San Francisco Public Library Presidio Branch

Come out and celebrate the 102nd year of library service at San Francisco Public Library Presidio Branch's Open House this Saturday, April 1! They've got balloons, magic, and other fun activities for kids. Be sure to stick around for our jam-packed 1pm performance, including our brand new "Rising Phoenix" dance! See you there!

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, we will be having a Lion Dancing performance on Saturday, 1/14 at 2:15pm! It will be outside at the front library steps (If it rains, it will be in the downstairs program room). All ages welcome.

Our T(w)een Winter Read program is happening now for youth ages 10-18! During winter break, record 10 hours of reading and learning activities between now and January 10th and win a prize! You also get a free book just for signing up! Learn more and sign-up here: sfpl.org/tween-winter-read

Join us this Saturday, 12/3 at 11am for a fun youth Holiday Cards craft activity hosted by GoGo Crafts. Make a holiday card for your loved ones. Materials will be provided, spaces limited. For children and families. Please visit us or call us to sign-up 415-355-2880.

Come visit us on Friday, December 9th from 3pm to 5 pm during this year's Sacramento Street Holiday Stroll. We're giving one free book for each child, stickers and a surprise gift (while supplies last)! Also learn more about our programs and browse our extensive collection of books, audio and film titles available to borrow for free with a SFPL library card. See you then and Happy Holidays!

Children and families had a great time during tonight's STEMpede featuring Keva Contraptions and Tinker Toys. Amazing new ball ramp structures were built.

Nice rainy day turnout for the Presidio Poetry Series.

Next Saturday!

The Presidio Branch celebrated Latinx Heritage Month with a performance from Danza Azteca Xitlalli-Xolotl!

Join us Saturday, October 1st at 11am for a live performance by Danza Azteca Xitalli-Xolotl.

Join us this Saturday, September 17th at 3pm for Selected Works by Dominic Angerame.

Join us Tuesday, August 16 at 3 pm for Safety on the Street. The Community Youth Center (C*C) of San Francisco will present a one hour course on how to protect yourself and intervene safely as a bystander.

The Coalition for Community Safety and Justice Program will introduce the training with the following objectives:

1. Avoid becoming victims on the street and public transportation

2. Protect yourself in threatening situations (De-escalation skills)

3. Intervene effectively as a bystander without compromising your safety

At the end of the training, participants will receive a free gift, including a f***y pack, a whistle, a flashlight, an alarm key, and emergency card.

Self Defense for the People, Friday, July 22 at 2 pm. Learn how to defend yourself in everyday urban situations such as riding a bus or walking to your car. This class is developed specifically for seniors. Class is taught by Legacy Filipino Martial Arts and Self Defense for the People.

Join us Tuesday, July 12th at 3pm for The Bubble Experience with Sterling Johnson! Recommended for children and families.

The Library will be closed this Sunday for the Juneteenth holiday.

Our annual Summer Reading program for all ages starts today!

Weekly Tai Chi with Patrick Lau begins on Wednesday, June 1st. Beginners Class at 11:30am, Advanced Class at 12:15pm.

The Flying Angels Chinese Dance Company Perform!

Join us next Saturday, May 7 at 2 pm as the Flying Angels Chinese Dance Company will perform traditional and contemporary Chinese dance.

The Presidio Branch Library is restarting our weekly drop-in Wild Goose Qigong classes starting Tuesday, May 5 from 2 pm to 3 pm. Wild Goose Qigong is a series of 64 graceful standing movements taught by Lois Brady designed to improve your health. This class is offered every Thursday.

Please join us next Tuesday, May 3 at 6:30 pm. Author Erin Gordon reads from her latest work, PEEPS, a coming of middle age novel.