Tuesday's Library Beat

The city's libraries are not only a source of information, but a great place to see FREE events and exhibits.

Tuesday, 2/17/2026, 10:30 - 11:00

Give your little one a chance to explore materials and self-expression with experiential art. Dress for mess! For ages 2–4. 

Wednesday, 2/18/2026, 10:00 - 10:30

Enjoy fun and educational songs, rhymes and stories with Main Children's Center librarians in this special story time for toddlers, preschoolers, and their families every Wednesday in the Main Plaza of Salesforce Transit Center Park, in the rooftop garden.

Main Branch

Thursday, 2/19/2026, 9:00 - 6:00

Tutorial: Meet One-on-One with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Virtual Branch

Friday, 2/20/2026, 11:00 - 12:00

Join SFUSD classes as they experience Z Space’s Word for Word for a special stage adaptation of Dave Eggers’ book, The Eyes & The Impossible. A sampling of the stage performance at Main Library will be followed by a conversation with the artists and creative team – including Dave Eggers! 

Main Branch

Saturday, 2/21/2026, 10:00 - 12:00

Meet and greet 20 animals, including an alpaca, a potbelly pig, a tortoise, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks and bunnies. For children and their caregivers

West Portal Branch

Saturday, 2/21/2026, 4:00 - 5:00

Enjoy a read-aloud of short stories for grown-ups, provided by an SFPL librarian.

Western Addition Branch

Sunday, 2/22/2026, 1:30 - 3:30

Understand the basics of financial literacy & budgeting, including analyzing bank statements, the different parts of checks & deposit slips and tracking & managing spending. For 9th–12th graders who live or attend school in San Francisco.

Noe Valley Branch

Monday, 2/23/2026, 11:00 - 12:00

Start your Monday with a splash of creativity and serotonin. Adult coloring provides a space to create, doodle, reflect, while stimulating multiple parts of the brain in development, function and pure enjoyment. Drop-in, offering complimentary coffee or tea.  

Anza Branch

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