The Humboldt County Public Library is excited to announce the launch of its new Library at Your Door program. This new service delivers library materials directly to an eligible library cardholder’s doorstep, free of charge.

Humboldt County Library cardholders in Arcata, Fortuna and Eureka now have the opportunity to enjoy their favorite books, audiobooks, DVDs and other library materials without having to leave the comfort of home. The new Library at Your Door service is especially convenient for community members who may have difficulty visiting the library due to busy schedules and customers with limited mobility or health concerns. This new service was made possible thanks to a generous donation from the Humboldt Library Foundation.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of the Humboldt Library Foundation, which has made it possible to offer this service to library cardholders in Arcata, Fortuna and Eureka," said Humboldt County Library Director Christopher Cooper. "By expanding access and removing barriers, the Library at Your Door program brings us closer to our goal of making library materials available and accessible to everyone, enabling us to continue fostering lifelong learning for all members of our community.”

“The Humboldt Library Foundation is thrilled to fund this critical new program and advance our mission of increasing library accessibility,” said Humboldt Library Foundation Board President Alison Talbott. “Support from our local business community and foundation donors was critical in bringing this new initiative to life and we’re looking forward to seeing this program thrive.”

How to Participate

Any person with a Humboldt County library card who lives within five miles of the Arcata, Fortuna or Eureka library branches is eligible to participate in the Library at Your Door program. 

Materials may be requested by calling 707-269-1954 or through the library’s online catalog. Books, CDs and audiobooks may be checked out for four weeks and DVDs may be checked out for one week. Participants may borrow any items in the library’s catalog that is not tagged as “reference” material. Deliveries will be made in Arcata on Wednesdays, Fortuna on Thursdays and Eureka on Fridays between noon and 2 p.m. Participants must return their materials at the end of their loan period. 

To sign up for a library card, please visit humlib.org. For more information on the Library at Your Door program or to sign up to participate in this free program, please email lyd@co.humboldt.ca.us or call 707-269-1954.

About the Humboldt County Public Library

The Humboldt County Library strengthens the community by educating, inspiring and connecting people. The library’s vision is to help create and support a welcoming, healthy and prosperous community where there are abundant opportunities for learning and creativity. For more information about the Humboldt County Public Library, please visit humlib.org.