SF Public Library

Congrats to our 7 newest park rangers, who graduated last week in a ceremony at the @SFPublicLibrary's Koret Auditorium, which was attended by Mayor @DanielLurie, @SFPD Chief Derrick Lew, @SFFDPIO Chief Dean Crispen & @SheriffSF Paul Miyamoto.

The @sfpubliclibrary is continuing its Black History Month celebration this week! 🙌🏿 Learn more about how the Great Migration helped shape the Bay Area and beyond. No RSVP needed! 📆: March 4 ⏰: 6-7 p.m. 📍: SF Public Library (3rd floor) African American Center Main Library

Bay Area musicians! Wanna reach thousands of new listeners? Submit a recording to @SFPublicLibrary’s Bay Beats, a free music streaming platform featuring the diverse sounds of local musicians. Submissions accepted through 3/31 & selected artists get $300! baybeats.sfpl.org

Thanks for visiting, @SFPublicLibrary Bookmobile!!! 📚🚌 As part of our Treasure Island Child Development Center's literacy program, children enjoyed a visit from the Bookmobile - a great opportunity to be exposed to early reader titles while cultivating a love of reading.

CG Otsuki joined @SFPublicLibrary City Librarian Michael Lambert for a screening of the documentary PAPER LANTERNS, portraying a Hiroshima atomic bombing survivor and his quest for a sense of closure. We are grateful to all who gathered to support this message of peace.

At a time when the art form is exploding in popularity via anime and Marvel movies, CCA's pioneering Comics program may be on its final strip. On Sun/15, its queer heritage is being honored at @SFPublicLibrary 48hills.org/2026/02/pride-…

DCYF is responsible for food procurement & distribution, while Rec & Park is providing facility access & logistical support. The @SFPublicLibrary also welcomes students who need a place to study & can support printing independent study packets for SFUSD students free of charge.

The @SFPublicLibrary is stepping up for the community by providing free lunches to SFUSD students during school closures due to an ongoing teachers' strike. Learn more: buff.ly/eYkmi08

Don't miss Lee Lai, Justin Hall, Stevie Sticks, and Ed Luce at Pride in Panels: SF Queer Comics Festival on 2/15 at the @SFPublicLibrary Main Branch! prideinpanels.org

Heavy rain expected today, Flood Advisory in effect until 7:30pm. Transit & traffic disruptions likely. If you’re driving, biking, or walking, take your time and look out for one another. Wearing bright colors can help you stand out in the rain. Stay away from flooded areas. For more tips, visit sf.gov/storms 預計今日暴雨。可能出現道路堵塞或阻斷交通。您駕駛、騎單車或步行時，別著急，彼此互相照應。雨天穿著鮮色衣物有助於增加辨識度。並且遠離水浸區域。更多提示請瀏覽 sf.gov/zh-hant/storms Hoy se esperan fuertes lluvias. Es probable que se produzcan interrupciones del tráfico. Si está conduciendo, en bicicleta o caminando, tómese su tiempo y esté pendiente de los demás. Use colores llamativos para aumentar su visibilidad en la lluvia. Manténgase fuera de las áreas inundadas. Para más consejos, visite sf.gov/es/storms Inaasahan ang malakas na ulan ngayong araw. Malamang na magkaroon ng pagkagambala sa transportasyon at trapiko. Kung kayo ay nagmamaneho, nagba-bike o naglalakad, dahan-dahan lamang at magmatyag para sa isa’t isa. Ang pagsuot ng damit na may matingkad na kulay ay malaking tulong para madali kayong makita habang umuulan. Iwasan ang mga binahang lugar. Para sa karagdagang mga tip, puntahan ang sf.gov/fil/storms

There is heavy rain & high-winds in the forecast 🌧️ ✔️Safely clear leaves & debris from storm drains ✔️Avoid flooded areas ✔️Watch out for dislodged manhole covers ✔️Store extra batteries for flashlights ✔️Use @SF311 for non-life-threatening reports, like flooding & downed trees

✅ Good news! Power has been restored in the Civic Center area. 🔌 🏛️ @sfgov City Hall is open today for limited in-person counter services and will fully reopen tomorrow with normal business hours. 🅿️ The Civic Center Garage is also open today with normal business hours. 🚫 The SFMTA Customer Service Center (11 South Van Ness), 1 South Van Ness, 101 Grove, and 525 Golden Gate Ave remain closed today for in-person services, but will reopen tomorrow with normal business hours. Thanks for your patience, and we look forward to welcoming you back!

