Between Two Worlds:

Jewish American Heritage Celebration

Saturday, May 30

Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way

Celebrate Jewish‑American Heritage Month with a full day of engaging programs at the library that highlight Jewish culture, creativity, and community traditions through stories, art, and movement. All events are free, in person, and open to all ages.

Children's Storytime

10:30 AM at 2nd Floor, Youth Library

The day begins with a family‑friendly Jewish‑American Heritage Storytime, featuring picture books and songs that explore Jewish traditions, culture, and identity.

Jewish Papercutting

11:00 AM at 2nd Floor, Makerspace

Later in the morning, patrons of all ages are invited to drop in for Jewish Papercutting, a hands‑on art activity inspired by Eastern European Jewish folk art—no experience required and all materials provided.

Yiddish Dance Workshop

11:30 AM at 2nd Floor, Large Dance Studio

The celebration concludes with a lively Yiddish Dance Workshop, where participants will learn traditional Yemenite, Hasidic, klezmer, and folk dances in an inclusive, welcoming environment.

Presented as part of the Yiddish Book Center’s Public Libraries Program, in partnership with the ALA and funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc

Voguing Workshop for Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Sunday, May 31 at 3:00 PM

Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way

1st Floor, Social Hall

Kick off Pride with a Vogue workshop!

 

Shea FuBu 007, co-founder of Oakland to All, will be sharing history about Vogue and ballroom culture, before showing you some moves to try on your own.

We had so much fun making hand flowers at Grand Library for Mother's Day!

Our talented patrons sang their hearts out at K-pop Karaoke for AANHPI Month!

Check out more photos and videos on our social media!

2026 Summer Learning Challenge

Vote Center

Vote for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election

Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way

2nd Floor Community Room



Open seven days a week starting May 23 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Open June 2 (Election Day) | 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Outdoor Drive-up Box open 24 Hours

Programs for Adults

*Livestreamed Event:

One Book, One Coast Virtual Author Talk with George Takei

Sunday, May 31 at 2:00 PM

Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way

1st Floor, Council Chambers



This spring, South San Francisco Library invites the community to take part in One Book, One Coast, the largest book club on the West Coast. 

Watch a Livestreamed Author Talk with George Takei

George Takei will have a special author talk at the East Los Angeles Library. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube, allowing readers across the region to participate together. Visit the SSF Library | Parks & Recreation Center to watch the livestream in SSF's City Council Chamabers or register to watch from home.

About the Book 

They Called Us Enemy is a powerful graphic memoir by George Takei that reflects on civil liberties, democracy, and what it means to be American — both historically and today. 

Youth Commission Newsletter

Children + Youth Programs

Feel Good Finals

Tuesday, May 26 & Wednesday, May 27 (see hours below)

Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way

2nd Floor, Young Adult Room

Need to lock-in for finals? Or just need a break from studying? Feel Good Finals is a chance to study with friends or take a moment to relax with low-key activities like crafts, coloring, and Nintendo Switch! Enjoy free snacks, good vibes, and a calm space to unwind before heading back to the books. No registration needed — just drop in, de-stress, and treat yourself to a well-earned study break!

When: 

• Tuesday, May 26th, 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM

• Wednesday, May 27th, 1:30 PM – 5:45 PM

This program is for teens in 8th-12th grade.

Celebrate Pride Month and the vibrant diversity of the LGBTQ+ community with our selection of books, graphic novels, movies, TV shows, and music albums. From inspiring memoirs to captivating fiction, find LGBTQ+ Pride Month media that celebrates and amplifies LGBTQ+ love and identity. Hoopla offers access to a vast collection of books, videos, and music, all free with your library card. Borrow, stream, and download content on iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and more.

Parking

Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way

If the library parking lot is full, additional parking is available at 33 Arroyo Drive in the Municipal Services Building Garage. Enter from El Camino Real.

Please note: Safeway and Pacific Market parking lots are reserved for customers only.

SSFPL Hours

For accommodations: Call 650-829-3860 at least 10 days prior to request sign language or other accommodations. Please refrain from wearing scented products to programs.