The Lavender Library provides a lending library service and archive for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) books and magazines, various media, and archival materials.

It also includes:

• Displays and exhibits
• Author speaking events
• A book discussion group
• Free Wifi, air conditioning, and heat
• A meeting space for groups and organizations
  
  

Web pages

• Home - http://lavenderlibrary.com/

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

California Braille and Talking Book Library offers free services to anyone who can't read standard print materials because of a physical disability including those who can't hold a book.

California State Library services:

• CA State Library specializes in providing library services to individuals with visual impairments
• CA State Library loans braille, cassette and digital talking books, magazines and playback equipment to Northern Californians unable to read conventional print

Web pages

• Home - https://www.library.ca.gov/btbl/

FREED Independent Living Center offers advocacy, information, referral, and assistance with aging and disability issues.


Web pages

• Home - https://freed.org/
• Contact - https://freed.org/contact/

This resource is eligible for electronic referral.

As a member of the Nevada County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC), FREED assists people in making informed decisions about their short- or long–term care needs, and helps them make a plan to be able to live as they want in the community.

The ADRC helps individuals form a realistic view of what the community options in Nevada County really are. The consumer is encouraged to sit down with the ADRC Navigator to make an action plan and then become responsible for carrying out the steps of the plan.

A sample plan might include contacting family members for their input, contacting a financial advisor or planner to help with the money issues, or gathering information from local agencies on energy assistance or low cost telephone programs. It is up to the person to follow through on the plan but assistance from the ADRC Navigator is readily available if needed. A follow-up call will be made to see if the plan has been successful or if an amended plan is needed.


Web pages

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Assisted Living Options Information provides general information and answer questions about assisted living options in Nevada County. There are no established resources for people with low or fixed incomes or who have Medicare or Medi-Cal as their only payment option.

Placer County Library operates the Foresthill Library, offering a range of services to the Foresthill community.

Services include:

• Access to a collection of books and materials
• Public computers equipped with internet access and Microsoft Office
• Wi-Fi available throughout the building and parking lot
• Photocopying, printing, and fax services
• Charging lockers for electronic devices
• A reservable community meeting room
• An exterior book drop for 24/7 returns

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Foresthill-Library-13
• Locations and Hours - https://www.placer.ca.gov/9078/Locations-Hours

The 211 Connecting Point Contact Center provides information about health and human services programs and helps callers connect to the services that best meet their needs.

Services are available by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and by text and instant message Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm. Help is offered in many languages.

Services are accessible to people with disabilities. The 211 Connecting Point website offers guided searches by topic with information on community programs and services.

In the event of disasters such as wildfires and winter storms, 211 Connecting Point provides timely disaster-related information via the 211 call center and website.

Service area: Nevada County, Placer County, Tahoe/Truckee


Web pages

• Home - https://211connectingpoint.org/
• Quick Links for a guided search by topic - https://cde.211connectingpoint.org/

Connecting Point offers free community classes on life skills, work skills, health & wellness, and more.

Classes may include:

• Caregiver Essentials
• Confident Dementia Caregiver
• CPR and First Aid
• Nutrition
• Making Healthcare Decisions-Advance Directives and POLST Forms
• Ready Set Safe-Preparing for Disaster
• Stress Busters
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://connectingpoint.org/
• Community Classes - https://connectingpoint.org/cp-classes/

Doris Foley Library for Historical Research provides research materials regarding Nevada County history including book, local public records, newspapers, maps, and primary research materials. All materials are for in-Library use only; many of the books are available at other branches.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/337/Doris-Foley-Library-for-Historical-Resea