Sutro Library

Information at your fingertips—before smartphones, that meant flipping through card catalogs by hand!  #cardcatalogs #libraries #archives

There's still time to join us for a free virtual talk on Palestinian American genealogy! Professional genealogist & community historian Reem Awad-Rashmawi will show how to research Palestinian ancestry using records available in the U.S. & abroad Register libraryca.libcal.com/event/14708255

We are closed today in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen our normal business hours on Tuesday, July 8.

Join us for a free virtual talk exploring Palestinian American genealogy! Professional genealogist and community historian Reem Awad-Rashmawi will show how to research Palestinian ancestry using records available in the U.S. and abroad. Register at libraryca.libcal.com/event/14708255

We will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Come check out our new exhibit The Age of Aquarius: From Alchemy to Spiritualism with spooky items as well as sources on Astrology, Alchemy, Witchcraft, and Spiritualism. #ageofaquarius #exhibits #libraries

Check out our collection of African American History and Genealogy. Over the decades librarians here have engaged in collection development, carefully curating resources. It is a great place to browse the stacks, or use Ancestry.com for free. #africanamericangenealogy

Mattie Taormina, the Sutro Library Director, had an absolute blast joining KALW’s Public Media’s State of the Bay program to talk about something close to our hearts—the Sutro library! 📚 Tune in to the episode here: kalw.org/show/state-bay… #NPR #LibraryLove #SutroLibrary

The California State Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27.

Travel the length of CA via livestream to 3 of Ca's Coastal estuaries w/ staff & scientists of the @CaliforniaDFW on May 29 via Zoom. Learn about these special habitats, their wildlife, & their importance to our ecosystem. Register at libraryca.libcal.com/event/14537511 #libraries

We were just working on our upcoming exhibit, The Age of Aquarius, and found some cool and interesting stuff! #libraries #archives #specialcollections #ageofaquarius

Dating profiles; challenging in any era! #scrapbooks #libraries #archives #dating #victorians #datingapps #swiperight

Got a question or need help with research? Just use the “Ask a Librarian” feature on our website. #AskALibrarian #California #libraries libraryca.libanswers.com/form?queue_id=…

Step back in time with Sutro’s (facsimile) stereoscope! When you view stereographs like this historic waterfall scene, your eyes merge the images to create a stunning 3D effect—Victorian virtual reality at its finest! #stereograph #3d #historic