Please join us in the library Saturday, May 17th from 1-5pm for our open house celebration including food and book giveaways, live music by the Glen Park Trio, belly dancing, face painting, crafting with the Museum of Craft and Design, letter press printing with Arion Press, and more. And please join us out of the […]
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CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–April Arts Including Poetry, Movies, and You
The arts spring to life at Glen Park Branch Library this April! Interested in the written word jumping off the page? Please come out to appreciate and support Ella Gordon, Oakland Youth Poet Laureate, and Students from the Spoken Arts program at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts. Are moving pictures more your thing? We’re […]
Glen Park Library: A Precious Gem
When it’s playtime for tots at the Glen Park Rec Center, dozens of 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds on trikes are on the move. Where are they going? The destination is obviously not the point. Into this organized chaos, Darren Heiber, Glen Park Library Branch Manager, leads Story Time, a half-hour in which Heiber, a high […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–March to the Library This Month
Did you know that Glen Park Library offers free math tutoring for any school-age student just about every Tuesday from 3:30-5:00 thanks to Lick-Wilmerding High School senior volunteers? Have you heard that our own knitting circle participants are volunteering to teach anyone and everyone the basics of knitting and crocheting Sunday the 16th between 1 […]
Glen Park calls out for your inner poet!
Writing free verse is like playing tennis with the net down. ~Robert Frost Hear ye, hear ye: Our fabulous Glen Park Branch Library invites you to express what makes you smile in Glen Park, in free verse, rhyme, haiku, or whatever style suits you. This project was inspired by the many messages of love […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–Celebrate Your Glen Park Love with Us
Our hearts are overflowing this February at the library with gratitude for our amazing and supportive community. We hope you feel the same and would LOVE for you to share your short poetry celebrating our neighborhood, to be displayed in the library. How does Glen Park hold a special place in your heart? We’re accepting […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–Social, Educational, and Fun Events for All
As we enter the new year, we invite you to visit your library to experience numerous learning and community-building events. Maybe you’re interested in dispelling some misconceptions about our neighborhood’s history? Perhaps you’re looking for a new way to reduce stress around potty training? Have you spotted coyotes in our backyard public park? Learn about […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–Free Museums, Parks Passes, and Events Galore!
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–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–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 […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–Make a Date With Your Library This Month!
February is here, and Glen Park Library is buzzing with an array of new events to warm your heart. From informative sessions for adults to engaging activities for tweens, teens, and families, there’s something for everyone. Here are just a few new and notable February events we’d love to see you at! Visit our website […]
Come match wits with an opponent in the most strategic of board games: Chess!
The Glen Canyon Park Recreation Center and Glen Park Branch Library are teaming up to offer our first-ever co-located programming, a free all-ages chess club. You can drop in on the chess club any Thursday between 4 and 6 pm. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays will be hosted at the library. 2nd and 4th Thursdays […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–December events!
As the new year approaches, many of us gird ourselves for the inevitable exhortations to follow through on our resolutions, remaking or making ourselves better. At the library, though, we like to take a more relaxed approach to personal betterment by making it as easy as possible for you to try something new, relearn something […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–November events!
When’s the last time you visited the Glen Park Branch Library? If it’s been a while, you’re definitely missing something! Try to stop by prior to the end of the month for your last chance to take in the over 90 individual pieces of artwork your neighbors and friends contributed to our first ever Tiny […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–Exciting events coming up!
Have you heard that Glen Park is going to host our very own Art Walk October 7th on Diamond Street? Not only are local businesses inviting artists to display their creations, we’re excited to display your artwork in our first ever Tiny Art Show in the library debuting October 7th. Stop by to see the […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–DIY opportunities
Calling all sewists, crafters, and conservationists! Glen Park Branch Library is kicking off monthly clothes mending circles starting Sunday, August 6th from 2-4pm. In our first session we’ll help you learn to patch or embroider your jeans and other clothes. These monthly get togethers will return on Sunday, September 17th, when we’ll practice darning for […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY—Stride through summer with us
We’ve been so busy welcoming new faces at the library and telling them how they can get a gorgeous free tote bag by participating in Summer Stride, we almost forgot to share with you all the amazing events and activities we have on tap for our community. Fortunately for us, many of you have already […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY—Look at this exciting lineup of events!
It’s the middle of May already!? Where has the month gone? Don’t worry, though, as there’s still plenty for you to do at the Glen Park Branch Library including events for youth and families, tweens and teens, and grown-ups! Don’t forget, all San Francisco Public Library programs are free thanks to support from the Friends […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–Open House Saturday, April 8
Stop by the Glen Park Library Open House for fun events all afternoon long including Drag Story Hour, a family-friendly sing-along led by our librarians, violin and flute music performed by local community members, crafts, face painting and light snacks. Starting at 11am, delight in stories shared by a drag queen, as she takes you on an enchanted tour that celebrates a rainbow of […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–March is Women’s History Month
All year round, the Library champions women writers, artists, academics and professional leaders in their fields, and Glen Park Branch Library invites you to shine a light on HERstory with us during Women’s History Month this March. Glen Park as we know it wouldn’t exist without the tireless advocacy of some amazing women. We’re excited […]
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CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–“What I like about Glen Park”
Glen Park Branch Library staff had a table at the Burnside Mural dedication, and quite a few neighbors wrote or drew on their “What I like about Glen Park” poster. If you’d like a closer look, feel free to stop by the library any day of the week. The new library hours, as of September, […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–October programs
In addition to Glen Park Branch Library’s weekly storytime on Thursdays at 11 a.m., there are a few more programs coming up in October. Thursday, October 13 4 – 5 p.m. Young Writers Group This is our first meeting! We’ll have snacks and icebreaker games, talk about what kinds of writing you’d like to work […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–Wednesday Crafternoons
Every Wednesday in June there will be a fun craft activity for kids! Activity : Wednesday Crafternoons Date: June 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th Time: 3 pm – 4:30 pm For: Children ages 8-13. Registration is required. Please speak with a librarian to sign up. Contact: Glen Park Branch 415-355-2858
Check It Out at the Library: Summer Stride Starting Soon
Summer Stride is an opportunity to challenge yourself and others to read, learn and listen with the Library this summer! The program begins June 1st and runs until August 31st. 20 hours of participation earns you a coveted finishing prize: the 2022 Summer Stride Library book tote, featuring art by picture book author Minnie Phan. […]
CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–The library reopens! What’s new in February
We’re so incredibly thrilled to welcome patrons back in, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.—6 p.m.! This has been quite a period of transition, but one thing stays the same—the need and love for good books, good reading and good community, and we are proud to offer that to Glen Park. During the pandemic, the Library […]
San Francisco and Glen Park under the microscope
Recently, a spate of findings and ratings has been released by the San Francisco Controller’s Office and the Trust for Public Land, measuring the performance of city departments and quality of life issues. SF Controller’s Office 2019 City Survey Report This month, the Controller’s Office came out with its biennial (2019) City Survey Report […]