San Francisco Public Library

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…

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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,…

3 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

5 years ago

‘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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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.

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

SF considers eliminating library fines

San Francisco’s Public Library officials could soon decide to eliminate fines for overdue materials.

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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.

6 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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.

7 years ago

San Francisco libraries return to seven-day service

The San Francisco Public Library is adding an additional day of service at nine library branches.

7 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

SF Main Library to close Saturday

The San Francisco Public Library's main branch closed early Friday and will remain closed Saturday.

9 years ago

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.

9 years ago

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