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Lake County Library

Library function; provider and jurisdiction must be verified.[1]

Source checked October 26, 2026[1]
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Website address
library.lakecountyca.gov

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Contact details & office locations ↓
Official public library system associated with Lake 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.[1]

Online services & information

Use the links below for official services and provider information. Check each service’s instructions and service area.

Official library services & branch information (opens in a new tab)[1]Official instructions

Official public library system associated with Lake 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.

Library card instructions (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

Read this library system’s own card instructions. Online registration, physical-card activation, residence and youth requirements may differ; use the quoted local conditions below where provided.

Before you start

Information & documents · Initial library card
Getting a library card is FREE and easy. All you need is ID with proof of your mailing address. [4]
Information & documents · Children under 18
A parent or legal guardian may send their card with a copy of their identification as above, and sign the application for all children under 18. Parents are responsible for the fines and fees that their children incur. [5]
Availability · Lost-card reporting and replacement
Report it to the library immediately. We will declare it lost and issue you a new one. Replacement cards are free and we will check your identification. [6]
Availability · Temporary online card lasts120 days
Apply for a temporary 120-day online card. [8]
Availability · Lake/Sonoma/Mendocino shared-card recognition
If you already have a card from Sonoma or Mendocino County, it is good in Lake County. Lake County, Sonoma County, and Mendocino County all honor each others' library cards. If the card is lost, but you still have an account, we will update your registration and issue a Lake County card to you. [9]
Branch directory, locations & local contacts (opens in a new tab)[11]Official instructions

Choose the actual provider’s named branch and confirm its posted opening/contact arrangements before travel. Membership and special-card eligibility remain subject to the separate card rules; directory status widgets are not a CountyWiki live-opening guarantee.

Fees

Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.

ServiceAmountConditions & source
Initial library card$0.00per cardID and mailing-address proof required.[7]
Replacement lost library card$0.00replacement cardIdentity checked; loss reported first; material replacement is separate.[10]

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.

Forms have not been reviewed yet. Visit the official website for the current forms and instructions.

Sources & last checked4 source pages · 11 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. [1] LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)

    LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY · Official library page — provider identity and services
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Lake County Library
  2. [2] Public Library Administrative Headquarters Directory — live 2025 report (opens in a new tab)

    California State Library · Live 2025–26 administrative headquarters report — LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY1425 N. HIGH STLAKEPORT954533800(707) 263-8817(707) 263-8817-1library@lakecountyca.govhttp://library.lakecountyca.govChristopherVeachCounty Librarian
  3. [3] LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)

    LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY · Official library services page — exact library-card instructions link
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Library Cards
  4. [4] LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)

    LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY · Official library card instructions — Initial library card
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Getting a library card is FREE and easy. All you need is ID with proof of your mailing address.
  5. [5] LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)

    LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY · Official library card instructions — Children under 18
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    A parent or legal guardian may send their card with a copy of their identification as above, and sign the application for all children under 18. Parents are responsible for the fines and fees that their children incur.
  6. [6] LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)

    LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY · Official library card instructions — Lost-card reporting and replacement
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Report it to the library immediately. We will declare it lost and issue you a new one. Replacement cards are free and we will check your identification.
  7. [7] LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)

    LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY · Library card fees — Initial library card
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Getting a library card is FREE and easy. All you need is ID with proof of your mailing address.
  8. [8] LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)

    LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY · LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06033 p2
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Apply for a temporary 120-day online card.
  9. [9] LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)

    LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY · LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06033 p3
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    If you already have a card from Sonoma or Mendocino County, it is good in Lake County. Lake County, Sonoma County, and Mendocino County all honor each others' library cards. If the card is lost, but you still have an account, we will update your registration and issue a Lake County card to you.
  10. [10] LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)

    LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY · LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06033 fee 6 replacement lost library card
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Report it to the library immediately. We will declare it lost and issue you a new one. Replacement cards are free and we will check your identification.
  11. [11] Lake County Library — Locations (opens in a new tab)

    Lake County Library · Lake County Library — Locations — 06033 branch directory
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Lake County Library1425 N High Street Lakeport, CA 95453 Phone: 707-263-8817
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