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Read, Explore and Learn All Summer Long With San Francisco Public Library
Summer Stride, San Francisco’s premier summer reading, learning and exploration program, is back! From June 1 through August 31, San Franciscans of all ages are invited to join San Francisco Public Library for an exciting lineup of free programs, reading challenges and so much more!
San Francisco Public Library’s Talk Show Style Series, Booked & Beautiful, Returns This May & June
Take Advantage of Free Workshops and Programs During Tech Week at San Francisco Public Library
San Francisco, April 25— San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) partners with local community organizations to present nearly 40 free programs during Tech Week, running from May 10–17. The week-long celebration features both educational opportunities and fun activities for all ages and skill levels, empowering individuals to enhance their digital literacy skills. Highlights include AI education, basic tech help, smartphone fundamentals, building a robotic arm, DJ basics and a guided photowalk in the Mission.
Celebrate 26 Years of Books, Children and Community at Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros
Discover Sustainable Practices at the Library During Climate Action Month
April is Climate Action Month, and throughout the month, learn about the living things that inhabit our planet and discover how to be a responsible steward of the land at San Francisco Public Library (SFPL). SFPL offers activities for youth, families and individuals of all ages, including Fix-it Clinics, a textile craft swap and a recycling art project. Additional highlights include programs on bee biology, pollinator-friendly plants and compost education.
The Libraries Are Alive With the Sound of Poetry
San Francisco Public Library Exhibition and Book Fair Celebrates System-Impacted Authors and Artists
Night of Ideas 2025: A Nocturnal Celebration of Culture, Debate, and Artistic Expression
San Francisco, CA – March 14, 2025 – Night of Ideas returns to San Francisco on April 5, 2025, transforming San Francisco Public Library, the Asian Art Museum, and Fulton Plaza into a hub for dialogue, art, and civic engagement. Under this year’s theme, “(un)Common Ground,” the event explores how art, technology, and diplomacy shape our collective future.