Stanislaus County Library

Online Payments

You can 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 $1.00 required for online payments.

Anime Bookmark Contest

In celebration of Anime Day, the Stanislaus County Library is having a bookmark design contest. Show off your skills by designing our next Anime Day bookmark. Ages 10 to 18 may submit an original, anime-themed bookmark design to any Stanislaus County Library location. All submissions must be received by 5 pm on Tuesday, October 1. The winner will be announced as part of the Anime Day ceremonies on Saturday, October 19 at 1 pm. More information and entry form available here.

Local Author Fair

Meet local authors at the Stanislaus County Library's 10th Annual Local Author Fair, Saturday, September 21, 10 am to 1 pm. The fair will feature selections for children, teens and adults in various genres. Books will be available for sale from the authors. The Local Author Fair will be held on the portico of the library. Please see the flier for participating authors.

Coming Soon! New and Improved Mobile App

We expect to launch a new Stanislaus County Library app by mid-October. The current app, SCFL Mobile, will not be supported after September 24, so there may be a brief lapse in mobile service. In the interim, before a replacement app is available, customers may use the BookMyne App (currently available for iOS only) to access their accounts, search the library catalog, place holds and renew materials. We look forward to bringing you a new and improved library app.

Kids ages 7-14 can sign up from September 3 - September 30 to participate in the All-Kids Craft Fair which takes place annually on the second Saturday of October. This year, the All-Kids Craft Fair is scheduled for October 12 from 9 am to 12 pm. To apply for the event, kids ages 7-14 can stop by any Stanislaus County library branch to pick up an application form or download and fill out the PDF version. To participate, the form must be returned with a parent's signature by September 30. All crafts must be made and sold by kids and cannot include food. For more information, contact the Modesto Library's Children's and Teen Services Department at (209) 558-7810.

Didn't find what you were looking for in our catalog? Try Zip Books! Zip Books is a service for customers to request books and audiobooks that are not in the Stanislaus County Library's catalog. The item is delivered to your home for a three-week checkout, free of charge, using Amazon Prime. More information and request form.

Free online access to the New York Times from 1851 to present, including newspaper content, multimedia, videos, Spanish and Mandarin versions of nytimes.com, and more. To activate your subscription, register with the nytimes.com or log in with an existing account. Detailed access instructions here.

Discover & Go

Your ticket to a world of adventure, learning and fun!

Discover & Go is a museum pass program that provides California library cardholders with free and discounted tickets to local museums, science centers, zoos, theaters and other fun cultural venues. Residents of Stanislaus County can reserve passes with a valid Stanislaus County library card and PIN. Discover & Go information.

Mobile Printing Is Available

With our MobilePrint Service™, you can use your personal computer on mobile device to print to the library's printers from anywhere. Simply submit documents for printing and come to the library to release and pick up your document using your library card. This service is available at all Stanislaus County Library locations.

Sign up to receive news about library programs and services delivered straight to your inbox!

You can now subscribe to the library’s monthly calendar of events, as well as periodic email blasts from your local library. These emails come in an engaging format that are easily accessible from a computer or mobile device.

Sign up here

Stanislaus Memory Project

You can be a part of preserving history! The purpose of the Stanislaus Memory Project is to collect, digitize and preserve photos, videos, audio, documents, and objects of historical significance, in order to preserve the unique history of Stanislaus County. The project was initiated by collecting materials related to Graffiti, cruising, and the local car culture. In the future, materials related to other aspects of the county’s history will be added. The public is invited to submit photos or other materials for possible inclusion in this collection of Stanislaus County history. Please contact the Library if you wish to contribute to the Memory Project or have an idea for a future collection.

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.

Access your "my Social Security" account, view and apply for benefits, access forms, and more.

Learn about happenings at Stanislaus County Libraries in the 2017-2018 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. Stanislaus County Library engages all members of the community and offers access to information, knowledge, and the tools for innovation and personal development.

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, premium content databases, and a mobile app, as well as downloadable digital content such as movies, music, TV shows, magazines, audiobooks, and language learning software. The library also offers a robust line-up of programs and presentations that enhance learning at all levels.