Director's Message

Solano County Library is pleased to welcome Mike Eitner as our new Director of Library Services. Mike will join Solano County Library on March 30, 2026, and we look forward to sharing his welcome message with our community soon.

In the meantime, Solano County Library continues to serve residents through our nine library locations and online services available 24/7. Our libraries provide welcoming spaces, access to technology, diverse collections, and programs that support learning, creativity, and connection for people of all ages.

We look forward to Mike’s leadership as we continue serving residents across Solano County’s communities.

Mission

We are the people, places, and services that spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and champion learning.

Vision

We unify the County, providing our unique and diverse communities with quality library resources and services. We inspire all residents to achieve success, live in healthy and vibrant communities, and engage in creative, collaborative, and cultural activities.

Workplace Values

Relationships: We are inclusive and responsive
Experiences: We are customer-focused and results oriented
Change: We are flexible and embrace new challenges
Quality: We are excellent and innovative

Solano County Library History

Solano County Library was established by the Board of Supervisors in 1914. The library operated in several locations before moving to its first permanent home in Fairfield at the corner of Union and Texas streets in 1931—now a historic building adjacent to the County Administration Center. Solano County is also home to a historic Carnegie library in Dixon that continues to serve the community today.

Over the years, cities within Solano County joined, left, merged, or affiliated with the County Library system. Today, Solano County Library serves six of the county’s seven cities—Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo. Benicia operates its own library but partners with the County Library to provide a shared online catalog and digital resources for residents across the county.

From five libraries in 1990, the system has grown to nine locations. Today, Solano County Library provides welcoming spaces, access to technology, diverse collections, and programs that support learning, connection, and opportunity for the communities it serves.

Library Boards and Commissions

Learn more about the library governing boards and library commissions of Solano County.

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Jobs

Solano County Library is a progressive and innovative library with secure funding and widespread support from the community.

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Support Your Library

Learn about programs the Solano County Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library support and how to become a member.

County Library Budget

FY 2025-26 Approved Recommended Budget
FY 2025-26 Approved Supplemental Budget
FY 2024-25 Approved Recommended Budget
FY 2024-25 Approved Supplemental Budget

Annual Reports and Policies

Read the Library’s annual reports to learn about activities and achievements for each fiscal year. Learn about the policies which provide framework for library operations and services.

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Meeting Rooms

Solano County Library offers its meeting rooms for rental as part of its mission to provide a “commons” for the community—a safe and inviting place for people to meet, interact, discuss, and work with others

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