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California State Library Website
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The Value of California's Public Libraries
The Value of California's Public Libraries
Public libraries are one of the most cost-effective investments around. The California State Library has collected studies and reports from around the world that show exactly how valuable an investment in libraries is. Our Value of Libraries clearinghouse demonstrates how California’s public libraries deliver services that help individuals, families, and whole communities, and support lifelong […]
California State Library considers next steps after abrupt federal funding cuts
California State Library considers next steps after abrupt federal funding cuts
Officials worry that more cuts down the line could jeopardize jobs and programs to reach patrons with disabilities.
Latest Press Releases from the State Library
Latest Press Releases from the State Library
January 7, 2026 California State Library Announces Release of Newly Digitized Prison Press Collection Spanning 1915–1991 June 25, 2025 First Partner launches and expands her annual Book Club, celebrates libraries as community treasures open to all Californians May 28, 2025 The California State Library Broadband Initiative Report to the Legislature FY 2023-2024 April 3, 2025 […]
Events @ the CA State Library
Events @ the CA State Library
Careers at the State Library
Careers at the State Library
California State Library YouTube
California State Library YouTube
Discoveries in the Stacks
Discoveries in the Stacks
When you spend most of your days surrounded by primary sources like we in the California History Section do, you’re bound to stumble across documents that cast the history you thought you knew in a different light — primary sources that that make you think, images that make you laugh, and much more. We want […]
CRB's Quick Hits
CRB's Quick Hits
The California Research Bureau (CRB) plays a unique role in the policymaking process. Our primary work is providing confidential, non-partisan research to the Governor’s Office and the Legislature. While our commitment to confidentiality is among our greatest strengths, it also presents a challenge in that a majority of the gubernatorial and legislative staff are not […]
California State Library Parks Pass
California State Library Parks Pass
California State Parks
CalStories 175th Anniversary of Statehood
CalStories 175th Anniversary of Statehood
“There’s only the American Dream and the California dream.”—Gov. Gavin Newsom This year marks the 175th anniversary of California’s admission to the U.S. as the…
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