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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
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
SF Public Library eliminates outstanding overdue fines across branches
The elimination of fines for overdue books at the San Francisco Public Library went into effect Monday and all outstanding fines have been cleared from the library’s records. The...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
SF considers eliminating library fines
San Francisco’s Public Library officials could soon decide to eliminate fines for overdue materials.Read More
SF Public Library keeps main branch open for air quality sufferers
The San Francisco Public Library will again keep the lower level of its main branch open until 9 p.m. Sunday for patrons seeking respite from the smoky air.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
SF opens cooling centers as temps soar
High temperatures expected this week in San Francisco have prompted city officials to announce places residents can go to stay cool.Read More
Jumper leaps from Main Library balcony
San Francisco's Main Library was evacuated and shut down Monday afternoon after a person jumped from a balcony inside to the main atrium floor below.Read More
Taiwanese students learn on the job at SF library
The San Francisco Public Library welcomed two Taiwan university students on Wednesday as part of an observational learning agreement.Read More
San Francisco libraries return to seven-day service
The San Francisco Public Library is adding an additional day of service at nine library branches.Read More
Dirty ‘Silk Road’ agent admits stealing bitcoin
A former Secret Service agent who stole $820,000 worth of bitcoin from the Silk Road online black market while investigating it pleaded guilty in federal court.Read More
Main Library expands deaf service hours
Library officials have expanded the hours at a center in the main branch of the San Francisco Public Library that serves deaf patrons.Read More
SF Main Library to close Saturday
The San Francisco Public Library's main branch closed early Friday and will remain closed Saturday.Read More
Bayview library relaunches as Linda Brooks-Burton Branch
Library officials and residents will celebrate the renaming of the Bayview Branch of the city's library system Saturday.Read More