This historic membership based library is home to a cultural event center, chess club, and library all in the heart of the Financial District in San Francisco. The library houses all subjects including "literature, arts, history, philosophy, business, finance, and hard-to-find periodicals." In addition to their library collections, the Mechanics' Institute also "houses the oldest continuously operating chess club in the United States."
The San Bruno Public Library provides materials and services of popular interest to the community, emphasizing and encouraging reading by children, supplementing the educational needs of the community, and furnishing timely, accurate information.
The Fremont Main Library aims "to offer opportunities and resources for lifelong learning and enjoyment that support individual and community growth. We remain responsive by providing welcoming spaces, outreach, materials, expertise, technology, partnerships and innovation."
The El Cerrito Public Library is a small community library that has an assortment of over 36,000 items including books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, magazines and more. There are special programs exclusively for children where they can enjoy storytimes or get help on homework. Be sure to check their calendar for additonal events for all ages.
The César E. Chávez Branch Library was one of the first public libraries to have Spanish materials and be exclusively dedicated to serve the Spanish-speaking community in the United States. It has more than 56,000 books, CDs, newspaper, and other reading material for all ages.
Located in the largest city in Contra Costa County, the Concord Library strives to keep the city's vision of "Families First" by offering a large collection of children's and teen content. It also offers a large range of materials in Spanish. This library also has weekly programs and events, be sure to check their calendar to see what's going on.
The Rockridge Branch Library part of the Oakland Libraries has over books, disks, DVDs, video games, magazines, and newspaper for people of all ages. Come enjoy your time relaxing and reading at this library during your free time.
The San Francisco Public Library's Main Library is the "resource center for the entire San Francisco Public Library system and the libraries of Northern Caliornia." The library has unique and extensive collections in addition to various programs that vary by day and week. The Main Library grosses approximately 1.7 million visitors and patrons each year!
The Chinatown North Beach Center Library is a part of the City College of San Francisco's Library and Learning Resources. The library engages students and promotes learning through their diverse selection of resources. In addition to publicizing their resources, the library also puts on activities and maintains services for students from all backgrounds.
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is a multi-purpose venue that holds a capacity of 6,000. Located in Civic Center this space is known for live music concerts with popular artists every year.