Service Name: REDDING LIBRARY

Organization Name: SHASTA PUBLIC LIBRARIES

• Description: Provides a collection of books, information, public computers, and WiFi. Offers special programs and activities for all ages, including: Reference services for job seekers and students Free online resources including research databases for all ages and practice DMV tests Online Tutoring program. Offers free "live" homework help for elementary, middle and high school students. Adult learning program. Available daily on website, 1-10pm. Story Time for preschoolers R.E.A.D. program. Helps children improve reading and communication skills by reading to certified therapy animals. Early digital literacy stations Children's activities Teen activities Teen Advisory Board Friends bookstore (inside the library) Family movies and independent films Concerts Free computer classes Assistance with genealogy (family history) research "Create It!" makerspace for all ages. Includes crafting equipment, 3D printers, and virtual and augmented reality stations. Community meeting room.Offers a variety of items for check out, including: Blood pressure monitor Board games Chromebooks (in library) Mobile hotspots State Parks vehicle day-use passes DIY Home Energy Saving Toolkits Find more Unique Items on their website.Provides an Adult Literacy Center that offers: One-on-one tutoring program Includes GED test instruction, computer literacy, and basic skills achievement Ongoing financial literacy class Citizenship test instruction ESL courses.Provides a Veterans Resource Center for all who have served in the Armed Forces. Offers: Volunteers to assist with finding resources every Tuesday 10am-12noon in the main lobby Veterans Resource book Includes information about education, employment, housing, business, taxes and more List of over 100 retailers and restaurants in Shasta County providing veteran discounts.
• Website: http://www.shastalibraries.org
• Email: askus@shastalibraries.org
• Phone(s): (530) 245-7265, (530) 245-7253, (530) 245-7250, (530) 245-7237, (530) 638-3331
• Hours: Mon 10am - 8pm; Tue 10am - 8pm; Wed 10am - 8pm; Thu 10am - 8pm; Fri 10am - 6pm; Sat 10am - 6pm; Sun 1pm - 5pm;
• Eligibility: Open to all ages
• Requirements: To obtain library card need photo ID/DL and proof of current address
• Areas Served:
  • Shasta United States
• Categories:
  • Meeting Space
  • Story Hour
  • GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
  • Blood Pressure Screening
  • Adult Literacy Programs
  • Pet Assisted Therapy
  • Youth Literacy Programs
  • Public Libraries
  • English as a Second Language
  • Parent/Child Activity Groups
  • Youth Enrichment Programs
  • Public Internet Access Sites
  • Mobile Hotspot Devices
  • Financial Literacy Training
  • Advocacy
  • Tablets
  • Weatherization Programs
  • Education Volunteer Opportunities
  • Public Access Computers/Tools
  • Genealogical Collections
  • Children's Reading Clubs
  • Citizenship Education
  • Tutoring Services
  • Literary Societies/Book Reading Clubs
  • Advocacy