2013 | San Francisco Public Library

Library Re-openings:

Due to ongoing staffing shortages, the Library will continue to offer limited library services after June 15. We thank you for your patience and support as we work to restore library services systemwide.

Virtual Programs Now Available:

Please join us online for storytimes, book clubs and other virtual events. Visit our event calendar to learn more.

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Breaking the Barriers: The American Tennis Association & Black Tennis Pioneers

September 27, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 27, 2013

Breaking the Barriers:

The American Tennis Association & Black Tennis Pioneers

Exhibition on view, Sept. 28 through Jan. 5, at San Francisco Main Library, Skylight Gallery

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Endangered Birds of the Philippines SF Main Library Exhibit - Stegner Environmental Center – Oct. 5 – March 28

September 25, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 25, 2013

Endangered Birds of the Philippines

SF Main Library Exhibit - Stegner Environmental Center – Oct. 5 – March 28

Endangered Birds of the Philippines,

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Kodakan: Pilipinos in the City SF Main Library Exhibit – Filipino American Center – Oct. 19-Jan 23

September 25, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 25, 2013

Kodakan: Pilipinos in the City

SF Main Library Exhibit – Filipino American Center – Oct. 19-Jan 23

Kodakan, verb – the generic Filpino term for taking photos derived from the known camera brand Kodak. Example: “Kodakan na! It’s picturing taking time!” Synonym: “piktyur piktyur” or “piktyuran na”

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Filipino American International Book Festival II - October 18, 19 & 20 at SF Main Library

September 25, 2013

Filipino American International Book Festival II

October 18, 19 & 20 at SF Main Library

In celebration of Filipino American History Month, San Francisco Public Library will be hosting the second, bi-annual Filipino American International Book Festival (

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One City One Book Author Cory Doctorow at SF Main Library, Oct. 2

September 19, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept.

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Black Power TV: African Americans & the Media

September 12, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 12, 2013

Black Power TV: African Americans & the Media

San Francisco Main Library, Sept. 29, 2 p.m.

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A Little Piece of Mexico: Postcards of Guillermo Kahlo and His Contemporaries

August 22, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2013 MEDIA CONTACT: Michelle Jeffers (415) 557-4282; mjeffers@sfpl.org

A Little Piece of Mexico:

Postcards of Guillermo Kahlo and His Contemporaries

Main Library, Jewett Gallery, Sept. 14 through Dec. 29, 2013

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Tales from Two Cities: Writing From California

August 20, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2013

Tales from Two Cities: Writing From California

Literary Conference, October 4 and 5, 2013, SF Main Library

Featuring Armistead Maupin, Tobias Wolff, Kevin Starr & More

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Scavanger Hunts, Digital Security, StoryCorps Sessions, Films and More Featured for One City One Book Fall 2013

August 15, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Michelle Jeffers (415) 557-4282; mjeffers@sfpl.org August 15, 2013

Scavanger Hunts, Digital Security, StoryCorps Sessions, Films and More Featured for One City One Book Fall 2013

This year’s selection is Little Brother by Cory Doctorow

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Rock, Play, Learn at the Library! San Francisco Public Library and San Mateo County Library offer 29 Free Concerts for Families!

July 30, 2013

CONTACT: Michelle Jeffers Public Relations Officer, SFPL 415 557-4282

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