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Streaming fees are rising fast, with commercial streaming services all increasing prices last fall. But your SFPL library card gives you free access to a treasure trove of movies, shows, documentaries, and more on Kanopy and Hoopla—no waiting, no cost.
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Database of fakebooks in the reference collection of San Francisco Public Library. Fakebooks are printed music collections that contain simplified versions of songs and instrumental music.
Complete historical archives of Vogue (1892-), Harper’s Bazaar (1867-), Women’s Wear Daily (1910-), women’s interest magazines (1883-2005) and Design and Applied Arts Index (1973-).
Subject coverage includes film & television theory, preservation & restoration, screenwriting, production, cinematography, technical aspects, and reviews. Includes more than 380 publications as well as full text for more than 120 journals, and 100 books.
Digital collection of color fire insurance maps, real estate atlases, and similar land use maps for California. Powered by Historical Information Gatherers (HIG).
Stream popular digital magazine titles online from a computer or download them to a smartphone or tablet using the mobile app for offline reading.
Millions of US military records, photos, and personal documents from National Archives & Records Administration (NARA) and more. Access full title list. See also Ancestry Library Edition (Main Library & Branches only) and HeritageQuest.
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