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We’ve cooked up another episode of History in the Baking, this time featuring a recipe from the found treasure California Culinary Classics published by CA State Library Staff in the 1970s. #libraries #baking See the collection at csl.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/co...
November 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We’ve cooked up another episode of History in the Baking, this time featuring a recipe from the found treasure California Culinary Classics published by CA State Library Staff in the 1970s. #libraries #baking See the collection at csl.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/co...
Sutro Library’s Mexican collection Part 4 of 6. Come behind the scenes to look at the variety of primary source materials on Mexican history at Sutro library dating from the seventeenth through the nineteenth century. #mexicanhistory #libraries #archives #specialcollections
November 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Sutro Library’s Mexican collection Part 4 of 6. Come behind the scenes to look at the variety of primary source materials on Mexican history at Sutro library dating from the seventeenth through the nineteenth century. #mexicanhistory #libraries #archives #specialcollections
Log in to our law program! Register at libraryca.libcal.com/event/15008870 and the recording will be uploaded to our YouTube Channel afterwards. #libraries #law
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Log in to our law program! Register at libraryca.libcal.com/event/15008870 and the recording will be uploaded to our YouTube Channel afterwards. #libraries #law
This artist was living on the edge- literally! With fore-edge paintings, John T. Beer transforms often overlooked page edges into works of art. From our CA History Collection. #books #libraries
November 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This artist was living on the edge- literally! With fore-edge paintings, John T. Beer transforms often overlooked page edges into works of art. From our CA History Collection. #books #libraries
Sutro Library’s Mexican collection Part 3 of 6. A behind the scenes look at the variety of primary source materials on Mexican history at Sutro Library dating from the seventeenth through the nineteenth century. #mexicanhistory #libraries #archives #specialcollections
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Sutro Library’s Mexican collection Part 3 of 6. A behind the scenes look at the variety of primary source materials on Mexican history at Sutro Library dating from the seventeenth through the nineteenth century. #mexicanhistory #libraries #archives #specialcollections
This Imperial Chinese History class from @SFSU had a great time looking at our antiquarian maps and other sources at Sutro Library. These kinds of interactions with physical materials provides a lot of students with a tangible way to understand the past. #primarysources #sfsuhistoryclass #libraries
November 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
This Imperial Chinese History class from @SFSU had a great time looking at our antiquarian maps and other sources at Sutro Library. These kinds of interactions with physical materials provides a lot of students with a tangible way to understand the past. #primarysources #sfsuhistoryclass #libraries
Join the Witkin State Law Library for a live webinar, "Depositions on TV: A Lawyer's Take on the Process" on Nov. 13 at 12 PM! Former civil litigator Jasmin Darron will examine how depositions are portrayed in the media and more. Register at libraryca.libcal.com/event/15008870
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Join the Witkin State Law Library for a live webinar, "Depositions on TV: A Lawyer's Take on the Process" on Nov. 13 at 12 PM! Former civil litigator Jasmin Darron will examine how depositions are portrayed in the media and more. Register at libraryca.libcal.com/event/15008870
It's di-November and our Government Publications section has the perfect book for you- the National Parks Prehistoric Life in the National Parks coloring book. Check out the full coloring book and all the cool creatures here: www.govinfo.gov/app/details/...
November 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
It's di-November and our Government Publications section has the perfect book for you- the National Parks Prehistoric Life in the National Parks coloring book. Check out the full coloring book and all the cool creatures here: www.govinfo.gov/app/details/...
It's #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! Since 1990, November has been designated to celebrate the traditions, languages & stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, & affiliated Island communities & ensure their rich histories & contributions continue to thrive w/ each passing generation
November 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
It's #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! Since 1990, November has been designated to celebrate the traditions, languages & stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, & affiliated Island communities & ensure their rich histories & contributions continue to thrive w/ each passing generation
Feeling peckish? Check out our digital collection of state agency cookbooks, see if you can find something to satisfy your hunger! California Agency Cookbooks can be found at csl.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/co... #libraries #cookbooks
November 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Feeling peckish? Check out our digital collection of state agency cookbooks, see if you can find something to satisfy your hunger! California Agency Cookbooks can be found at csl.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/co... #libraries #cookbooks
When you mis-shelve a book and think you’ll escape consequences but staff are #EdgarAllenPoe fans, so no one mis-shelves without impunity #thecaskofamontillado
November 1, 2025 at 3:04 AM
When you mis-shelve a book and think you’ll escape consequences but staff are #EdgarAllenPoe fans, so no one mis-shelves without impunity #thecaskofamontillado
Once upon a BlueSky dreary, while I scrolled, weak and weary…Enjoy our CA History’s special collection 1884 copy of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven, complete with illustrations from Gustav Doré. #Nevermore #libraries #theraven
October 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Once upon a BlueSky dreary, while I scrolled, weak and weary…Enjoy our CA History’s special collection 1884 copy of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven, complete with illustrations from Gustav Doré. #Nevermore #libraries #theraven
Part 2 of the behind the scenes to look at the variety of primary source materials on Mexican history at Sutro library dating from the seventeenth through the nineteenth century. This one features artwork by Agostino Aglio 1777-1857. #mexicanhistory #libraries #archives #specialcollectiions
October 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Part 2 of the behind the scenes to look at the variety of primary source materials on Mexican history at Sutro library dating from the seventeenth through the nineteenth century. This one features artwork by Agostino Aglio 1777-1857. #mexicanhistory #libraries #archives #specialcollectiions
TWO DAYS ONLY! This Wed. Oct. 29 and Thurs. Oct. 30, 9:30am-4pm: visit the CA History Reading Room for a rare opportunity to view some slightly creepy, somewhat weird, and mildly macabre items from our Special Collections. Come take a peek, just in time for spooky season! 900 N Street, Sacramento.
