What is Zip Books?

Zip Books is a grant program funded by the California State Library.  The program allows our library patrons to request a book that is not already in the library's collection. 

The book is shipped directly from Amazon to the patron’s home. When finished, the patron will return the item to the library and the library will add the item to our collection to share with the rest of the community! 

This program concludes on June 30, 2025, or when we run out of grant funds, whichever comes first.

Requirements: 

1. Your account must be at least six months old and in good standing with the Buena Park Library. 
2. You must have an adult patron account. 
3. The item may be a physical book, large print book, or audiobook on CD. 
4. You must request a book that is not already owned by the library.
5. The cost of the item must be less than $40 for a book, $75 for a CD. 
6. The book must be available through Amazon Prime. 
7. We do not accept requests for DVDs, textbooks, test prep books, workbooks, on-demand print, activity books, used items, or items from non-US vendors.

For more information and to make a request, click on the image below and fill out the Zip Books request form: