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SAN FRANCISCO — In a vibrant celebration of youth and the power of poetry, the San Francisco Public Library, 826 Valencia and Youth Speaks, alongside Mayor Daniel Lurie, invite the public to an electrifying poetry performance on Friday, January 23, when the City’s new Youth Poet Laureate and Vice Laureate will be announced. The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m.

San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) announces a full lineup of free, all-ages festivities in celebration of Lunar New Year. In Chinese culture, 2026 marks the year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of intensity, independence, transformation and dramatic change—themes that the Library draws upon for its programming throughout January and February.

 San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) presents More Than a Month, its Black History Month programming series, showcasing Black history, culture and creativity. Throughout January and February, and beyond, SFPL offers a dynamic lineup of programs including author talks, exhibits, music, arts and crafts, book clubs, films and more. 

SAN FRANCISCO – The African American Center of the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL), in collaboration with Sistah Scifi and Brother-Story, hosts “Divine Forces: Exploring the Power of the Orishas” on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the Main Library.

Ten years ago, a spark of glitter and imagination lit up the San Francisco Public Library when Drag Story Hour (DSH) was born. On Sunday, December 14, 2025, that spark returns home for a full-day celebration at the San Francisco Public Library Main Library, marking 10 years of storytelling, creativity, and queer joy.

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SAN FRANCISCO — Through contemporary art and writings, the new traveling exhibit 

San Francisco Public Library presents its Native American Heritage Month celebration, titled First Person, this November, featuring a lineup of programs that honor Indigenous cultures and traditions. As we live, learn and play on the traditional homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the Library invites its community to join in recognizing the enduring contributions of Native peoples, not just this month, but all year long. 

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is thrilled to announce its newest One City One Book title, the memoir The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI by Dr. Fei-Fei Li. This selection marks the 20th anniversary of the One City One Book program, marking two decades of community reading and conversation.