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Ballot measure in works for vital San Francisco library funding
A ballot measure proposal is in the works that would let voters choose to renew the primary funding source for San Francisco libraries. Read More
City Hall rally calls on Assembly to pass dyslexia screening bill
Leaders, parents, students and Gary Payton II rallied at City Hall Tuesday to support a bill that would establish universal dyslexia screening for young students. Read More
Four more San Francisco libraries reopen with ‘Browse and Bounce’ program
More San Francisco Public Library branches reopened Monday for limited in-person services, including the Ortega, Richmond/Sen. Milton Marks Jr. and Visitacion Valley branches. The Excelsior branch will open its...Read More
San Francisco’s Main Library to reopen May 3
After more than a year closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, San Francisco’s Main Library will reopen on May 3, city officials announced Monday. Officials said the first floor...Read More
SF plans ‘Learning Hubs’ to bridge education resource gaps for disadvantaged students
“It will take a village to address the wide range of learning needs for our City’s children and youth during the COVID-19 pandemic..."Read More
‘Middle Ground’ library installation challenges social behavior
The Exploratorium debuted an interactive installation Tuesday built directly in front of San Francisco’s Main Library. The project’s goal is to challenge people and their social perceptions in an...Read More
Historic photos of San Francisco properties now available
Historic photos of San Francisco properties dating as far back as the late 1940s are accessible to the public at the city’s main library thanks to an initiative launched...Read More
Michael Lambert elevated to lead SF Public Library system
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has chosen Michael Lambert as City Librarian for the San Francisco Public Library.Read More
San Francisco moves closer to eliminating library fees
San Francisco has taken a step forward to eliminate overdue library fines in order to make libraries citywide equitable for every patron. The Library Commission last Thursday night at...Read More
Luis Herrera retires as San Francisco city librarian
San Francisco City Librarian Luis Herrera Thursday announced his retirement after more than 40 years in the profession.Read More