Workshop: Mandarin for Beginners
Glen Park · 2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA
Discover Chinese culture through an immersive journey into the Mandarin language across engaging classes.There will be 8 sessions: 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/…
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Tutorial: Basic Tech Help
Excelsior · 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Reserve one-on-one tech assistance with one of our Librarians. Sessions cover Basic computer skills, Email setup, Google Docs, Microsoft Office…
Tutorial: Book A Librarian
Ingleside · 1298 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Have a technology related question? Book a 30 min session with a librarian to answer your questions.SPACE LIMITED. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: (…
Activity: YELL Presents Summer Snacks
Sunset · 1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Enjoy three summer-themed snacks created by Sunset Branch interns. Snacks will consist of: parfait sand buckets, aquatic animals made of fruits…
Social: Family Dance Party
Excelsior · 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Shake your sillies out and dance to a high energy contemporary pop playlist. Drop in anytime during the session for as much dancing as you like.
Workshop: Intergenerational Mandarin Classes
Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton · 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA
Children, teens, parents, and grandparents will learn Mandarin together through basic vocabulary, everyday phrases, simple conversations, and hands‑…
Activity: Therapy Pets at the Library
Excelsior · 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Meet a therapy pet provided by the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA) to provide comfort and…
Activity: Art Club
Excelsior · 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Explore and create art with watercolor, tempera paint and oil pastels. For children and their caregivers.
Tutorial: Earn a Certificate in Digital Computer Skills
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Build your digital skills and earn certificates in various computer skills to share with employers during this in-person proctored session using…
Celebration: DISRUPTing Northern California
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Discover DISRUPT, a groundbreaking book series that…
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…
Performance: Dos Bandoleros
Park · 1833 Page Street, San Francisco, CA
Straight from the heart of Madrid, this fiery duo blends raw passion and rumba flamenca with Latin rhythms. Featuring Raúl Vargas (percussion/vocals…
Author: Keith Hansen, The Love, Joy and Art of Birding
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Local artist and birder Keith Hansen explores the beauty, wonder and passion that surrounds birds and birding in the Bay Area and beyond.Explore the…
Presentation: Our City Our Power
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco is uniting behind cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable public power. San Franciscans can secure our clean energy future and put…
Book Club: Eva Meijer’s Sea Now
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Discuss a haunting work of climate fiction set in a submerged Netherlands. Sea Now…
Storytime: Stuffed Animal Sleepover and Pajama Storytime
Portola · 380 Bacon Street, San Francisco, CA
Cuddle up and enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement and lots of fun! Bring your stuffed animal for a stuffed animal sleepover. Your stuffed animal…
Book Club: Mission Bay Reads The Destiny of the Republic by Candace Millard
Mission Bay · 960 4th Street, San Francisco, CA
The Destiny of the Republic is a narrative account of President Andrew Garfield's…
Bookmobile: SummerMobile at Glen Canyon Park
Bookmobiles / Mobile Outreach · Mobile Outreach Services, San Francisco, CA
The SFPL bookmobiles are making weekly summer stops to 4 City…
Storytime: For Families
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: For Toddlers
Bernal Heights · 500 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the door to the children's room starting at 10:00am.
Storytime: For Toddlers
North Beach · 850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Playtime to follow storytime.
Storytime: For Families
Noe Valley/Sally Brunn · 451 Jersey Street, San Francisco, CA
Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the front door starting at 10:00am.
Storytime: For Babies
Presidio · 3150 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA
Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Storytime: For Babies
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 Families
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: For Preschoolers
Parkside · 1200 Taraval 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 Families
Anza · 550 37th Avenue, 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 Families Bilingual in English/Español
Excelsior · 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Enjoy songs, rhymes, books and stories in Spanish and English. For children of all ages and their families. Playtime to follow storytime.…
Storytime: For Babies
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai · 1135 Powell Street, 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
Glen Park · 2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA
Space limited.Playtime to follow storytime.
