LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lakeport Library will close to the public for the entire month of December 2025.

The temporary closure is required to install a new fire suppression system. The upgrade is funded by the California State Library's Building Forward Grant. 

An uninterrupted, one-month closure allows contractors to finish the work safely and on schedule. 

The library is scheduled to reopen for full service in January 2026.

"This is a major project that will protect our collections and facility for years to come," said Count Librarian Christopher Veach. "We are doing everything we can to provide as much service as possible, so the public still has access to the library throughout the construction."

Lakeport Library will maintain core services through a limited-service plan starting in December:

• Curbside pick-up: Call the Lakeport Library at 707-263-8817 to arrange curbside pick-up of requested items. Requested items can also be transferred to another branch for pick-up.

• Bookmobile: The Lake County Bookmobile will be open in the Lakeport Library parking lot on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Digital Access: Patrons can use the online library at library.lakecountyca.gov 24/7. Free public Wi-Fi will remain available from the parking lot.

• Literacy Services: Adult and Family Literacy programs will continue by phone and at other library branches.

• Returns: Due dates for Lakeport items will be automatically extended. Patrons can hold their materials or use the book drop to return their items.

• Unavailable Services: Most events, public computers, and in-person browsing of the collection will stop until the library fully reopens. Some events will relocate or be offered digitally.

For more information about resources and events at Lake County Library, visit https://library.lakecountyca.gov.