San Francisco Public Library, Public library in Civic Center, San Francisco, US.
The main building features Italian Renaissance architecture with expansive reading rooms, study areas, and multiple floors of collections at Larkin Street.
The library system began operations in 1878 and relocated to its current location after the original collection suffered losses in the 1906 earthquake.
The institution hosts monthly cultural celebrations, film screenings, educational programs, and literary events for San Francisco's multicultural population throughout the year.
Visitors can access digital resources, stream local music through Bay Beats, utilize research databases, and participate in educational workshops without membership fees.
The library employs social workers who provide assistance and resources to individuals experiencing homelessness, establishing a model for other institutions nationwide.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: 1877
Architects: Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, Cathy Simon
Official opening: 1878
Architectural style: Italian Renaissance
Website: https://sfpl.org/zh-hant
GPS coordinates: 37.77900,-122.41600
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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