Activity: Wild Goose Qigong with Chunfu Cai
Marina · 1890 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA
Learn relaxed postures and gentle breathing exercises during this weekly drop-in class designed to promote better health and wellness. Please note…
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Wave Riders
SAN FRANCISCO RECREATION & PARKS · 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA
Catch your first wave at Mirada Surf Beach in Half Moon Bay! This beginner-friendly surfing class is perfect for first-time surfers and those looking to build confidence in the ocean. Participants will learn the fundamentals of surfing, including paddling, popping up, wave awareness, and ocean safety, from experienced instructors in a fun and supportive environment. Instruction includes both beach-based skill development and supervised time in the water.Surfboards and wetsuits are provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own equipment.Prerequisite: Participants must be comfortable swimming in the ocean and pass a required deep-water swim test. The swim test consists of swimming 80 yards using either the breaststroke or freestyle (crawl) stroke, followed by one minute of treading water. Swim tests may be completed during recreation swim hours at any SF Rec & Park public pool. The Swim Test Form is available at sfrecpark.org/aquatics.For additional information, please contact Rex Biteng at [email protected].
Biking: Bayfront Biking
SAN FRANCISCO RECREATION & PARKS · 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA
Pedal alongside San Francisco’s iconic waterfront on this scenic, guided bayfront ride! We’ll cruise the Embarcadero with unbeatable views of the Bay Bridge, sail past Pier 39’s lively harbor, and roll through the historic curve of Aquatic Park. This ride blends smooth waterfront paths with classic city scenery for a truly unforgettable outing. Riders should bring their own bike, helmet, water, sunscreen, and a light snack. We’ll start with a quick safety tutorial and route overview before setting off. Designed for riders with some experience, this tour includes steady-paced riding with occasional street crossings.
Scanning and Digitizing your Negatives and Slides
HARVEY MILK PHOTO CENTER · 50 Scott St, San Francisco, CA
Have you discovered the wonderful world of making pictures on film with an old school camera and you want to be able to share your work with the rest of the world? Or do you have some boxes of photographic family slides and negatives in your closet that you want to share and preserve for future generations? In this class, we will explore the process of scanning and digitizing your precious memories and preserving them while also allowing you to share them easily with the world. Topics will include scanners and software, which settings to use, cleaning negatives, color correction, and how to fix scratches and remove dust from your images. Please bring a thumbdrive for storing files, and you may bring a laptop with current version of Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom or use the facility computers.
Storytime: For Families
Bernal Heights · 500 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the door to the playground starting at 10:00am. Playtime to follow storytime.
Activity: Little Artists
Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial · 1 Jose Sarria Court, San Francisco, CA
Give your little one a chance to explore materials and self-expression with experiential art. Dress for mess! For children ages 2 and older…
Services: Flu and Covid Vaccines Clinic by Walgreens
Merced · 155 Winston Drive, San Francisco, CA
Ahead of the flu season, Walgreens pharmacists will administer flu and Covid vaccines on site for eligible patients covered by insurance or Medicare…
Activity: Gentle Yoga with Daniela
Mission Bay · 960 4th Street, San Francisco, CA
This is a gentle yoga class for all ages and experience levels. We'll move mindfully and slowly to soothe the nervous system, stretch the body and…
Storytime: For Families
Sunset · 1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Playtime or craft activity to follow storytime.
Early Learning: Saturday Morning Playtimes
Glen Park · 2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA
Share toddler and preschool friendly toys and games with others.For ages 0–5.
Storytime: For Families
Marina · 1890 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Storytime: for Babies
Anza · 550 37th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Storytime: For Families
Excelsior · 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Social: Plant Swap
Sunset · 1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Bring a plant, take a plant, bring your seedlings, or cuttings to swap with others. Please label your plants before bringing them to the swap…
Social: Plant Swap
Ingleside · 1298 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Bring your cuttings, seedlings, surplus harvest or plants that need a new home to swap with other gardeners. All types of plants welcome—please…
Activity: North Beach Walking Tour
North Beach · 850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Step into the wild heart of San Francisco’s past, where the Barbary Coast thrived with vice, jazz, dance halls and shanghaiing. Wander through old…
Activity: Line Dancing
Potrero · 1616 20th Street, San Francisco, CA
Kickstart your autumn Saturday mornings with bi-weekly line dancing lessons. For Ages 9-99.Space limited. Seats available first come, first…
Storytime: For Families
Portola · 380 Bacon Street, San Francisco, CA
Space limited.Playtime to follow storytime.
