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Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch

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The Sacramento Public Library is a distinctive, vital, and widely-used community service with its 27 city and county library branches and two bookmobiles. The Sacramento Public Library is the fifth largest library system in the state and is the information hub of all the libraries in the central region of Northern California.

The Central Library is also home to the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria.

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  • Contact Info

    Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch

    828 I Street
    Sacramento, CA 95814

    Phone: (916) 264-2700   |   Email   |   Official Website

    Admission:

    Free

    Hours:

    Tues 10am-8pm
    Wed-Fri 10am-6pm
    Sat 10am-5pm
    Sun Noon-5pm

  • Map

    Full map and directions

  • Parking Info

    Street, paid garage
    See specific parking information.

  • Accessibility Services

    There is no accessibility service information available at this time.

  • Technical Specs

    Free Wi-Fi

  • • Current Events

      There are no current events at this time.

  • • Upcoming Events

      06/10/12	Rethinking the American Civil War Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch Rethinking the American Civil War Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch June 10, 2012 In commemoration of the American Civil War sesquicentennial, Dr. Ari Kelman, Associate Professor of History at UC Davis, will discuss the legacy of the 1861 to 1865 war and emancipation. After Dr. Kelman’s presentation, attendees will be divided into three discussion groups based on the following books: America’s War: Talking about the Civil War and Emancipation on Their 150th Anniversaries, edited by Edward Ayers; Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam, by James...
      07/07/12	Beginning Genealogy: Using Records to Tell Your Ancestors' Stories Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch Beginning Genealogy: Using Records to Tell Your Ancestors' Stories Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch July 7, 2012 Learn how to extract information from birth, census, marriage, death, and other records to document and record the stories of your ancestors. Presented by genealogist Karen Burney. This program will be held in the West Meeting Room at the Central Library.
      09/01/12- 09/30/12	100 Years of Tarzan Exhibit Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch 100 Years of Tarzan Exhibit Presented by Museum of Modern Mythology and Pop Culture at Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch September 1-September 30, 2012 This year marks 100 years of Tarzan of the Apes on the world stage, and centennial celebrations are already underway. The Sacramento Central Library will host month-long Tarzan Centennial exhibits in the Sacramento Room glass cases and downstairs in the Main Lobby display cases.
      09/09/12	Genealogy on the Go with the iPad or Tablet Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch Genealogy on the Go with the iPad or Tablet Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch September 9, 2012 Lisa Louise Cooke will show you the top apps and best practices to make your iPad or tablet a genealogical powerhouse. A nationally known author and host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, Lisa's books and CDs will be available for purchase at the program. Street parking near Central Library is free on Sundays.
      09/16/12	Build Your Own Genealogy Blog Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch Build Your Own Genealogy Blog Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch September 16, 2012 Are you interested in blogging about your family history research or other aspect of genealogy? Learn how to get started in this presentation by Craig Siulinski. Street parking near Central Library is free on Sundays.
      09/23/12	The WPA: Resources For Your Genealogy Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch The WPA: Resources For Your Genealogy Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch September 23, 2012 From 1935 to 1943, the staff of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), created indexes of historical records across the United States. Lecturer Gena Philibert Ortega will show how this unique resource can benefit your family history research. Street parking near Central Library is free on Sundays.

