2025

SAN FRANCISCO— Immerse yourself in the world of Sister Helen Prejean as she revisits her groundbreaking 1993 memoir, Dead Man Walking, and reflects on its adaptations into film and opera. San Francisco Public Library (SFPL), in collaboration with San Francisco Opera and Lumahai Productions, hosts a free public event, featuring Sister Helen Prejean and opera composer

SAN FRANCISCO – The Filipino American Center of the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) will host an evening with Bay Area author Elaine Castillo in conversation with Jenny Odell on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. in the Koret Auditorium at the Main Library. The event is free and open to the public. 

 Join San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) this September and October for its ¡VIVA!: Latinx Heritage celebration! SF’s rich Latinx heritage is highlighted in a diverse array of exciting free programs for all ages, from crafts and music performances for children to author talks, film screenings and more. 

San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is excited to announce the launch of its new Decodable Readers books, available starting August 18 at every SFPL branch location and the Main Library Children’s Center. This curated collection is designed to support children in developing essential reading skills through engaging and accessible materials.

In partnership with San Francisco District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey, San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is proud to announce that the Read to Recovery program is now available at all Library branches. This initiative provides free-to-keep recovery program titles from Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, LifeRing and Refuge Recovery, along with supplemental and supportive volumes addressing various aspects of addiction and recovery.

 San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) presents the return of Everybody’s Climate this July. This series of programming aims to inspire patrons of all ages to take action for a safer, greener and more sustainable future.