Why Does Truckee Need
A New LIbrary?
We’ve outgrown our library
Truckee’s 50-year-old library is outdated, undersized and no longer meets the needs of our region.
Built when Truckee’s population was just 2,000, the Truckee library now serves over 20,000 residents. With room for only 54 people, our library is bursting at the seams and unable to meet the needs of our growing, vibrant community.
Insufficient space, technology and infrastructure limit programs and services that modern libraries provide.
an emergency resource center for
RESILIENCE, safety and CONNECTION
The new library will be a reliable central place where the community can come together, especially when it matters most. Designed with accessibility and resilience in mind, this modern facility will provide safety, support, and connection during times of crisis, while continuing to enrich daily life through learning, collaboration, and shared experiences.
When other places close their doors, the library will open its doors wide, becoming a trusted gathering place for warmth, power, and community connection.
Mandatory local control
and accountability
are built into Measure G
Administered by the Truckee Library Joint Powers Authority, with representation from Truckee, Nevada County, and Placer County
Every dollar stays local — funding can’t be taken by the state or federal government
Independent oversight, public reporting, and full transparency are required by law
Low-income exemptions from the cost of the measure are available to ensure it is not a burden to those with a limited income
Contributions from private donors, grants and other funding sources will cover an estimated 50% of the projected cost, in addition to the bond revenue
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.