You can now request up to THREE (3) Zip Books at a time!
You can place a request by filling out our quick Google form, stopping by any branch, or calling us.
To help you keep track of your item, we’ll send a friendly reminder every three months if it’s still checked out—just a simple way to touch base.
When you’re ready to return your Zip Book, please bring it to the same branch where you placed your request. This ensures the book makes its way safely to us, helping to keep the program running smoothly and allowing more titles to be added to our collection for everyone to enjoy!
Zip Books Guidelines
- Eligible Materials: Print books and audiobooks only.
- Price Limits: Up to $50 for books and $75 for audiobooks (pre-tax).
- Who Can Request: Anyone.
- What Can Be Ordered: Items already owned by the library cannot be requested through Zip Books. However, you may request a different format of a title we own—for example, an audiobook or large print edition.
- Request Limits: Cardholders may have up to three (3) Zip Books checked out at a time.
- Publication Date: Six (6) months or older at the time of request.
- Returning Items: Please return Zip Books to the same branch where the request was made. Avoid using the book return slots or outdoor book drops.
Zip Books is a statewide project of the California State Library. The Project is funded in whole or in part by the California Library Services Act. Zip Books is administered in California by the State Librarian.