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HomeEducation CodeCh. 9Art. 1§ 19600 Public Libraries And Museums

§ 19600 Public Libraries And Museums

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§ 19600 Public Libraries And Museums

Key Takeaways

  • •Small towns without their own government can create a public library.
  • •These towns can also set up a public museum.
  • •The library and museum are for sharing knowledge about arts, sciences, and books.

Example

A small town wants to open a library where kids can read books and learn about science.

The town can do this because the law says small towns without their own government can create libraries to share knowledge.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19600 Public Libraries And Museums

Any unincorporated town or village of this state may establish, equip, and maintain a public library for the dissemination of knowledge of the arts, sciences, and general literature, in accordance with this chapter. Any unincorporated town or village of this state may also establish, equip, and maintain a public museum in accordance with this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 988.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

unincorporated town or villagepublic librarydissemination of knowledgepublic museum

Related Statutes

  • § 19601 Library District Formation Petition
  • § 19400 Library District Formation Powers
  • § 19603 District Formation Election Notice
  • § 19604 District Formation Arguments
  • § 19605 District Formation Argument Selection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19600.
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