Because Lake County Library shares in Sonoma County’s catalog and circulation system, patrons are contacting us to find out how this closure will affect service for library patrons in Lake County.
Sonoma County staff has assured Lake County Library staff that they will only turn off the Sonoma County portion of the system and that Lake County patrons should see little impact. Hold notifications and overdue notices will be sent as usual, but the pre-overdue emails will not be sent.
Patrons will still be able to search the catalog, place requests, and renew books, but books from Sonoma County will not be shipped during the furlough.
To access the catalog, go to the Lake County Library Web site http://library.co.lake.ca.us and click on “Library Catalog.” The Overdrive downloadable audiobook service will be turned off during the furlough.
Patrons who live in Lake County but use Sonoma County library cards will not be able to access Sonoma County’s online databases during the furlough.
If you have any questions about the furlough or any questions about library services, contact your local branch for assistance.
All Lake County Library branches will be open on the usual schedule.
Lakeport Library, located at 1425 N. High St., is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m., telephone 707-263-8817.
Redbud Library, 14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake, is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday noon to 8 p.m. The phone number is 707-994-5115.
Middletown Library, 21267 Calistoga Road, is open Tuesday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., telephone 707-987-3674.
Upper Lake Library, 310 Second St., is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1p.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., telephone 707-275-2049.