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SAN FRANCISCO – In celebration and solidarity with Black History Month, San Francisco Public Library brings vibrant authors, book clubs, exhibits and music, arts and crafts programs to the City this January and February.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 4, 2023 - San Francisco Public Library is thrilled to announce the 40th anniversary of its esteemed adult literacy program, Project Read. In San Francisco, it is estimated that 80,000 adults—one in every five—have some difficulty with basic reading and writing. Since its establishment in 1983, Project Read has been a beacon of hope for more than 7,000 adult learners in the local community, transforming lives through improved reading and writing skills.