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
TWO DAYS ONLY! This Wed. Oct. 29 and Thurs. Oct. 30, 9:30am-4pm: visit the CA History Reading Room for a rare opportunity to view some slightly creepy, somewhat weird, and mildly macabre items from our Special Collections. Come take a peek, just in time for spooky season! 900 N Street, Sacramento.
From our CA History collection, this artist book features performance texts by Guillermo Gómez-Peña, collage images by Enrique Chagoya, bookwork designed and printed by Felicia Rice that are housed in a black book cloth Shihō chitsu-style portfolio box made by Maureen Carey
October 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
From our CA History collection, this artist book features performance texts by Guillermo Gómez-Peña, collage images by Enrique Chagoya, bookwork designed and printed by Felicia Rice that are housed in a black book cloth Shihō chitsu-style portfolio box made by Maureen Carey
With Halloween just around the corner, we wanted to respond to questions about whether the State Library is haunted. Officially, the answer is no.
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Is the State Library Haunted?
YouTube video by California State Library Multimedia
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October 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
With Halloween just around the corner, we wanted to respond to questions about whether the State Library is haunted. Officially, the answer is no.
youtu.be/jqoLLJTY0zo
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FOR TWO DAYS ONLY! This Wed. Oct. 29 and Thurs. Oct. 30, 9:30am-4pm: visit the California History Reading Room for a rare opportunity to view some slightly creepy, somewhat weird, and mildly macabre items from our Special Collections. Come take a peek, just in time for spooky season!
October 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
FOR TWO DAYS ONLY! This Wed. Oct. 29 and Thurs. Oct. 30, 9:30am-4pm: visit the California History Reading Room for a rare opportunity to view some slightly creepy, somewhat weird, and mildly macabre items from our Special Collections. Come take a peek, just in time for spooky season!
In honor of Teddy Roosevelt’s birthday today, Greg shares his thoughts on Teddy Roosevelt and Candace Millard’s book: The River of Doubt. #booktok #libraries #reading
October 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
In honor of Teddy Roosevelt’s birthday today, Greg shares his thoughts on Teddy Roosevelt and Candace Millard’s book: The River of Doubt. #booktok #libraries #reading
No fairy godmother required — just turn the page! This Cinderella pop-up book from our CA History collection brings book magic to life #Libraries #popupbooks
October 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
No fairy godmother required — just turn the page! This Cinderella pop-up book from our CA History collection brings book magic to life #Libraries #popupbooks
Part 1! Come behind the scenes to look at the variety of primary source materials on Mexican history at Sutro library dating from the seventeenth through the nineteenth century. #mexicanhistory #libraries #archives #specialcollections #primarysources
October 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Part 1! Come behind the scenes to look at the variety of primary source materials on Mexican history at Sutro library dating from the seventeenth through the nineteenth century. #mexicanhistory #libraries #archives #specialcollections #primarysources
Our final segment of the Witkin State Law Library tour takes us to another part of the basement, which houses our international law collection and the California briefs. #libraries #law
October 23, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Our final segment of the Witkin State Law Library tour takes us to another part of the basement, which houses our international law collection and the California briefs. #libraries #law
Final recap from the 2025 Archives Crawl! Checking out the display tables from CSL and our partner orgs! #libraries #archives
October 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Final recap from the 2025 Archives Crawl! Checking out the display tables from CSL and our partner orgs! #libraries #archives
We started offering an in-person public on Tuesdays at 10am at our downtown Sacramento location! Join us for a house tour! And you can come in any time we’re open for a self guided tour #housetour #libraries
October 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We started offering an in-person public on Tuesdays at 10am at our downtown Sacramento location! Join us for a house tour! And you can come in any time we’re open for a self guided tour #housetour #libraries
Join the California History Section for a live webinar on Palabra: A Conversation with Comadre Warriors of the Chicano Movement on Thursday, October 30, at 4pm. Visit our Events page for more information and to register.
Register at libraryca.libcal.com/event/15492272
Register at libraryca.libcal.com/event/15492272
October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Join the California History Section for a live webinar on Palabra: A Conversation with Comadre Warriors of the Chicano Movement on Thursday, October 30, at 4pm. Visit our Events page for more information and to register.
Register at libraryca.libcal.com/event/15492272
Register at libraryca.libcal.com/event/15492272
Our manual moving shelves wanted some love, so here’s a compilation video of some of our different ones!
October 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Our manual moving shelves wanted some love, so here’s a compilation video of some of our different ones!