For Families

Explore the area surrounding the library with a Planet Bee scientist, documenting observations of plants, birds, insects and all iving things using the iNaturalist App. For children and their families. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2822 (starting June 25). Program by: Planet Bee Foundation Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. […]

Gather and garden every other Thursday with activities, adventure and more! Explore and enjoy Portola’s own community garden. Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please check the original posting for full details and any cancellations: https://tinyurl.com/SummerStride-Nature

Make a recycled craft, check out some climate action books and add books, podcasts and other media to our recommendation wall. Choose your own adventure from our Green Teens Library: […]

Explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, hissing cockroaches, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more. Learn about the diverse world of insects and other arthropods and their key role in […]

Learn about endangered species, while cozying up to some of the coolest snakes and lizards on our planet. For children and their families. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5615. Program […]

Meet reptiles and amphibians face-to-face and learn about the natural world around us. For children and their caregivers. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5626. Program by: Tree Frog Treks Note: […]

Learn about endangered species, while cozying up to some of the coolest snakes and lizards on our planet. Space limited. Seats available first come, first served. Program by: Lizard Lady […]