In addition to English, Library staff speak the following languages: * Chinese - Cantonese * Spanish * Vietnamese more
* Popular materials for adults, teens and children * Basic collection of fiction and nonfiction materials, with titles that encompasses aspects of African American history and culture. * Variety of magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and B... more
Donate your books and media to Friends!  Each year we receive nearly a million donated books, which we in turn resell to the public through our Readers Bookstores and book sales.  Your donation is tax-deductible and helps to provide critica... more
Learn more about the legacy of African-American participation in the armed forces dating back to our first war: the Revolutionary War. more
In addition to English, Library staff speak the following languages: * Chinese - Cantonese and Mandarin * Vietnamese more
Our collections include: High interest books at adult, teen and childrens reading levels. Variety of magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs. LGBT Interest collection that includes materials on the culture, history and life experience of t... more
The Gleason Library is home for research, discovery, and collaboration at the University of San Francisco. more
In addition to English, Library staff speak the following languages: * Tagalog ~~~~~~~~ Interesting Tidbit Due, in part, to off-duty research conducted by IRS criminal investigator Gary Alford, Ross Ulbricht was alleged by the FBI to be th... more
Languages spoken by Golden Gate Valley staff: * English more
In addition to English, Library staff speak the following languages: Chinese - Cantonese and Mandarin. The Library offers free meeting space in the Main Library and select Branch libraries to local community groups and organizations. Please complete... more
The James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center is the gateway to the Library's broader collections documenting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and allies' history and culture, with a special emphasis on the San Francisco Bay Are... more
The Jewish Community Library has been serving the Bay Area for more than 30 years through its collections, services to readers, and public programs. The Library's collections offer more than 35,000 titles covering a vast range of Jewish subjects, as... more
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In the Main Library, the Koret Auditorium is a theater where lectures and special events. * 235 seating capacity * Live performances, guest speakers, and presentations * Video and film screenings * Use of the library's audio visual equipment is... more
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The Mechanics' Institute is a leading cultural center that includes a vibrant library, a world-renowned chess program and a full calendar of engaging cultural events. Founded in 1854 to serve the educational and social needs of mechanics - artisans,... more
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The Noe Valley Public Library is a great resource for everybody who likes to read or needs to do research that can't be done online. The library has English-language books for adult, teen and children. Magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, CDs and DVD... more
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The San Francisco Public Library system is dedicated to free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse community. At the Ocean View Branch you'll find: * Medium sized collection of... more
Languages spoken by Parkside Branch staff: * English more
In addition to English, Library staff speak the following languages: * Chinese - Cantonese * Spanish more
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Problem Library is a small cultural institution exploring new dimensions in the public interest. Our space in San Francisco' s Inner Sunset operates as a gallery, library, and sanctuary for creative work and conversation; providing resources to devel... more
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Richmond Library - Senator Milton Marks Branch was the fourth branch established within the San Francisco Public Library system. The first location of the branch, in 1892, was at 809 Point Lobos Avenue (now Geary Boulevard) and Parker Avenue. In 1914... more
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A true jem for San Francisco. The Main Library is an amazing resource for children or adults looking to stay up on reading, internet access or even meeting friends. Here is a a listing of the services available at the Main Library. Access Servic... more
In addition to English, Library staff speak the following languages: * French * Spanish more
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The San Francisco Public Library system is dedicated to free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse community. At the Excelsior Branch: Collections * Popular materials for adult... more
In addition to English, Library staff speak the following languages: * Chinese - Cantonese, Mandarin, Chaozhou, and Taishan * Italian * Spanish * Vietnamese more
In addition to English, Library staff speak the following languages: * Chinese - Cantonese and Mandarin * French * German more
* Approximately 44,000 books, CDs, DVDs and other materials highlight local interests such as baseball and boating * Large print books, an ADA accessible Internet station, and a large print reader * Small collection of Chinese, Russian and Spanish... more
Collections and Services High interest materials for adults, teens and children Large Latino Interest collection of books which highlight the history and culture of Latin America Large Spanish language collection Medium sized Chinese language c... more
* Large Chinese language collection * Small Italian interest collection * Small collection of information by and about “Beat” writers more
Collections * High interest books at adult, teen and children * Basic collections of fiction, nonfiction and reference materials * Variety of magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs * Storytimes for children and their families... more
* High interest books for adults, teens and children * Basic collections of fiction, nonfiction and reference materials * Variety of magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, CDs, LPs, Blu-rays and DVDs * Reference collection about the music and people o... more
* High interest books at adult, teen and children's reading levels. * Basic collections of fiction, nonfiction and reference materials are available. Branches also offer a variety of magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs.  * ... more
Collections * High interest books at adult, teen and children * Basic collections of fiction, nonfiction and reference materials * Variety of magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs * Medium sized Chinese language collection more
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The Alliance Française is the official center of French Language and Culture in San Francisco. It is one of 1,085 Alliances that have been established in 138 countries around the world. more
The branch has a high-interest English language collection of books, DVDs, as well as music and books on CD. Large Japanese language collection including fiction and non-fiction titles Large English language Japanese Interest Collection covering ma... more