Storytime: For Families
· Chinatown / Him Mark Lai Branch Library
1135 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94108
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages.
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· Chinatown / Him Mark Lai Branch Library
1135 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94108
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages.
380 Bacon Street, San Francisco, 94134
Portola
Elementary School Age
Free
Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to Indigenous Peoples.
· Visitacion Valley Branch Library
201 Leland Avenue, San Francisco, 94134
Visitacion Valley
All Ages
Free
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of self-guided practice in Chinese calligraphy, Chess, Chinese checkers, and Go. 從書法自習, 西洋棋, 象棋, 波子棋,及圍棋遊戲的樂趣中來享受一個輕鬆的下午吧。
1890 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA, 94123
Marina
Elementary School Age
Free
Find inspiration through craft programs featuring talented artists, makers and even your local librarians.
· BAMPFA
2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
BAMPFA
Admission to BAMPFA's family programs is free for kids 13 and under and for one accompanying adult per child.
At Roundtable Reading, young readers read aloud to one another from the opening pages of a good book.
190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, 94127
West Portal
Free
Participants will design and build a protective structure using limited materials, then test their creations in an egg drop challenge.
190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, 94127
West Portal
Elementary School Age
Free
Experiment with Operation STEM, a community nonprofit of high school volunteers supporting the exposure of STEM subjects to children.
to · Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA
Ages 8 and up
An exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bangto its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider.
· San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
100 Larkin St., San Francisco, 94102
Main Library
Teens
Free
Learn to use The Mix music recording studio by completing the Recording Studio Orientation.
1833 Page Street, San Francisco, 94117
Park
All Ages
Free
Enjoy a live performance from Bay Beats artists Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band.
1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94122
Sunset
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Latinx community.
380 Bacon Street, San Francisco, 94134
Portola
Elementary School Age
Free
Receive personalized and adaptive support using Engage Tutoring Program's curriculum and drop-in math homework help.
to · San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94122
SF Botanical Garden
$40.00
This month’s workshop will focus on fall bird migration!
to · Temescal Regional Recreation Area
6500 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618
Lake Temescal North Lawn · Sundays at 9:00-9:50 a.m
Free
LudoLogic Sports is hosting free drop-in sessions for girls ages 4–6, featuring high-energy games and activities that build gross motor skills, confidence…
to · Mount Tamalpais
Ridgecrest Blvd, Stinson Beach, CA 94970
Mount Tamalpais
Note that this is separate from the ticketing kiosk where you'll show or purchase entry - but the staff there will always know where rangers are.
to · Muir Woods National Monument
1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Muir Woods National Monument
All Ages
Covered topics vary and include old growth redwood charecteristics, forest and fire ecology, park history, native stewardship, and contemporary conservation…
to · Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA
Ages 8 and up
Aurora Storm explores the captivating northern lights and how different cultures and explorers have experienced them.
to · The Lab
2948 16th Street, 94103
826 Valencia Writing Lab
Ages 11-13
Free
This fall, we are offering middle school students the opportunity to strengthen their writing skills while exploring their identity and voice.
to · Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA
All ages
10 minutes
· Western Addition Branch Library
1550 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA, 94115
Western Addition
Teens
Free
Build confidence, increase standardized test fluency and set effective test-taking goals in this course for students preparing to take the 2026-2027 SAT exams.
to · James Moore Theater
1000 Oak St,, Oakland, CA 94607
James Moore Theater
$10.00
Satsuki Ina, PhD, was born in the Tule Lake Segregation Center, a WWII maximum-security prison camp for so-called “disloyal” Japanese Americans during WWII.
1298 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94112
Ingleside
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA, 94131
Glen Park
children ages 5 and older
Free
November is officially celebrated as International Games Month.
1200 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA, 94116
Parkside
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages.
1200 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA, 94116
Parkside
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Families with babies and those expecting are invited to the library to learn about community resources, attend a Storytime and play and participate in a…
· San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
100 Larkin St., San Francisco, 94102
Main Library
Teens
Free
Learn to use The Mix music recording studio by completing the Recording Studio Orientation.
190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, 94127
West Portal
Free
Relax and play with family, friends and neighbors using a variety of games to choose from, including old favorites and new discoveries.
