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Workshop: AI for Efficiency: Work Smarter, Save Time and Reduce Stress

Thursday, 12/4/2025
6:00 - 7:30
Virtual Library

United States

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Learn practical ways to use artificial intelligence to make everyday tasks easier and more efficient.

Participants will:

  • Understand what AI is (and isn’t) in plain, practical language
  • Explore how AI can help automate repetitive tasks
  • Watch live demonstrations of AI tools for writing, research and organization
  • Receive a downloadable checklist, 10 Everyday Ways to Use AI for Efficiency, to start using right away

Whether you’re just getting started or looking for new ways to boost your efficiency, this session makes learning AI approachable, practical and fun.

Headshot of Deborah DerasDeborah Deras is a leading expert in AI for small businesses. Deras teaches an AI Certificate Program at Santa Barbara City College. She is pursuing a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership at the University of San Diego, focusing on AI’s impact in the workplace. The founder of Synergy Unlimited LLC, Deras has over 25 years of experience in corporate training, consulting and keynote speaking. 

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One City One Book

Events and workshops curated around SFPL’s One City One Book selection. One City One Book: San Francisco Reads is a citywide literary event that encourages members of the San Francisco community to read the same book at the same time. For more information, see sfpl.org/onecityonebook.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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This program uses a third-party website link. By clicking on the third-party website link, you will leave SFPL's website and enter a website not operated by SFPL. This service may collect personally identifying information about you, such as name, username, email address, and password. This service will treat the information it collects about you pursuant to its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each third-party website or service that you visit or use, including those third parties with whom you interact through our Library services. For more information about these third-party links, please see the section of SFPL’s Privacy Policy describing Links to Other Sites.

The views and opinions expressed in programs presented by groups unaffiliated with SFPL do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SFPL or the City.