General Background
Library History
Reference Desk
Main Library

Branch Libraries
Chowchilla
Madera Ranchos
North Fork
Oakhurst

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City of Chowchilla
City of Madera
Oakhurst Area

Welcome to the new web site for Madera County's Public Library. We are pleased that you have stopped to visit our section. Below, you will find information about the library, along with helpful links and reference materials. We invite you to explore the library on-line, and encourage you to visit your local library. We are here to help you find the information and materials you seek. Hours and Locations Search the Catalog LENDING Anyone may use materials on the premises. Borrowing & access to the internet require a Madera County Library Card. PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY All Madera County Library facilities are equipped to, and provide access for our citizens that face special challenges. These include wheelchair, visually impaired, hearing impaired, speech impaired, and other challenges. All restroom and parking facilities are accessible. CHILDREN'S SERVICES All of the Madera County Libraries offer children's materials and children's programming. Please call the branch nearest you for details. REFERENCE Help given to the public and to other libraries. INTERLIBRARY LOAN All libraries may borrow. Requests accepted by mail or phone. MADERA COUNTY LIBRARY COLLECTION VOLUMES Approximately 143,809 PERIODICAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 433 titles   GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS Not cataloged separately from books; also some in pamphlet file and local documents collection.   NON-BOOK MATERIALS 1,912 audio cassettes and 1,488 videos.   SUBJECT STRENGTHS Special emphasis on California, particularly Madera County history, and the Civil War. PHOTOCOPY Copies can be made for AWLNET libraries. Public photocopying and printing is 15¢ per page. Machines available at all branch locations. PUBLIC USE EQUIPMENT Microfilm/Microfiche Reader & Printer Madera Main Branch, Chowchilla and Oakhurst Public Use Typewriters Madera Main Branch, Chowchilla, North Fork, and Oakhurst CD-ROM Workstation Madera Main Branch and Madera Ranchos Internet Station All branch locations MEETING ROOMS Madera Main Branch Galloway Room with seating capacity for 112 persons. No rental fee for non-profit groups. All others pay a $25.00 fee. Oakhurst Sue Rhu Room: with seating capacity for 70 persons. Deposit of $10.00 for all users. No rental fee for non-profit groups. All others pay a $25.00 fee. Also See Reference Desk for a variety of links and other useful information.