Butte County Library
Library function; provider and jurisdiction must be verified.[1]
Source checked October 26, 2026[1]www.buttecounty.ca.gov
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Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
Use the links below for official services and provider information. Check each service’s instructions and service area.
Official public library system associated with Butte County for browsing. Independent city library systems may also serve the county. Membership rules, branch service areas and every address in the county are not implied by this association.
Read the actual provider’s reviewed topic below. Eligibility, digital-only versus physical access, youth requirements and fees remain specific to this system; county association does not unify independent city or partner-library rules.
Before you start
- Availability · Initial library card and local branch borrowing
- Library cards are free and will open the doors to a whole world of books, movies, music, programs for kids and adults, computers and online information. A library card gives borrowing privileges at all branches and provides access to the library's online resources. [3]
- Availability · Printable English/Spanish applications must be submitted in person
- Applications are available at all branches and can also be printed in either English or Spanish from the links that follow. The application must be submitted in person. When you apply for a library card, you agree to return borrowed materials on time, pay overdue fees, and be responsible for lost or damaged items. [4]
- Information & documents · Ages0–17 application requires parent/guardian signature
- Children and young adults (ages 0 to 17) may receive a library card by completing an application signed by a parent or legal guardian. [5]
- Eligibility & access · No-photo-ID/address category — computer-use only, not full borrowing
- Adults who do not have photo ID, or proof of current address, may apply for a computer-use only card, which provides daily access to the library's public computers. Please bring some sort of identification with your name in order to apply for this card (need not be photo ID). You may update your account later (for full borrowing privileges) by providing the above identification. [6]
- Eligibility & access · Butte-resident eCard, distinct from physical full-access card
- Good news! Butte County residents can now get an eCard to access our e-Resources without first having to visit a library branch. If you have a full-access Butte County Library card, you don't need an eCard. You already have access! eCard provides you access to the following resources: [7]
- Processing time · eCard number email after successful registration — one business day
- Head over to get an eCard. You will receive your Username and eCard Number by email within one business day after successful registration. [8]
- Information & documents · Adult acceptable ID/address combinations, with replacement fee kept distinct
- Library cards are free, although a fee of $1 is charged to replace a lost card. To be issued an adult library card you must present one of the following forms of identification: Valid California Driver License Valid California State Identification Card Any one item from both of the following two lists:Current Picture Identification (ID):Passport Military ID School-issued student ID Employee identification card Out-of-State driver license Address Verification: (must include name and California address)Mail postmarked within last 30 days An imprinted bank check or deposit slip Current rent receipt or lease Current utility bill dated within the last 30 days Children and Teen Cards Children's Card [9]
Use the named provider’s official branch directory and confirm special opening, access or closure arrangements before travelling. A listed location does not establish library-card eligibility.
Before you start
- Availability · Published Chico renovation/temporary location and return-hours notice; confirm operational arrangements
- Chico Branch Chico Branch 1108 Sherman Avenue, Chico, CA 95926 Closed for Renovations Temporary Location: 196 Memorial Way, Chico CA 95926Items can only be returned here during open hours Due to Chico Branch being open on Mondays, their holiday closures may be different from the other branches. See 'Upcoming Holiday Closures' for more information. Hours Monday10:00-6:00 Tuesday10:00-6:00 Wednesday12:00-8:00 Thursday10:00-6:00 Friday10:00-5:00 Saturday10:00-5:00 SundayClosed [14]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial library card | $0.00initial card | Application/ID/youth rules remain applicable; replacement separate.[11] |
| Replacement lost library card | $1.00replacement card | Lost-card replacement, not a loan fine or initial charge.[12] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked4 source pages · 14 citations
Sources were checked by an AI-assisted research process. A checked website does not mean every service or fee on it has been reviewed.
- [1] BUTTE COUNTY LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)
BUTTE COUNTY LIBRARY · Official library page — provider identity and services
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Library-ish, the Butte County Library Podcast
- [2] Public Library Administrative Headquarters Directory — live 2025 report (opens in a new tab)
California State Library · Live 2025–26 administrative headquarters report — BUTTE COUNTY LIBRARY
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
BUTTE COUNTY LIBRARY1820 MITCHELL AVENUEOROVILLE959665387(530) 552-5652(530) 552-5652N/Alibrary@buttecounty.ca.govhttps://www.buttecounty.ca.gov/528/LibraryMistyWrightLibrary Director
- [3] Butte County Library — Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Butte County Library · Butte County Library — Library Card — 06007 p0
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Library cards are free and will open the doors to a whole world of books, movies, music, programs for kids and adults, computers and online information. A library card gives borrowing privileges at all branches and provides access to the library's online resources.
