Presentation: A Bit About Bats with NorCal Bats

Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Library 5075 03rd St, San Francisco, California, United States

Meet live bats and learn about the bats of San Francisco, amazing winged wonders. Learn how they fly, what they hunt and echolocation. Bats are vital to gardening and farming due to the quantity of agricultural pests that they consume. Participants will learn about local species and have the opportunity to meet live, native bats. […]

Social: Climate Action Book Club and Plastic Bag Yarn Crafts

Bernal Heights Branch Library 500 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, California, United States

Learn how to weave plastic bag yarn, 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: Books, Podcasts, and Action Tools Resource List. For ages 11–18.Connect: San Francisco Environment Department  Note: This event is cross-posted from the SF […]

Books in the Park: Catch the SummerMobile

Books in the Park: Catch the SummerMobile at Potrero Hill Rec Center

Potrero Hill Rec Center 801 Arkansas St., San Francisco, CA, 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 […]

Presentation: Wild Science with Tree Frog Treks

Western Addition Branch Library 1550 Scott St, San Francisco, California, 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) 355-5727.  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

Activity: Gardening

Merced Branch Library 155 Winston Dr, San Francisco, California, United States

De–stress and enjoy the fresh air. Garden with us. For ages 13–18. 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: Lizard Lady Reptiles

Ortega Branch Library 3223 Ortega St, San Francisco, California, 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) 355-5700 (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

Social: Walk the Crosstown Trail from Visitacion Valley to Glen Park Library

Visitacion Valley Branch Library 201 Leland Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join Bob Siegel, the primary visionary behind the Crosstown Trail, other volunteer members of the Crosstown Trail Coalition and library staff as we help you navigate a section of the Crosstown Trail from Visitacion Valley Library to Glen Park Library. Meet in front of Visitacion Valley Library at 11:00 a.m. for a short introduction to the trail and […]

Books in the Park: Catch the SummerMobile

Books in the Park: Catch the SummerMobile at Minnie & Lovie Ward

Minnie and Lovie Rec Center 650 Capitol Street, San Francisco, CA, 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 […]

Library on the JFK Promenade

Library on the JFK Promenade

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 […]

Books in the Park: Catch the SummerMobile

Books in the Park: Catch the SummerMobile at Sava Pool

Sava Pool 2695 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA, 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 […]

Activity: Gardening Club

Excelsior Branch Library 4400 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 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

Books in the Park: Catch the SummerMobile

Books in the Park: Catch the SummerMobile at Glen Canyon Park

Glen Canyon Park Elk Street and Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, 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 […]

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