Workshop: College Essay Writing with Study Smart Tutors
West Portal · 190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA
Learn about the main components of the Common App, including basic requirements and question overview. Students will also brainstorm examples and…
Storytime: For Babies
Park · 1833 Page Street, San Francisco, CA
Playtime to follow storytime.
Activity: Puppy Dog Tales
Potrero · 1616 20th Street, San Francisco, CA
Practice reading in a positive, non-judgmental space with a therapy dog provided by the SF SPCA. The dog and their handler visit the…
Film: Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Elmo and the Sesame Street friends embark on a once-in-a-lifetime African safari adventure. After adopting an orphaned elephant online, Elmo, Abby…
Storytime: For Families
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Performance: Aguacate Music Kids
North Beach · 850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Aguacate Music Kids brings joyful, bilingual music-making to children and families. Blending their original songs with Latin American rhythms, music…
Early Learning: Story Hour for Families in American Sign Language (ASL)
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Dance, read and learn some American Sign language (ASL) together with Black Deaf educator and storyteller Ms.…
Workshop: From Garden to Green Bin — Climate Action at Home
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Discover how growing food in small spaces can be the first step toward climate action. Learn the basics of container gardening, explore how compost…
Activity: Magna Tiles
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai · 1135 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
Click, connect, stack and sort classic geometric shapes in bright, vivid colors and build during free play. For ages 4–8.
Wave Riders
SAN FRANCISCO RECREATION & PARKS · 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA
Catch your first wave at Mirada Surf Beach in Half Moon Bay! This beginner-friendly surfing class is perfect for first-time surfers and those looking to build confidence in the ocean. Participants will learn the fundamentals of surfing, including paddling, popping up, wave awareness, and ocean safety, from experienced instructors in a fun and supportive environment. Instruction includes both beach-based skill development and supervised time in the water.Surfboards and wetsuits are provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own equipment.Prerequisite: Participants must be comfortable swimming in the ocean and pass a required deep-water swim test. The swim test consists of swimming 80 yards using either the breaststroke or freestyle (crawl) stroke, followed by one minute of treading water. Swim tests may be completed during recreation swim hours at any SF Rec & Park public pool. The Swim Test Form is available at sfrecpark.org/aquatics.For additional information, please contact Rex Biteng at [email protected].
Performance: FREEDOM COMES WHEN ONE WALKS THROUGH IT
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Watch Flyaway Productions' dance-based public art project exploring the concept of freedom at the…
Workshop: Halo-Halo
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Learn about the history of halo-halo, a delicious Filipino dessert, and experience a plant-based version of its unique flavor for yourself. …
Social: Cow Hollow Walking Tour
Golden Gate Valley · 1801 Green Street, San Francisco, CA
Take a tour with San Francisco City Guides around the Cow Hollow neighborhood. Spared destruction from the 1906 disaster, Cow Hollow contains…
Workshop: DigitalX STEM Experience
Excelsior · 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Learn through hands-on projects in robotics, 3D CAD design, and video editing in this student-led STEM program. Participants will develop creativity…
Activity: Tai Chi for Beginners
Mission Bay · 960 4th Street, San Francisco, CA
Learn and practice Tai Chi - a gentle, slow moving form of exercise and meditation - with skilled instructor Richard Fong. Tai Chi may help…
Activity: Chess Club
Excelsior · 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Learn to play chess or improve your game play with the Bright Knights Chess Club. For ages 5–18. Bright Knights Chess Club is a non-profit…
Tutorial: Tech Help / 科技協助
Sunset · 1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Tech coaches are available to help with basic questions about technology, such as computer tasks or how to use your phone or tablet. These interns…
Activity: Chess, Chinese Chess, Chinese Checker and Go
Visitacion Valley · 201 Leland Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of self-directed play with Chess, Chinese Chess, Chinese Checkers, and Go. Printed instructions will be available for…
Storytime: For Families
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai · 1135 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Tutorial: 3D Printing/Tinkercad Tinker Club
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Get an introduction to using Tinkercad web-based software to design 3D objects that can be printed on the library's 3D printer. The first 30 minutes…
Activity: Origami Hour
Sunset · 1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Learn the art of Japanese paper folding. Try two different projects, per session. For children ages 5 and older.
