Ride the Hallyu Wave

CALENDAR

Art Exhibits

September 2026 - January 2027

• "BTS through ARMY's Eyes" at Western Addition Branch Library
• 'ARIRANG' Art Exhibit at Chinese Center, 3rd Floor, Main

Programs

SEPTEMBER

1. Workshop: Discover Hangeul

• Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, Learning Center, 5th Floor, Main
• Space limited. Reservation required. 

2. Workshop: Discover Hangeul—Korean Alphabet, History and Hands-On Craft

• Saturday, September 12, 12 - 1:30 PM, Western Addition Branch 

3. Presentation: Art Skool with Sturdy Bridge

• Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Western Addition Branch

OCTOBER

1. Panel: Speak Yourself: Building Community Through K-Pop

• Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, Koret Auditorium, Lower Level, Main

2. Activity: BTS & ARMY Creative Lounge with Namjooning Collective

• Friday, October 9, 2026, 2 - 4 PM, Chinese Center, 3rd Floor, Main

3. Presentation: San Francisco Beginnings of Korean American Immigration

• Saturday, October 10, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Western Addition Branch

NOVEMBER

1. Film: The Loneliest Whale: The Search for 52

• Sunday, November 1, 2026, 1 - 3 PM, Latino Rooms, Lower Level, Main

2. Presentation: Art Skool with Sturdy Bridge

• Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Western Addition Branch

3. Activity: BTS & ARMY Creative Lounge with the Namjooning Collective

• Friday, November 13, 2026, 2 - 4 PM, Chinese Center, 3rd Floor, Main

4. Cyanotype Making with the Namjooning Collective

• Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 AM - 1 PM, Western Addition Branch

DECEMBER

1. Workshop: BTS Dance CHALLENGE class

• Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 - 4 PM, Western Addition Branch

2. Activity: BTS & ARMY Creative Lounge with the Namjooning Collective

• Friday, December 11, 2026, 2 - 4 PM, Chinese Center, 3rd Floor, Main

3. Hanji Lantern Crafting with the Namjooning Collective

• Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2 - 4 PM

JANUARY

1. Activity: BTS & ARMY Creative Lounge with the Namjooning Collective

• Friday, January 8, 2027, 2 - 4 PM, Chinese Center, 3rd Floor, Main

2. Presentation: Beginnings of Korean American Immigration (1902-1920)

• Saturday, January 9, 2027, Koret Auditorium, Lower Level, Main

3. Film: Nam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV

• Saturday, January 16, 2027, 3 - 4:30 PM, Western Addition Branch

4. Presentation: Art Skool with Sturdy Bridge

• Saturday, January 23, 2027, 11 AM - 1 PM, Chinese Center, 3rd Floor, Main

5. BTS Dance with Rae Studios 

• Sunday, January 31, 2 - 3 PM, Latino Rooms, Lower Level, Main

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.