1298 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94112
Ingleside
ages 5 and older.
Free
Learn to play chess or improve your game with volunteers from the community.
· Noe Valley / Sally Brunn Branch Library
451 Jersey Street, San Francisco, 94114
Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
All Ages
Free
Celebrate the tapestry of Native Californian food in a conversation with cookbook author Sara Calvosa Olson (Karuk).
190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, 94127
West Portal
Elementary School Age
Free
Receive a personalized and adaptive math support through workshops, practice problems or homework help.
· San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
100 Larkin St., San Francisco, 94102
Main Library
Teens
Free
Band together with a team of adventurers on an 8-week campaign led by professional Dungeon Masters from Bay Area RPG.
· San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
100 Larkin St., San Francisco, 94102
Main Library
Elementary School Age
Free
Step into a world of heroes, monsters and epic quests.
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to · Bird and Beckett
653 Chenery Street
Bird & Beckett Books & Records
Ben Stolorow, piano; Peter Barshay, bass; Vince Lateano, drums
to · Mount Tamalpais
Ridgecrest Blvd, Stinson Beach, CA 94970
Mount Tamalpais
Note that this is separate from the ticketing kiosk where you'll show or purchase entry - but the staff there will always know where rangers are.
850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, 94133
North Beach
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Make new friends and play with toys, listen to music and meet your neighbors.
155 Winston Drive, San Francisco, 94132
Merced
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
· Western Addition Branch Library
1550 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA, 94115
Western Addition
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages.
1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94122
Sunset
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers.
380 Bacon Street, San Francisco, 94134
Portola
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco, CA, 94122
Ortega
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages.
· Visitacion Valley Branch Library
201 Leland Avenue, San Francisco, 94134
Visitacion Valley
Free
Watch as costumed dancers perform selections of Mark Foehringer Dance Project's Nutcracker Sweets, based on E.T.A.
· San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
100 Larkin St., San Francisco, 94102
Main Library
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers.
· Richmond / Senator Milton Marks Branch Library
351 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94118
Richmond/Senator Milton Marks
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Space limited.
155 Winston Drive, San Francisco, 94132
Merced
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Practice walking like a dancer, dancing with music and moving arms in coordination with legs as the Education Manager from Smuin Center for Dance reads a…
to · Muir Woods National Monument
1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Muir Woods National Monument
All Ages
Covered topics vary and include old growth redwood charecteristics, forest and fire ecology, park history, native stewardship, and contemporary conservation…
· Noe Valley / Sally Brunn Branch Library
451 Jersey Street, San Francisco, 94114
Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
1298 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94112
Ingleside
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
· Richmond / Senator Milton Marks Branch Library
351 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94118
Richmond/Senator Milton Marks
Elementary School Age
Free
Inspired by many legends of The Three Sisters - Corn, Bean and Squash, this story and music adaptation by Alicia Retes includes colorful corn husk characters…
to · Elmhurst Branch Oakland Public Library
1427 88th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621
Elmhurst BranchEvent location: Elmhurst Branch
1833 Page Street, San Francisco, 94117
Park
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
· Noe Valley / Sally Brunn Branch Library
451 Jersey Street, San Francisco, 94114
Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
Teens
Free
Bring any book you like for a period of silent reading, followed by either journaling or a casual discussion where you can share what you are reading with…
1298 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94112
Ingleside
Elementary School Age
Free
Improve your academic skills with one-to-one support provided by Lick-Wilmerding High School students.
2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA, 94131
Glen Park
ages 10–18.
Free
Try out some improv games and playful competition where the lines are made up and the points don’t matter.
to · The International Library of Youth Writing
849 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
The International Library of Youth Writing
Ages 13-18
Join us for a nine-session writing workshop brought to you by 826 Valencia.
to · Mount Tamalpais
Ridgecrest Blvd, Stinson Beach, CA 94970
Mount Tamalpais
Note that this is separate from the ticketing kiosk where you'll show or purchase entry - but the staff there will always know where rangers are.
1401 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109
Helen Wills Playground
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Find out what our mobile libraries are up to, and where they're headed next.
