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  • Library Impact
    • Annual Library Support
    • Library Preservation Fund
  • Support Us
    • Donate Now
    • Leadership Circle
    • Leave a Legacy Gift
    • Gift of appreciated stock
    • Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
    • Other ways to give
  • Volunteer
  • Residencies
    • Brown Handler Writer's Residency ​
    • James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Fellowship
  • Donate Books
  • Bookstores
    • Bookstore
    • Know My Name
    • The Big Book Sale
  • About Us
    • Board
    • Events
    • Staff
    • Our Supporters
    • Financials
    • Accolades
    • Blog >
      • History Series
    • Press
    • Newsletter
    • Contact Us
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A Series of Fantastic Writers! The Brown Handler Residents/Friends of the Library
Saturday, October 23 | 
5 pm - 6 pm
Manny's (3092 16th St)

Hosted by Daniel Handler, join us for live readings at Manny's on Valencia and 16th, featuring our current Brown Handler Residents: 
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Yalitza Ferreras
Kristin Keane
Justine Macauley
Ricco Villanueva Siasoco
Shelley Wong ​
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Friends of the Library Book Sale Block Party
Wednesday, October 27 | 4
 pm - 8 pm
Friends Donation Center (1603 17th St)
Block between Carolina St & Wisconsin St


Join us at the Friends Donation Center for a FREE outdoor book sale block party! 

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In partnership with Thee Parkside, purchase any food or drink and get a FREE BOOK from Friends. 

​​Click here for more event information.
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¡VIVA! Latinx Heritage Month is here!
Join the San Francisco Public Library (September 15 to October 15) for an annual celebration of Latinx heritage, cultures and traditions. 
Learn more here
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We are so excited to welcome you back to our bookstore at the Main Library.

Stop by, say hello and buy books to support our San Francisco Public Library! ​All current Friends' members receive 10% off all book purchases.
MORE INFO HERE
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​Can't make it to the Main Library? Shop our online Friends Bookstore!​
Our Ebay Store
Our Amazon Store
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Donate your books and media to Friends!  
Address: 1630 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
(between Carolina & Wisconsin)

Book Donation Center: (415) 522-8606


All book donations are by appointment only. Please book your appointment online. Click here for more information about donations. ​
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“I donate at the Leadership Circle level because I believe the SFPL, with its strong network of community branches, provides an invaluable service to people of all ages, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds. The SFPL is a great unifier, one that levels the playing field in a city that has its share of challenges emanating from robust but uneven growth. During a difficult year, I applaud SFPL for successfully expanding its role to meet immediate needs while also staying true to its core mission.”

​-Vishal Saluja, Board Member

WHO  WE  ARE

Friends of the San Francisco Public Library is a nonprofit organization that raises funds and advocates for a premier public library in San Francisco, and equity and access to free resources for all. We are the Library’s INVESTORS, ADVOCATES and CHAMPIONS, ensuring long term funding and robust programming in libraries throughout the city. Join us by making a donation today! 
Learn more about your impact

Libraries 
Deliver 
​Democracy.

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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." 
​

Marie Ciepiela
Executive Director, Friends of San Francisco Library 

​ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES &
Donation center Location
1630 17TH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107

​Administrative Phone: (415) 626-7500
BOOK DONATION CENTER: (415) 522-8606 

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