Storytime: For Families
Noe Valley/Sally Brunn · 451 Jersey Street, San Francisco, CA
Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the reference desk starting at 10:30am.
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…
Workshop: Breath Meditation with Don Narin
Richmond/Senator Milton Marks · 351 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Take a break from the hustle and reconnect with your inner calm. This guided meditation session is designed to help you release tension, quiet your…
Tutorial: Basic Tech Help
Excelsior · 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Reserve one-on-one tech assistance with one of our Librarians. Sessions cover Basic computer skills, Email setup, Google Docs, Microsoft Office…
Jewelry Workshop: Bangle Making Intensive
SHARON ART STUDIO · Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
This focused intensive covers the essential skills to create simple, beautiful stacking bangles from start to finish. Students learn precise measuring and calculating, forming techniques, achieving perfect solder joins, and multi-stage polishing and texturing techniques. Working with round wire, students create several stackable bangles while mastering techniques that directly translate to ring making and other future metalwork. Perfect for beginners building fundamental metalsmithing skills or intermediate makers refining their finishing techniques. Walk away with a completed bangle and the confidence to create perfectly formed, professional jewelry. All tools and materials are provided. Please note: halfway through class we will take a lunch break, so bring a snack to stay energized for the second half. The Jewelry Studio is located on the upper floor, with stair access only. For accommodations requests or accessibility questions, please contact [email protected] or 415-831-6841. Please note that submitting your request at least two weeks before the beginning of the class will help ensure availability.
Storytime: For Babies
Ortega · 3223 Ortega Street, 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
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…
Book Club: Discuss Current Selection from the National Library Service
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
We will discuss the current Talking Book Club Selection from the…
Services: Lunch at the Library
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Fuel your child's summer days with free, nutritious lunches at the Library, June 10 through August 16. There are no income restrictions in order to…
Activity: Shut Up and Write
Glen Park · 2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA
Write quietly with other adults. Settle in with a brief check-in, and then hit your flow state without distractions. Write for up to two hours…
FULL Workshop: Faux Stain Glass Art
Ingleside · 1298 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Create a unique art piece for your home. Space is limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2898 (starting July 1).
Activity: Wild Goose Qigong
Presidio · 3150 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA
Wild Goose (Dayan) Qigong is a series of 64 graceful standing movements taught by Lois Brady designed to improve your health in this weekly drop…
Performance: Join the Circus with Prescott Circus Theatre
Visitacion Valley · 201 Leland Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Step into the ring with Prescott Circus Theatre, the Bay Area's longest running youth social circus program. Watch a student performance including…
Activity: Puzzle Swap
Excelsior · 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Bring a complete puzzle to swap with one of our complete puzzles.This is an ongoing event to help refresh the Excelsior Branch's Puzzle Corner. …
Social: Pokémon Trading Card Game Club
Richmond/Senator Milton Marks · 351 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game or help teach someone else to play! We'll meet twice a month to do all things Pokémon. Decks and level…
Author: James Michael Buckley, City of Wood
Richmond/Senator Milton Marks · 351 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Examine how San Francisco became the first major metropolis of the American West through the exploitation of natural resources. Architectural…
Archery - Open Range
MISSION REC CENTER · 2450 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA
Hone your archery skills at our open range! Practice with a variety of target faces, including 3D options, and enjoy distances suited for all skill levels. Personal equipment is recommended, but loaner equipment is available. Note: This is a self-guided session—no formal instruction provided.
Presentation: Super Tramp: The Art of Charles Chaplin
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Author Nicole V. Gagné discusses the immortal comedy of Charles Chaplin, featuring stills and clips from over 30 years of his filmmaking.Bio:…
Archery - Open Range
MISSION REC CENTER · 2450 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA
Hone your archery skills at our open range! Practice with a variety of target faces, including 3D options, and enjoy distances suited for all skill levels. Personal equipment is recommended, but loaner equipment is available. Note: This is a self-guided session—no formal instruction provided.
