Mechanics' Institute

Free Thursday Author talk: John Donaldson discusses Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer! Stay afterwards for our Blitz Tournament. Register Now: milibrary.org/chess/tourname…

Looking for your next great read? Here is what our staff cannot stop recommending. Tell us what you're reading in the comments! #BookRecommendations #StaffPicks #BookLovers

Are you ready for a fun challenge? Join us on March 19 for Trivia Night at the historic Mechanics Institute Library. Register at milibrary.org/events #TriviaNight #TriviaChallenge #TriviaLovers #SanFranciscoEvents

It's #WorldBookDay and there's no better way to celebrate that diving into the stacks of our historic library. 📖💌 #BookLovers #LibraryLovers

We acquired rare ephemera for our Archives from Daniel/Oliver gallery at the ABAA book fair! 📚

It’s not too late to join us for tonight’s Tuesday Evening FIDE-Rated Blitz! ⚡♟️ Take your shot at facing two local grandmasters: @gmcorrales and @Cyoochess, who are both signed up to play at Mechanics'. Event details & registration: ow.ly/j1Eo50YlGbj

Thursday, Feb 19 | 6:30 to 8 pm: We’re honored to welcome acclaimed author @HongMaxine with Kathy Chin Leong, Russell M. Jeung, Donald Young, and Nicole Wong to celebrate Lunar New Year. Co-sponsored by Chinese Historical Society of America and The Ruby.

Hey, @GMJuditPolgar we saw your new doc on Netflix and we're so honored to have hosted the 🐐here at Mechanics'! Thank you for stopping by, come back any time! #Chess #ChessCommunity #WomenInChess

Friday, Feb 6 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm, we kick off a tribute to Rob Reiner month with The American President (1995) Stay tuned for screenings of When Harry Met Sally (1989) and The Princess Bride (1987) Get tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/movies-at-me…

Meet Pulitzer winner David Guterson and discuss Evelyn in Transit. Tickets include complimentary pastries, coffee, and tea. Saturday, Feb 7 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Learn More & Register: milibrary.org/events/27694 #MeetTheAuthor #BookLovers #AuthorTalk #CommunityEvents

Thank you, Balourdet Quartet for a magical evening of music in the Mechanics’ Institute Library! 🎶✨What an incredible show in partnership with Music at Kohl's Mansion.

Thanks to everyone who came out to face GM @moradiabadi in a stunning simul exhibition! We can't wait to do it again! ♟️🤩

♟️Scholastic Chess Tournament ♟️ Mon, Jan 19 | 10am–3pm Register: milibrary.org/events/28635 Join us for a fun 5-round Swiss event for K–12 students at the Mechanics’ Institute Chess Club, SF!

Stuck at a chess plateau? Jan 18–Feb 22: Join NM Daniel Cremisi for game reviews & rook endgame insights!♟️ Learn more & register: #s_cremisi" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">milibrary.org/chess/chess-cl…

Think you can hold your own against a Grandmaster? GM @eli_1985_mor will take on 25 challengers in a simul exhibition! Thursday, January 15 at 6 PM Learn more and register: milibrary.org/chess/tourname…

Join @DanielRensch on Dec 18 at 6 pm PT for a live talk on his memoir, Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life, with Alex Robins. Q&A & book signing to follow! 📚 #ChessEvent #BookSigning Learn More and Register here: ow.ly/ewT950XKBQe

Join IM @DanielRensch, Chief Chess Officer and co-founder of Chess.com, on Dec 18 at 6 PM PT at Mechanics’ Institute as he discusses his memoir, Dark Squares. Register: milibrary.org/chess/tourname… #Chess #Resilience #BookRecommendation

What did you read this year? Did it make our list?

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