Activity: Seed Balls with Fog City Gardener
2025-08-06 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Glen Canyon Park, Elk Street and Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, 94127, United States
Learn about sustaining our bee pollinators while making seed balls, with local garden and farming advocates, Blas Craig Herrera and Jamie Chan. For children and their caregivers. Space limited. Seats available first come, first served. Program by: Fog City Gardener Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF Public Library website. Please check the original posting for full details and any cancellations.

Workshop: Succulent Planters with Fog City Gardener
2025-08-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Parkside Branch Library, 1200 Taraval St, San Francisco, California, 94116, United States
Learn about plant care and biology while planting cuttings of succulents to take home, with local garden and farming advocates, Blas Craig Herrera and Jamie Chan. For children and their caregivers. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5770 or sign up at the Information Desk (starting July 15). Program by: Fog City Gardener 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

Activity: Gather and Garden
2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Portola Library, 380 Bacon Street, San Francisco, CA, 94134, United States
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

Presentation: Fur, Scales and Tails Animal Show with Tracy Hill
2025-08-07 13:00 - 13:45 | Richmond Branch Library, 351 09th Ave, San Francisco, California, 94118, United States
Learn about wildlife, see some critters close-up and pet some of your favorite animal stars with Tracy Hill’s animal show. For children and their families. Program by: Tracy Hill’s Fur, Scales and Tails Animal Show 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

Presentation: Insect Discovery Lab with SaveNature.Org
2025-08-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave, San Francisco, California, 94122, United States
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 the web of life. For children ages 6 and older. Space limited. Seats available first come, first served. Program by: SaveNature.org 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

Presentation: Fur, Scales and Tails Animal Show with Tracy Hill
2025-08-07 15:00 - 15:45 | Golden Gate Valley Branch Library, 1801 Green St, San Francisco, California, 94123, United States

Books in the Park: Catch the SummerMobile at Potrero Hill Rec Center
2025-08-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-15 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Potrero Hill Rec Center, 801 Arkansas St., San Francisco, CA, 94107, United States
Calling all campers and summer explorers! The SF Public Library’s bookmobiles are hitting the road and making weekly summer stops at four city recreation centers from June 9 – August 14.
Come browse, check books out, and play in the park!
Weekly Stops:
+ Mondays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Minnie & Lovie Ward Rec Center
+ Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Sava Pool
+ Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Glen Canyon Park
+ Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Potrero Hill Rec Center
Learn more >

Meet the Animal Keepers @ Randall Museum
2025-08-09 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-16 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-08-23 11:30 - 12:30 | Randall Museum, Museum Way, San Francisco, CA, 94114, United States
Venture into the Randall Museum’s live animal exhibit, Wild in California, and join one of the animal keepers in an open discussion about the museum’s wildlife residents. Learn how the keepers care for the animals and how and where these creatures live in the wild. Kids and families will meet some of the animals up-close and can ask the keeper questions to find out more about their favorites. Visitors can meet a snake, check out a barn owl, or maybe even touch a tortoise.
This is a FREE drop-in event on Saturdays at 11:30am.
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Presentation: Wild Science with Tree Frog Treks
2025-08-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Ortega Branch Library, 3223 Ortega St, San Francisco, California, 94122, United States
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) 355-5700. Program by: Tree Frog Treks 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

Workshop: Pollinators in Your Neighboorhood with Planet Bee Foundation
2025-08-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Noe Valley / Sally Brun Branch Library, 451 Jersey St, San Francisco, California, 94114, United States
Explore the area surrounding the library with a Planet Bee scientist, documenting observations of plants, birds, insects and all living things using the iNaturalist App. For ages 8 and older. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5707. Program by: Planet Bee Foundation 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

Workshop: Pollinators in Your Neighborhood with Planet Bee Foundation
2025-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Glen Park Branch Library, 2825 Diamond St, San Francisco, California, 94131, United States
Explore the area surrounding the library with a Planet Bee scientist, documenting observations of plants, birds, insects and all living things using the iNaturalist App. Space limited. Seats available first come, first served. Program by: Planet Bee Foundation 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

