Presentation: Changing Commons Walking Tour

Friday, 10/16/2026
12:00 - 2:30

Suitable for:

Adults

Explore Downtown and SOMA through the places, histories, and cityscapes that evoke the world of Susanna Kwan’s Awake in the Floating City. Led by Shaping San Francisco, this walking tour moves from high rises and Chinatown streets to rooftop outlooks, memorials, and other elevated sites, inviting participants to imagine San Francisco across time.

The tour is just under two miles and includes a couple of steep slopes and a staircase. Rain or shine.

Starting Point: Transamerica Redwood Park at the Transamerica Pyramid. Enter from Sansome, Washington, or Clay Street.

Space limited. Reservations required. (starting October 2).

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.

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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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