Happy Thanksgiving from the Glen Park Library staff! Looking for a way to entertain family or friends? Don’t forget to take advantage of access to California State Parks passes, entry to area museums and attractions, and more movies and books than you can possibly consume in a single month, all free with your library card. […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–Community Día de los Muertos Ofrenda
Don’t forget to vote in the November election. Glen Park Branch Library will serve as a polling place from 7 am to 8 pm November 5th so there will be no storytime or Homework Hangout that day. As we head into November, we encourage you to bring in a small reminder of someone you’ve lost […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–We’ll be at Glen Park’s Art Walk SF, will you?
We’re very, very excited to contribute music, games, and crafts to the Art Walk SF in Glen Park Saturday, October 5th! Did you know that SFPL offers its own free music streaming service that brings local artists to your devices? Join us at the main stage where we’ll feature two of these artists, Local Bylaws […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY– New Book Club, Homework Hangouts, and Much More
We’re very excited to welcome the debut of the Check ’em Out Book Club, a new book club for adults that meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1:00-3:00, starting this Tuesday, September 3rd. Get to know fellow members of the club and select your first read. Along with Check ’em Out, […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–Time’s Running Out to Get Your Summer Stride Reward
August will be here before you know it and so will these amazing free events! To find out about all the Glen Park Branch Library programs, we recommend you stop by the library to pick up an events pamphlet, visit our website, or subscribe to the monthly Glen Park Branch Library newsletter. In community, Darren […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–Have You Hit Your Summer Stride?
How’s your Summer Stride going so far? Have you read or listened to a book, tried a new hobby or participated in a library program? Don’t forget that all learning and exploring counts toward the 20 hours required to earn an SFPL-original tote bag or pencil case. Log your learning online via Beanstack, on the […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–Summer Stride is for Everyone!
We’re always excited to welcome June at the library because it heralds the opening of SFPL’s infamous Summer Stride and all the wonderful special programs and events. This year we’re offering you multiple ways to participate, including online via Beanstack, the paper Summer Stride tracker or a new bingo card option for grownups. Plus, this […]
Be a part of Burnside’s fabulous Tiled Stairway Project!
You are invited: Be a part of Burnside’s fabulous tiled stairway project! Ready to channel your creative energies? Please join Burnside Mural+ for a unique opportunity to participate in a community tile-making workshop that will be led by the masterful tile artists Aileen Barr and Colette Crutcher. Many of you already know this talented duo, […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–May 18th Open House, Hawaiian Visitors and Much More
May is so chock-full of fun events we couldn’t possibly fit all the fun and learning in one website update. To help plan your month, we recommend you stop by the library to say “hi” and pick up a printed events pamphlet or check out this selection of standouts from our newsletter. Never miss another […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–Oakland Youth Poet Laureate, Karaoke, and Nature Programs, Oh My!
Have you signed up to get the monthly Glen Park Branch Library newsletter in your inbox? You haven’t!? It just takes a minute. We’ll wait right here while you go on and do that. For those who have seen the newsletter, you know we have a bunch of amazing events lined up for you in […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–Voting Tuesday, Book Clubs, Movies and More in March
Well, it looks like it’s certainly marching in a like a lion — and we’re hoping to see you march into the library this month for any of these wonderful events! In case you’re wondering why this this month’s library update looks a little different from prior posts, we’re happy to let you know that […]