every other Wednesday at 4:00 pm. Catch up on the latest library news and test your creativity.

On Tuesday, December 15. All Tulare County Libraries return to Pick Up Service only. El Martes 15 de Diciembre, todas las bibliotecas del condado de Tulare volverán al servicio de recogida únicamente.

All Tulare County Library branches are closed Friday, December 11. Thank you for understanding. Todas las sucursales de la biblioteca del condado de Tulare estáran cerradas el Viernes 11 de Diciembre. Gracias por entender.

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black A richly dark fantasy novel that will draw you in and won’t let go. Full of high-intensity action, plot-twists, and drama you won't be able to put this down. If you love YA urban fantasy prepare to get lost in Holly Black’s intricate world of the Fae, in the first book of this series. Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare and Sarah J Maas. -Ruth... Want to find out for yourself? Comment Below for the chance to win a free copy of The Cruel Prince by Holly Black #teentober #giveaway #tularecounty #YA #fantasy #magic Thank you Friends of the Tulare County Library for sponsoring Teentober!

Check out a demo for our STEM Bags and Teen Craft Bags for December. Ask any questions you have and make sure to register to get one. Follow the link to sign up. STEM bags: https://bit.ly/tclstemkits Teen Craft: https://bit.ly/yacrafts *Supplies are limited*

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L Sanchez A brilliant second generation coming of age story about coming in terms with who you are, and what you’re made of. The main character Julia struggles to live up to the shadow of her deceased sister Olga. As she starts to uncover Olga's Secrets, she discovers some truths of her own. Read this book! -Faythe... Want to find out for yourself? Comment Below for the chance to win a free copy of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L Sanchez! #teentober #giveaway #tularecounty #YA #bookdiversity Thank you Friends of the Tulare County Library for sponsoring Teentober!

Check out our new YA horror books and comment for your chance to win one of our giveaway books.

Interested in picking up a teen craft bag or STEM bag? Watch the stream on Tuesday, December 8th at 4:00 pm. In the stream, we'll do a demo for both of the grab and go bags and answer any questions you may have about them. Craft bags will be available for pick up on Tuesday, December 15th. Preregistration is required. Follow the link to sign up. STEM bags: https://bit.ly/tclstemkits... Teen Craft: https://bit.ly/yacrafts *Supplies are limited* See more

The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton In the world of Orleans, people are born entirely devoid of color. With red eyes and grey skin, beauty is not natural, unless of course, you are a Belle. Camellia Beauregard is a Belle. as Camellia becomes more enriched in the Queen’s court she begins to see ugly truth. The beautifully written this dark dystopian fantasy where the monsters hide behind beauty and magic is the perfect read for fans of The Uglies and the Lunar Chronicles this is... a can’t miss. Want to find out for yourself? Comment Below for the chance to win a free copy of The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton! #teentober #giveaway #tulare county # YA #bookdiversity #magic Thank you Friends of the Tulare County Library for sponsoring Teentober!

The 2nd Annual Winter Reading Challenge goes virtual. Visit https://tularecountylibrary.org/winter-reading to learn more about the 2020-2021 Winter Reading Challenge!

Knock, Knock! It's the YA Book Showcase! Check out the new YA horror books we have in for Teentober. Request a copy to take home and watch for 3 different giveaways! The live stream starts at 4:00 pm on October 29th. #teentober #YA #bookreccomendations #bookhaul #haul

Virtual storytime is back! With the start of Winter, it's important to stay healthy and not get sick. You wouldn't want to end up like Bear in this next book. Join Miss Erika as she reads Karma Wilson's "Bear Feels Sick". New storytimes every Thursday at 11:00 am.

Calling all Hallmark Holiday Movie Fans! Join us for a Virtual Event with Alexis Stanton the Author behind the Hallmark Channel Original Movie A Timeless Christmas December 17th at 6:30PM. Get a free copy of the ebook https://forms.gle/135dV7sQ7BeVaEZt7 while supplies last! Preregistration is required for this event. https://zoom.us//regi/tJAqf-qvqz0tE9NvIxycP0f47Siqm9rPjErI

Pumpkins, candy, and ghosts Check out this week's Spooky Challenge!

The Visalia Branch Library is a poll site with the entrance between the library and literacy center off the alley. Parking available.

The Sun Is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon Do you believe that the smallest actions can change the course of your life forever? Do we meet people by chance or by fate? Daniel, a first-generation Korean-American, and Natasha, a Jamaican immigrant, wrestle with these ideas when their paths cross over one day in New York. The story is sweet & thought-provoking & the characters are based on Nicola Yoon’s own multi-cultural marriage. If you liked Five Feet Apart, this is a good one for... you! Want to find out for yourself? Comment Below for the chance to win a free copy of The Sun Is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon! #teentober #giveaway #tulare county # YA #YAbookstomovies #bookdiversity #magic Thank you Friends of the Tulare County Library for sponsoring Teentober!

The ballot box is located in the alley between Encina and Locust behind the library. Look for the flag! #vote #2020election #govote #rockthevote #votingmatters #tularecounty

The Visalia Branch is undergoing construction to make our library safer. During this time our Encina entrance will be half capacity, please proceed with caution. Construction ends on October 29th.

Tomorrow will be our final LEGO Club stream of October. You won't want to miss it! Don't forget to share your creations in the comments. The stream will start at 4:00 pm October 14th on the Tulare County Library Facebook page.

Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Vol. 1: Straight Out of Brooklyn by Saladin Ahmed Loved Into the Spiderverse but not sure where to start the graphic novels? Straight out of Brooklyn is perfect for readers who are new to the Marvel Universe. In this volume Miles teams up with Captain American and Rhino to save Brooklyn from a cadre of villains. Full of humor and action we all expect from Spider-Man this run is a must read. Want to find out for yourself? Comment Below for the chan...ce to win a free copy of Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Vol. 1: Straight Out of Brooklyn by Saladin Ahmed #teentober #giveaway #tulare county # YA #YAbookstomovies #bookdiversity #graphicnovles #comics Thank you Friends of the Tulare County Library for sponsoring Teentober!