Welcome to the California State Library
In the Spotlight
California COVID Diaries
The California State Library is working with local libraries to collect COVID-19 stories from across the state. We invite you to share your experience — so that we can preserve these memories for future Californians.
COVID-19 Guidance for Re-opening Libraries
Guidance for the re-opening of California libraries for in-person services including currently published library re-opening plans, related public health research, feedback from library directors across the state, and guidance published by the State of California for industries that share like issues.
Quick Access to California K-12 Online Content during the COVID-19 Crisis
ProQuest research databases, the TeachingBooks literacy service and online content from Encyclopaedia Britannica are available to every Californian from this website until August to support educator training and planning.
California Grants Portal
Visit our California Grants Portal today at grants.ca.gov — your one destination to find all state grant and loan opportunities.
Announcement
Online and Remote Programming Resources
Find online and distance-friendly programming ideas for your library
Popular Links
California Public Library Statistics
library visits
children's programs
children's program attendance
total collection use
Featured Online Exhibits
Highlighted Video
Welcome to the California State Library
Find out about the California State Library and the services it offers and its amazing collections.