CELEBRATION: OPEN HOUSE WESTERN ADDITION BRANCH

CELEBRATING "60 YEARS" OF SERVICE
Saturday, 5/2/2026
1:00 - 4:00
Western Addition Back Courtyard
Western Addition Children's Area
Western Addition Meeting Room
Western Addition

1550 Scott Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
United States

415-355-5727

Celebrate 60 years of the Western Addition Branch Library as we kick off Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month (AANHPI) at SFPL, and honor a community historically known for Japanese Culture and African American Culture. Enjoy an afternoon of festivities for all ages. Activities include performances by the SF Poet Laureate Genny Lim and Youth Poet Laureate cohort member Mei Chung with featured poets Lewis Jordan and Yukiya Jerry Waki followed by an Open Mic; music and dancing; and a meet and greet with community partners. Complete with free books, free treats, and free fun! 

 

Illustration by Quinn Vreeland.

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

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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