Presentation: San Francisco Beginnings of Korean American Immigration
Western Addition · 1550 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA
Learn about the origins of Korean immigration on the mainland United States with researcher Rosemarie Nahm.Koreans have immigrated to the U.S. for…
Presentation: Opera 101 with San Francisco Opera
Ortega · 3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco, CA
This 90-minute presentation covers the first 400 years of operatic history, beginning with Dafne in 1597 and ending with A Streetcar Named…
Performance: Silk String Ensemble
Richmond/Senator Milton Marks · 351 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with enchanting traditional Chinese music performed by the Silk Strings Ensemble.Silk Strings Ensemble is a Chinese…
Activity: Papel Picado
Portola · 380 Bacon Street, San Francisco, CA
Make festive, traditional Mexican paper decorations displayed during special occasions such as Dia de los Muertos. For ages 7 and older. Youth under…
Workshop: Soft Sculpture With Jun Yang
Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial · 1 Jose Sarria Court, San Francisco, CA
Explore the art of soft sculpture through techniques inspired by Jun Yang, a multidisciplinary Korean artist based in San Francisco. Jun’s work…
Performance: Navy Band Southwest Woodwind Quintet
Sunset · 1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
The Prevailing Winds Woodwind Quintet blends the individual sounds of the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn to create a unique quintet…
Presentation: Victorian Restoration, Preservation and Decoration Movement
Noe Valley/Sally Brunn · 451 Jersey Street, San Francisco, CA
Learn about San Francisco's Victorian restoration, preservation and decoration movement with Bob Buckter, Ben Zotto, and Anson Moran. Buckter,…
Activity: Creative Saturday Afternoons / 創意無限周六午
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai · 1135 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
Take a break from your day-to-day routines and enjoy a creative and relaxing afternoon of self-guided practice in Chinese calligraphy, coloring and…
Workshop: Recording Studio Orientation
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Learn to use The Mix music recording studio by completing the Recording Studio Orientation. The orientation covers studio safety, behavior…
Activity: Operation STEM
West Portal · 190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA
Experiment with Operation STEM, a community nonprofit of high school students supporting the exposure of STEM subjects to children. Discover the…
Performance: Aguacate Music Kids
Bernal Heights · 500 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Aguacate Music Kids brings joyful, bilingual music-making to children and families. Blending their original songs with Latin American rhythms, music…
Author: Eva Silot Bravo, Cuban Fusion Music
Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton · 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA
Author Eva Silot Bravo discusses her book, Cuban Fusion: The Transnational Cuban…
Workshop: Découpage Pumpkins
Presidio · 3150 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA
Celebrate the fall season with a fun, all‑ages craft. Create your own festive décor by decorating faux mini pumpkins using paper cutouts, patterned…
FULL: Workshop: Mexican Tamale Making
Sunset · 1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
The event and waitlist are full. Join Chef Olivia Mecalco, chef/owner of Mi Comedor Catering, for a fun and flavorful hands-on…
Workshop: TeenTechSF STEM Inclusivity Forum
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Connect with STEM professionals, nonprofits and educators for a day of hands-on learning and exploration. Discover programs, internships, resources…
Workshop: College Essay Writing with Study Smart Tutors
Sunset · 1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Learn about the main components of the Common App, including basic requirements and question overview. Students will also brainstorm examples and…
Social: Afternoon Board Games
Sunset · 1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Discover a new game or enjoy an old favorite. For children and their caregivers.
