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Decks and Detritus: New Exhibition at San Francisco Main Library Features the Local History of Skateboarding

Enero 30, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco has long been a mecca for skateboarders, with the Embarcadero and other downtown spots serving as just a few must-visit destinations for skaters from around the globe. The upcoming exhibition at San Francisco Main Library, Skateboarding San Francisco: Concrete, Community, Continuity, spans 50 years—from 1975 to 2025—and celebrates the unique urban features that make the city so skateable, including its iconic concrete ledges and epic hills.

San Francisco Public Library Receives $2 Million Grant to Continue Work Expanding Services for Incarcerated Individuals

Diciembre 20, 2024
Grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation supports continued collaboration between San Francisco Public Library and the American Library Association to encourage greater access to information and resources for people in jails and prisons nationwide