May Events at

Glen Park Library

Open House Celebration, Folklórico Dance, Small Business Stroll, Keanu Reeves & more

Meet Glen Park Branch Library staff and other members of the community and enjoy a special afternoon of festivities, food and fun for all ages.


The debut of your Glen Park Tiny Art Show! - Come in now to get your free canvas

1-2 Live music by the Glen Park Trio

1:30-4 Face painting with Dana Fong

2:15-3 Arabic Belly Dancing with Nicole Maria

2-5 Visit the The Museum of Craft and Design Mobile MakeArt Van from in front of the library for guided crafts.

3-5 Create your own letterpress print with Arion Press, one of the last integrated typefoundry, letterpress printing, and bookbinding facilities in the world.


And more fun including button making, free books and light snacks.

Featured Events

Folklórico Dance

Saturday, 5/3, 3:00-4:000

Learn Mexican Folklórico dance moves at this workshop with Susana Gómez.

For ages 6-10. Reservations recommended.


Gómez is a proud native of San Francisco's Mission District and the daughter of immigrants from Michoacán, Mexico.

Therapy Pet at the Library


Friday, 5/16 | 4:00-5:00

Meet Jeffrey, a therapy dog from the SF SPCA. For ages 6-12.


May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Come meet Jeffrey and learn about therapy pets and the SF SPCA Animal Assistive Therapy Program.

Glen Park Small

Business Stroll

Wednesday, 5/7  | 5:30-8:30

Enjoy discounts and a free raffle as we visit 5 locally owned businesses to learn about their story, products and services. Part of Small Business Week.


There will be no Pajama Storytime 5/7.

Bram Stoker's Dracula

and "Much Ado About Keanu" Book Talk

Wednesday, 5/28 |  5:00-7:45

Sezin Devi Koehler, author of Much Ado About Keanu: A Critical Reeves Theory will provide an introduction before the film. Discussion to follow.


Part of a series of four Keanu Reeves film showings this month at various SFPL locations!

Visit our website for a FULL listing of events at the Glen Park Library and all SFPL locations.

Other Selected Events

Age or other considerations may apply. Click the images for more details.

ADULTS & TEENS


Karaoke

5/4 | 2:00-3:30

A Tale of Two Chutneys

5/24 | 2:00-3:30

Reservations required

Patch or Embroider Your Jeans and Other Clothes

5/25 | 2:00-4:00

Watercolor and Associates

2nd & 4th Fridays

1:30-5:00

TEENS & TWEENS


Graphic Novel Book Club

5/12 | 4:30-5:30

Make Talavera Tiles

5/14 | 6:00-7:00

Patch or Embroider Your Jeans and Other Clothes

5/25 | 2:00-4:00

Origami Hour

5/30 | 4:00-5:00

YOUTH & FAMILIES


Junior Readers Book Club

5/2 | 4:00-5:00

Infant Parent Support Group

5/19 | 2:00-3:00

Spin Me a Shadow, Tell Me a Jewish Tale

5/19 | 4:00-4:45

Pajama Storytime

5/21 | 7:00-7:30

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 Branch Library
2825 Diamond St.
San Francisco, California 94131
(415) 355-2858
sfpl.org
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