Ella K. McClatchy Friends

Ella K. McClatchy Friends A cozy home full of books on the top hill of Sacramento's Poverty Ridge Welcome! Friends of the Ella K. The Ella K. On Tuesdays, at 10 am, Ms. Hope to see you soon!

McClatchy library are here to support this branch and the entire Sacramento Public Library system in meeting the needs of our community. Here, you will find posts about events and frequent updates about what's going on in one of Sacramento's oldest libraries. McClatchy Library is in a gorgeous older mansion on a beautiful street full of trees in midtown Sacramento. This multiple story building was

designed by Rudolph Adam Herold in the early 1900s for Charles and Ella McClatchy and their family. The house became a library in 1940, after Eleanor McClatchy and Charlotte Maloney presented it to the City of Sacramento as a memorial to their mother. The second floor is currently not accessible to the public, but will be in the near future. Along with a responsive collection, (including LINK) the library offers public internet stations and free WiFi access. You can now also check out DVDs, and even ereaders! Kati's Preschool storytimes will delight the little ones. Entertaining programs for school-age kids and teens take place all year round, and we will do our best to post them weekly! The Friends of Ella K. McClatchy Library is an exceptionally dedicated and active group which sponsors activities such as those listed above and more. Enjoy exploring a book shop in the library's bright and cozy sunroom that includes magazines, costume jewelry, games, toys, and other donated knick knacks, and books for sale. The Friends of McClatchy also host an annual Open House to celebrate the library's birthday in mid-November...stay tuned!!! You are always cordially invited to stop by for a pleasant visit! Browse through sale materials in the sun room, walk the up and down the creaky wood floors, gaze at the beautiful stained- glass window, get comfy on a window seat or in a beanbag chair, sit, read and soak up the sun on our brick steps leading up to the main entrance, have a picnic out back and check out our mural, chat with Sally, the branch supervisor and of course, check out lots of good books, magazines, CDs, or DVDs.

05/05/2026
From Sacramento County Courthouse
03/13/2026

From Sacramento County Courthouse

01/23/2026

All library locations will open at 12 p.m. on January 23 for Staff in Service Day.

Welcome to McClatchy Library. Meet our new branch manager, Chris Curran. He replaces Cara Lathem, who retired. We'll ...
01/18/2026

Welcome to McClatchy Library. Meet our new branch manager, Chris Curran. He replaces Cara Lathem, who retired. We'll miss her, but she'll have time to read and knows where to get good books..

11/20/2025

The sale Dec. 6 is from 11:00 to 3:00.

11/19/2025

Have your calendar handy? Circle Dec. 6. That's the next book sale at McClatchy--just in time for new books for the cold winter days. Okay, the chilly winter days. We'll be on the second floor as usual selling donated books, CDs, videos, and jewelry. Love to see you there! On your way out, you can check out library material.

Need to buy a book? The Sunroom is open again. Also check at the top of the stairs for movies and music.
08/06/2025

Need to buy a book? The Sunroom is open again. Also check at the top of the stairs for movies and music.

The 2025 sale is Saturday, Dec. 6.
11/18/2024

The 2025 sale is Saturday, Dec. 6.

Put it on your calendar now. In case you haven't been in, the Sunroom Shop is now open. And we are happily accepting donations.

Address

2112 22nd Street
Sacramento, CA
95818

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19162772177

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