COVID-19 and the Lincoln Public Library
Your Health and Safety Is Our Priority
Based on the recommendations issued by the State of California and Placer County's Public Health officer related to aggressive social distancing to help curtail further spread of COVID-19 in our community, the Lincoln Public Library closed in March 2020.We reopened under a "Grab and Go" model on October 12th, 2020. Please see below for more information. On June 15th, we opened additional seating and modified our mask guidance to meet that of the California Department of Public Heath.
For our interim policies regarding renewals, returns, holds and other account-related inquiries, please visit our Library Closure: Frequently Asked Questions.
Your Library, Reopened.
We are open our regular open hours! All of our seating, computers, and study rooms are open and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For the moment, we will continue to offer limited curbside service for our patrons who are at high risk for COVID-19 complications and feel safer not entering the building.
If you are fully vaccinated, face coverings are optional. Unvaccinated persons, except those who meet the exemption criteria set out by CDPH, must wear a face covering at all times in the Library. By entering the Library without a face covering, you are attesting that you are either vaccinated or have an exemption.
Indoor Library Services
As of April 5, 2021, the Library is open its regular hours. These are 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday-Thursday& Saturday, and 9 AM - 3 PM on Friday. The Library is closed on Sundays. Keep checking our website for any future planned closures.
Services available:
- Get a library card.
- Browse and check out books.
- Pickup and check out holds.
- Use the study rooms.
- Computer use
- Meeting room rentals (beginning July 1, 2021)
Services unavailable:
- Programs and events. We are working on phasing these in slowly!
Curbside Pickup Information
We will continue to offer Curbside Pickup.
Please review our Curbside procedure here.
Library Access From Home
There are many ways that you can still enjoy the library from home.
Need a library card?
California residents over the age of 13 may register for a library card here. We are in the process of updating all of our digital resources to ensure that immediately after registering, you have access to our digital collections.
If you would like to borrow physical materials from the library, please make an appointment to have your ID and address verified at http://libraryatlincoln.as.me after you have completed the online registration.
E-Books, E-Audiobooks, Movies & More
The Lincoln Public Library offers a variety of digital materials that you can enjoy at home. For details on the differences between these services, please see our flyer.
Online Learning
For databases and other online learning resources, click here. We also have handy guides for our best resources for students and job seekers.
Virtual Programs & Events
For online story time, join our Facebook group: Storytime with the Lincoln Public Library
We also host online book clubs during the closure; for the latest information, visit our Facebook page.
Stay tuned for more updates on Summer Reading!
Stay Informed & Get Assistance
Need reliable information on COVID-19, or need help finding resources like food banks, job seeking assistance, and more? Visit our Lincoln Cares portal.