San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco

Name: San Francisco Public Library
Address: 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, 94102, United States
Telephone: (415) 557-4400

#355 among attractions in San Francisco

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San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco

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Facts and practical information

The San Francisco Public Library is the public library system of the city of San Francisco. The Main Library is located at Civic Center, at 100 Larkin Street. The library system has won several awards, such as Library Journal's Library of the Year award in 2018. The library is well-funded due to the city's dedicated Library Preservation Fund that was established by a 1994 ballot measure, which was subsequently renewed until 2022 by a ballot measure in 2007. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1878 (146 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 37°46'44"N, 122°24'58"W

Address

100 Larkin StNortheast San Francisco (Civic Center)San Francisco 94102 United States

Contact

(415) 557-4400

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Day trips

San Francisco Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco City Hall, Asian Art Museum, Bay Area Ridge Trail.

~440 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
3 min walk • The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is a historic landmark nestled in the heart of San Francisco, United States. This versatile venue, renowned for hosting a variety of events, has been a cornerstone of the city's cultural and entertainment scene for decades.
~590 ftW
Elegant domed city government building
San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
3 min walk • San Francisco City Hall is a grand testament to the city's resilience and architectural ambition. Nestled in the heart of the Civic Center, this Beaux-Arts masterpiece stands as a proud symbol of governance and public service in the city of San Francisco, United States.
~440 ftN
Eastern art and culture spanning centuries
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
3 min walk • The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco – Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture is a museum in San Francisco, California that specializes in Asian art.
~1690 ftSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Bay Area Ridge Trail, San Francisco
9 min walk • The Bay Area Ridge Trail is a planned 550-mile multi-use trail along the hill and mountain ridgelines ringing the San Francisco Bay Area, in Northern California. Currently 390 miles have been established. When complete, the trail will connect over 75 parks and open spaces.
~260 ftN
Monuments and statues
Pioneer Monument, San Francisco
2 min walk • The Pioneer Monument is a granite monument supporting bronze figures and reliefs created by Frank Happersberger and financed by the estate of James Lick.
~1150 ftW
Museum, Art gallery
San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, San Francisco
6 min walk • The San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center is located in San Francisco, California. It is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.
~1450 ftW
Ornate 1932 home of San Francisco ballet
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
7 min walk • The War Memorial Opera House is an opera house in San Francisco, California, located on the western side of Van Ness Avenue across from the west side/rear facade of the San Francisco City Hall.
~320 ftNE
Theater, Gothic Revival architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco
2 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre, originally the Pantages Theatre, is located at 1192 Market at Hyde, Grove and 8th Streets in the Civic Center district of San Francisco, California. The theatre first opened in 1926 as one of the many designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca for theater-circuit owner Alexander Pantages.
~1400 ftW
Memorial
San Francisco Veterans Memorial, San Francisco
7 min walk • The San Francisco Veterans Memorial is a memorial commemorating veterans in San Francisco's Civic Center, in the U.S. state of California.
~1850 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Golden Gate Theatre, San Francisco
9 min walk • The Golden Gate Theatre is a performance venue located at 1 Taylor Street at the corner of Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco, California. It opened in 1922 as a vaudeville house and later was a major movie theater.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Modern art museum, Specialty museum
SF Camerawork, San Francisco
10 min walk • SF Camerawork is a non-profit art gallery in San Francisco, California dedicated to new ideas and directions in photography.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Francisco Public Library open?

San Francisco Public Library is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
Friday closed
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to San Francisco Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Pioneer Monument, San Francisco (2 min walk), The Art Institutes, San Francisco (2 min walk), Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco (2 min walk), Asian Art Museum, San Francisco (3 min walk).

How to get to San Francisco Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Francisco Public Library:

Bus

Larkin Street & Grove Street • Lines: 19 (1 min walk)
Hyde Street & Grove Street • Lines: 101, 101X, 19, 24C, 27, 30, 4C, 54C, 70, 92 (2 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & 8th Street • Lines: F (2 min walk)

Light rail

Civic Center • Lines: K, N, S, T (4 min walk)
Van Ness • Lines: K, N, S, T (9 min walk)

Metro

Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (4 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (16 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mission Street & 8th Street • Lines: 14 (5 min walk)

Train

San Francisco 4th & King Street (30 min walk)