Libraries
The Karuk Tribe maintains community libraries that serve as vital centers of learning, culture, and connection. These libraries provide access to books, educational resources, technology, and cultural materials that support the preservation of Karuk language and traditions while also meeting modern educational needs. Each library is open to the public and encourages lifelong learning for all ages.
People's Center Library
The People’s Center Library is located alongside the People’s Center Museum and Gift Shop. It houses a wide range of books, archival documents, and cultural resources focusing on Karuk heritage, history, and language. The library also offers general reading materials for children, youth, and adults, making it a space where cultural knowledge and academic growth come together. Visitors can access historical texts, participate in language learning, and explore materials that celebrate the resilience and traditions of the Karuk people.
Panamnik Center Library
The Panamnik Center Library serves as an important educational hub in Orleans. It offers books, research materials, and digital resources to students, educators, and community members. The library supports after-school programs, study sessions, and cultural activities, ensuring youth and families have access to a welcoming space for learning. With both academic and cultural resources, the Panamnik Center Library strengthens connections to community knowledge and provides opportunities for growth and enrichment.
Sípnuuk Digital Library
The mission of the Sípnuuk Digital Library, Archives and Museum (Sípnuuk) is to manage, share and enhance understanding of Karuk history, language, traditions, natural resource management and living culture following the cultural protocols of the Karuk Tribe and in support of the missions of the Karuk Tribe, Department of Natural Resources, People’s Center and Karuk Tribal Libraries, Archives and Museums.
