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San Francisco Public Library Main Branch

100 Larkin St
at Grove St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 557-4400
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SFGate

SFGate

Don't miss the 3rd floor Gay & Lesbian Center, a treasure chest of historic LGBT photos, pulp paperbacks, local artifacts and more.

Dora

Dora

The Asian Art Museum is just a block away, at 200 Larkin. Admission is always free for kids ages 12 and under. Bop on over after your library visit. Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Laurel H.

Laurel H.

After you check out your books, head to the basement cafe for a quiet lunch.

Megan

Megan

If you have a kid with you, DO NOT USE THE 1st FLOOR BATHROOMS. Sorry for shouting but they are scary. There are kid bathrooms in the children's room. Ask the librarian for the key.

Igor S.

Igor S.

WiFi is aweful

Eric C.

Eric C.

The best spots for a long read are in the northwest and southwest rotundas; the higher the floor, the quieter.

June L.

June L.

It smells weird.

Bobby M.

Bobby M.

Avoid the men's room at all cost

Library Vixen

Library Vixen

Check out the free standing cardboard cut-out of KISS in the AV center.

Joe D.

Joe D.

The man in a dress has a five O'clock shadow and he cheks me out...I shudder in fear...and run away...

Lloyd F.

Lloyd F.

A refuge for a writer......

Rish M.

Rish M.

Bring purell!

Adam H.

Adam H.

thi is a duplicate entry for the library

Melissa G.

Melissa G.

4th Floor "Study Area" go to Index Table 1 for the Culinary Reference section.

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