Sacramento’s
LGBTQ+ Library
& Community Hub
The Lavender Library is a volunteer-run LGBTQ+ library, archive, and community space in Sacramento with queer books, films, archives, zines, and more.
We host book clubs, support groups, open mic nights, craft markets, and other community events year-round.
We are 100% community supported and operated
We rely on community members like you to help us keep the lights on, make rent, purchase new books, digitalize our archive, and pay for operating expenses like this website.
Please consider becoming a donor to keep this vital LGBTQ+ space open in our community now and for years to come.
We love banned books!
We love banned books!
Queer stories are powerful and our voices can never be silenced.
We are proud to keep LGBTQ+ history books, archives, contemporary literature, and other radical materials on our shelves.
Upcoming events.
The Lavender Library hosts free, fun, and safe events that celebrate our LGBTQ+ identity and intentionally build community right here in Sacramento. We hope to see you soon!
Join our volunteer team!
As a volunteer-run organization, we are always looking for folks who are seeking to give their time and talents to our mighty library.
Right now we are in need of additional volunteers to help us extend our hours. Learn more and apply below.