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Library Helps Teens Shine Bright on Prom Night

Feb 11, 2025 12:13PM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

Teens ages 13 to 19 can browse the library’s free formalwear collection and take home an outfit to keep for their special night. Photo courtesy of Sacramento Public Library


SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) – Starting Feb. 15, Sacramento Public Library is hosting 17 free prom giveaway events across the region.

Teens ages 13 to 19 can browse the library’s free formalwear collection and take home an outfit to keep for their special night.

More than 900 teens benefited from the library’s prom giveaway events last year.

Formalwear, including gently-worn jackets, ties, dresses, shoes and accessories in a variety of styles and sizes, were donated by community members.

Upcoming prom giveaway events include March 6 at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library and March 8 at Arden-Dimick Library, Fair Oaks Library and Belle Cooledge Library.


The Sacramento Public Library is hosting 17 free prom giveaway events across the region. Photo courtesy of Sacramento Public Library


On March 13, the event will be at North Natomas Library, followed by March 14 at Walnut Grove Library. The event will also be at Walnut Grove Library and Rio Linda Library on March 15.

On March 22, the prom giveaway event will be at Rancho Cordova Library, Valley Hi-North Laguna Library, South Natomas Library and Orangevale Library.

March 29 will feature prom giveaway events at Carmichael Library and Franklin Library.

The final giveaways will be on April 5 at Sylvan Oaks Library and on April 19 at Arcade Library.

Visit saclibrary.org/prom for times and full details.