Author: Cynthia Li, MD, The Medicine of Flow
Virtual Library
Dr. Cynthia Li, MD, author of The Medicine of Flow, sheds light on the concept of…
Storytime: For Toddlers
Ingleside · 1298 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, movement and more. For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including…
Tutorial: Tech Help
West Portal · 190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA
Get one-on-one help with your phone, tablet, computer, internet search, email set ups and other basic computer tasks. …
Author: Awesome Sauce with June Jo Lee, Food Ethnographer
Merced · 155 Winston Drive, San Francisco, CA
Mix. Dip. Wrap. Try all six tongue tastes. Spicy or sweet? Mild or bold? Make your own signature Awesome Sauce just right for you and fall in…
Storytime: For Families
Parkside · 1200 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Social: Therapy Dog in the Library
Ortega · 3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco, CA
Meet Kora, a PAWS for People-certified therapy dog and her handler, Jake. The duo visits the children's…
Workshop: Character Design with Robert Liu-Trujillo
Glen Park · 2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA
Bring characters to life in this interactive workshop on character design for comics, animation and gaming. Explore how artists develop characters…
Workshop: Huichol Boards
West Portal · 190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA
Create boards inspired by Huichol designs using cardboard discs and colorful yarns.Huichol boards are a traditional craft of the Huichol people of…
Workshop: Recording Studio Orientation
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Learn to use The Mix music recording studio by completing the Recording Studio Orientation. The orientation covers studio safety, behavior…
Workshop: Rangoli Art with Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff
Ortega · 3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco, CA
Learn the traditional Indian folk art of rangoli with Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff. Work in groups to make a design. For children and their caregivers.…
Workshop: Paper Airplanes and Straw Rocketships
Parkside · 1200 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA
Make and fly paper airplanes and straw rocketships while learning about pioneering Native Americans in aviation: Bessie Coleman and John Herrington.…
Workshop: Introduction to Ukulele
Portola · 380 Bacon Street, San Francisco, CA
Learn the basics of the instrument including simple chord shapes and strumming patterns. Everything you need to start playing your first songs on the…
Activity: Chess Club
Ingleside · 1298 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Learn to play chess or improve your game with volunteers from the community. For beginners and aspiring tournament players. For children ages 5 and…
Services: Math Tutorial for Homework Help
West Portal · 190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA
Receive a personalized and adaptive math support through workshops, practice problems or homework help. Tutors are here to help you reach your…
Author: Natalie Baszile in Conversation with Cheryl Dunye
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Best-selling author Natalie Baszile discusses her newest book, Friends and Family…
Workshop: Painted Mini Pumpkins
Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial · 1 Jose Sarria Court, San Francisco, CA
Paint your own creative design on a mini pumpkin. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5616
Storytime: For Babies
Sunset · 1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Early Learning: Swing Into Stories
Bookmobiles / Mobile Outreach · Mobile Outreach Services, San Francisco, CA
Children's bookmobile service in the park. Outdoor storytime from 10:30–11:00am. For children ages 5 and younger.
Storytime: For Babies
North Beach · 850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Storytime: For Toddlers
Presidio · 3150 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, movement and more. For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including…
Storytime: For Babies
Golden Gate Valley · 1801 Green Street, San Francisco, CA
Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the side gate entrance starting at 10:00am. Playtime to follow storytime.
Storytime: For Babies
Merced · 155 Winston Drive, San Francisco, CA
Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Storytime: For Families
Marina · 1890 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Storytime: For Toddlers
Sunset · 1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, movement and more. For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including…
Storytime: For Toddlers
Potrero · 1616 20th Street, San Francisco, CA
Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the front desk starting at 10:00am.
Storytime: Swing Into Stories
Bookmobiles / Mobile Outreach · Mobile Outreach Services, San Francisco, CA
Outdoor storytime in the park. For children ages 5 and younger.
Storytime: For Toddlers
Ocean View · 345 Randolph Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, movement and more. For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including…
Storytime: For Toddlers
Ortega · 3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, movement and more. For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including…
Storytime: For Families
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Storytime: For Toddlers
Parkside · 1200 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, movement and more. For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including…
Storytime: For Toddlers
Mission Bay · 960 4th Street, San Francisco, CA
Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the reference desk starting at 10:00am.
Storytime: For Toddlers
Bernal Heights · 500 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Playtime to follow storytime.
Storytime: For Toddlers
Excelsior · 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, movement and more. For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including…
Storytime: For Preschoolers
Portola · 380 Bacon Street, San Francisco, CA
Space limited.Playtime to follow storytime.
Tutorial: 預約圖書館員 / Book a Librarian
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai · 1135 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
單對單諮詢服務。服務包括學習使用蘋果及安卓手機、網上資料查詢、及更多。 每節課程為20分鐘，需提前預約。 One-on-one information session. Services can include tech questions for iPhone or…
Storytime: For Preschoolers
North Beach · 850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 3–5. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Storytime: For Toddlers
Glen Park · 2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA
Space limited.Playtime to follow storytime.
Storytime: For Preschoolers
Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton · 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 3–5. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Storytime: For Toddlers
Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial · 1 Jose Sarria Court, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, movement and more. For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including…
Storytime: For Toddlers
Richmond/Senator Milton Marks · 351 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Some blankets and chairs provided. In case of extreme weather, storytime will be held inside.
Storytime: For Toddlers
Western Addition · 1550 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, movement and more. For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including…
Storytime: For Preschoolers
Mission Bay · 960 4th Street, San Francisco, CA
Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the reference desk starting at 10:45am.
Storytime: For Toddlers
West Portal · 190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA
Space limited.
Storytime: For Babies
Western Addition · 1550 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA
Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…