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August 2026 at Glen Park Branch

Photograph of the corner facade exterior of Glen Park Library

The summer is winding down and school days are inching closer for the young ones. Whether you’re exploring Summer Stride rewards through reading, deepening your connection to community and culture, or taking part in our exciting library events, we hope to see you soon.

SFPL News in August

Two people showcasing this year's Summer Stride prizes: the iconic tote bag and a new bandana.

Your favorite summer reading program ends on August 31. Be sure to log your last few hours—or finish five activities on the 2026 Adult Challenge Card—and come in to get your adorable tote bag finishing prize! You can also keep striding to 40 hours to get that snazzy bandana… while supplies last. 

Learn more about Summer Stride

Featured Events at Glen Park Branch

Visit our website for a FULL listing of events at the Glen Park Library

and all SFPL locations.

Big San Francisco Play Date Performance: Stories, Music & Songs with Kirk Waller

Big San Francisco Play Date provides families with young children the opportunity to engage in accessible activities that promote growth and exploration in a safe and welcoming environment. Geared for children aged 0–5, we welcome caregivers and older siblings to play along with them. Featuring a performance by storyteller Kirk Waller from 11:00-11:45 AM. 

Saturday, August 1st, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Workshop: LEGO Letterpress Printing with Arion Press

Make your own keepsake with a tabletop letterpress and your own design with LEGOS on Provisional Press. Learn about the history of press and letterpress printing. For children and their caregivers.

Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2858.

Saturday, 7/11, 4-5 PM

Other Selected Events

Age or other considerations may apply. Click the links for details.

Open Book with Clouds and Stars

Storytime: For Toddlers

Tuesdays and Thursdays

11-11:30 AM

Social: Karaoke

Sundays: 8/2, 8/18

2:00 - 3:30 PM

Book Club: 

Check 'em Out 

Tuesdays: 8/4, 8/18

1-3PM

Workshop: Mandarin for Beginners

Wednesdays: 8/5, 8/12

2:30 - 4:30 PM

Shut Up and Write

Every Thursday

12:30 -2:30

Therapy Pet

at the Library

Friday, 8/7

4:00 - 5:00

Film: Mulan

Sunday, 8/9

5:30 - 7:45

Social: Family Dance Parties

Mondays: 8/10, 8/24
10-11AM

Storytime: Pajama Storytime

Wednesdays: 8/12, 8/26

7-7:30 PM

Aging and Dying Conversation Circle

Thursday, 8/13

3:00 - 4:00

Close Up of Watercolor Paint Palette

Activity: Watercolor and Associates

Fridays: 8/14, 8/28

1:30-5 PM

Photo of four late teens in a group. All are smiling and two are holding their hands up in a celebratory way.

Activity: Improv Theater Games

Monday: 8/17

4:30 - 5:30 PM

Check This Out

Adults titles

The Martha Way: Essential Principles for Mastering Home and Living by Martha Stewart
Art from the Garden: Create 25 Beautiful Botanical Projects by Kerry Michaels
Partita by Barbara Kingsolver
Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling by Frank Miller

Teen titles

AI and Deception: Plagiarism, Deepfakes, and More by Carla Mooney
To All the Boys I've Loved Before the Graphic Novel by Jenny Han
A Cat Is a Cat in Any Life by Ema Tohyama
How to Survive the End of the World: A Graphic Exploration of How to (Maybe) Avoid Extinction by Katy Doughty

Children's titles

A Speedy Little Cheetah on the Big Blue Earth by Tory Christie
The Official National Geographic Kids Survival Guide by Julie Beer
When Tomorrow Burns by Tae Keller
Once Upon a Tail (Once Upon a Tail #1): A Horse and Dragon Graphic Novel by Audrey Perrott

Library Resource Highlight

Hoopla Digital is a digital streaming service for library users to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies, and TV shows using portable devices like smartphones and tablets. Create an account and log in with an email address, plus your library card number. 

Learn more about Hoopla

Community Highlights

Kern Street becomes a carnival of activities for the kids, shopping and music for everyone the third Saturday of every month from June through September.

Join the next Night Market August 15th

All programs are free, supported by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, and no registration necessary unless otherwise noted. For questions about the program or help registering, contact (415) 355-2858.
 
All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

GLEN PARK LIBRARY

2825 DIAMOND STREET
San Francisco, CA 94131

(415) 355-2858    sfpl.org

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