Library History

Colusa Free LibraryThe public library is a catalyst for imagination, a conduit to information and a cornerstone of the local community.

From humble beginnings, branches operated in the backrooms of businesses and homes, the Colusa County Free Library has operated as a community resource.

In rural areas, such as Colusa County, libraries are one of the main the focal points of community life. It's a safe, trusted place for meeting friends and neighbors, a place for learning, information and leisure and sometimes just a place to keep warm.

Timeline designed by Lloyd Green, of the Pioneer Review

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Pre-1915 Opens in new window

Library History 1915-1940 Opens in new window Library History 1941-1965 Opens in new window Library History 1966-1990 Opens in new window Library History 1991-2015 Opens in new window