10:00 - 5:00
Celebrate the North Beach Library. Meet our fabulous staff, browse our Beat collection and enjoy the stunning views upstairs. We will have events and activities for families, book lovers, music enthusiasts and City explorers.
Schedule of Events:
Outdoor:
10-11 AM: Ned Boynton: Guitar Performance
San Francisco-based Ned Boynton is an educator and guitar player bringing a unique approach to jazz and live performance to the Bay Area. He is the founder and guitarist for Surfer Roma and his Django Reinhardt-inspired trio called Cafe Americain, performing regularly at Caffe Trieste.
12-1 PM: El Camino Ballet Performance: Classic a la Mode
Enjoy a ballet performance by dancers from El Camino Ballet in classic ballet alongside with beautiful, contemporary choreography. The performance emphasizes purity and artistry in classical ballet. Instructor and Co-Director of El Camino Ballet, Irene Phillips.
1-4 PM: Community Resource Faire: KEEN SF, CYC, Environmental Department, North Beach Neighbors, Sequoia Living/Senior Center, North Beach Citizens
1:30-2:30 PM: English County Dancing Lesson
Learn the art of English Country Dance — a lively and elegant tradition that dates back to 16th-century England. With upbeat music like jigs, reels, and hornpipes setting the tone, you’ll join others in lines, circles, or squares and follow fun and choreographed patterns.
2-4 PM: North Beach Walking Tour
Take a stroll through history and flavor on our 2-hour walking tour of North Beach — San Francisco’s beloved Little Italy. Discover the rich cultural roots planted by early Italian immigrants in the 1910s and explore how their legacy still shapes the neighborhood’s vibrant character today. Reservation is required. Click here to reserve your spot. Space is limited to 25 people
3–4 PM: Community Readings with Brian Ang
Poet Brian Ang hosts an inspiring hour of community readings, featuring voices from across the Bay Area. Kick off the literary afternoon with this gathering of local writers sharing original work.
4–5:30 PM: Lisa Brown & Daniel Handler Residency Readings
Celebrate the 2025–26 Lisa Brown & Daniel Handler Literary Residency with readings from this year’s cohort, alongside alumni authors. Enjoy a dynamic afternoon of storytelling, creativity and literary talent.
Community Room (Upstairs):
1–2 PM: SF Opera – Monkey King Puppet Workshop
Puppeteer Ramon Abad leads a fun, family-friendly workshop exploring the puppet styles featured in SF Opera’s world premiere of The Monkey King by Huang Ruo and Henry David Hwang. Participants of all ages will bring puppets to life—no experience needed, just creativity and a willingness to play!
4:00-5:30 PM: Hidden San Francisco Book Talk with Chris Carlsson
Hidden San Francisco is a guidebook like no other. Structured around the four major themes of ecology, labor, transit and dissent, Carlsson peels back the layers of the city’s history to reveal a storied past, examining the lives of its Indigenous inhabitants before the 1849 Gold Rush.
Children's Room:
All day: Roving Rangers Nature Craft
Dive into adventure with nature crates curated by the Golden Gate Parks Conservancy! Kids and families can enjoy hands-on fun with interactive activities, playful nature zines, and a scavenger hunt that turns exploring into an exciting quest.
3:30-4:00 PM: Music Jam Hosted by Baby Porcupine
Fun, interactive music session where infants and toddlers explore sounds, rhythms and melodies. Join us and engage young minds and bodies through fun and educational musical activities.
Teen Room:
11 AM-1 PM: Button Making
Stop by our button-making station and design your very own button to take home! This hands-on activity is a fun way to express yourself and get creative. Choose from beautiful templates. Cut, press and assemble your button. No experience needed, just bring your imagination!