Public Libraries in El Dorado County, California

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📚 County library guide

Public Libraries in El Dorado County, California

The El Dorado County Library serves the Sierra Nevada foothills and Lake Tahoe basin from six branches across El Dorado County, CA, with its main library at 345 Fair Lane in Placerville.

📚 About El Dorado County Library

The El Dorado County Library is a county-wide public library system headquartered in Placerville, the historic Gold Rush county seat, and serving communities stretching from the western foothills up to South Lake Tahoe. The system operates six public branches — Placerville, Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Georgetown, Pollock Pines and South Lake Tahoe — sharing a single catalog through the Aspen Discovery platform. A county library card is free to residents and gives access to books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, public computers, Wi-Fi and the Link+ interlibrary-loan network for materials not held locally.

📱 Free digital access with your card

With an El Dorado County Library card you can borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines through Libby / OverDrive and The Palace Project, and use free public computers and Wi-Fi at every branch. The library also participates in the Link+ reciprocal borrowing network, letting cardholders request physical items from partner library systems when a title is not available locally.

El Dorado County library branches — 6 verified

Each branch below is verified on its official page with address, hours and services. Browse the full California directory for more.

El Dorado County Library - Placerville (Main)Placerville, CAMain Library →Cameron Park BranchPlacerville, CABranch →El Dorado Hills LibraryPlacerville, CABranch →Georgetown LibraryPlacerville, CABranch →Pollock Pines LibraryPlacerville, CABranch →South Lake Tahoe LibraryPlacerville, CABranch →

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many libraries are in the El Dorado County Library system?

The El Dorado County Library operates six public branches: the main library in Placerville, plus Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Georgetown, Pollock Pines and South Lake Tahoe.

Where is the main El Dorado County Library located?

The main library is at 345 Fair Lane in Placerville, CA 95667, and can be reached at (530) 621-5540.

How do I get an El Dorado County Library card?

Residents of El Dorado County can get a free library card at any branch by showing photo identification and proof of current address; the card works at all six branches and for the library's digital collections.

Does the El Dorado County Library offer eBooks and audiobooks?

Yes. With a county library card you can borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines through Libby / OverDrive and The Palace Project at no cost.

Can I use an El Dorado County Library card at any branch?

Yes. A single El Dorado County Library card is valid at all six branches, and the shared online catalog lets you request and pick up items at the branch most convenient for you.

Last verified October 2026 from official library sources. Hours & services can change — confirm on each branch’s page. By Megan Carter, Library Resources Editor · public-libraries.com



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