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Zip Books Program is sponsored by California State Library. The Zip Books program aims to increase access to information by allowing library patrons to request books not available at their local libraries. The library purchases the book, it's shipped to the patron, and then added to the library's collection.
While historically supported, state budget for 2026-2027 is currently unavailable.
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2026-2027 Zip Books - California Grants Portal The Zip Books program provides library users with access to books that are not available at their local libraries. A patron requests the item, the library purchases it from qualified vendor, and the book is shipped to the patron’s home. The patron returns the book to the library, and the library adds it to the collection.
Because Zip Books is a user-driven program, the library collection becomes more closely matched to the needs of the community. The Zip Books program is an alternative model for interlibrary loan service that bridges the gaps between a library’s patron request service, a normal acquisitions process, and an outreach/home delivery service.
It is based on a project called “Zip Books—Digital Library of Northern California,” conducted by the Butte, Shasta, and Humboldt County Libraries under a FY 2011/12 LSTA grant from the California State Library. The Zip Books program is currently supported with California Library Services Act funds from the state of California. Under the Zip Books program, patrons request books that the library does not own.
The library then orders the book from Amazon, and the book is shipped directly to the patron’s home. When the patron is finished with the book, the book is returned to the library and added to the collection. The only eligible applicants are California public libraries.
A public branch library should apply to participate through its jurisdiction, not as a specific location within the jurisdiction. This opportunity is for public libraries in California. The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker.
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It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number. This project was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee.
Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly). Advances & Reimbursement(s) A typical payment schedule is as follows: 90% upon execution of the agreement and the State Library’s receipt of the awardee’s claim form; and 10% upon receipt and approval of the final reports.
It may take up to 8 weeks to receive a check after the claim form is processed. State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. For questions about this grant, contact: 1-916-603-7159, zipbooks@library.
ca. gov 2026-2027 LSTA Digital Literacy and Access More Details about 2026-2027 LSTA Digital Literacy and Access General Operating Support More Details about General Operating Support More Details about Impact Projects State-Local Partner Mentorship More Details about State-Local Partner Mentorship Change Notes: 04/22/2026, 10:30am Added application due date.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: California public libraries or library-affiliated nonprofits (such as public library friend groups or public library Foundations applying on behalf of the library). Tribal Governments applying must run programs through a public library. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 28, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Zip Books Program is funded by California State Library. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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