Friends of the Truckee Library

Friends of the Truckee Library There is no governmental entity – including the State of California or Nevada County – that has an obligation to provide libraries for communities.

The Friends of the Truckee Library is an incorporated, non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library.The Friends of the Truckee Library is an incorporated, non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting our library. It has been the historical role for the Friends of the Truckee Library to advocate for and raise the funds to sustain our library and keep it open.

The Friends have been instrumental in securing 75% of the funding for library operations, through spearheading two sales tax campaigns that have resulted in 20 years of additional library funding. While Nevada County provides some staffing and operational support, they would not be able to provide the same level of service or additional enhancements without the ongoing support and advocacy of Friends of the Truckee Library. The Friends raise funds through used book sales and events to provide materials for children’s programming, community cultural events, adult literacy programs, and purchasing monthly best sellers which assures to assure that current literature is readily available to Truckee patrons.

Summer event season is here, and Friends of the Truckee Library needs volunteers.We’ll be out in the community sharing u...
06/10/2026

Summer event season is here, and Friends of the Truckee Library needs volunteers.

We’ll be out in the community sharing updates about the new library, answering questions, and helping build support for this important project.

Upcoming volunteer opportunities include:

June 18: Truckee Thursdays
June 20: Truckee Tahoe Family Air Show
June 28: Tahoe Donner Community Expo
August 6: Truckee Thursdays

Volunteers help with setup, booth staffing, talking with community members, and teardown. Students are eligible to receive volunteer service hours.

Sign up here: https://loom.ly/v3hdodI

Questions? Email [email protected]

A grassroots movement starts with everyday people.It grows from neighbors, families, students, educators, volunteers, an...
06/08/2026

A grassroots movement starts with everyday people.

It grows from neighbors, families, students, educators, volunteers, and community members who care enough to step up and help create change from the ground up.

That is exactly what is happening with the new Truckee Library.

This project is being powered by people across our community who believe Truckee deserves a welcoming, flexible, future-ready library. From student-led fundraisers to school auctions, volunteer booths, community workshops, and local advocacy, support is building one person at a time.

Still picturing a library as just rows of books and whispering?Modern libraries do a whole lot more.They support early l...
06/05/2026

Still picturing a library as just rows of books and whispering?

Modern libraries do a whole lot more.

They support early learning, provide access to technology, host programs and meetings, create space for connection, and help people find the resources they need.

That is why the future Truckee Library matters. It is not just a new building. It is an investment in a flexible, welcoming community resource designed for the way Truckee lives, learns, and gathers.

Friends of the Truckee Library is honored to be a beneficiary of Tahoe Truckee Waldorf School’s Best Little Auction in t...
06/05/2026

Friends of the Truckee Library is honored to be a beneficiary of Tahoe Truckee Waldorf School’s Best Little Auction in the West.

This online auction features local experiences, handmade goods, ski passes, Tahoe treasures, and more, all supporting literacy, education, and community connection.

Proceeds benefit both Tahoe Truckee Waldorf School and Friends of the Truckee Library.

The auction opened May 27 and runs for two weeks only. New items will be added throughout the auction, so keep checking back.

https://loom.ly/30kYpNE

Check out this month's events at the Truckee Library!
06/01/2026

Check out this month's events at the Truckee Library!

A little spring fun is waiting in the kids’ room 🌷Stop by the Truckee Library for the Spring Baby Animals Scavenger Hunt...
05/29/2026

A little spring fun is waiting in the kids’ room 🌷

Stop by the Truckee Library for the Spring Baby Animals Scavenger Hunt. Kids can search the room for all 8 baby animal photos, check them off as they go, and collect a prize when they’re done.

It’s a sweet, simple way to explore the library, spend some time with books, and keep little ones busy on a spring day.

Want an update on the new Truckee Regional Library?Join us for a Community Workshop on June 3 to learn about the latest ...
05/27/2026

Want an update on the new Truckee Regional Library?

Join us for a Community Workshop on June 3 to learn about the latest progress, meet the project team, view updated plans, and hear how the project is moving forward.

📅 Wednesday, June 3
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Steve Randall Community Recreation Center, Meeting Room

Family-friendly
Light refreshments provided
Spanish interpretation available

Come be part of the conversation.

More than 40 local nonprofits and agencies support the new Truckee Regional Library.Why? Because this project is about m...
05/25/2026

More than 40 local nonprofits and agencies support the new Truckee Regional Library.

Why? Because this project is about more than books. It’s about creating flexible, accessible community space for the people and organizations who serve Truckee every day.

Here’s what Tahoe Ability Program shared:

“When it snows three feet, and we can do nothing but be indoors, we need a community space to meet and do meaningful, productive activities. A place to meet for our wonderful book club and to grow the minds of the people we serve.”

More than 40 local nonprofits and agencies have formally endorsed the new Truckee Regional Library.Why? Because they see...
05/22/2026

More than 40 local nonprofits and agencies have formally endorsed the new Truckee Regional Library.

Why? Because they see what this space can make possible.

Through conversations with local organizations and partners, one need has come up again and again: Truckee needs more flexible, accessible public space.

More room for programs.
More access to resources.
More places to gather, learn, connect, and serve the community.

This project is bigger than a building. It’s a shared investment in Truckee’s future.

Biking to the library is going to get much easier!The future Truckee Library is planned for Truckee River Regional Park,...
05/20/2026

Biking to the library is going to get much easier!

The future Truckee Library is planned for Truckee River Regional Park, directly along the Legacy Trail, making it safer and easier for students and families to reach by foot or bike.

It’s more than a new building.

It’s a better-connected library in a location designed around access, independence, and community.

Address

10031 Levone Avenue
Truckee, CA
96161

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 10:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

(530) 582-7846

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