Library on the JFK Promenade
2025-08-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Corner of JFK Promenade and Conservatory Drive West, JFK Promenade & Conservatory Drive West, San Francisco, CA, United States
This summer, the San Francisco Public Library invites you to visit the Bookmobile at the JFK Promenade! Every Monday from June 2 to August 11, you can find the library on wheels at the corner of JFK Promenade and Conservatory Drive West from 4 to 7 p.m. Stop by to browse books, borrow materials, and take part in free activities for all ages.
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Swing into Stories @ Koret Playground (Golden Gate Park)
2025-08-12 09:30 - 12:00 | Koret Playground @ Golden Gate Park, Koret Children's Quarter Playground, Martin Luther King Jr Dr & Bowling Green Dr,, San Francisco, CA, 94117, United States
The Library’s YouthMobile is coming to the park! Movement and play are essential building blocks in fostering literacy and a love of reading. In partnership with the SF Rec & Park, we bring stories and song to our City’s beloved parks. Join us for a high-energy storytime in our beautiful outdoors!
The YouthMobile offers a diverse selection of children’s library materials available for check-out with an SFPL library card. From the City’s only kid-focused bookmobile, we circulate materials, create library cards and provide the public with information about library services and programs. Come aboard and see what we have!
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.–12 noon.
Storytime at 10:30 a.m.
1st Tuesday of the month
Garfield Playground (Treat & 26th Streets)
2nd Tuesday of the month
Koret Playground (Golden Gate Park, by the carousel)
3rd Tuesday of the month
Hilltop Playground (Newcomb Ave & Whitney Young Circle)
4th Tuesday of the month
Redwood Grove Playground (McLaren Park, 200 John F. Shelley Dr.)
More info >

Activity: Gardening Club
2025-08-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Excelsior Branch Library, 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94112, United States
Have fun planting seeds, watering plants and finding bugs in the Excelsior patio garden. Take planted seeds home and create your own urban garden. For children and their caregivers. 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

Birding the Hill @ Randall Museum
2025-08-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Randall Museum, Museum Way, San Francisco, CA, 94114, United States
Join the Randall Museum’s Birder-in-Residence on the third Saturday of each month to explore the hill at Corona Heights and check out its avian residents and seasonal visitors. Birders will circle the hill to look into several habitats, each of which is enjoyed by different bird species. The east canyon, the south cliffs, the north forest, and the hilltop grasslands will all be explored. The walk is geared towards beginning to intermediate birders, but all are welcome. The walk lasts about 2 hours and includes several stairs and a steep path to climb. Meet in Randall Museum’s parking lot at 8am: 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA.
When: Third Saturday of the Month 8am – 10am
Where: Meet in the Randall Museum’s Parking Lot: 199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA
Cost: FREE but registration is required.
Ages: Best for ages 10 and older
Learn more and register >>

Presentation: Lizard Lady Reptiles
2025-08-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Eureka Valley Branch Library/ Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library, 1 Jose Sarria Ct, San Francisco, California, 94114, United States
Learn about endangered species, while cozying up to some of the coolest snakes and lizards on our planet. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5616 (starting June 1). Program by: Lizard Lady Reptiles 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

Presentation: Wild Science with Tree Frog Treks
2025-08-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Presidio Branch Library, 3150 Sacramento St, San Francisco, California, 94115, United States
Meet reptiles and amphibians face-to-face and learn about the natural world around us. For children and their caregivers. Program by: Tree Frog Treks 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

Swing into Stories @ Hilltop Playground
2025-08-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Hilltop Playground, Newcomb Ave & Whitney Young Circle, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
The Library’s YouthMobile is coming to the park! Movement and play are essential building blocks in fostering literacy and a love of reading. Join us for a high-energy storytime in our beautiful outdoors!
The YouthMobile offers a diverse selection of children’s library materials available for check-out with an SFPL library card. From the City’s only kid-focused bookmobile, we circulate materials, create library cards and provide the public with information about library services and programs. Come aboard and see what we have!
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.–12 noon.
Storytime at 10:30 a.m.
+++
1st Tuesday of the month
Garfield Playground (Treat & 26th Streets)
2nd Tuesday of the month
Koret Playground (Golden Gate Park, by the carousel)
3rd Tuesday of the month
Hilltop Playground (Newcomb Ave & Whitney Young Circle)
4th Tuesday of the month
Redwood Grove Playground (McLaren Park, 200 John F. Shelley Dr.)
More info >

Presentation: Wild Science with Tree Frog Treks
2025-08-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Merced Branch Library, 155 Winston Dr, San Francisco, California, 94132, United States
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) 355-2825. Program by: Tree Frog Treks 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

Workshop: Birding with Golden Gate Bird Alliance
2025-08-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Golden Gate Valley Branch Library, 1801 Green St, San Francisco, California, 94123, United States
Improve your birding skills or get started in birdwatching with some friendly, expert help from Golden Gate Bird Alliance.Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes. Limited binoculars available. For all ages. Meet at the library.Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5666 or in-person. 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

Swing into Stories @ Redwood Grove Playground
2025-08-26 09:30 - 12:00 | Redwood Grove Playground, 200 John F Shelley Dr, San Francisco, CA, 94134, United States