The Main Library will open today for regular service at 9 a.m.

Last night, over 1,500 people went to the Richmond Rec Center to charge devices, get water, and access other resources. For those without power, the rec center will be open again starting at 9am. PG&E expects all power to be restored by 2pm today. The National Weather Service has also issued a flood advisory for San Francisco until 11:15am. Please continue to be prepared and stay safe.

Continue reporting clogged catch basins, street flooding, sewer backups or wastewater odors to 311 online at sf311.org, on the 311 mobile app for Android and iPhone, or by calling 3-1-1. Continúe reportando las obstrucciones de sumideros o alcantarillas, las inundaciones viales y los olores de aguas residuales a 311 por internet en sf311.org, por la aplicación móvil 311 para Android y iPhone, o llamando al 3-1-1. 繼續通過瀏覽網站sf311.org，Android和iPhone版SF311流動應用程式，或撥打3-1-1向311部門進行網上或電話報告集水區堵塞、住宅或街道水浸、渠道污水倒灌或廢水異味等問題。 Patuloy na isumbong ang mga baradong lagusan ng tubig, pagbaha sa lansangan, pag apaw ng imburnal, o tubig na masama ang amoy sa 311 online sa sf311.org sa 311 mobile app para sa Android at iPhone, o sa pagtawag sa 3-1-1.

Richmond and Anza will open today for regular service at 10 a.m. The Main Library will remain closed. Please check sfpl.org for updates.

Our Richmond Branch and Main Library remain closed today, Monday, Dec 22. We hope to reopen the Richmond Branch later today. Please check our website sfpl.org or call 415-557-4400 for the latest updates.

If you live or work in an area that floods, @sfpublicworks will provide San Francisco residents and businesses up to ten free sandbags leading up to and during severe rainstorms. Sandbags available at the Public Works operations yard, Marin Street/Kansas Street gate. Bring proof of address. sfpublicworks.org/services/sandb… for hours and more information. 若您居住或工作在易水浸地區，三藩市工務局會在暴雨來臨前及期間為三藩市居民和商戶免費提供最多十個沙包。沙包可於三藩市工務局位於 Marin Street/Kansas Street 的工場出入口領取。請攜同地址證明。詳情及開放時間請瀏覽工務局網站。sfpublicworks.org/services/sandb… Si vive o trabaja en una zona que se inunda, el Departamento de Obras Públicas proporcionará a los residentes y negocios de San Francisco hasta diez sacos de arena gratuitos antes y durante las fuertes tormentas. Los sacos de arena se pueden recoger en el patio de operaciones de Departamento de Obras Públicas, portón de Marin Street/Kansas Street. Traiga un comprobante de domicilio. Visite sfpublicworks.org/services/sandb… para obtener horarios y más información. Kung nakatira ka o nagtatrabaho sa isang lugar na binabaha, ang Public Works ay magbibigay sa mga residente at negosyo ng San Francisco ng hanggang sampung libreng sandbag hanggang sa at sa panahon ng matinding pag-ulan. Ang mga sandbag ay maaaring makuha sa bakuran kung saan nagpapatakbo ang Public Works, gate ng Marin Street/Kansas Street. Magdala ng patunay ng address. Bisitahin ang sfpublicworks.org/services/sandb… para sa mga oras at higit pang impormasyon.

Reminder: Due to continued power outages, Market Street Subway service disruptions continue. A different service plan will be in effect now. Details here: bit.ly/4qjt4BY

The City has charging locations available for residents still without power. While the Main Library, Richmond, and Anza branches remain offline due to the power outage, all other branches are open during regular hours until 5pm for device charging. Bring cables and allow extra travel time due to rain. sfpl.org/locations During an extended power outage: - Conserve phone battery and enable low-power mode on devices - Keep flashlights, headlamps, and extra batteries nearby - Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed; follow food safety guidance if outages continue - Avoid using candles—use battery-powered lighting instead - Plan ahead for limited lighting, heating, and internet access