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San Francisco Public Library Receives $2 Million Grant to Continue Work Expanding Services for Incarcerated Individuals

December 20, 2024

Grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation supports continued collaboration between San Francisco Public Library and the American Library Association to encourage greater access to information and resources for people in jails and prisons nationwide

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There’s an Atmospheric River Outside. What Should I Read?

November 25, 2024

Stay Cozy This Winter Season With San Francisco’s Top Reads and Records

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Learn to Walk, Write, Dance and Draw at One Peace Labyrinth Workshop

November 22, 2024

“Be Still When It Moves You” seeks to be a meditative arts exchange on the labyrinth

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Learn How to Manage Your Money at San Francisco Public Library

October 10, 2024

Financial Planning Day at the Library provides free professional advice to help residents improve their finances.

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Filipino American International Book Festival 2024

October 7, 2024

Celebrating Filipino American Literature and Diverse Voices

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San Francisco Public Library Receives Urban Libraries Council’s 2024 Innovation Award

October 3, 2024

Bay Beats is recognized as one of the most innovative and transformative programs among public libraries in North America

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Lost Mozart Piece to Premiere at Public Library

September 28, 2024

LOST MOZART MUSICAL PIECE TO PREMIERE AT PUBLIC LIBRARY

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Explore a Variety of Free Classes and Programs During Tech Week, October 5–12

September 20, 2024

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Mayor London Breed Unveils New Monument Honoring Dr. Maya Angelou at the San Francisco Main Library

September 19, 2024

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¡VIVA! at the Library: Fun and Free Festivities Abound

September 12, 2024

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with SFPL's exciting lineup of programs. Dive into Latinx culture, creativity and history through our diverse and dynamic events—all free at the Library. And this is just a taste.

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