Book Club: Mother-Daughter, Holly Goldberg Sloan's Finding Lost
West Portal · 190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA
Discussing Holly Goldberg Sloan's Finding Lost, about a muddy, hungry little dog…
Book Club: Eva Meijer’s Sea Now
Virtual Library
Discuss a haunting work of climate fiction set in a submerged Netherlands. Sea Now…
Family Yoga (Workshop, English/Cantonese)
830 Sacramento St · 830 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
Yoga is a great way to connect with your child while practicing mindful breathing and physical development. Come move your body with your little one and learn about all the benefits of yoga! Please bring a water bottle and dress in comfortable clothes. The series is appropriate for families children 3 to 5 years old – participants must attend all 3 sessions. All equipment will be provided.
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…
Services: Lunch at the Library
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Fuel your child's summer days with free, nutritious lunches at the Library, June 10 through August 16. There are no income restrictions in order to…
Storytime: For Families
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 1:00pm. Playtime to follow storytime.
Activity: OctoPlay
Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton · 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA
Create a structure using large colorful slotted pieces as building blocks.
Activity: Summer Watercolor Club
Glen Park · 2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA
Join our summer watercolor group for teens. Paper, paints and brushes provided. Light instruction and books for inspiration will help kick off each…
Activity: YELL Presents Story in Legos
Parkside · 1200 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA
Create your own story in legos. Use our custom made story dice to inspire your creations.Snacks provided.For all ages.Our Youth Engaged in Library…
FULL Workshop: Mandarin for Beginners
Ingleside · 1298 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA
A fun and engaging introduction to Mandarin this summer! This beginner‑friendly class explores basic vocabulary, everyday phrases, simple…
Workshop: Yoga with Tendwell Collective
Main Library · 100 Larkin 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…
Celebration: Summerween
Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial · 1 Jose Sarria Court, San Francisco, CA
Celebrate Halloween in July. Come in costume, listen to spooky stories, and dance like zombies on the patio (with bubbles!) Watermelon will be served…
Storytime: For Preschoolers
Marina · 1890 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA
Books, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 3–5. Learn more about storytimes with SFPL, including current offerings, at…
Workshop: Cricut Custom Design
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Design your own custom mug, t-shirt, bag, decals or stickers using Cricut Design Space software and tools. Feel free to bring your own article to…
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…
Storytime: For Families
Bernal Heights · 500 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the entrance to the children's room starting at 10:00am.
Workshop: Birding with Golden Gate Bird Alliance
Presidio · 3150 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA
Improve your birding skills or get started in birdwatching with some friendly, expert help from Golden Gate Bird Alliance. Dress in layers…
Early Learning: Big San Francisco Play Date
Glen Park · 2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA
Play, learn and explore with crayon rubbing, a mini-ball pit, tunnels and tents, trucks and trains and a performance by storyteller Kirk Waller from…
Activity: Mini-Makers
Mission Bay · 960 4th Street, San Francisco, CA
Play and create with Play-Doh. For children and their families.
Activity: Noe Valley Knitting Circle
Noe Valley/Sally Brunn · 451 Jersey Street, San Francisco, CA
Knit, crochet and hang out with other knitters and crocheters. The library has limited supplies to practice on but bring your own yarn and…
Activity: Family Music Circle
Potrero · 1616 20th Street, San Francisco, CA
Nourish early literacy, music skills and motor development by making music with the guidance of a skilled facilitator. For children ages 0-5 and…
Against Violence Parenting Class (Parent Education, Cantonese)
518 GRANT AVE · 518 GRANT AVE, San Francisco, CA
You will learn about child development for ages 0-8, the effects of media on your child, the effects of violence on your child’s development, how to manage anger, positive conflict resolution, and discipline for positive behaviors. The class will be held in Cantonese. Lunch and childcare will be provided. 課程内容: 通過本課程，我們一同探討0-8歲兒 童不同的成長階段，電子媒體對孩 子的成長影響，如何控制憤怒情 緒，學習正面處理衝突及正面的管 教方法 日期: 7/25/2026-9/19/2026 逢星期六 10:30am-12pm 地点: 518 Grant Ave SF CA 94108 Contact: Kiki Xu (628) 251-6897
Storytime: For Families
Sunset · 1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Playtime or craft activity to follow storytime.
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
Portola · 380 Bacon 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 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…
Workshop: Mindfulness—A Pushup for Your Brain
Golden Gate Valley · 1801 Green Street, San Francisco, CA
Enhance your focus, manage stress and live more fully in the moment through a simple mindfulness practice that takes just 12 minute a day. …
Workshop: Mandarin for Beginners
Richmond/Senator Milton Marks · 351 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
This beginner‑friendly class explores basic vocabulary, everyday phrases, simple conversations, and Chinese culture through interactive activities.…
Storytime: For Babies
Park · 1833 Page Street, San Francisco, CA
Playtime to follow storytime.
Activity: Gardening
Merced · 155 Winston Drive, San Francisco, CA
De-stress and enjoy the fresh air. Garden with us. For ages 13–18.
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: Cuentos Cantados, Stories with Music with Cascada de Flores
Excelsior · 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Cascada de Flores will perform El Brujo y la Sirena, The Wizard and the Mermaid: A creative story about the sea, with music from different parts of…
Performance: Stories, Music, and Songs with Kirk Waller
Glen Park · 2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA
Experience African and African American folktales, legends and history brought to life through music, movement, singing and the spoken word by…
Activity: LEGO Free Play
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai · 1135 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
Build skyscrapers, forts, castles or whatever your imagination desires with LEGOs. For ages 5–10.
Presentation: San Francisco Beekeeper's Association
North Beach · 850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Learn about beekeeping in an urban location, along with bee biology, how the bees communicate and their importance for pollination. Explore a live…
Workshop: National AIDS Memorial Quilt Repair & Panel Making Workshop
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Help preserve a powerful piece of history and create new ways to honor loved ones at this hands-on workshop with the National AIDS Memorial.No sewing…
Activity: DIY Loom Knitting
Ingleside · 1298 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Creating your own knitting loom using household materials and learn knitting stitches. Instruction is provided. For ages 6 and older.
Workshop: Memoir Writing with Peter Bacho
Virtual Library
Highly lauded author Peter Bacho takes us on a journey to the Art and Craft of Memoir.The class will emphasize the tools (dialogue, action, effective…
FULL: Workshop: Color as Creation — Intro to Natural Dyeing
Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton · 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA
The event and waitlist are full.
Performance: Farima Berenji, Companions of the Sun
Potrero · 1616 20th Street, San Francisco, CA
Experience the rich traditions of Persian dance through a live performance and book talk. Dr. Farima Berenji presents folkloric dance from…
Film: Of Color and Ink Screening and Q&A
Main Library · 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA
Widely acclaimed as China’s foremost 20 th century painter, Chang Dai-chien (1899-1983) spent his last three decades living in self-imposed…
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…
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…
Activity: Origami Club
Bernal Heights · 500 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Create origami during an afternoon of folding fun with fellow enthusiasts. Bring your own paper and paper to share. Organized by Bay Area Rapid…
Activity: Craft Club
Sunset · 1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Create together, every first Saturday of the month, with an assortment of craft and art supplies to put your imagination to work! Crafting will…
Workshop: Meditative Drawing
West Portal · 190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA
In this beginner-friendly drawing workshop, participants learn simple line patterns inspired by Filipino tattoo and weaving traditions. Using these…
Workshop: Button Making
Ortega · 3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco, CA
Make your own buttons to pin to your clothes or bag. Use one of our images or design your own.
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…
Presentation: Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of Northern California
Noe Valley/Sally Brunn · 451 Jersey Street, San Francisco, CA
Carrie Staller from Fork in the Path will lead an interactive hour of hands-on fun exploring the…
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…