Library Day at the
Contemporary Jewish Museum

The San Francisco Public Library is partnering with the Contemporary Jewish Museum on Sunday, Nov. 8. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Museum is offering free admission to all library cardholders. Just show your library card and enjoy the exhibitions including There’s a Mystery There: Sendak on Sendak, a major retrospective of more than 100 works by Maurice Sendak, the famed author and illustrator who changed the course of children’s literature forever with his 1963 classic, Where the Wild Things Are.

Throughout the day there will be readings of favorite Sendak books by children’s librarians. In addition, visitors can participate in drop-in art-making—celebrating Maurice Sendak’s Nutshell Library—by creating miniature books, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Contemporary Jewish Museum is located at 736 Mission St., between 3rd and 4th Streets.

There’s a Mystery There: Sendak on Sendak is a large exhibition of original watercolors and drawings from more than 40 of Sendak’s books, including his most beloved titles. It also features rare sketches, never-before-seen working materials, and exclusive interview footage. Kid-friendly elements include a Gallery Guide with activity cards that challenge young viewers to seek out objects on display and feature Sendak characters they can use to create their own stories. Watch for Sendak-related programming at various SFPL branch libraries in the coming months.

Sunday, Nov. 8
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
736 Mission Street (between 3rd and 4th)