Emergency
Resource Center
A Library for today and tomorrow: Building resilience, connection and safety
The new library will reflect Truckee’s commitment to resilience, accessibility, education, and community. More than a place for books, it will be a dependable hub where residents can learn, connect, and find support—especially when it matters most.
Designed with both everyday use and emergencies in mind, the facility will provide safe, accessible spaces, reliable systems, and flexible gathering areas so the library can continue serving the public even when other facilities cannot.
As extreme weather events and power outages become more frequent, investing in a library built for modern realities will reduce our community’s vulnerability and ensure every resident has access to essential resources, relief, and a sense of belonging during community emergencies.
By moving forward now, Truckee is building a strong, connected foundation that supports both daily life and long-term resilience.
Endorses Yes on Measure G
“The library’s dual role as both a public library and an emergency hub represents a cost-effective investment in public health and safety, providing a safe, climate-controlled, and accessible shelter during extreme smoke and weather events, planned and unplanned power outages—including extended outages—as well as also serving ongoing community needs”
TAHOE FOREST HEALTH SYSTEM
The new library
will change everything
Designed with resilience and inclusivity at it’s core, it will feature:
Permanent backup power so the library stays open and fully operational even during prolonged outages, providing heat, light, and charging stations for devices.
Full ADA Accessibility ensuring everyone, regardless of mobility or ability, can safely access the space in an emergency.
Resilient Infrastructure built to withstand the challenges of our mountain environment from smoke-filled air to extreme weather conditions.
When other places close their doors, the library will open its doors wide, becoming a trusted gathering place for warmth, power, and community connection.
Truckee Has an Evacuation Center
An evacuation center is a safe place to stay and receive food, lodging and support while your home is under an emergency evacuation order: A safe, secure shelter for now. An evacuation center can displace schools or pre-schools to create immediate, critical emergency evacuation space.
Truckee NEEDS an EMERGENCY RESOURCE CENTER
An Emergency Resource Center is a reliable and welcoming place to get the help, supplies and information you need to recover and move forward. Whether it’s an extended power outage, heavy smoke or extreme heat or cold: An ERC is the place where you can find support and resources during times of crisis.
Mandatory local control
and accountability
are built into Measure G
What Will The
New Truckee Library
Offer?
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Truckee does not currently have an ADA-accessible public facility with permanent backup power that can operate during wildfires, power outages, and other emergencies. The new library will provide back-up power, communications infrastructure, and full accessibility for people with disabilities to support residents during wildfires, smoky days, power outages, extreme weather, and other emergencies.
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The current library’s 54-person limit leaves just one small table with four chairs in the teen section, and the children’s area frequently exceeds capacity during popular programs like story time. The new library will support early childhood reading, teen services, tutoring, after-school and summer programs, and student success year-round.
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Today, over 20,000 residents and 15,000 library cardholders rely on a library that was built for 2,000. One that holds only 54 people at capacity. The new library will provide expanded space for job training, technology, community programs, and cultural engagement for all ages and abilities.
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A new 20,000 sq. ft. Truckee Regional Library would create indoor and outdoor spaces for events, workshops, and public meetings that foster connection and belonging.