I recently visited the Sacramento Central Library with one of my sons on a school field trip.  We had a scheduled tour that I found to be so informative that I wanted to share with you about it here.  Living in Sacramento for over 25 years I have never visited that specific library. 
The Sacramento Central Library is beautiful and a great resource to be aware of.  It has 5 floors of books to check out.  There are computers available for use and so much more.  They have a “Sacramento Room” that is filled with books and things about Sacramento history.   You cannot check out the items in the Sacramento room, but you can visit and read/study in their beautiful room.  The Sacramento Room is the actual 1917 Sacramento Library.  It has the original windows; we viewed a prayer book from the 14th Century that was before Christopher Columbus.
On the tour I learned there are 28 libraries in the Sacramento County, I think I have visited less than 5.  Did you know there is a “Library of Things” where you can check out musical instruments, sewing machines, board games, go pro cameras and so much more!  At this current time during the Arcade Library Remodel, the Library of Things is available at two locations, for board games and video games you visit the Central Library, 828 I St., where we toured downtown.  For the other items you visit the Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Ave., Carmichael.

Here is a link for more information on the Library of Things:
http://www.saclibrary.org/Services/Library-of-Things

At the Central Library Downtown you can get your passport, print your own books, and so much more.   You can trace your family tree!  Receive free, one-on-one help with a genealogist at the Central Library. Call (916) 264-2920 to book your 45-minute genealogy session.

In need of a Passport check out this link for details:
http://www.saclibrary.org/Services/Passport-Services

Did you know you can get FREE Homework Help!   Trained volunteers serve as Homework Coaches to students in grades 1-8, offering homework assistance in all subject areas.  For locations and times visit this link: http://www.saclibrary.org/Services/Homework-Coaches
You can check out 30 books at one time and return them to ANY of the Sacramento County Libraries, not just the one you checked the books out from.  You can check out 20 e-books at one time.  You can also rent out the Galleria room for weddings, proms, and special events.

If you have Teen’s they have a Teen Advisory Board they can join for ages 12-19, that help come up with different events that would interest teens.  They have a Teen book review club and so much more.

If you have never visited the Sacramento Central Library or if it’s been awhile I encourage you to plan a visit and avail yourself to all the FREE resources that are available to you. 

The Sacramento Central Library is located at: 828 I Street, Sacramento.  Nearest Cross Street: 9th St. (Parking Garage at 8th & J St) You can also find metered parking surrounding the library.

For Hours of Operation, Events Calendar and more information visit their website at:
http://www.saclibrary.org/Locations/Central

Plan to have lunch at the Capitol Gardens after you visit the Library if you can, we enjoyed our lunch soaking up the sun and sights of spring.
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