Writing in Lockdown

Writing in Lockdown - the Brown Handler Residents share their work in conversation with Lisa Brown and Daniel Handler.

6 Week Series,
Check out the first episode on YouTube and on our Library Friends Podcast 

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Bookstores and book donations ​

The Big Book Sale and the Bookstores are now online during COVID-19! 

• Shop our unique collections at eBay and Amazon. Click here for more information about book sales. 
• The Book Donation Center remains closed. Click here for more information about donations. 
• Both Friends Bookstores at the Main Library and Fort Mason Center are closed. ​Click here for more information about Book Sales. donations. 
• To read more about the closure of the Fort Mason Store, click here.

Our Ebay Store

Our Amazon Store

Happening Now ​

Main Library and Excelsior Branch to open to curbside services in August: read SF Chronicle about it here. 

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Summer Stride 2020

​Friends is the key partner that has given us our award-winning Library. We are the national model of a socially invested library, priding ourselves on being the most democratic of institutions. If you go to any of our neighborhood libraries, you will see a sign prominently displayed that says, “All Are Welcome.” Friends’ support helps make that possible. Our partnership is vital to providing a world-class library for the entire community of San Franciscans.

That’s why I give to Friends.”
Michael Lambert, City Librarian

Who  We  are 

Friends of the San Francisco Public Library is a member-supported, nonprofit organization that raises funds and advocates for a premier public library in San Francisco. We are the Library’s INVESTORS, ADVOCATES and CHAMPIONS, ensuring long term funding and robust programming in libraries throughout the city.  Become a Friend today and join...

Join  The  partnership  making  the  exceptional  Difference
the library,  Friends,  and YOU! ​

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  "The Library is transforming to meet
            new and emerging challenges such as 
​connecting communities digitally and 
           engaging youth in creating the future. Our library is ensuring that everyone has a chance to succeed." 
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Marie Ciepiela
Executive Director, Friends of San Francisco Library 

Donate your books and media to Friends!  

Address: 1630 17th Street (between Carolina & Wisconsin)
Drop Off Hours: Closed, check back for when it reopens

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SFPL's Annual Report

Strategic Plan Executive Summary