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There's still time to sign up for Summer Stride and collect a beautiful "Libraries deliver democracy" tote, designed by illustrator Shawn Harris! Pick up a gameboard from your library to begin tracking your reading, listening or learning time. All ages and abilities welcome. In addition to earning the Summer Stride prize and entering weekly raffles for a chance to win passes to local destinations, take part in fun summer learning programs in a library location near you. |
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Effie Lee Morris Lecture with Shane Evans The Main Children's Center welcomes author and illustrator Shane Evans as he delivers the 22nd annual Effie Lee Morris Lecture. Evans is the author and illustrator of the Coretta Scott King Award-winning picture book Underground, a sensory rich evocation of how it feels to be a slave on the way to freedom. He has also collaborated with his lifelong friend, actor and singer Taye Diggs on Chocolate Me!, Mixed Me! and other warmhearted picture stories.Hear Shane Evans speak about his work at the Library on Sept. 6, followed by a book signing. |
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Stream Rare Music, Videos and More Did you know that you now have access to Alexander Street, an online treasure trove of music, operas, and sound recordings from around the world? Enjoy high-quality media streaming from the diverse and expansive collections, which include African American Music, American Song, Classical Music Library, Jazz Music, Opera in Video and much more. These rare recordings provide you with not only wonderful entertainment but also the historical context for their creation. |
Main Library, African American Center |
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Main Library, lower level |
Aug. 7, 6 p.m.
Main Library, Koret Auditorium |
Aug. 9, 12:30 p.m.
Main Library, Children's Center |
 Main Library, lower level |
 Sept. 2, 2 p.m.
Main Library, Koret Auditorium |
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A House for Happy Mothers
by Amulya Malladi
Two women discover the best and the worst that India's rising surrogacy industry has to offer, bridging continents and cultures to bring a new life into the world--and renewed hope to each other.
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In the Midst of Winter
by Isabel Allende
A minor traffic accident becomes a catalyst for an unexpected bond among a human rights scholar, his Chilean lecturer tenant and an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, who explore firsthand the difficulties of immigrants and refugees in today's world. By the best-selling author of The House of the Spirits.
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The Same Sky
by Amanda Eyre Ward
A childless woman seeking to adopt crosses paths with a thirteen-year-old Honduran girl on a dangerous journey into Texas with her brother.
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Friends Fall Preview Friends is bringing amazing programming and opportunities to the community this fall; from old traditions to new partnerships, there are lots of to ways to become involved. Become a member and attend special events all season long. To join Friends, visit friendssfpl.org/member. SFMOMA Added Value -- Sept. 22-23, SFMOMA Litquake and Lit Crawl -- Oct. 20, Mission Branch Library Big Book Sale -- Oct. 31- Nov. 4, Fort Mason Center Member Preview Sale -- Oct. 30., 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Fort Mason Center |
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San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-557-4400
sfpl.org
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