San Francisco Main Public Library
Saturday, April 11
SF’s “Night of Ideas” Huge Free Day-to-Midnight Festival (2026)
Spend an evening exploring the ideas, art, and conversations shaping how we move forward collectively. Villa Albertine’s Night of Ideas returns in 2026 with an after-dark celebration of art, innovation, and culture across the U.S., landing in San Francisco at the Public Library and the ...
“One Book, One Coast” w/ San Francisco Public Library: They Called Us Enemy
Stretching from California’s southern border to northmost tip of Washington state, One Book, One Coast (OBOC) is a brand-new, multi-state community reading initiative that brings readers together around a shared book, sparking conversation, programs and reflection across the West Coast.
Our inaugural selection is They Called Us ...
Saturday, April 18
Easy Product Photography for Creative Small Businesses Workshop
Learn the basics of product photography using your phone and materials in your home or work space. Professional product photographer Lucas Saugen will give a presentation walking you through set-up and approaches to product photography, then demonstrate photography techniques and problem-solving on several products brought ...
Saturday, April 25
Drawing From Film: Virdiana and 3-Year Anniversary Celebration
We’ll be pausing Buñuel’s surrealist nun dramedy Viridiana, to draw striking frames. The drawing session will be followed by light refreshments and a chance to celebrate the three year anniversary of the program.
Basic materials (pencils, paper, erasers) will be provided. You may bring your own ...
Manga’s First Century: An Author Talk with Dr. Andrea Horbinski
How did manga become manga? Manga’s First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905-1989, explores the rise of manga as a distinct medium in Japanese society in the 20th century.
The talk will take place at the Main Library, on the 4th Floor, in ...
Thursday, May 14
Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library
Join San Francisco Main Public Library with talented poets for a poetry jam. The Main Library’s monthly Poem Jam poetry reading series, moderated by Kim Shuck, takes place on Thursdays at 6 pm in the Main Library. Thursday Night Poem Jam | ...Every 2nd Thursday
Thursday, June 11
Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library
Join San Francisco Main Public Library with talented poets for a poetry jam. The Main Library’s monthly Poem Jam poetry reading series, moderated by Kim Shuck, takes place on Thursdays at 6 pm in the Main Library. Thursday Night Poem Jam | ...Every 2nd Thursday
