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Sacramento’s

LGBTQ+ Library

& Community Hub

Explore a unique collection of queer literature, films, historical documents, and zines at Sacramento's volunteer-run Lavender Library.

Join our inclusive community through book clubs, support groups, craft markets, and more. Discover your local queer resource for history, culture, and connection.

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!

A library table displays various LGBTQ-themed books, including titles like 'Bad Gays: A Homosexual History' and 'Fine: A Comic About Gender.' These books are surrounded by shelves filled with more books, indicating a diverse collection in a library setting.

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!

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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.

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“Wherever you are in life, LLACE has something for you in your queer journey: whether it's a support group, resources for coming out, finding queer lit, researching queer history, making art with people, volunteering for school, interning for college, or connecting to Rainbow Sacramento LLACE has something for you! ”

- Monica, Volunteer