- [4] Butte County Library — Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Butte County Library · Butte County Library — Library Card — 06007 p1
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Applications are available at all branches and can also be printed in either English or Spanish from the links that follow. The application must be submitted in person. When you apply for a library card, you agree to return borrowed materials on time, pay overdue fees, and be responsible for lost or damaged items.
- [5] Butte County Library — Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Butte County Library · Butte County Library — Library Card — 06007 p7
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Children and young adults (ages 0 to 17) may receive a library card by completing an application signed by a parent or legal guardian.
- [6] Butte County Library — Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Butte County Library · Butte County Library — Library Card — 06007 p11
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Adults who do not have photo ID, or proof of current address, may apply for a computer-use only card, which provides daily access to the library's public computers. Please bring some sort of identification with your name in order to apply for this card (need not be photo ID). You may update your account later (for full borrowing privileges) by providing the above identification.
- [7] Butte County Library — Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Butte County Library · Butte County Library — Library Card — 06007 p16
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Good news! Butte County residents can now get an eCard to access our e-Resources without first having to visit a library branch. If you have a full-access Butte County Library card, you don't need an eCard. You already have access! eCard provides you access to the following resources:
- [8] Butte County Library — Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Butte County Library · Butte County Library — Library Card — 06007 p17
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Head over to get an eCard. You will receive your Username and eCard Number by email within one business day after successful registration.
- [9] Butte County Library — Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Butte County Library · Butte County Library — Library Card — 06007 adult id list
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Library cards are free, although a fee of $1 is charged to replace a lost card. To be issued an adult library card you must present one of the following forms of identification: Valid California Driver License Valid California State Identification Card Any one item from both of the following two lists:Current Picture Identification (ID):Passport Military ID School-issued student ID Employee identification card Out-of-State driver license Address Verification: (must include name and California address)Mail postmarked within last 30 days An imprinted bank check or deposit slip Current rent receipt or lease Current utility bill dated within the last 30 days Children and Teen Cards Children's Card
- [10] Butte County Library — Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Butte County Library · Butte County Library — Library Card — 06007 reviewed card topic
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Library cards are free and will open the doors to a whole world of books, movies, music, programs for kids and adults, computers and online information. A library card gives borrowing privileges at all branches and provides access to the library's online resources.
- [11] Butte County Library — Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Butte County Library · Butte County Library — Library Card — 06007 fee 0 initial library card
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Library cards are free and will open the doors to a whole world of books, movies, music, programs for kids and adults, computers and online information. A library card gives borrowing privileges at all branches and provides access to the library's online resources.
- [12] Butte County Library — Library Card (opens in a new tab)
Butte County Library · Butte County Library — Library Card — 06007 fee 4 replacement lost library card
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Library cards are free, although a fee of $1 is charged to replace a lost card. To be issued an adult library card you must present one of the following forms of identification:
- [13] Butte County Library — Hours (opens in a new tab)
Butte County Library · Butte County Library — Hours — 06007 branch directory
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Biggs Branch Biggs Branch 464A B Street, Biggs, CA 95917 Hours MondayClosed Tuesday10:00-6:00 WednesdayClosed Thursday10:00-6:00 FridayClosed Saturday12:00-4:00 SundayClosed
- [14] Butte County Library — Hours (opens in a new tab)
Butte County Library · Butte County Library — Hours — 06007 visit limit 0
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Chico Branch Chico Branch 1108 Sherman Avenue, Chico, CA 95926 Closed for Renovations Temporary Location: 196 Memorial Way, Chico CA 95926Items can only be returned here during open hours Due to Chico Branch being open on Mondays, their holiday closures may be different from the other branches. See 'Upcoming Holiday Closures' for more information. Hours Monday10:00-6:00 Tuesday10:00-6:00 Wednesday12:00-8:00 Thursday10:00-6:00 Friday10:00-5:00 Saturday10:00-5:00 SundayClosed