In response to recommendations made by the California Department of Public Health and as a precaution to help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), in-person services are temporarily suspended and all State Library locations are closed to the public. State Library cardholders may request to pick up collection items through Curbside Service. The Braille and Talking Book Library has resumed limited mail circulation service. Email reference services are still available in all Library sections, and requests may be submitted via Ask-A-Librarian. The State Library is constantly monitoring this evolving situation and will make changes as necessary as new information becomes available. The California Library Association and the State Library also offer a resource page for public libraries.
The Sutro Library Presents: Finding Your Hispanic Ancestry: An Introduction
with Maria Tello, Accredited Genealogist
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, join us for a free webinar, where we will learn how to begin researching Latin American ancestry, where to find records and how to interpret them.
To receive Zoom information, attendees must register on Eventbrite.
Maria Tello is a board member of the Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research (SHHAR). She has over 45 years of experience with genealogical research. Previously employed at ProGenealogists, she assisted in researching for the show, Who Do You Think You Are? She is accredited for research in Mexico and has expertise in researching other Spanish-speaking countries.
Sacramento Archives Crawl
Join the California State Library for the 10th annual (and 1st virtual) Sacramento Archives Crawl. For the entire month of October the Crawl will feature an exciting array of exhibits, tours, and educational videos from libraries, archives and special collections in the Sacramento area, including the California State Library. All virtual events and exhibits will appear on the Sacramento Archives Crawl's Facebook and Sacramento Archives Crawl YouTube pages. Check back often!
Ongoing Exhibits
American Civics
Famed street artist and graphic designer Shepard Fairey partnered with the estate of rock and roll photographer Jim Marshall to create fine art prints from Marshall’s original photographs. Each piece as crafted by Fairey is named after a civic-engagement topic and is based on an original photo taken by Marshall. The display includes five original photographs by Marshall and the five prints created by Fairey.
Location: Second Floor, Room 318 in the Stanley Mosk Library and Courts Building (914 Capitol Mall, Sacramento)
