Language Learning

Workshop: American Sign Language Basics

Wednesday, 7/8/2026
6:00 - 7:00
Deaf Services Center General Floor Area - 1st Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Fingerspell the alphabet and your name, practice common vocabulary and conversational phrases and explore sentence structure and cultural communication differences in ASL versus spoken English. Please note, this is a "voice off" learning environment for seven consecutive weeks. 

 

Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 557-44347, email DeafServices@sfpl.org, video phone (415) 625-9082 or sign-up at the Deaf Services Center desk. 

 

 

Language Learning

Become a global citizen through learning and practicing language skills.

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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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