· Golden Gate Valley Branch Library
1801 Green Street, San Francisco, 94123
Golden Gate Valley
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Space limited.
850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, 94133
North Beach
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers.
155 Winston Drive, San Francisco, 94132
Merced
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers.
3150 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA, 94115
Presidio
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
1401 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109
Helen Wills Playground
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
380 Bacon Street, San Francisco, 94134
Portola
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 3–5.
1200 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA, 94116
Parkside
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
960 4th Street, San Francisco, 94158
Mission Bay
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Space limited.
4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, 94112
Excelsior
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco, CA, 94122
Ortega
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
1890 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA, 94123
Marina
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages.
· Bernal Heights Recreation Center Playground
500 Moultrie St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Bernal Heights Recreation Center
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
1305 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94122
Sunset
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
1616 20th Street, San Francisco, 94107
Potrero
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Space limited.
· San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
100 Larkin St., San Francisco, 94102
Main Library
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages.
345 Randolph Street, San Francisco, 94132
Ocean View
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
· Eureka Valley / Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library
1 José Sarria Court, San Francisco, CA, 94114
Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
2825 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA, 94131
Glen Park
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
· Richmond / Senator Milton Marks Branch Library
351 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94118
Richmond/Senator Milton Marks
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Space limited.
to · Elmhurst Branch Oakland Public Library
1427 88th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621
Elmhurst BranchEvent location: Elmhurst Branch
Join us for stories, songs, and play!
· Western Addition Branch Library
1550 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA, 94115
Western Addition
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, 94133
North Beach
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 3–5.
· Bayview / Linda Brooks-Burton Branch Library
5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, 94124
Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 3–5.
960 4th Street, San Francisco, 94158
Mission Bay
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Space limited.
1200 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA, 94116
Parkside
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Find inspiration through craft programs featuring talented artists, makers and even your local librarians.
190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, 94127
West Portal
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Books, songs, movement and more.
· Western Addition Branch Library
1550 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA, 94115
Western Addition
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers.
1298 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94112
Ingleside
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers.
1616 20th Street, San Francisco, 94107
Potrero
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Space limited.
· San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
100 Larkin St., San Francisco, 94102
Main Library
Free
Enjoy costumed dancers perform selections of Mark Foehringer Dance Project's Nutcracker Sweets, based on E.T.A.
155 Winston Drive, San Francisco, 94132
Merced
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Discover new flavors, build cooking skills and try something tasty.
1200 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA, 94116
Parkside
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Read to or pet a SF SPCA-trained therapy dogs at the library.
345 Randolph Street, San Francisco, 94132
Ocean View
Elementary School Age
Free
Get individualized math support through workshops, practice problems or homework help.
to · The Women’s Building
3543 18th St., San Francisco, CA, 94110
The Women’s Building
Elementary|Middle School
Free
As a reporter for the student-reported Valencia Bay-farer, you’ll experience the process news reporters use to brainstorm, research, and write compelling…
· Golden Gate Valley Branch Library
1801 Green Street, San Francisco, 94123
Golden Gate Valley
Elementary School Age
Free
Find inspiration through craft programs featuring talented artists, makers and even your local librarians.
3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco, CA, 94122
Ortega
Elementary School Age
Free
Receive a personalized and adaptive math support through workshops, practice problems or homework help.
· Richmond / Senator Milton Marks Branch Library
351 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94118
Richmond/Senator Milton Marks
All Ages
Free
Learn to crochet or teach some of your skills to others.
· San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
100 Larkin St., San Francisco, 94102
Main Library
Teens
Free
Learn to use The Mix music recording studio by completing the Recording Studio Orientation.
· San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
100 Larkin St., San Francisco, 94102
Main Library
Teens
Free
Find inspiration through craft programs featuring talented artists, makers and even your local librarians.
to · Noe Valley Books
3957 24th Street
to · Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA
All ages
38 minutes
to · Mount Tamalpais
Ridgecrest Blvd, Stinson Beach, CA 94970
Mount Tamalpais
Note that this is separate from the ticketing kiosk where you'll show or purchase entry - but the staff there will always know where rangers are.
190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, 94127
West Portal
Babies, Toddlers or Preschoolers
Free
Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers.