Services

Accessibility Services
Assistive Technology, Deaf Services Center, Friends for Life, Library for the Blind, and Library On Wheels.
Ask a Librarian
Contact a Librarian with your questions by IM, email, telephone & Live Online Reference, or in person.
Borrow a Laptop
Project to help increase computer resources for use by the public.
Borrow Items
Request & renew Library materials. Get details on notification, borrowing limits, and fines & fees.
Citizenship Resources
Chinese, English, Filipino, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese USCIS naturalization preparation.
Exhibitions & Programming
Administers an active schedule of exhibitions and adult programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Find the answer & more. You may discover new tips to enrich your Library experience.
Get a Library Card
Find out everything you need to know about getting or replacing your library card.
Internet & Computer: Help / Rules
Computer Help & Technology
Internet and Computer Use Rules & Policies
Jobs & Careers Resources
Practical information on topics such as job-hunting skills, choosing an occupation, education sources and employment agencies.
Meeting Rooms
Get the details on policy & application process for reserving a Library room. View meeting-room details.
Mobile
We’re mobile. Find an optimized version of our Web site that is easier to use from your phone.
Obituary Search Request
The San Francisco Main Library provides a free obituary search service for persons whose obituary appeared in San Francisco newspapers.
Reference Materials in the Library
Get information about accessing Library-use-only reference collections.
Reserve Computers
Get information about the Library’s public computers. Reserve online using your library card & PIN.
Text Messaging Alerts
Text message alerts for SFPL users to keep track of what's due, overdue or ready for pickup.