Upcoming Events (28)
Watercolor Workshop
Watercolor Workshop at SF Public Library – Glen Park on March 27 at 1:30 PM. A casual, creative session teaching basic watercolor techniques, color mixing, and composition in the library's welcoming community space. Ideal for beginners looking to explore painting in San Francisco.
Workshop: CYC Disaster preparedness
Join a practical disaster-preparedness workshop at SF Public Library, Excelsior. Learn essential steps for household emergencies, create an action plan, and explore local resources. Perfect for adults looking to bolster home safety and community resilience.
Monopoly Board Game Session
Join a Monopoly board game session at SF Public Library – Chinatown on March 27, 2026, 3:30 PM. A welcoming, family-friendly activity where players of all ages roll the dice, buy properties, and mingle with neighbors in a cozy library setting.
Early Learning: Saturday Morning Playtime
Join the SF Public Library – Glen Park for Early Learning: Saturday Morning Playtime. A hands-on, preschool-friendly session with stories, songs, and playful learning activities for caregivers and their children. Free to attend; drop in anytime at 10:30 AM on Saturdays in the Glen Park library.
Activity: Magna Tiles
Hands-on Magna Tiles activity for kids and families at SF Public Library - Chinatown. A playful, creative building session with magnetic tiles in a welcoming library setting—perfect for curious minds and imagination to unfold.
Little Builders
Join the SF Public Library – Excelsior for Little Builders, a kids' hands-on building activity using safe, easy-to-handle blocks. Designed for preschool through early elementary ages and their families, the session sparks creativity and problem-solving in a friendly, library setting.
Therapy Pets at the Library
Join SF Public Library's Excelsior branch for a friendly session with trained therapy pets. Learn about animal-assisted therapy, meet calm dogs and cats, and enjoy a welcoming, family-friendly activity for all ages.
Performance: Nicole Maria Bellydance
A bellydance performance by Nicole Maria at SF Public Library – Chinatown. The intimate, contemporary dance piece blends traditional bellydance with modern flair, staged inside the library’s urban venue, inviting audiences to experience cultural storytelling through movement.
Math Tutoring
Join a drop-in math tutoring session at SF Public Library – Excelsior. Volunteer tutors help with homework, algebra, geometry, and problem-solving in a welcoming, quiet library space.
Storytime: For Toddlers
Storytime for toddlers at SF Public Library Ingleside invites caregivers and little listeners to enjoy picture books, songs, and rhymes in a warm, library setting. This free, toddler-focused session supports early literacy and community bonding for families in San Francisco.
Workshop: Financial Literacy for Teens
Learn budgeting, saving, and responsible money habits in a teen-focused workshop at SF Public Library – Eureka Valley. The session covers credit basics, goal setting, and smart spending with practical tips for teens.
Chess Club at SF Public Library Ingleside
Join fellow chess enthusiasts for an afternoon Chess Club at SF Public Library Ingleside. Open to players of all ages and skill levels, this casual library gathering is a great place to play, learn tips, and meet local players in a welcoming space.
James and the Giant Peach – Film Screening
Screening of the beloved James and the Giant Peach at SF Public Library – Glen Park. A family-friendly film afternoon in a welcoming library setting, ideal for kids and parents looking for a fun, wholesome cinema experience.
Early Learning: Play with Purpose Playgroup
Join the SF Public Library – Glen Park for an Early Learning Playgroup designed for families with young children. Guided play activities support language development and social skills while caregivers connect with neighbors in a welcoming, kid-friendly library setting.
Film: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Screening of Wes Anderson's animated comedy Fantastic Mr. Fox at SF Public Library – Glen Park on March 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM. A family-friendly, stop-motion adventure perfect for kids and grown-ups, hosted in a cozy urban library setting.
ESL Conversation Club
Join the ESL Conversation Club at the SF Public Library – Excelsior to practice English in a friendly, supportive setting. This drop-in workshop helps you build speaking confidence, listening skills, and vocabulary through guided conversations with peers and library volunteers, with a low-pressure, inclusive atmosphere.
Tutorial: 預約圖書館員 / Book a Librarian
Join a bilingual tutorial at SF Public Library – Chinatown on how to book a librarian for one-on-one research help. Learn how to schedule appointments, access librarian services, and get guided support for your projects using library resources. This free indoor workshop helps you maximize library assistance.
Book Club: Bernal Readers, Lincoln in the Bardo
Join SFPL's Bernal Readers for a lively discussion of Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. This Bernal Heights book-club meetup invites readers to share insights, questions, and favorite passages in a relaxed, library setting.
Face-to-Face with the Filmmaker
Join a filmmaker for a live presentation at the SF Public Library – Bernal Heights. This talk offers insider insights into the filmmaker's work, followed by a Q&A in an intimate library setting. A thoughtful, culture-rich evening for film lovers.
What's Up, Doc? Screening
Catch a classic screwball comedy screening of What's Up, Doc? at SF Public Library – Glen Park. This indoor evening program invites adults to enjoy witty banter and sparkling humor in a welcoming library setting on April 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
LEGO Night & Robotics Exploration
An evening of hands-on LEGO building and beginner robotics activities at SF Public Library – Bernal Heights. Families explore creativity and early engineering through guided challenges and collaborative play in a welcoming library setting.
Workshop: Yoga with Tendwell Collective
A guided yoga workshop led by Tendwell Collective at the SF Public Library – Ingleside. Open to all levels, with breathwork and a calming flow in a welcoming library setting.
Best Retirement Savings Plans — Virtual Livestream
A library-led online presentation on retirement savings options, tax considerations, and budgeting strategies. Hosted by SF Public Library (Excelsior), this virtual program offers practical guidance for adults planning for retirement.
The BFG film screening
Join a family-friendly screening of The BFG at SF Public Library – Glen Park. Enjoy Roald Dahl’s magical tale on the big screen in a cozy library theater. An enchanting afternoon of imagination for kids and grown-ups alike.
Watercolor Workshop – SF Public Library, Bernal Heights
Join a watercolor workshop at SF Public Library – Bernal Heights. This friendly community program invites beginners and seasoned painters to explore watercolor techniques, share tips, and create small artworks in a welcoming library setting.
Ex Machina screening
A screening of the sci-fi thriller Ex Machina at the SF Public Library – Excelsior. A stylish exploration of AI ethics and consciousness, set in a contemporary library venue, perfect for film buffs and curious minds alike.
Activity: Rigamajig Free Play
Join a drop-in, kid-friendly play session at SF Public Library Chinatown featuring Rigamajig giant building kits. Families and children explore open-ended construction, teamwork, and creativity in a welcoming library setting.
Performance: The Sampaguitas
Experience a lively live performance by The Sampaguitas at SF Public Library – Ingleside. This intimate theatre-style show blends cultural storytelling with music in a welcoming library setting, perfect for families and adults alike.