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Jessie Spragge, County Librarian

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1299 Gold Hunter Road
San Andreas, CA 95249
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Adult & Teen Craft Classes with Maria 19 September 2024

Adult & Teen Craft Classes with Maria

June: Origami Paper Stars * June and July Book Bedazzling

In June and July, we will be offering additional Saturday craft programs for adults and teens in San Andreas and Murphys. These three Book Bedazzling events are part of our celebration of the adult and teen summer reading program.

Click the title for locations, dates, and times.

All Calaveras County Libraries will be closed on June 29th, July 3rd, and July 4th. 18 February 2026

All Calaveras County Libraries will be closed on June 29th, July 3rd, and July 4th.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

All Calaveras County libraries will be closed on Monday, June 29 for staff training. Lunches will still be available for pick‑up that day at the libraries in San Andreas, Valley Springs, and Angels Camp.

All Calaveras County Libraries will be closed again on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in observance of the holiday.

Lunch at the Library 15 May 2024

Lunch at the Library

Begins on Monday, June 15th

All seven library sites and the Blue Mountain Coalition in West Point are offering Grab & Go lunches this summer. The Lunch at the Library program is FREE for youth ages 18 and under on a first-come-first-served basis. Sign up at your local participating branch!

Come and join us this summer for an array of exciting, themed programs organized by the skilled team at the Calaveras County Library. For ages 7 and up.

Click the title for dates and times for all library sites and the lunch pop-up in West Point at the Blue Mountain Coalition .

Summer Lunch Programs at the Calaveras County Library 1 June 2026

Summer Lunch Programs at the Calaveras County Library

Week 2: June 22nd - 26th

Join us for a fun‑filled Summer Lunch Program at library locations all across Calaveras County! Kids and teens 18 and under can enjoy free lunches and exciting activities all summer long. Everyone is welcome—come make memories and be part of the summer fun. We can’t wait to see you there!

Week 2: Full Programming Schedule

Week 2 Highlights:

Click the title for more information about programming at all sites this summer.

Summer Reading for Adults 14 May 2025

Summer Reading for Adults

Adults are invited to join our free 8-week program—and discover new books all summer long.

Summer reading starts on Monday, June 8th, when participants can come into the library to pick up their bookish bingo card! 

Click the title for more information and to register. 

Summer Reading for Children and Teens 14 May 2025

Summer Reading for Children and Teens

Plant a Seed, Read—and discover new books all summer long.

Children and teens are invited to join our free 8-week program for ages 0–18.

Summer reading starts on Monday, June 8th, when participants can come into the library to pick up their reading log and bingo card! 

Click the title for more information and to register. 

Summer Reading Party: Calaveras County Library 24 June 2024

Summer Reading Party: Calaveras County Library

July 25th from 2:00-4:00 PM at the San Andreas Central Library

The Summer Reading Party is happening on Saturday, July 25th from 2:00-4:00 at the San Andreas Central Library. We hope to see you there! 

Click here to register. Click on the title to learn more.

West Point Library Closure 12 May 2026

West Point Library Closure

Closed as of Thursday, May 28th

With sincere sadness, we share that the West Point Branch Library is now officially closed due to the loss of our facility. You can still return books and other library materials at this location until June 29th in the book drop.

Lunch at the Library will be hosted by the Blue Mountain Coalition for Youth and Families this summer. Click here for more information.

Please click the title for more information and details about plans for continuing services. 

West Point: Summer Reading and Lunch at the Library 16 June 2026

West Point: Summer Reading and Lunch at the Library

At the Blue Mountain Coalition for Youth and Families

Good news! We’ve added West Point this year to our Summer Reading and Lunch at the Library programs, thanks to our partnership with Blue Mountain Coalition.

If you would like to participate in West Point, head over to the Blue Mountain Coalition. They will be open for the Summer Reading Program during the same hours as Lunch at the Library—Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In addition, they will be offering crafts with Miss Drew on Mondays during that time.

Click the title for more information.

1000 Books before Kindergarten 3 February 2026

1000 Books before Kindergarten

Simple concept, priceless rewards.

Read books to your child (ages newborn to Pre-K). The goal is to read 1000 books before your child starts kindergarten.

Register at any Calaveras Library branch and pick up your first book log to start!

Click the title for more information.

Arts and Crafts: Valley Springs Library, Wednesdays at 2:30PM 17 September 2025

Arts and Crafts: Valley Springs Library, Wednesdays at 2:30PM

Join us at the Valley Springs Library for a creative arts and crafts session!

Valley Springs Library - Wednesdays at 2:30 PM

For children or teens and adults depending on that week's activity. Click on the month to see the schedule: May ~ June

Bookmobile Service 1 July 2024

Bookmobile Service

Come visit the Calaveras County Library on the Go!

The bookmobile will be in West Point for the Kids Day at the Farmers Market on June 30th from 4:00 to 7:00.

Click the title for more information. 

Catalog+ 28 January 2020

Catalog+

Find books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, kits, and the Overdrive digital catalog. Log in to your account to place holds and renew items. Link to Hoopla and Kanopy to stream movies, TV, Great Courses, and audiobooks for free. Access TeachingBooks, Britannica School, and more!

Overdrive, Hoopla and Kanopy are supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the Friends of the Calaveras County Library.

DIY Programs at the Library 19 September 2024

DIY Programs at the Library

For Kids

In June, we will be offering DIY programs for kids.

Click the title for dates and times for all library sites.

Resources 10 June 2022

Resources

Visit our Resource Page for Books & Streaming Services, Resources for Children, News, Tutoring, and Health.

Saturday Storytime at the San Andreas Central Library 8 May 2026

Saturday Storytime at the San Andreas Central Library

Join us at the San Andreas Central Library every second Saturday of the month at 10:30 am for Storytime.

Next Storytime: June 13th at 10:30 am, we will have a special Ocean themed Storytime. Click here for more information. 

Click the title for more information.

STEAM Pioneers: San Andreas Central Library, Tuesdays at 3:00PM - No STEAM programming in June and July 7 November 2022

STEAM Pioneers: San Andreas Central Library, Tuesdays at 3:00PM - No STEAM programming in June and July

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math

STEAM based class to promote literacy and creativity. Includes guided science and art activities for school-aged children.

San Andreas Central Library - Tuesdays at 3:00 PM

Click on the month to see the schedule: No STEAM programming in June and July

The New York Times 16 October 2025

The New York Times

The California State Library is pleased to offer the New York Times online to California public libraries! This offer features direct access to nytimes.com from 1851 to right now.

Click here to access. This will prompt you to create a New York Times account and will grant access for 72 hours, then you will need to use the code again. 

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Check out a Parks Pass at the Library! 17 July 2023

Check out a Parks Pass at the Library!

Calling all Californians! You can now check out a FREE vehicle day-use pass at your local public library.

Children's Services 28 January 2020

Children's Services

Storytime, Little Leaper Kits, STEAM Programming kits, virtual reality, arts, and crafts.

Follow Us on Facebook! 28 January 2020

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Instagram 8 November 2024

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Storytime 17 May 2022

Storytime

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Volunteer 28 January 2020

Volunteer

Discover Library volunteer opportunities and apply online.

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