If you're experiencing a problem with the PressReader content or service, please contact PressReader Support .

Getting Started

Please watch this short, instructional video on how to get started with PressReader. If you are accessing PressReader from home, be sure to sign in from our eMagazines & eNewspapers page .

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Step 1: Open a web browser and go to sfpl.overdrive.com , or click the link. 

(Or, open the Libby by OverDrive app, go to your Shelf, and direct Libby to send your ebook to your Kindle device or app. Then, skip to Step 7. )  

Step 2: Click Kindle Books from the menu.

Step 3: Look for an AVAILABLE title, then click BORROW.

NOTE: The Library provides very limited technical support for Adobe Digital Editions. It is recommended for advanced ebook users. If you are new to ebooks and/or have limited experience with computers, mobile devices, and technology, please consider using the user-friendly Libby  app instead.

EPUB/PDF eBooks from Libby

Library staff can update your address: 

-by email to info@sfpl.org. Please include: 
-library card number
-full name
-date of birth
-telephone number
-current residence address 

-online via Chat or Text  (please provide the above info and your email address)
-by telephone: 415-557-4400 (please provide the above info and your email address)
-In person: present your library card or valid ID at any SFPL location .

Teacher Cards are for borrowing items needed for curriculum support / classroom use. Teachers may use their adult card for library materials checked out for personal use. 

A "teacher" is a person currently employed as a teacher, educator, administrator, librarian, childcare provider, or afterschool program provider at a school, childcare facility, or afterschool program. Teachers who teach in or reside in the City and County of San Francisco are eligible for a Teacher Card.

He aquí cómo pagar multas en línea:

1. Desde nuestra página de inicio www.sfpl.org, haga clic en el botón LOG IN [Ingresar] en la esquina superior derecha de la pantalla.

2. Ingrese el número completo de 14 dígitos de su tarjeta bibliotecaria o nombre de usuario, y su NIP, y haga clic en LOG IN [Ingresar].

Con el objeto de proporcionar una experiencia mejorada a quienes utilizan las computadoras de la biblioteca para procesamiento de palabras, hojas de cálculo y presentaciones, SFPL actualizó el software a la suite y herramientas de Office 2013.  Este software reemplaza a las aplicaciones de Open Office (Writer, Calc, e Impress) con Microsoft Office 2013, que incluye Word, Excel y PowerPoint.

Datos sobre el programa de computadoras portátiles