Stanislaus County Library

Extreme Heat

Triple digit temperatures are expected over the next several days. Remember to drink plenty of water and avoid outdoor activity during the heat of the day. Seek air conditioned spaces. Libraries and other community locations are Cooling Zones. For more information and heat safety tips, please visit StanEmergency.

Online Payments Now Available

You can now pay your library fines and fees online through our secure site.

Access the online payment site here, or select "Make a Payment" from the "Useful Sites" menu on the right, or from the "About Us" drop down menu above. Log in with your library card number and PIN. You will be able to select which fines or fees you would like to pay. There is a minimum payment of $3.00 required for online payments.

Summer Reading Challenge: May 23 - August 8

All ages can read for a chance to win prizes as part of the Summer Reading Challenge! This year's theme is "Reading by Design." More information is available here.

The Stanislaus County Library is excited to offer LINK+. This is a free service which allows Stanislaus County Library customers to borrow books and media not available in our catalog from academic and public libraries in California and Nevada. LINK+ is a combined catalog of over 9 million unique items. More information available here.

Flu (Influenza) Information

Find information about the Flu (Influenza) and learn how you can protect yourself and your family.

• Consejos para prevenir la influenza (PDF)
• Flu Prevention Tips (PDF)
• Flu Symptoms & Severity - Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Information about Influenza - Information from Stanislaus County Health Services Agency.

Learn about happenings at Stanislaus County Libraries in the 2015-2016 Annual Report available here.

Passport Acceptance Services

The Stanislaus County Library has two locations offering Passport Acceptance services by reservation only. Appointments must be made online. Please have all necessary paperwork ready and arrive before your appointment time.

Complete information and access to the reservation site is available here.

Not sure where to start your family history research?

Visit the Modesto Library. Members of the Genealogical Society of Stanislaus County offer free, personalized assistance in the Special Collections Room every Monday from 10 am - 3 pm. Also available by appointment. For more information, please call (209) 558-7814.

Veterans Resource Center

Military personnel, veterans and their families will find information regarding benefits, housing, education, employment, and healthcare at the Modesto Library Veterans Resource Center. More information here.

Get Ready for Your DMV Test

In partnership with DrivingTests.org, the library now provides 24/7 online access to the California Driver Manuals for vehicle, motorcycle, and commercial driving, plus practice tests.

The "Read Aloud" toolbar (located at the end of each page) provides tools that will allow users to hear selections read aloud, make them into MP3s, translate pages into other languages, and magnify text.

Take a few minutes to view this inspiring project. War Ink emerged out of a need to recognize veterans' service and sacrifices and to bridge the divide between the veterans and civilian communities. This is both exhibit and forum, using tattoos as a springboard for California veterans to share their stories. Stark, beautiful, disturbing, and often darkly humorous, these tattoos are visual expression of memories and emotions that can be difficult to discuss openly.

Affordable Care Act Information

Want to learn more about the Affordable Care Act? Here are some useful resources:

• Covered California
• InfoPeople Affordable Care Act Resources

Toll free help line:

• 800-300-1506 (English)
• 800-300-0213 (Spanish)

Help is also available in 200 other languages

The California Report Card

Here's your opportunity to grade California on various issues facing our state. Anyone can participate by taking a few minutes to assign grades to the state of California on timely issues including healthcare, education, and immigrant rights. Participants are then invited to enter an online "Cafe" to propose issues for future versions of the platform.

The California Report Card works on all screens and is designed for mobile phones held vertically. To participate, please visit California Report Card

About Us

Who We Are

We are a system of 13 libraries located in communities throughout Stanislaus County. In our mission to foster the love of reading and open the door to knowledge we provide free access to a wide variety of material, presented in various formats.

What We Do

• We provide information and reading material in print and electronic formats.
• We provide special programs for children and teens, designed to enhance learning and encourage a lifelong love of reading.
• We provide presentations on various topics of interest for adults.
• We offer a passport application acceptance service.
• We offer language learning materials.

What We Offer

The Stanislaus County Library provides books, books on CD, magazines, newspapers, digital movies, music, TV, and magazines, downloadable audio books, premium content databases, a mobile app, and language learning software. The library also offers a robust line-up of programs and presentations that enhance learning at all levels.