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  • Current Events

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  • Upcoming Events

    06/10/12	Rethinking the American Civil War Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch Rethinking the American Civil War Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch June 10, 2012 In commemoration of the American Civil War sesquicentennial, Dr. Ari Kelman, Associate Professor of History at UC Davis, will discuss the legacy of the 1861 to 1865 war and emancipation. After Dr. Kelman’s presentation, attendees will be divided into three discussion groups based on the following books: America’s War: Talking about the Civil War and Emancipation on Their 150th Anniversaries, edited by Edward Ayers; Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam, by James...
    07/07/12	Beginning Genealogy: Using Records to Tell Your Ancestors' Stories Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch Beginning Genealogy: Using Records to Tell Your Ancestors' Stories Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch July 7, 2012 Learn how to extract information from birth, census, marriage, death, and other records to document and record the stories of your ancestors. Presented by genealogist Karen Burney. This program will be held in the West Meeting Room at the Central Library.
    09/01/12- 09/30/12	100 Years of Tarzan Exhibit Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch 100 Years of Tarzan Exhibit Presented by Museum of Modern Mythology and Pop Culture at Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch September 1-September 30, 2012 This year marks 100 years of Tarzan of the Apes on the world stage, and centennial celebrations are already underway. The Sacramento Central Library will host month-long Tarzan Centennial exhibits in the Sacramento Room glass cases and downstairs in the Main Lobby display cases.
    09/09/12	Genealogy on the Go with the iPad or Tablet Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch Genealogy on the Go with the iPad or Tablet Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch September 9, 2012 Lisa Louise Cooke will show you the top apps and best practices to make your iPad or tablet a genealogical powerhouse. A nationally known author and host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, Lisa's books and CDs will be available for purchase at the program. Street parking near Central Library is free on Sundays.
    09/16/12	Build Your Own Genealogy Blog Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch Build Your Own Genealogy Blog Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch September 16, 2012 Are you interested in blogging about your family history research or other aspect of genealogy? Learn how to get started in this presentation by Craig Siulinski. Street parking near Central Library is free on Sundays.
    09/23/12	The WPA: Resources For Your Genealogy Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch The WPA: Resources For Your Genealogy Presented by Sacramento Public Library at Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch September 23, 2012 From 1935 to 1943, the staff of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), created indexes of historical records across the United States. Lecturer Gena Philibert Ortega will show how this unique resource can benefit your family history research. Street parking near Central Library is free on Sundays.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/20/12	Genealogy: Using the FamilySearch.org Website Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    05/06/12	Genealogy Lecture: American Migration Trails: Eastern U.S. Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    04/29/12	Genealogy: How Much Proof is Enough? Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    04/29/12	Writing Class: Engage Your 1,000 True Fans Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    04/07/12	Beginning Genealogy: How to Trace Your Family History Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    04/01/12	April Fool's Sacramento History Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    02/26/12	Black History Month: Drum Call to Freedom with Fenix Drum and Dance Company Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    02/19/12	Black History Month: African American Art at the Crocker Art Museum Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    02/12/12	Black History Month: Tracing Your Black Roots Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/22/12	Genealogy: Naturalization Rules and Records Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/15/12	Genealogy: Getting Ready for the 1940 Census Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/08/12	Genealogy: Common Surname Search Strategies Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    12/18/11	Broke A$$ Holidays Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    11/08/11- 12/31/11	Colors of War Art Exhibition Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    11/06/11	Colors of War Art Exhibition Discussion Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    11/05/11	Genealogy: Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition Database Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    10/30/11	Baby Boos and Ghouls Lapsit Storytime Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    10/23/11	For the Love of Quilts Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    10/22/11	Beginning Genealogy: How to Trace Your Family History Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    10/14/11	Haunted Stacks Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    09/25/11	Genealogy: Using Google for Your Genealogy Research Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    09/18/11	Genealogy: Ancestry.com's Border Crossing Database Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    09/11/11- 10/30/11	Introduction to Creative Writing Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    09/11/11	Genealogy: Civil War Research Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    09/03/11	Genealogy: Social Networking for Genealogists Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    08/07/11	Using Coupons to Cut Expenses Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    07/17/11	Explore the Shadow Story of Jane Austen’s “Emma” Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    06/25/11	Nerd Fest! Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    05/26/11- 08/07/11	American Sabor Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    05/22/11	Genealogy Research Puzzles: A Brainstorming Session Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    05/15/11	Genealogy: Land Ahoy! Locating Property Records Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    05/10/11	Taking the Mystery out of Retirement Planning Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    05/01/11	Genealogy: Researching Newspapers Online Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    04/06/11	Poets Celebrate Baseball Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    03/20/11	Free Family Concert Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    02/02/11	An Evening with Langston Hughes Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/30/11	Genealogy: One-Step Website: A Potpourri of Genealogical Search Tools Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/29/11	Nerd Fest: Super Smash Bros Tournament Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/25/11	Acoustic Jam Night Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/23/11	Genealogy: Research with Wills and Probate Records Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/09/11	Genealogy: Millions of Members: Finding Ancestors in Fraternal Organization Records Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/05/11	SPC presents Tom Roberts and Renee Thompson Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    12/11/10	Call of Duty Black Ops Tournament Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    11/10/10	Poetry with Zeppa and Dalkey Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    10/23/10	Nerd Fest Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    10/22/10	Haunted Stacks Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    10/21/10	Brown Bag Poetry Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    10/03/10	Genealogy- Getting Started on Your German Research Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    10/02/10	Gretchen Ryan Presents "An Introduction to Drawing" Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    09/26/10	Genealogy- New Information from the U.S. Census Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    09/25/10	Nerd Fest - Halo 3 Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    09/19/10	Genealogy- Planning a Research Trip Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    09/18/10	Company and Industry Research Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    08/28/10	Smash Fest Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    08/19/10	Brown Bag Poetry at the Library Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    07/25/10	How Austentatious! Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    07/24/10	Game Day Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    07/14/10- 10/07/10	Smart Investing for Women- Book Discussion Series Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    07/07/10	First Wednesday Poetry Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    06/26/10	Dig It! Gardening Information on the Internet Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    06/26/10	Game Day Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    06/26/10	Central Library Game Day Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    06/02/10	Poetry Reading Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    05/23/10	Genealogy- Finding & Using Church Records Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    05/20/10	Brown Bag Poetry at the Library Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    05/16/10	Genealogy- Use the New England Ancestors Database Like a Pro! Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    05/05/10	First Wednesday Poetry Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    05/02/10	Genealogy- Research with Fire Insurance Maps Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    04/24/10	What the Law Library Can Do For You Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    04/15/10	Brown Bag Poetry at the Central Library Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    03/27/10	Get More From Google Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    03/03/10	First Wednesday Poetry Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    02/24/10	A Haunting in Sacramento: Ghost Hunting in California's Capital City Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    02/21/10	Find your Family’s Stories: Beginning Genealogy Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    02/06/10	Blizzard Book - Origami Style Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    02/06/10	Using Library Catalog and Databases Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    02/03/10	About Sacramento's Alkali Flat Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    02/03/10	Don't Let Credit Card Debt Control You! Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/31/10	Genealogy- Irish and Scottish Research Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/24/10	Genealogy- Deciphering Old Handwriting Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/21/10	Brown Bag Poetry Reading Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/10/10	Genealogy- Marriage Records: So Many Ways to Say 'I Do' Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/09/10	Photography: Home Lighting Techniques Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/02/10	Gardening on the Internet Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    11/08/09	Stolen Childhood: The Story of a Holocaust Survivor Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    11/01/09	'The Killing of Mary Surratt' movie and lecture Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    09/26/09	Genealogy - Early American Migration Routes Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    09/19/09	Using Maps in Genealogical Research Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    09/12/09	Genealogy -Online Resources for Finding Your Black Ancestors Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    06/13/09- 07/25/09	Summer Reading Program Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    05/16/09- 05/23/09	Free Digital Filmmaking Workshops Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    02/22/09	Celebrate Chinese New Year with Chef Martin Yan Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/28/09	Alcohol in pre-Civil War Sacramento Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    01/17/09	Online health information workshop Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch
    10/25/08- 01/05/09	Freedom's Sisters Exhibition Sacramento Public Library - Central Branch