Visalia Library

read moreLocated in California's eastern San Joaquin Valley, Tulare County is an agriculturally rich region and one of the top agricultural producers in the nation. Sequoia National Park and the Mineral King, Golden Trout and Domeland Wilderness areas lie within the County's boundaries. Tulare County offers an active lifestyle with recreational and cultural activities including theater, music, and sports. Established in 1910 by the Board of Supervisors, the Tulare County Library provides library services to all citizens through 17 branch libraries, 4 book machines, and an online presence.

read moreThe Visalia Library has a Computer Lab with print services, photo copying and faxing out services. Other Tulare County Library branches have various amounts of computers, copy machines, fax machines, and other printing services (black & white printing at all branches, color printing at select branches). Contact your local Tulare County Library for more information! Library Staff can provide basic assistance as needed. However, staff cannot provide in depth individual instruction, or spend more than a few minutes with any one patron.

read moreInstruction focuses on basic functional skills needed to job readiness and social competency. Practice conversational skills in a relaxed atmosphere with other English Language Learners. Sessions held weekly online. This program focuses on five critical learning skills children need to learn to read and prepare for school. Free training is given to parents, caregivers and groups. Ask your child care provider to call to schedule a training. ELF is an exciting free book club for parents and children, ages 0-5.

read moreTeens who participate in the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) can earn community service hours and volunteer experience. Volunteers wanted to select and deliver books to homebound residents at assisted living homes in Visalia. Must be at least 18 years and be able to provide your own transportation.

read moreGo to Tulare County Library's OverDrive Collection, then browse our collection, find an eBook, and borrow it using your library card number. If the book you want is checked out, simply place a hold and you'll get an email when it's ready to borrow. You can have up to 10 items on your hold shelf. If you're on a mobile iOS, Android, or Windows 10 devices, we recommend downloading the Libby app. If you're on a Kindle Fire, we suggest downloading the original OverDrive app. Prefer using a Kindle? Find a Kindle Book to borrow.

read moreThis page provides information on Library policies, guidelines and other pertinent information to assist library patrons in their use of the Tulare County Library. The documents on this page were created with the Local, State and Federal laws, American Library Association Positions and Public Policy Statements, and standard public library policies, practices and procedures in mind.

read moreThe Library does not provide assistance with any audio/visual equipment set-up or technical support. We cannot guarantee availability of equipment. Requests for equipment must be made in advance. If requesting over the phone, please sign the form in person at the time of the event at the Visalia Library Reference Desk.

read moreZip Books tests a "buy vs. borrow" methodology in which the library purchases an item not previously owned by the Tulare County Library or any other library in the San Joaquin Valley Library System and send it directly to the patron's home. Used in conjunction with the standard ILL program, this program hopes to duplicate the cost savings of other participating libraries. Request a Zip Book at any Tulare County Library location with your library card. Books not owned by the Tulare County Library or any library in the San Joaquin Valley Library System - and are over a year old - may be requested.