Join the #Sactown Sci-Fi Book Group in reading “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia E. Butler & come ready for a lively discussion with fellow #SciFi fans on June 12 at 6 p.m. Register at bit.ly/3wJTy9D

Nonie Wetzel Courtland Library will be temporarily closed Saturday, May 18, due to a power outage. Find a library location near you at saclibrary.org/locations

Welcome to the family!

Honor the 155th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad on May 25 at the Sacramento Room where speakers will discuss the massive undertaking that was the Transcontinental Railroad. Learn more about this event at bit.ly/3UJ5wbC

Join City of Sacramento District 8 Councilmember Councilmember Mai Vang for a community meeting on May 23 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for an update on renovation plans for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library and design concepts. Learn more at saclibrary.org/MLK

ICYMI: Register now for an extraordinary evening with string quartet UBG Strings as they perform songs from some of your favorite movies in a free concert at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria on May 22. Learn more at saclibrary.org/SongsFromMovies

TJ Klune and the Big Gay Fiction Podcast (Big Gay Fiction Podcast 🏳️‍🌈📚🎙️) are joining us on June 5 for an exciting conversation about publishing, queer identity and more. Find all the details at bit.ly/EntersTheChat

Still up? It’s not too late to make your gift to the Library Friends for #BigDayofGiving and give children what could be the first books they ever take home. Give now at bit.ly/SacLibBDOG

Your gift today on #BigDayofGiving will have a lasting impact on first graders in #Sacramento that will leave them asking “I get to keep this book forever? Really?' Give to Library Friends and support the Book First program at bit.ly/SacLibBDOG

We hate to interrupt your late-night reading but now is the perfect time to give to the Library Friends to kick off #BigDayofGiving . Give the gift of reading now at bit.ly/SacLibBDOG

Honored to have the last celebration of El Dia de los Ninos (Children's Day) happen in D8! Thank you to our Sacramento Public Library team at the Valley Hi-North Laguna Library for hosting a bilingual book reading event with author See Lor, reading Hmong books for all of our youth this afternoon!

This month’s pick for our Grownups Unite! Book Group is “The Waiting” by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim, translated by Janet Hong. Join us on May 15 at 6 p.m. to discuss. Register at bit.ly/3uqVnHH

Join us for a community event celebrating the Arcade Library's 100th Anniversary tomorrow April 27 from 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Learn more at bit.ly/4a0r60N

Join the #Sactown Sci-Fi Book Group in reading “Six Wakes” by Mur Lafferty & come ready for a lively discussion with fellow #SciFi fans on May 8 at 6 p.m. Register at bit.ly/3V902sC

Go Green on #EarthDay

We learned all about landscaping with CA native plants at Sacramento Public Library Galt-Marian O. Lawrence Library's Native Plant Nursery presentation last week

Did you know using native plants can save water AND create cozy homes for butterflies, bees and more?🦋🐝

Mark your calendars: On May 22, string quartet UBG Strings will perform beloved songs from some of your favorite movies in a free concert at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria. Space is limited so register now at saclibrary.org/SongsFromMovies

Why is it important for families to use the language they know best when talking to young children? Grammy winning musical duo 123 Andrés ® share their thoughts. Watch the full video, including a fun song you can sing with your little one, at bit.ly/4aBd46I

¿Por qué es importante para las familias usar el idioma que mejor conocen cuando hablan con niños pequeños? El dúo musical ganador de un Grammy 123 Andrés ® comparte sus perspectivas. Mira el video completo en el enlace bit.ly/4aBd46I

Southgate Library will be closed on Thursday, April 18 due to scheduled maintenance. Find a library location near you at saclibrary.org/locations.

In honor of #NationalLibraryWorkersDay , join us in saying “thanks” to the dedicated people who make up the library. It's because of our fantastic team that we’re able to help support our communities discover, learn, & grow. Reminder: all library locations will open at noon today.