The Gene Albaugh Community Room, located inside the Madelyn Helling Library, provides a free public meeting space for community use.

The room is available to:

• Community groups
• Nonprofit organizations
• Individuals
• County of Nevada departments, committees, and commissions

The space may not be used for private events, fundraising, or commercial purposes. Fundraising, charging fees, and sales of any kind are not allowed.

Reservations can be made online or by calling the library’s Administration Office.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/434/Gene-Albaugh-Community-Room 
• Reservation Requests - https://www.mynevadacounty.com/FormCenter/Library-5/Gene-Albaugh-Community-Room-Reservation-48

Bear River Library offers public library services at a branch in the Lake Center Plaza near Lake of the Pines.

Services include:

• Public access to computers, Wi-Fi, books, and other media
• Dedicated children’s area with storytime events and age-appropriate materials
• Outdoor seating and a 10-person community meeting room, available by reservation in 30-minute increments (up to 2 hours)
• Programming such as LEGO Club, Paws to Read, Crafternoon, and Toddler Storytime

Open+ access is available outside staffed hours for library card holders.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/377/Bear-River-Library
• Open+ - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3197

Placer County Library system has seven branches plus a Library Mobile Service. More information on locations and hours.

Libraries in Lincoln, Roseville, and the Town of Loomis are run by those cities separately from the Placer County Library system.

Colfax Library
10 Church Street
Colfax, CA 95713
Phone 530-346-8211
https://www.placer.ca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Colfax-Library-12

Web pages

• Placer County Library system - https://www.placer.ca.gov/8986/Library
• Locations and hours - https://www.placer.ca.gov/9078/Locations-Hours
• Tahoe City Library branch - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Tahoe-City-Library-19

Placer County Library operates the Foresthill Library, offering a range of services to the Foresthill community.

Services include:

• Access to a collection of books and materials
• Public computers equipped with internet access and Microsoft Office
• Wi-Fi available throughout the building and parking lot
• Photocopying, printing, and fax services
• Charging lockers for electronic devices
• A reservable community meeting room
• An exterior book drop for 24/7 returns

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Foresthill-Library-13
• Locations and Hours - https://www.placer.ca.gov/9078/Locations-Hours

Placer County Library operates the Granite Bay Library, offering a range of services to the Granite Bay community.

Services include:

• Access to a collection of books and materials
• Public computers equipped with internet access and Microsoft Office
• Wi-Fi available throughout the building and parking lot
• Photocopying and printing services
• Charging lockers for electronic devices
• A reservable community meeting room
• An exterior book drop for 24/7 returns

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Granite-Bay-Library-14
• Locations and Hours - https://www.placer.ca.gov/9078/Locations-Hours

Grass Valley Library - Royce Branch offers public library services from a historic Carnegie building located in downtown Grass Valley.

Services include:

• Public access to books, media, computers, and Wi-Fi
• Adult services and self-checkout stations on the main floor
• Youth-focused lower level with books, play areas, and teen spaces
• Regular programming such as English language classes, Baby Storytime, Paws to Read, Build Make Play, and more
• Drop-in resource support and seasonal events

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/307/Grass-Valley-Library

Placer County Library operates the Kings Beach Library, offering a range of services to the Kings Beach community.

Services include:

• Access to a collection of books and materials
• Public computers equipped with internet access and Microsoft Office
• Wi-Fi available throughout the building and parking lot
• Photocopying and printing services
• Charging lockers for electronic devices
• A large outdoor picnic area
• An exterior book drop for 24/7 returns

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Kings-Beach-16
• Locations and Hours - https://www.placer.ca.gov/9078/Locations-Hours

The Madelyn Helling Library serves as the main branch of the Nevada County Library system, located near the Eric Rood Government Center in Nevada City.

Services include:

• Access to books, media, Wi-Fi, public computers, and self-service options
• Free technology classes and digital resource support through the Collaborative Technology Center (CTC)
• Community rentals and event spaces, including:
  • Gene Albaugh Community Room (reservable, $10/hr, 2-hr minimum, 10-hr/month max)
  • Gold Rush and Prospector Study Rooms (reservable in 30-minute increments, 6-person max, not for business use)
  • Marian E. Gallaher, M.D. Amphitheater (available daily by reservation, 8am-9pm)
• Events and programs such as art circles, language classes, drop-in services, and intergenerational activities like “Ukulele for the People” and “Sudoku for Seniors”

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/300/Madelyn-Helling-Library

Placer County Library operates the Rocklin Library, offering a range of services to the Rocklin community.

Services include:

• Access to a collection of books and materials
• Public computers equipped with internet access and Microsoft Office
• Wi-Fi available throughout the building and parking lot
• Hosts library programs such as storytimes and educational events
• Photocopying and printing services
• Charging lockers for electronic devices
• A reservable community room
• An exterior book drop for 24/7 returns

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Rocklin-Library-18
• Locations and Hours - https://www.placer.ca.gov/9078/Locations-Hours

Placer County Library operates the Tahoe City Library, offering a range of services to the Kings Beach community.

Services include:

• Access to a collection of books and materials
• Public computers equipped with internet access and Microsoft Office
• Wi-Fi available throughout the building and parking lot
• Photocopying and printing services
• Charging lockers for electronic devices
• A gas fireplace
• An exterior book drop for 24/7 returns

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Tahoe-City-Library-19 
• Locations and Hours - https://www.placer.ca.gov/9078/Locations-Hours