Welcome to the California Public Library Directory

EducationBug.org has compiled a California public library directory of 1084 libraries and 69 bookmobiles/books-by-mail outlets for California. Each California library listing will include name, address, phone number, and statistics on the public library.

You can search by California Cities, Counties, or California library/outlet name. Use the quick search links to the left to start your California public library search now.

California Public Library Statistics

California Branch Libraries: 918
California Central Libraries: 166
California Bookmobiles: 69
California Legal Service Area Population: 35,570,630
Full Time Paid Staff: 3,285
Librarians: 3,531
Local Government Opertating Revenue: $858,938,094
California Government Operating Revenue: $54,164,920
Federal Government Operating Revenue: $5,956,718
Other Operating Revenue: $64,332,485
Print Materials: 76,699,716
Electronic Books: 139,164
Audio Materials: 2,738,621
Video Materials: 2,821,277
Current Print Subscriptions: 156,936
Current Electronic Subscriptions: 631
Total Public Service Hours: 2,271,816
Total Annual Visits: 149,240,619
Children Services: 8,388,607
Public Internet Terminals: 12,461
Users of Electronic Resources Per Week: 33,445,267