About Us


Staff

Brynnan Sainsbury Library Director brynnan.sainsbury@cachecounty.gov
Cindy Bishop Clerk/Staff cindy.bishop@cachecounty.gov
Abby Chesley Clerk/Staff abby.chesley@cachecounty.gov
Josie Clark Clerk/Staff josie.clark@cachecounty.gov

History of

Cache County Library

The Cache County Library has existed in many different forms Through out the years. Cache County doesn’t currently or for much of its history had a County wide library system. Although there are many town libraries many residents of Cache County don’t live in a town with an operating library. Because of this, for much of the Cache County library existence it was operated mainly as a bookmobile service through the state of Utah. Various buildings through out Cache Valley were used for storage for the bookmobile. However in the late 1990's a permanent building was established in downtown Providence in the towns old post office (Photography). The Providence and River Heights Branch was ran for many years as both the in person library and depository for the bookmobile. In 2017 the bookmobile service was discontinued (Christensen, 2017).

The Cache County Library still operates out of the Old Post office in Providence. The Cache County Library is located in Providence Utah and is currently the only County library in operation.

References

Christensen, J. (2017 May 12). Cache county bookmobile enters final weeks of service.Cache Valley Daily.com.https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/local/cache-county-bookmobile-enters-final-weeks-of-service/article_992373d8-09be-5fda-8656-60f99def46ae.html 

[Photography]. Providence Post Office now Houses the Library. URL (https://www.providencecity.com/historic-preservation-commission/page/providence-post-office-now-houses-library)

Yurth, Cindy. (1996 August 28). Providence races to open library. The Herald Journal. https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6p9094b/30234851


newspaper article titled Providence races to open a library.Logan Herald Journal, August 28, 1996

Providence City Post Office from late 1990's.Cache County Library probably in the late 1990's (Photography)


Exterior of libraryCache County Library 2023

Mission Statement

The Cache County Library empowers Cache County residents to enlighten, enrich, and better their lives through access to library services and resources that support our community’s intellectual, recreational, and cultural needs. 

Vision

  • Become a people-first organization through our dedication and service to our Cache County community. 
  • To improve the lives of all Cache County residents through our resources, services, and community 
  • Support the intellectual, creative, and recreational goals of our Cache County community. 

List of Values

  • Empowerment
  • Literacy 
  • Accessibility

Policies

Collection Development Policy.pdf 

Computer and Internet Use Policy.pdf 

Inter-Library Loan Policy.pdf 

Posted Materials and Distributed Materials Policy.pdf

How can I get a Library Card?

Any resident over the age of 5 of Cache County can get a free library card through the Cache County Library.

To get a library card you will need to:

    • Come into the Library
    • Fill out a short application
    • Provide a proof of address like an ID or a piece of mail

*Children applying for a library card may use their guardian’s proof of address*

Can I use other libraries with the Cache County Library card?

No. The Cache County Library located in Providence Utah is currently the only County library in operation. All other public libraries in Cache County are city libraries and though you may use their facilities and collections on-site, most will require a fee.

What services are offered?

Here at the Cache County Library, we strive to provide new and exciting books, movies, programming, and more. We are constantly updating our collections and looking for opportunities we can incorporate to better serve the people of Cache County. See sections below for more information about specific services, but we post regularly on our Instagram about new resources and upcoming events and programming.

Reading, prizes, and more for all ages during the whole summer. We participate in the Collaborative Summer Library Program , with the goal of building community and encouraging reading for all ages. We post in library and our social medias about theme and programming a couple weeks in advance. Theme and program change each year.

      • Children's Story Time - (Ages 0-5, Tuesday - Wednesday @10:30 September - May)

Bring your little ones for a fun filled activity time with singing, dancing, and learning. New story time plans each week.

Where is the Library?

The Cache County Library is located at 15 N Main St Providence Utah and is currently the only County library in operation.

Whether you are able to come in person are use our online resources, we are happy to help you use the library. There is limited parking avaliable. An accessible park spot is located in front of the building. 

     

 

No Car? No Problem! Try Public Transit and Ride sharing

The CVTD is the free bus service in Cache Valley that goes across the whole valley. There is no direct route to the Cache County library but Route 11 will get you the closest. CVTD also offers a rideshare called Pool, a service that allows for people to get rides directly to locations.

CVTD Route 11.pdf