Tackle Climate Crisis with San Francisco Public Library
Junio 29, 2026
This July, San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) recommits to environmental education, sustainability and stewardship with the return of Everybody’s Climate.
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Library Launches Open Call for 2027 Summer Stride Artist
Junio 15, 2026
San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) invites Bay Area children's book illustrators to apply for the role of featured artist for its 2027 Summer Stride program. This annual citywide reading and learning initiative, presented in partnership with Mayor Daniel Lurie, the National Park Service and the San Francisco Unified School District, aims to foster literacy and community engagement for all ages.
San Francisco Public Library Hosts “Rooted in San Francisco” Exhibition Celebrating the City’s Legacy Businesses
Junio 4, 2026
Archival treasures tell stories of the resilience and cultural impact of San Francisco’s Legacy Businesses celebrating a decade of the nation’s first Legacy Business Program
Top Summer Reads For Free at San Francisco Public Library
Mayo 20, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO — With summer break and vacations within reach, San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) offers its hottest titles in print, ebook and audiobook formats. With 28 library locations across the City, and platforms such as Libby and Hoopla that make it easy to download digital formats with a simple Wifi connection, your next summer read is just moments away.
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Library Celebrates Bruce Lee with Two New Library Card Designs, Films Screenings, Martial Arts, Mahjong and More
Mayo 14, 2026
In honor of local legend Bruce Lee, on Sunday, May 17, 2026, San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is hosting an exciting afternoon of programs, including a martial arts demonstration, screen printing, crafts, mahjong, and classic Bruce Lee film screenings. Events are for all ages and are free to the public.
San Mateo County Libraries and San Francisco Public Library Partner for Library Day with the San Francisco Giants
Abril 23, 2026
A celebration of reading, community and baseball returns April 26 with free pre-game festivities and special game-day ticket offers.
Community Creativity Takes Center Stage at 65th Annual Potrero Hill Artists’ Exhibition
Abril 22, 2026
San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) proudly presents the 65th Annual Potrero Hill Artists’ Exhibition, a beloved neighborhood tradition celebrating the creativity and diversity of local artists. On view from May 9 through August 29, 2026 at the Potrero Branch Library, this milestone exhibition continues a legacy that has brought the community together for more than six decades.
Family, Literacy, Community: 27 Years of Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros
Abril 17, 2026
San Francisco Public Library and Department of Early Childhood invite families to the 27th Annual Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros festival, a free celebration of the importance of literacy that welcomes children of all backgrounds.