Mission Branch Capital Campaign - Friends of the SFPL

Reimagine the Mission Branch Library with Us

Help us raise $1.1 million for fixtures, furniture, and equipment that the City cannot fund.

The Mission Library was the first neighborhood branch in San Francisco. Rebuilt on 24th Street in 1915, the branch was one of hundreds of libraries across the country funded by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. In a densely populated and diverse neighborhood, the branch serves as a community hub with multilingual collections and programs for children, families, and adults to engage in lifelong learning and the joys of reading.

The renovation will incorporate cutting-edge library design, upgraded technology, integrated health and safety systems, and revive the historic architecture of the landmarked building. While the City funds construction costs, Friends of the San Francisco Public Library is raising $1.1 million for state-of-the-art fixtures, furniture, and equipment inside the building, as well as programs across the Library system.

Corporate Giving
Corporate partners can help make the Mission Branch Library a place where learning, creativity, and community thrive. Your company’s support strengthens programs and resources that serve all San Franciscans.

For more information, email Jessica Parker at [email protected].

Previous Corporate Partners in Capital Campaigns

ABN AMRO Sage Corporation
Bank of America
Bank of the West
Charles Schwab & Company Inc.
Chevron
Citigroup
Farallon Capital Management
Gap Inc
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Giants Community Fund
Home Federal Savings
Kaiser Permanente
PG&E
San Francisco Federal Credit Union
Washinton Mutual
Wells Fargo
Zipcar

Your gift brings this vision to life.
Donors of $10,000+ will be recognized on a permanent plaque at the branch. Naming rights begin at $25,000, including the Teen Center, Community Room, and Courtyard.

To learn more, contact Jessica Parker, Development Director at [email protected], or call at
(415) 477-5231.

Interior of Mission Branch Library, 1915

Interior of Mission Branch Library, Date Unknown

New lobby, stairs and entrance to the children's section.

Reimagined and restored reading room.

Teen room in the new addition.

Service Expansion

With the revitalized building, the Library will better respond to community needs, including:

Early literacy, children’s education, and pathways to college
Lifelong learning for personal and economic success
Programs that celebrate cultural diversity, literature, and art
Spanish-language book collection and materials
A safe air respite site during heat waves and wildfires
A sustainable building, powered by 100% renewable energy sources

Design Features

Reading Room restored to its original configuration, with natural light and historic details.
Community Room on the first floor for free events and meetings.
Teen Center on the second floor, housed in the Orange Alley addition.
Expanded Children’s Room with toddler and school-age sections, access to an outdoor patio, and a family bathroom.
Main Entrance on 24th Street restored with a modernized grand staircase.
Safety & Access Upgrades including seismic retrofits and ADA compliance.
Climate Resilience with air conditioning and filtration to serve as a community air respite center.
Decarbonization with 100% renewable energy and a rooftop solar array.

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Photo of construction progress.

Celebration at the groundbreaking ceremony in 2023.

Library staff, Library Commissioners, Friends staff, Friends Board members, City architects, and community partners on a hard-hat tour of the Mission Branch renovation site.