Government Services

Connect with civic and community services

The library can assist you with information on housing choice vouchers, tax or legal forms and other social services and benefits. Plus, we offer public computers and Wi-Fi to make accessing civic services as easy as possible.

  • Librarians are always ready to help you in your search for information.
  • All 28 locations offer computer and printing services.
  • If the library doesn’t offer a service, we can help you find out who does.

City and County Resources

2-1-1 Sacramento
Get referrals for local services, including health care, employment, and social services.

Center for Sacramento History
Founded in 1953, the Center for Sacramento History educates and enriches the public by collecting, preserving, and making accessible the region's vast cultural heritage.

Central Library
Access to city and county government documents are available online through our catalog, public internet computers, or in person at the Central Library.

City of Sacramento
The official City of Sacramento, Government website is where you'll find a wealth of information about all city services.

Core U.S. Government Resources
Free public access to U.S. Government information and resources.

County of Sacramento
The official County of Sacramento website is where you'll find a wealth of information about all county services.

Housing Choice Voucher
Learn more about the Housing Choice Voucher program and other rental assistance programs in Sacramento County.

Sacramento County Law Library
Your best resource for legal research and information. Visit them at 609 9th Street in Sacramento or use their online law guides and legal forms.
 

Tax Resources

Tax forms are available online to download and print using our mobile printing service. You can print from anywhere on any device to the library’s printers for pick up. You can see a complete list of Sacramento tax resources for 2024 here. Beginning February 1, 2024, AARP will be taking appointments for free tax help at Valley Hi-North Laguna Library. Make an appointment here. Free Tax Resources IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center
4330 Watt Avenue Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 974-5225 | M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Tax law questions | Help and resources | Services provided
 
California Franchise Tax Board
3321 Power Inn Road, Suite 250 Sacramento, CA 95826-3893
(800) 852-5711 | Office: M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Phone: M-F 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Automated phone service: (800) 338-0505
Online help, including live chat
 

Federal Depository Library Program

Sacramento Public Library is part of the Federal Depository Library program. Access to documents are available online through our catalog, public internet computers, or in person at the Central Library. Other local Federal Depository Libraries:


California State Depository Library Program

Sacramento Public Library is part of the California State Depository Library program. Access to documents are available online through our catalog, public internet computers, or in person at the Central Library. Other Sacramento Area State Depository libraries: *Note: These organizations have complete libraries.
 

Other Resources


 
Have Questions?
Where can I get help with my tax return?

During tax season, call 2-1-1 or (916) 498-1000 to make an appointment for free tax preparation help for income-eligible families. Learn more on the United Way free tax preparation services site.

Do you have tax forms?

Paper forms are no longer available, but all tax forms are available online. Stop by any of our locations if you need assistance printing tax forms.

Can a librarian help me with an online form or application?

Library staff are experts when it comes to finding information and can offer some basic computer assistance, however we are not legal, medical or tax experts. Librarians can usually refer you to an organization or service that can help if you need tax, legal or other specialized assistance.

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