Provides the resource center for the entire San Francisco Public Library system and the libraries of Northern California.
Offers general library services in San Francisco. Includes books for loan, audio cassettes, video cassettes, CD's, and DVD's. Reference services and inter-library loan. Also offers access to public computers, Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, and study rooms.
Services provided include:
African American Center
Art, Music, and Recreation Center
Audiovisual Center
Book Arts and Special Collections including SF Historical Photograph Collection
Chinese Center
Computer Training Center
Deaf Services Center
Environmental Center
Filipino American Center
General Collections, Magazines, and Newspapers Center
Government Information Center
Jobs and Careers Center
LGBTQIA Center
Library for the Blind
San Francisco History Center
Small Business Center
Please note: Also offers as an air respite and heat respite center. These services are not available if a power outage occurs in this facility.
Eligibility: Must be:
. California resident (required to obtain library card; must have a library card to check out materials.)
. San Francisco residents who have a disability or long-term medical condition that prevents from visiting the Library
. Educators living or working in SF may apply for a Teacher Card.
. A parent / guardian must sign for anyone under age 13.
Requirements: Valid photo ID, People ages 13-18 can show valid ID or have a parent / guardian sign
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