El Dorado County Library - Placerville (Main)

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El Dorado County Library - Placerville (Main)

The main library of the El Dorado County system, the Placerville branch on Fair Lane anchors library service in the historic Gold Rush county seat.

📞 (530) 621-5540🌐 eldoradolibrary.org

🕑 Library Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 12pm-7pm
Wednesday 12pm-7pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays.

📍 Location & Contact

Address: 345 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667

Phone: (530) 621-5540

Website: eldoradolibrary.org

📖 About El Dorado County Library - Placerville (Main)

<p style="font-size:1rem;color:#374151;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 16px;">The Placerville library is the headquarters and main branch of the El Dorado County Library, located at 345 Fair Lane just off Highway 50 in the county seat. As the system's largest location it holds the deepest collection, offers public computers, Wi-Fi and meeting space, and serves as the administrative hub coordinating the county's other five branches. Placerville, nicknamed "Old Hangtown" for its Gold Rush past, remains the civic center of the western foothills, and the library hosts storytimes, programs and the county's shared Aspen catalog and Link+ interlibrary-loan service.</p>

⭐ What makes this branch special

  • Main library and headquarters for the El Dorado County system
  • Free public computers and Wi-Fi
  • Deepest print and media collection in the county
  • Aspen Discovery catalog with Link+ interlibrary loan
  • Children's storytimes and community programs

📱 Free with a El Dorado County Library card

Any El Dorado County resident can get a card free and unlock:

&📚 Libby / OverDriveBorrow eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines free on your phone, tablet or computer with your library card.
&📖 The Palace ProjectRead and listen to the library's eBook and eAudiobook collection in one simple app.
&🔗 Link+Request physical books and media from partner library systems through the reciprocal Link+ network.
&💻 Computers & Wi-FiFree public computers, Wi-Fi and study rooms.

📍 More El Dorado County Library branches

Cameron Park BranchHours & info →El Dorado Hills LibraryHours & info →Georgetown LibraryHours & info →Pollock Pines LibraryHours & info →South Lake Tahoe LibraryHours & info →

← All El Dorado County libraries  ·  All California →

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Placerville library open on Mondays?

No. The Placerville main library is closed on Mondays and Sundays; it is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 12pm to 7pm and Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

Where is the Placerville library located?

The library is at 345 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, just off Highway 50 near the county government complex.

What is the phone number for the Placerville library?

You can reach the Placerville main library at (530) 621-5540.

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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.

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