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Sunday 13:00-17:00
Monday 10:00-18:00
Tuesday 10:00-18:00
Wednesday 13:00-20:00
Thursday 10:00-20:00
Friday 13:00-18:00
Saturday 10:00-18:00

San Francisco Public Library

It is a public library with a collection of over 13,000 Japanese-language titles.

Did you know there is a public library with the largest
Japanese language collection in Northern California just outside of Japantown ?


San Francisco Public Library
Western Addition Branch .

Latest Japanese books and comics
Numerous
Picture books and other children's books
Magazines and newspapers ( Asahi Shimbun, Bungei Shunju, Katei Gaho, Croissant, Brutus, etc )
Popular Music CDs and DVDs
Computer in Japanese/ Technology Help
Storytime in Japanese ( For children up to 2 years )
Various other free programs and events ( In the past, Japanese movies, rice cake pounding, etc )
Free Wi-Fi (Internet access)
Friendly Japanese staff


Anyone who lives in California can create a library card for free.
( You will need a California driver's license or passport and proof of current address, a letter or bill that has been mailed to you )
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The library is approximately 3 blocks west of Japantown.
It faces Scott Street, between Geary Boulevard and Post Street.


We have Japanese staff and are open daily.


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Japanese Reading Group

2nd Thursday every month Sun 2 -3pm

Book lovers' gathering ! Everyone to share your book recommendations ! Free ・ No reservation required.

● Origami Time

2nd of each month Sat Sun Sun 3 -4pm

Everyone has fun with origami ! No age limit. Origami paper available and waiting for you .

●Japanesse ・ Parenz ・ Group

4th Thursday of every month

10am-12pm We provide a place where parents and children can interact with the Japanese language together.

11
am -11:20am Japanese storytelling & Also playtime. ( Ages : -2 years old )

We exchange various information about local bailngal parenting.

Please note that we will have new events each month.
  

Please come and visit us !

San Francisco Public Library

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