"LIBRARY TO GO"
(Access to free eBooks and Audio Books from the Alpine County Library)
eBook Policy
Use your Library card to download hundreds of ebooks & audio books--for FREE! (If you've lost your library card, we can look up your ID for you. If you don't have a card yet, sign up for one today!)
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For access to thousands more free books--without due dates--visit the sites below.
Project Gutenberg
ManyBooks
Free-eBooks.net
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Markleeville ~~~~ Bear Valley
LIBRARY DATABASES
Library Patrons have access to the following databases, free of charge. Required passwords are "alpinecounty" and "library" or your Patron ID number (listed on the back of your library card).
Job & Career Accelerator (Explore occupations that match your interest; create professional resumes, hone interviewing skills, and search available jobs)
Chilton Library (Access to automobile repair mannuals)
Virtual Reference Libray (Find answers to your reference questions)
NovelistPlus (Recommended reading lists, search similar authors, book discussion guides, etc.)
Global Road Warrior (Detailed information on 175 countries--great for travel or reports)
AtoZMaps Online (Access to 145,000+ maps--topographic, climate, outline, antique, etc.)
For general Internet searches, try these sites:
infopeople.org/search/tools.html (for Adults) or Kids' Search Tools (search engines designed for kids--Wordsmyth, FactMonster, etc.)
The Markleeville Library Offers the Following Services:
- Five public computer stations with free high speed Internet access
- Free 24/7 WiFi access
- Books, magazines, books on CD (and on cassette) , movies on DVD (and VHS), and games available for checkout
- Printer, Photocopier and FAX for public use
- Meeting room facility
- Newspapers, tax forms, maps, and local interest documents
- Bookmobile service to outlying areas of the county
- Special programs for children and adults
- Used Book Sale and other merchandise sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Want to read a book that the Library doesn't own?
Just let us know what title you're looking for and we'll gladly place an ILL (Inter-Library Loan) for the book you're after. Or...if you prefer, search the California Library Catalog from the comfort of your home or office. Then, give us a call or send us an email to request your title. (Please note: New books published for less than 6 months are usually unavailable through ILLs.)
This service is offered free of charge to all library patrons!
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ALPINE COUNTY ARCHIVES
The Alpine County Archives houses the following records:
- County records dating back to 1864
- County budgets
- Court records
- School records
- Property rolls
- Mining records
- Great Registers (List of registered voters)
- Vital records
- Maps and blueprints
NEW! The Archives owns CD's containing all Alpine County Grand Jury reports from 1864 to 2001. Additionally we have CD's containing early Grant Deeds, Mining Claims, and Board of Supervisors minutes up to approximately the 1920's. Patrons can view these CD's in the library or purchase copies for $3.00 per CD. For more information please contact the Library & Archives staff.
