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Sacramento, CA
Joined May 2009
PRESS RELEASE–The CA State Library has been notified by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services that, effective 4.1.25, the 24-25 federal grant awarded under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) has been terminated. Read more here:
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California’s 175th Anniversary of statehood is on Sept. 9 and we’re highlighting books from our curated reading list, counting down to that special day. You can see the list here #Cal175 #CaReads175
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Preserved & Posted —New collections have been digitized!. Ada Florence White Curtis was a 19th century CA businesswoman. She moved to Elk Grove, where she and her husband operated the Elk Grove Ice Cream Parlor and the Cascade Laundry. View it here:.
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Investigate this @EPA comic book for kids to discover the link between Coco the chameleon’s orangeness and the air quality on his playground. Yes, we can help you find free government comics, coloring books, and activity books for kids!
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We were sorry to hear about the recent passing of longtime lobbyist George Steffes. Steffes was a Sacramento legend who served as Gov. Reagan's legislative secretary and director of policy (1966-1972). His oral history interview with @Capitol_Weekly is at.
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We’re giving this book a digital glow-up one scan at a time.📖✨.No smudges, no dog-ears—just flipping amazing results. 😎📚💻.#Digitization #BookScanner #PreservationPuns #ScanYouLater
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RT @CAGrantsPortal: CalRecycle’s Beverage Container Redemption Innovation Grant Program is now open! Providing funding for reverse vending….
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California’s 175th Anniversary of statehood is on Sept. 9 and we’re highlighting books from our curated reading list, counting down to that special day. You can see the list here #Cal175 #CaReads175
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Go cuckoo for cocoa cake w/ this chocolatey loaf cake on #WorldChocolateDay: We offer remote access to @newsbank_inc to State Employees w/ a State Library card, but if you're in Sacramento, stop in to the library to use our public computers for searching
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California’s 175th Anniversary of statehood is on Sept. 9 and we’re highlighting books from our curated reading list, counting down to that special day. You can see the list here #Cal175 #CaReads175
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The California State Library is closed in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 7.
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Choose Your Adventure is a game-based learning activity using collaborative storytelling w/ real history & materials from our CA History collections. Loosely inspired by games like Dungeons & Dragons, it's both fun and educational. Watch a demo here
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California’s 175th Anniversary of statehood is on Sept. 9 and we’re highlighting books from our curated reading list, counting down to that special day. You can see the list here #Cal175 #CaReads175
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Another “Discoveries in the Stacks” by CSL's CA History section. Published by the Islamic Center of Southern California, the May/June 1992 issue of the The Minaret provides a nuanced look at the Muslim community’s response to the riots. Learn more at:
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California’s 175th Anniversary of statehood is on Sept. 9 and we’re highlighting books from our curated reading list, counting down to that special day. You can see the list here #Cal175 #CaReads175
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"Accessibility isn’t a niche—it’s a foundation.".Check out this great article about Disability Pride Month by Chancey Fleet of @nyplheiskell, the only Braille and talking book library in all of New York City and Long Island.
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RT @SutroLibrary: Join us for a free virtual talk exploring Palestinian American genealogy! Professional genealogist and community historia….
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It’s #NationalHotDogDay! Back in 1949 The Hot Dog Show, a chain of restaurants in the LA area, offered “6 sizzling selections” for its customers & an artistic menu to select from before chowing down. Which dog would you choose? From our menus collection in Ca History Section
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California’s 175th Anniversary of statehood is on Sept. 9 and we’re highlighting books from our curated reading list, counting down to that special day. You can see the list here #Cal175 #CaReads175
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The California State Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day this Friday, July 4.
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Are you subscribed to the California Corner newsletter? The June issue features articles on CA's oldest continually held parade, the next Speaker Series event, updates on our original game-based activity Choose Your Adventure, & much more. Sign up here:
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