April is Climate Action Month, and throughout the month, learn about the living things that inhabit our planet and discover how to be a responsible steward of the land at San Francisco Public Library (SFPL). SFPL offers activities for youth, families and individuals of all ages, including Fix-it Clinics, a textile craft swap and a recycling art project. Additional highlights include programs on bee biology, pollinator-friendly plants and compost education. 

In partnership with the SF Environment Department, SFPL will host three Fix-It Clinics. On April 6 at Visitacion Valley Branch, attendees can learn how to perform basic bike tune-ups in collaboration with Bay Area BikeMobile. At Ocean View Branch on April 12 and at Ingleside on April 26, sewing experts from SCRAP, a creative reuse and arts education center, teach attendees how to repair clothing in various ways, including sewing and darning. 

As a part of Climate Action Month, SFPL is excited to announce the opening of a new seed lending library at Ortega Branch! Anyone ready to try their hand at gardening can now stop by Ortega, pick up free seeds and start their own vegetable or herb gardens. The Ortega seed lending library is the fourth of its kind in the SFPL system, joining Bayview, Potrero and Portola branches. 

For the full schedule and a curated list of books, visit: on.sfpl.org/climateaction 

Climate Action Month Programs 

Fix-it Clinic / Bike Repair, April 6, 1 p.m., Visitacion Valley 

A partnership with San Francisco Environment Department and Bay Area BikeMobile. The BikeMobile will provide free tune ups & repairs and will fix flat tires, adjust brakes and gears, and even replace broken or worn-out parts like chains, seats, and tires.  

Presentation: Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, April 8, 5:30 p.m., Main Library, Environmental Center, 5th Floor 

Often called a "hidden gem," Candlestick Point State Recreation Area is a tapestry of grassy uplands, intertidal mudflats, and pocket beaches. It was established as California’s first urban park after many years of community organizing by Bayview Hunters Point residents. Park Manager Lisa Whitmer will discuss how both community engagement and ecological restoration work continue at Candlestick Point. 

Fix-it Clinic / Clothing Repair, April 12, 2 p.m., Ocean View 

A partnership with San Francisco Environment and SCRAP. Join us and learn how to repair your clothing. This event is sponsored by the San Francisco Environment and SCRAP, a creative reuse and arts education center. You may bring one clothing item for repair and materials will be provided. Each person will be paired with a SCRAP repair coach.  

Mystery Box Recycled Art Sculpture, April 16, 6 p.m., Mission 

Embrace a delightful box brimming with an array of captivating, recycled treasures and baubles: shards of wood, shimmering cans, and let your imagination soar as you challenge yourself to conjure an assemblage art sculpture. 

Bee Biology, April 19, 11 a.m., Excelsior 

A partnership with the San Francisco Beekeepers Association. Learn about the importance of honeybee pollination, life in the hive, equipment needed for a hive and beekeeper's tools.  

Textile Craft Swap, April 20, 1:30 p.m., Excelsior 

Excelsior Crafternoon celebrates Earth Day with a textile craft swap! Bring abandoned textile craft materials and tools to swap with other crafters in the community. Leave with a new materials, projects and inspiration!  

Pollinator Friendly Plants and Seed Saving at Hawk Creek Farm, April 24, 4 p.m., Hawk Creek Farm 

Learn about pollinator friendly plants and seed saving at Hawk Creek Farm (203 Cotter Street, San Francisco, CA 94112). Participants will receive a tour of the farm and leave with a planted seed to take home. 

Compost Education & Giveaway, April 26, 10 a.m., Bayview 

Learn how to make your very own compost! The backbone of every healthy garden, compost enriches soil, reduces waste, improves plant health, and more! 

Fix-It Clinic / Clothing Repair, April 26, 10 a.m., Ingleside 

Learn tips on clothing repair. Participants are welcome to bring one clothing item for repair, and all necessary materials will be provided. Each person will be paired with a SCRAP repair coach. Please note, cannot accommodate alterations or complicated repairs. 

Compost Education, April 27, 2 p.m., Noe Valley 

Learn how to make your very own compost! The backbone of every healthy garden, compost enriches soil, reduces waste, improves plant health, and more! 

Identify Plants and More With iNaturalist, April 27, 2 p.m., Glen Park 

Join cities around the globe for the City Nature Challenge 2025. Meet at the library to learn how to use the iNaturalist app on your smartphone or library-provided tablets and then explore the biodiversity of our neighborhood with Sophie Constantinou, of the Bernal Cut Project.