Blood Drive
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📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (PST)
📍 Central Library
828 I St, Sacramento, CA
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🩸 Community Blood Drive
Join the Sacramento Public Library for a community blood drive supporting local hospitals and neighbors in need. One donation can help save multiple lives—this is an easy, high-impact way to give back close to home.
Appointments are encouraged and walk-ins are often welcome if space allows. Please check the organizer page below for the latest date, time, and branch location, and to reserve your spot.
📋 Event Info
▫️ Date: May 29, 2026
▫️ Time: 11:00 AM – 16:00 PM (PST)
▫️ Venue: Central Library
▫️ 828 I St, Sacramento, CA
🩸 What to Expect
▫️ Quick check-in & health screening
▫️ ~10-min donation within ~60 min visit
▫️ Post-donation snacks & hydration station
About Central Library Tap to expand
Central Library (Sacramento)
Located in the heart of downtown, Sacramento’s Central Library is the system’s flagship destination for research, technology, events, and community learning—plus standout spaces like the Sacramento Room (local history) and the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria event venue.
A Quick Bit of History
The library traces its roots back to Sacramento’s early private collections in the 1850s, became a free public library in 1879, and opened a landmark Central building in 1918 with the help of a Carnegie grant. The current modern Central Library facility celebrated its grand opening in 1992.
Operating Hours
- Sunday & Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hours and closures can change for holidays—check the Closure Schedule link below for updates.
Services & Amenities
- Tech Access: Public computers, printing, scanning, copier, and Wi-Fi.
- Creative Tools: Makerspace-style creative spaces (select equipment and software access).
- Helpful On-Site Features: All-gender restroom, book drop, fax machine, tablets (as available).
- Seed Library: Seasonal/community growing resources.
- Language Collections: Chinese, Russian, and Spanish collections.
- Local Research: Sacramento Room archives and local history research support.
Parking & Getting There
Downtown parking is typically easiest via nearby public garages/lots, plus metered street parking when available:
- Sacramento Public Parking Lot: 10th & I Streets (entrance on 10th between J & I).
- Metropolis Parking Garage: J Street entrance (between 8th & 9th, adjacent to the Galleria).
- Renaissance Tower: 8th Street entrance (between J & K).
- The Standard: J Street entrance (between 7th & 8th) and 8th Street entrance (between J and K Street Mall).
Tip: If you’re visiting for an event, give yourself extra time—downtown lots can fill quickly.
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