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.
Veterans Pathway to Citizenship Workshop
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces may be eligible for expedited citizenship because of their military service. A free workshop will be offered Thursday, February 13 for veterans and their families. More information.
New and Improved Mobile App Now Available
We are happy to announce the release of the new Stanislaus County Library app. Search for Stanislaus County Library in the app store for your device.
Access your Library account, find the nearest branch, search the catalog and browse for books, CDs, DVDs, eBooks, and eAudiobooks. Check the calendar for upcoming library events. Access our online resources, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Affordable Care Act Information
Want to learn more about the Affordable Care Act? Here are some useful 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.
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Free Wi-Fi Access
To connect to the library's Wi-Fi network:
- Choose "Stanislaus_Library" in your devices's Wi-Fi settings.
- A browser will open and display the Wireless Internet Policy.
- Click “Accept” on the Wireless Internet Policy to begin your Wi-Fi session.
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.
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.
