Alice Walker Speaks at the Library

Octubre 18, 2021
San Francisco, CA – Internationally renowned writer, poet and activist Alice Walker and Dr. Sheryl Davis, Executive Director of San Francisco Human Rights Commission, come together on October 21 for an exciting virtual discussion of Sweet People Are Everywhere, Walker’s new illustrated children’s book featuring her eloquent poem of the same title celebrating community, humanity and globalism.

Queer Writing on Growing Up with the AIDS Crisis

Septiembre 22, 2021

 

San Francisco Public Library presents a panel discussion featuring acclaimed author Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore

San Francisco – On October 20, San Francisco Public Library hosts award-winning writer Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore in a panel discussing her new anthology, Between Certain Death and a Possible Future: Queer Writing on Growing up with the AIDS Crisis, alongside contributors Robert Birch, Keiko Lane, Aaron Nielsen and Andrew R. Spieldenner.

Filipino American History Month with San Francisco Public Library

Septiembre 9, 2021

 

Celebration of Culture and Resilience

San Francisco, CA - On October 18, 1857, the first known Filipinos, then known as Indios Luzones, landed in the Americas. Today, the Bay Area is home to the largest Filipino community outside of the Philippines. For many, the arc of this history is unknown, but San Francisco Public Library’s upcoming Filipino American History Month aims to change that.

iVIVA! El Mes de la Herencia Latinx en la Biblioteca canta, baila y celebra

Septiembre 7, 2021
This September and October, enjoy ¡VIVA! Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month, San Francisco Public Library’s annual celebration of Latinx heritage, cultures and traditions. San Francisco has a rich Latinx heritage that is highlighted in our diverse array of exciting programs for all ages, from Spanish/bilingual storytimes to cooking classes, author talks to art and cultural presentations.