Books and Materials

  • Library Catalog
    BiblioCommons catalog layer features easier searching, tracking holds, renewing check-outs, and enhanced social engagement. Search smarter!
  • Link+
    A combined catalog of over 9 million unique books from participating libraries throughout California.
  • New Titles
    Multilingual lists of new books, DVDs, eBooks & more in the Library's collections.
  • One City One Book
    15th Annual One City One Book selection is There There
  • Read This!
    On the Same Page, One City One Book, New Titles, Staff Picks, and recommendations from San Francisco Public Library Staff
  • Renew Items
    Renew your materials online, by telephone, or in person with your library card number and PIN/password.
  • San Francisco Poet Laureate
    Poet Laureates are San Francisco residents with a substantial body work, including one full length book, or 20 or more published poems over the past five years.
  • Staff Picks
    Bibliographies and reading lists created by SFPL staff on various subjects
  • Suggest a Title
    If the Library does not have an item you think we should have, we welcome your suggestion!
  • Summer Stride
    LIBRARIES FOR ALL. Annual summer learning, reading and exploration program for all ages and abilities.
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