The Bridge At Main - 5th Floor

The Bridge at Main is a literacy and learning center located on the 5th floor of SFPL's Main Library.

About the Bridge

• Technology Classes – The Bridge teaches everything from computer comfort to coding.

  • Check the computer class calendar online

  • Sign up here for our monthly Technology Classes newsletter.

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  • Technology changes fast — the Bolder Adults TechTime series catches you up.

• Learning Differences - Programs and collections.

• FOG Readers- SFPL's youth literacy program for students in grades 1-4

• Project Read - SFPL's adult literacy program.

• ESL Tutoring - Free one-on-one help for English learners.

• Veterans Resource Center –  A space for the veteran community.

• Career Online High School – earn an accredited high school diploma online.

• The Bridge at Main TechLab – Closed until further notice because of COVID-19.

Collections

• Hi-Lo Collection - A resource collection of materials with high interest for adults written at a comparatively lower reading level with simple vocabulary and syntax, short chapters, a slim page count and gripping storylines. See the Hi-Lo Picks for Adult Readers list.

• Bridge Collection - A resource collection of instructional and informational materials on literacy, learning and learning differences.

• Veterans Resources Collection - A resource collection of books to aid veterans in seeking benefits, employment and adjusting to civilian life and also books about the veteran experience.