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The San Francisco Public Library offers a rich collection of online resources. Library card holders have immediate access to articles in magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, e-books, images and much more...

To access these resources, enter your library card number without spaces:

For more info on the library’s online resources see the Guide to Online Resources

Online resources that DO NOT require a library card

Any resident of the state of California may obtain a free library card by visiting any one of our 27 library locations or two bookmobiles. Non-residents may obtain a visitor card for a fee.