Sacramento Public Library Giving Away Prom Attire

March 3, 2017 | Joanne Serrieh

Local teens looking to attend their prom won’t need to go far or pay a high price for their formal wear. That’s because the Sacramento Public Library is giving away free prom attire throughout March and April at various library locations.

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Book First Helps Kids Take Reading Home

November 14, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson

A new program aims to ensure that every first grader attending an economically disadvantaged school in Sacramento county has books at home.

Jackson Bookstore Giving Away Thousands Of Books In Stockton

July 28, 2016 | Rich Ibarra

Here’s something of note for booklovers, 80,000 of them will be given away in Stockton.

Libraries Lower Overdue Fines In Exchange For Reading Time

March 31, 2016 | Joanne Serrieh

Starting April 1, Yolo County Library cardholders, ages 18 and under, can exchange reading time for overdue fines as part of the “Read Off Your Fines” campaign.

Sacramento Public Library Helps Teens Dress For Prom

March 21, 2016 | Steve Milne

Teenagers can get more than just books at some Sacramento Public Libraries this week. They can also shop for prom. The library is offering free formal wear to teens who can't afford dresses or tuxedos for their big high school event.

Parcel Tax For Sacramento Libraries Goes To Voters

January 19, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

Voters in the city of Sacramento will be asked in June to renew an annual parcel tax that pays for about one-third of the library's budget contribution from the city.

Library Of Things Launches On Saturday

March 12, 2015 | Steve Milne

Starting Saturday you'll be able to check out a lot more than just books at Sacramento Public Libraries, including sewing machines, GoPro cameras and musical instruments.

Library Of Things Voting Ends Tuesday

February 9, 2015 | Steve Milne

You've got one more day to vote on Sacramento's "Library of Things" project.

South Lake Tahoe Library Funding Tax Up For Renewal

May 30, 2014 | Ky Plaskon

If an initiative to fund a library in South Lake Tahoe fails it could financially impact other El Dorado County Libraries.