Zip Books
Looking for a book that the library doesn't own? The Zip Books Program provides quick access to books not available in Yolo County Library's catalog.
Simply request the item at a library service desk or using the link below. If your request is approved, the item will be shipped directly to you at no cost via Amazon. When you're finished, return the book to a staff member at a service desk and ask for a return receipt (please do not use a book drop).
Guidelines
- Please check the Yolo County Library catalog and the Link+ catalog for availability before placing your request. The item cannot be in the Yolo County Library catalog.
- The item may be a book or a large print book.
- The item must conform to Yolo County Library's Collection Development Policy.
- Textbooks, workbooks, fillable books, and pre-orders are not eligible.
- Books must cost less than $50; books on CD and books in world languages must cost less than $75.
- You must have a Yolo County Library card in good standing (no more than $25.00 owed in fees)
- Limit one Zip Book per library card at a time, up to 5 per month.
New this year (2025)
- eBooks and eAudiobooks can be requested for purchase through the State Library's ebooks for all program
- The coordinatining agency, Califa, will purchase requested titles weekly
- eBooks and eAudiobooks requested here will appear in the Palace Project app.
- Request an eBook or eAudiobook using one of these links:
English requests: https://califa.org/zipbooks-eng
Spanish requests: https://califa.org/zipbooks-spa
- You will be notified when the title is available
Frequently Asked Questions
This program is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
