State ends Zip Books support; San Rafael library gains year of Tutor.com homework help
Aug 12, 2026
Aug 12, 2026
Staff said the state redistributed Zip Books funding and the library will end Zip Books on August 31; in exchange the library will have access to Tutor.com (24/7, multilingual homework help) through the coming year.
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Library staff reported that the California State Library redistributed Zip Books funds and that the library's Zip Books service will end after August 31. Staff said the program previously allowed patrons to request a single title (not available via member libraries) to be mailed to their home using grant funds.
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