Content starts here

CLOSE ×

AARP Membership — $15 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal

Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine.

Join Now

Renew Now

Back to Things to Do

Chowchilla Branch Library

Name: Chowchilla Branch Library
Address: 300 Kings Avenue, Chowchilla, CA, 93610, US

300 Kings Avenue

Chowchilla, CA 93610

By clicking the links above, you'll leave AARP and go to a website that is not operated by AARP. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply.

559-665-2630

History
The Chowchilla Branch Library was established on May 13, 1913. Florence Dougherty was the first "custodian", the term used to designate the person in charge. The present adobe building was completed in 1941 and is reputed to be the last WPA project in Madera County. The furniture for the Library was made at San Quentin prison in 1941.
Currently a building project is underway to convert the former bowling alley at 300 Kings Avenue into a new, spacious branch. Much of the credit will belong to the Friends of the Chowchilla Branch Library and the people of Chowchilla for all the dedication and support they've provided.

Library hours

Hours:

Tuesday

11 am to 6 pm

Wednesday - Thursday

11 am to 5 pm

Friday - Saturday

11 am to 3 pm

Closed Sunday and Monday

Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors.

AARP Events for Chowchilla

Featured Event

New Year, New You: Healthy Habits At Any Age

Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT

Zoom

Online Event
Featured Event

Know Your Numbers: Heart Health

Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT

Zoom

Online Event
Practice Tai Chi to Boost Strength and Balance

Friday, Jan 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT

Zoom

Online Event