Welcome to the Madera County Public
Library. We are pleased that you have stopped to
visit our section. We have our own website with additional information, facts, and resources at http://www.maderacountylibrary.org
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.
With recent budget changes the Madera County Libraries have made the following changes:
When the library is closed, items are due the following open day
| Hours: |
| Madera Main |
Chowchilla |
Madera Ranchos |
North Fork |
Oakhurst |
Mon - Thurs
11am- 6pm |
Tues
11am - 6pm |
Tues
11am - 6pm |
Tues
11am - 6pm |
Mon-Thurs
10am - 5pm |
Fri - Sat
11am - 3pm |
Weds & Thurs
11am - 5pm |
Weds & Thurs
11am - 5pm |
Weds & Thurs
11am - 5pm |
Fri - Sat
10am - 2pm |
| |
Fri -Sat
11am - 3pm |
Fri -Sat
11am - 3pm |
Fri -Sat
11am - 3pm |
|
| Closed Sun |
Closed Monday & Sunday |
Closed Monday & Sunday |
Closed Monday & Sunday |
Closed Sun |
Hours and Locations
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LENDING
Anyone may use materials on the premises. Borrowing &
access to the internet require a Madera County Library Card.
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
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- GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS
- Not cataloged separately from books; also some in pamphlet
file and local documents collection.
- SUBJECT STRENGTHS
- Special emphasis on California, particularly Madera County
history, and the Civil War.
PHOTOCOPY
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
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- Public Use Typewriters
- Madera Main Branch, Madera Ranchos, Chowchilla, North Fork, and Oakhurst
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- Internet Access
- 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.
Chowchilla: Pat Ginsburg Community Meeting Room with seating capacity for 55. 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.
General Background 
