The Klamath County Library system consist of a Main branch in  Klamath Falls and 10 branches located in Bly, Bonanza, Chemult, Gilchrist, Keno, Malin, Merrill, South Suburbs, Sprague River and Klamath Community College.

The library system holds over 188,272 materials including 5,961 compact discs, cassette tapes and books on cassette. In total, over 340,000 items were checked out of the system during fiscal year 2005-2006! In addition to these items, thousands of people entered the libraries to utilize print and electronic reference resources, access the Internet, enjoy state-of-the-art Wi-fi service (in the South Suburban Branch), participate in computer and Internet training, view a Library exhibit, or attend one of the Libraries' many events.

Our friendly and professional staff is eager to serve you. Welcome to the Klamath County Libraries!

Our Mission

Klamath County Library is actively committed to providing open and equal access and guidance to information resources, literature, and ideas for all our county residents.  The library will maintain a diverse collection of books and other materials and protect the principles of intellectual freedom.

Our Organizational Philosophy

We believe that information and knowledge are crucial for the well-being of our community.  In fulfilling our mission as information providers, we strive to provide the best possible combination of information resources, professional, efficient staff and friendly, equitable service.  We believe we must focus on our community as we plan our programs and services.  As we develop new programs, we must also develop our staff, our most important resource and our main point of contact with our community.  In all we do, we strive to enrich our community by our service to it.

Our Vision

The library must play a leadership role in the community as an essential contact for all residents in need of information.  We will continue to serve the community by offering a broad range of services and programs designed to foster literacy and a love of reading, to support life-long learning and share the power of ideas.

We will build on our tradtional role by serving as a gateway to and mediator between global information resources and our constituents.  We will strive to bring knowledge of and access to new information technologies to our community.