San Francisco Public Library Park Branch
Your neighborhood library located on Page St. between Cole & Shrader
We are 1 block away from Haight
Park Branch opened on October 29th, 1909, and is the oldest existing San Francisco Public Library building. Park Branch was built with City funds: $7,000 for the land and $27,000 for the building. Designed by the McDougall Brothers, the two-story neo-classical brick and terra cotta building is set 30 feet back from the street to complement the primarily residential area around it.
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Rogue Recovery at Park Branch: a monthly group to discuss living a sober lifestyle. Every third Tuesday of the month, 6:30-7:30pm. Next meeting: Tue. June 18th, 2024.
This support group for sober living features monthly readings or special guests. Share, listen, and relax. Refreshments provided.
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Join us for a movie at Park Branch! Wed. June 12, 5-7pm, Park Branch Meeting Room.
Film: Philadelphia
When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small-time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.
R, 126 mins., 1993. Closed captions (CC) in English. Snacks provided.
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Listen and perform at On the Page, Off the Page, our monthly open mic poetry and music program. Tuesday June 11th, 2024, 6pm, Park Branch Meeting Room.
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Activity: Board Games and Puzzles for Children.
Join us Wed. May 29, 2024 from 3:30-5pm in the Park Branch Meeting Room. Play with a selection of board games and puzzles in a relaxed atmosphere. For children ages 3 and older. Snacks provided.
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Relax at the Page Street Lounge! Wednesday, May 22, 2 - 4 p.m., Park Branch Meeting Room.
Visit every 4th Wednesday to view the Haight Ashbury Street Fair poster collection, enjoy puzzles, board games, toys, and other self-directed activities, listen to LPs on our record player and have a snack and beverage. For all ages.
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This Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 6:30-7:30pm in the Park Branch Meeting Room:
Author Laura Burges will discuss her book The Zen Way of Recovery. Ryuko Laura Burges will share her story of recovery and the Buddhist teachings and practices that have helped her stay sober since 1985. Park Branch will offer free copies of her book to participants while supplies last.
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For ages 10-18: come to Anime and Manga Club this Sunday, May 19, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Park Branch Meeting Room. Watch anime, discuss manga, and eat delicious Japanese snacks!
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Activity: Tai Chi for Wellness
Sat. May 18, 2024, 3-4 pm
Park Branch Meeting Room
Learn and practice Tai Chi, a gentle, slow moving form of exercise and meditation with instructor Richard Fong. Comfortable clothing recommended. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5656.
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Join us for a movie at Park Branch! Wed. May 15, 5-7pm, Park Branch Meeting Room.
Film: Boogie
Alfred "Boogie" Chin dreams of playing in the NBA, but struggles to navigate high school, a new girlfriend, and fierce on-court rivals. Rated R, 89 mins., 2021. Closed captions (CC) in English. Snacks provided.
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Listen and perform at On the Page, Off the Page, our monthly open mic poetry and music program. Tuesday May 14th, 2024, 6pm, Park Branch Meeting Room.
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Performance: Bel Canto Flutes, Wednesday, April 24, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Park Branch Meeting Room
Bel Canto Flutes will present a program of melodies familiar and new, featuring folk melodies from around the world, and some exciting new works by living American composers, including a San Francisco native!
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Relax at the Page Street Lounge! Wednesday, April 24, 2 - 4 p.m., Park Branch Meeting Room.
Visit every 4th Wednesday to view the Haight Ashbury Street Fair poster collection, enjoy puzzles, board games, toys, and other self-directed activities, listen to LPs on our record player and have a snack and beverage. For all ages.
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Sunday Apr. 21, 2 - 3:30pm at the Park Branch Program Room: Kaleidoscope Craft for kids.
Learn how to make a kaleidoscope inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama’s polka dots and mirrored infinity rooms. For ages 4–10.
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Park Branch Anime and Manga Club for ages 10-18 is happening this Sunday, April 14, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Park Branch Meeting Room. Watch anime, discuss manga, and eat delicious Japanese snacks.
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Please join us for Pokémon Day, Saturday, April 13th from 2-4 p.m. in the Park Branch Meeting Room. We will have free children's Pokémon books, a prize wheel, button making, and other fun surprises!
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Page Street Lounge
Meets the 4th Wednesday of every month (Next meeting March 27)
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Visit the Park Branch program room to view the Haight Ashbury Street Fair poster collection, enjoy puzzles, board games, toys, and other self-directed activities, listen to LPs on our record player and relax with a snack and a beverage. For all ages.
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Anime and Manga Club for Teens
Sunday, March 24, 2-3:30pm, Park Branch Meeting Room
View anime and discuss manga while enjoying snacks at our monthly drop-in program. For ages 10-18.
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Workshop: Write Your Own Will
Sat. March 23, 3-5pm, Park Branch Meeting Room
Prepare your family and loved ones for the future at this practical class. Please bring a blue pen. Space limited to 25 participants. Reservations required: (415) 355-5656
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Join us for a movie at Park Branch! Wed. March 20, 5-7pm, Park Branch Meeting Room.
Film: What's Love Got to Do with It
This biographical film is centered around singer Tina Turner's musical success and personal life. Starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne. R, 1993. Closed captions (CC) in English. Snacks provided.
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Park Branch Calendar for March 2024. Come see what's happening!
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Please join us on Wednesday, March 6, at 5:00 p.m. at Park Branch for a special performance:
The Sounds of SWANA Heritage with Sirvan Manhoobi
Feel the power of classical Iranian, Arabic and Kurdish music performed on traditional instruments by Sirvan Manhoobi and Cina Dibay.
Sirvan Manhoobi composes and performs music from a variety of Iranian, Middle Eastern and Central Asian cultures. Co-founder of the Sorvad Music Ensemble and other groups, he has performed at festivals worldwide. Also a musicologist, Manhoobi is an expert performer on oud, setar, tanbour and other instruments. He is joined for this performance by percussionist Cina Dibay.
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Park Branch welcomes Unique Derique, Wednesday, February 28th at 5:30 p.m.
Learn about the history and art of Hambone, and its evolution from Africa to modern North America. Find out what hambone is, where does the name come from, why was it created and what is its significance and meaning. Then experience traditional styles of Hambone body music and find playful rhythms to express a unique Hambone musical style in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere. For children and their families.
Unique Derique is the Clown Prince of Fools who brings on the fun with comedy, Hambone body drums and juggling.
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Park Branch opened on October 29th, 1909, and is the oldest existing San Francisco Public Library building. Park Branch was built with City funds: $7,000 for the land and $27,000 for the building. Designed by the McDougall Brothers, the two-story neo-classical brick and terra cotta building is set 30 feet back from the street to complement the primarily residential area around it.
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1833 Page Street
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