San Francisco Main Public Library
Saturday, September 26
Drawn Together: A Drawing Club for Everyone
Draw in a calm and supportive community space for all levels (including you!). Doodle, practice, experiment with new materials, or finish that drawing/comic/manga page you’ve been procrastinating on. This is a great place to try something new, make mistakes (the fuel of creativity!) and have ...
Sunday, September 27
Urban Wildlife 101: Living w/ Coyotes, Mountain Lions (SF Main Library)
Discover the fascinating wildlife that shares our California communities—from mountain lions and coyotes to raccoons, skunks, squirrels, and many other familiar neighborhood animals. These species play vital roles in maintaining healthy ecosystems and are living closer to people than ever before.
This presentation explores the ecological ...
Saturday, October 3
Drawing From Film—Onibaba
We’ll be pausing Shindō’s historical horror film, Onibaba, to draw striking frames.
Basic materials (pencils, paper, erasers) will be provided. You may bring your own materials, but please no fume-creating paint or paint pens. Watercolor, ink and gouache are fine.
This is a self-led event; there will ...
Thursday, October 8
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
Wednesday, October 14
Discover Southeast Asia Art Masterpieces: Angkor Wat & Buddhas (SF Main Library)
Eleven countries, thousands of years, millions of people: explore the cultures of Southeast Asia as reflected in secular and religious artworks from this fascinating region. This program features objects from the collection of the Asian Art Museum, including sculptures from Angkor Wat in Cambodia; Buddhas ...
Wednesday, October 21
Rocky Horror Picture Show with a Full Shadow Cast (SF Main Library)
The Bawdy Caste performs a full shadow cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, acting out the movie in front of the screen while it plays with audience participation. Expect singing, dancing, costumes, callbacks and a room full of people ready to celebrate. Callbacks are ...
Thursday, October 22
Free Panel: Bay Area Protest Photojournalists + Pop-Up Exhibit (SF Main Library)
Photojournalists on the Front Lines of Protest: A panel discussion hosted by Indivisible San Francisco and Pro Bono Photo.
Indivisible SF presents a panel of local photojournalists from Pro Bono Photo and other news organizations who will share selections from their portfolios and discuss the role ...
“Macabre Marvels in the Stack” Inspiration From SF Library’s Hidden Books
For one night in October, the Library opens its vaults. Explore rarely accessible, reference-only books containing masks, costumes and creepy images, where you’ll find inspiration for your Halloween costume, art, or daily aesthetic.
Collections to Explore
Masks
Costumes
Gargoyles/monsters
Frightening landscapes
… and more!
Flip through books, photograph, copy or sketch your ...
Thursday, October 29
Stressless Taxes for Artists, Creatives, and Freelancers (SF Main Library)
Banish tax fear and get ahead with tips from this presentation on taxes for creatives and freelancers.
Learn about what income is taxable and which expenses are deductible for self-employed creatives/artists. We will focus on the Schedule C form, and cover hobby losses, home offices, self-employed ...
Thursday, November 12
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
Saturday, November 14
Drawn Together—A Drawing Club for Everyone
Draw in a calm and supportive community space for all levels (including you!). Doodle, practice, experiment with new materials, or finish that drawing/comic/manga page you’ve been procrastinating on. This is a great place to try something new, make mistakes (the fuel of creativity!) and have ...
Saturday, December 5
Drawing From Film—Night of the Hunter
We’ll be pausing Laughton’s Southern Gothic thriller, Night of the Hunter, to draw striking frames. We’ll be focusing on the art deco design, dramatic shadows and poses in the film.
Basic materials (pencils, paper, erasers) will be provided. You may bring your own materials, but please ...
Thursday, December 10
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
