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Los Banos Library
1312 S. 7th Street
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209)826-5254

Friends of the Los Banos Library
P.O. Box 2343
Los Banos , CA 93635

 

 

 

October 2024 Events

Events for Teens (13-19): 

Inktober: Everyday at the library a space and materials are available for teens to draw and be creative with a new prompt (for example October 2, "DISCOVER"). Post your drawing @Mercedcolibrary  The last week of October, show you drawings to the librarian and pick up a goodie bag.

Every Wednesday 2:30 - 4:30pm Virtual Reality headsets are available for use.  Come to the library to try out VR.  

October 11, 2024 at 3:00 is Teen Craft

October 26, 2024 at 10:30 is Teen 
Spooky Cookie Decorating 

Win-It-Wednesdays: open to teens, young adults, and adults.  Ask the circulation desk about the featured books this month.

Events for Young Adults and Adults:

Drop-in Digital Help 

Every Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:30pm get help with using your digital devices.  Library staff can answer your technology questions, from e-books to email.  Learn about the Libby app- the digital library that allows access to magazines, books and audiobooks.  Please bring your personal digital device with you.

Ayuda Digital Sin Cita Previa

Miércolers: 17:00 a 18:30 horas. Desde libros electrónicos hasta correo electrónico, le ayudaremos a responder sus preguntas sobre tecnología.  Trae tu prorpia tecnología!


We invite you join the Friends of the Los Banos Library and support us so we can continue to provide stability and support for our lovely library. Your membership donation will enable us to continue to grow our library, maintain the landscaping around the building, and provide special events for children. 
Please join us in keeping our library active, vibrant and relevant.

DOWNLOAD A MEMBERSHIP FORM! CLICK HERE

Solicitud de membresia 2025

 



CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

Tiny Tales & Crafts on Thursdays at 10:30 am.  Ages 3-6

Bilingual Story Time & Crafts on Fridays at 10:30 am. Ages 3-6.

Sensory Playgroup on Wednesdays at 10:30 am

LEGOS Builders Club: Saturdays 2:00pm-4:00pm.            All ages welcome!

WHAT'S A LIBRARY CARD WORTH?
Ever wonder how much you save by having a library card? Click below to use our savings calculator and see how much you save in a year.
Seee how much you save by going to the library

 

 

 


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It's got upcoming events, photos and lists of the new book and media arrivals!  Click Here to visit us. 

OUR QUARTERLY MEETINGS

Our next meeting is December 11, 2024 at 6:15pm in the library.


LIBRARY INFORMATION
The Los Banos Branch of the Merced County Library is located at 1312 7th Street, Los Banos Ca, 93536. The library phone number is 209-826-5254. The Los Banos Library works hard to serve the community and has the support of over 100 San Joaquin Valley Libraries and is part of the Merced County Library System. The Merced County Library System holds 462,000+ items in its collections for patron use.


HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD

Come into the Los Banos Library to register for a library card, and access a world of unlimited information. 

For more information, click here

LIBRARY CARD APPLICATIONS
Adult - English | Spanish 
Children - English | Spanish


BENEFITS OF A LIBRARY CARD

You can use the Online Catalog (ValleyCat) to search all the titles and authors available to adults and young people throughout the San Joaquin Valley Library System (SJVLS). If you don't have a computer at home, come into the library and browse using our ValleyCat computers. If the book or material you want is in the system, you can request it be sent to the Los Banos Library for check out! Whether your interest is fiction or nonfiction, our books and materials have you covered. The San Joaquin Valley Library System is a great source of new information available each day.

 

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