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Sacramento Public Library The fourth-largest library system in California with 28 locations serving 1.4M urban, suburban and rural residents.

In addition to lending books, we offer services and programming focused on early lear The Central Library is the largest of the 28 libraries in the Sacramento Public Library System. We are located downtown near parking and public transportation. The original 1918 Carnegie building was greatly expanded in 1992 and includes kids’ and teens’ spaces, a Friends of the Library sale area, and rentable meeting rooms. The Central Library has an extensive collection of materials on Sacramento history, newspaper archives, genealogy (courtesy of the Genealogical Association of Sacramento), a passport application service and materials for students and job seekers. We also house the I Street Press, for writers who want to self-publish their work. The Veterans Resource Station is available to connect veterans and their families to the benefits and resources they need to thrive. The Central Library is proud to be a Federal Depository Library.

When a young patron makes a "library passport" by hand and sets a summer bucket-list goal to visit as many branches as t...
07/27/2026

When a young patron makes a "library passport" by hand and sets a summer bucket-list goal to visit as many branches as they can. 🤗 Thank you for making our day, Rowan!

This week is your last chance to visit the Elk Grove Library before we start our move to the new location. Keep an eye o...
07/22/2026

This week is your last chance to visit the Elk Grove Library before we start our move to the new location. Keep an eye out for details and behind the scenes peeks about the new branch opening this fall at 9260 Elk Grove Blvd. The team can't wait to see you in the new space!

We are so excited to welcome you back to the newly renovated Martin Luther King, Jr. Library on Tuesday, August 4 for ba...
07/21/2026

We are so excited to welcome you back to the newly renovated Martin Luther King, Jr. Library on Tuesday, August 4 for basic library services.

With a fresh new look and modern amenities, the renovation was designed based on community feedback. Learn more about what's waiting for you at the branch at https://bit.ly/44EzQtC

It’s not too late to get your limited-edition Sacramento Republic FC library cards – stop by your local branch to grab o...
07/17/2026

It’s not too late to get your limited-edition Sacramento Republic FC library cards – stop by your local branch to grab one! Get all the details at https://www.saclibrary.org/SacRepublicFC

07/15/2026

It’s the final countdown of Summer Reading and our amazing Read to a Dog program volunteers are cheering you on! There’s still two weeks left to earn your medal and prizes – sign up today at www.saclibrary.org/summer

This month, we're highlighting Joanne, one of our amazing branch volunteers. Thank you for everything you do! Learn how ...
07/13/2026

This month, we're highlighting Joanne, one of our amazing branch volunteers. Thank you for everything you do! Learn how you can feel empowered by volunteering with the library at https://bit.ly/4vzViLT

A peek into our camera roll 👀 Martin Luther King, Jr. Library has come a long way since we started renovations last year...
07/09/2026

A peek into our camera roll 👀

Martin Luther King, Jr. Library has come a long way since we started renovations last year. Here’s a look back at where it started. Stay tuned for more news about opening day, coming soon.

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If you're looking for new spots to read, here are some suggestions for the best places in town to get cozy with your boo...
07/07/2026

If you're looking for new spots to read, here are some suggestions for the best places in town to get cozy with your book, eReader, magazine, graphic novel, or audiobook! See the full list at https://bit.ly/3Rb7N1D

These VHS tapes from the 1990s were recently returned to one of our branches. 😮 While we’re always grateful to get mater...
07/06/2026

These VHS tapes from the 1990s were recently returned to one of our branches. 😮 While we’re always grateful to get materials back, there are easier ways to watch movies now! Browse our catalog for DVDs or check out our free TV and movie streaming services at https://bit.ly/4p1Nhgz

Great news! Arden-Dimick and North Highlands-Antelope branches will reopen at 10 a.m. on July 7. We’ve made some ADA enh...
06/30/2026

Great news! Arden-Dimick and North Highlands-Antelope branches will reopen at 10 a.m. on July 7. We’ve made some ADA enhancements, replaced the HVAC system, and are excited to welcome you back!

Please note that County crews will still be onsite to complete some work. We will reopen the community room and resume programming soon.

Address

828 I Street
Sacramento, CA
95814

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+19162642920

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