New Changes Are Coming to Our Catalog

We're making it easier to browse our full collection online
 
January 7, 2025
The homepage of the new library catalog shows rows of book covers on the Adult Staff Picks list and search toolbars.Starting December 16, you’ll notice a new look to the catalog experience on our website. We’re launching a system that will make it easier to browse our full collection online and find what you are looking for at the library.

Beginning January 7 you can download the new Sacramento Public Library app to manage your account and browse the catalog.

 




What’s new:

  • Improved user experience
  • Responsive site design for desktop and mobile
  • Ability to search our digital collection in Hoopla, Libby, online research tools, and resources
  • Customize your experience by prioritizing search results to your home library
  • Coming soon: Sacramento Public Library mobile app
 

What won’t change:

  • Your account username and login
  • Your items on hold
  • Your account history
 

What can you do with the mobile app:

  • • Manage your account
    • Search the collection
    • Browse and discover
    • Create and view lists
    • Check out e-content
    • View our locations and hours
    • Link your card
    • Scan books you find and check to see if they are available to borrow
    • Check out your holds and materials through the mobile app with no self-check or desk visit needed
Download the app today in the Apple Store or the Google Play Store.
 
 

What you can do with your library card:

  • Find books, board games, video games, DVDs and more
  • Access magazines and newspapers
  • Borrow household tools, cameras, and instruments from our Library of Things
  • Get free digital access to The Sacramento Bee, New York Times, Wall Street Journal