Placer County Library provides free library services, programs, and materials to the residents of Placer County communities.

Services include:

• Library Collections
• Library Programs, Events & Tours
• Meeting Rooms, Study Spaces & Photocopiers
• Public Computers and WiFi
• Reference Services
• Services for People with Print Disabilities

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/8986/Library
• Locations and Hours: https://www.placer.ca.gov/9078/Locations-Hours

The City of Auburn provides recreation information through the Auburn Recreation District.

Web pages

• Auburn Recreation District - https://auburnrec.com/
• Auburn Recreation & Park District (a separate organization from the City of Auburn) - https://auburnrec.com/

Bear River Library offers public library services at a branch in the Lake Center Plaza near Lake of the Pines.

Services include:

• Public access to computers, Wi-Fi, books, and other media
• Dedicated children’s area with storytime events and age-appropriate materials
• Outdoor seating and a 10-person community meeting room, available by reservation in 30-minute increments (up to 2 hours)
• Programming such as LEGO Club, Paws to Read, Crafternoon, and Toddler Storytime

Open+ access is available outside staffed hours for library card holders.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/377/Bear-River-Library
• Open+ - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3197

Auburn's Elks Lodge offers community-focused programs through the Auburn-Grass Valley Elks Lodge #538. Services vary by location and season but generally support veterans, youth, and civic engagement.

Services may include:

• Supporting veterans’ initiatives and events
• Providing youth scholarships and activity programs
• Offering facility rentals for public and private events

Program details and availability may change. Contact the lodge directly for current offerings at each site.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.auburnelks.org/
• Auburn Location (195 Pine St, Auburn, CA 95603) - https://www.elks.org/lodges/ContactUs.cfm?LodgeNumber=0538
• Grass Valley Location (109 S. School St, Grass Valley, CA 95945) - https://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodgenumber=538

Placer County Library system has seven branches plus a Library Mobile Service. More information on locations and hours.

Libraries in Lincoln, Roseville, and the Town of Loomis are run by those cities separately from the Placer County Library system.

Colfax Library
10 Church Street
Colfax, CA 95713
Phone 530-346-8211
https://www.placer.ca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Colfax-Library-12

Web pages

• Placer County Library system - https://www.placer.ca.gov/8986/Library
• Locations and hours - https://www.placer.ca.gov/9078/Locations-Hours
• Tahoe City Library branch - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Tahoe-City-Library-19

• City parks
• The Historic Railroad Depot which houses the Colfax Historical Society Museum
• Facility rental and events permits
• Area recreation opportunities

• Home - https://colfax-ca.gov/

The City of Colfax Parks & Events team oversees the rental of local parks and public facilities for community events and private use. Facility rental requests are managed through a permit application process.

Available public spaces include:

• Lion’s Club Ball Park and Children’s Park
• Arbor Park
• Depot Park
• Roy Tom’s Plaza
• Historic Railroad Depot, which houses the Colfax Historical Society Museum, the Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce, and a small public meeting room available for reservation

Rental spaces support a variety of uses, including events, meetings, and public gatherings. Applications and guidelines are provided for event permits, banner requests, and nonprofit billboards.

Applications available:

• Facility Use Permit Application
• Event Application
• Billboard Application (for nonprofit, public events only)
• Temporary Event Banner Application
• ABC License Application (for events involving alcohol)

Web pages

• Home - https://colfax-ca.gov/government/public-works/pu…

The Center for The Arts provides multiple performance and visual arts experiences and youth arts education programs.

It offers spaces for rent for various events, including:

• Concerts
• Meetings
• Film screenings
• Book signings
• Private parties

Web pages

• Home - https://thecenterforthearts.org/

Grass Valley Library - Royce Branch offers public library services from a historic Carnegie building located in downtown Grass Valley.

Services include:

• Public access to books, media, computers, and Wi-Fi
• Adult services and self-checkout stations on the main floor
• Youth-focused lower level with books, play areas, and teen spaces
• Regular programming such as English language classes, Baby Storytime, Paws to Read, Build Make Play, and more
• Drop-in resource support and seasonal events

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/307/Grass-Valley-Library

The Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building, also known as the Veterans Hall or Vets Hall, offers a historical venue available to rent for functions.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/830/Grass-Valley-Veterans-Memorial-Building