Adults & Seniors
Programs & Resources
Check the calendar for upcoming in-person and virtual programs on computer basics, sewing, book clubs, guest speakers, and more.
View the City Calendar or click here to download the flyer for all adult programs: (PDF, 4MB)July 2024(PDF, 13MB)
Book Clubs & Conversation Groups
Book Clubs
SSFPL Book Club
Book Club meets every third Tuesday in the Community Room on the 2nd floor in the new Library | Parks and Recreation Center at 6pm. No registration is required. You are not required to read the book, but be prepared for spoilers!
Email harrisp@plsinfo.org for more information on how to participate!
Grand - El Club de Lectura
El club de lectura en español se reúne para discutir varias obras de literatura moderna incluyendo autores del mundo hispanohablante.
Recoja su libro del mes gratis en el mostrador de la biblioteca de Grand Avenue durante la primera semana del mes mientras sobren copias.
Conversation Clubs
Grand - English Language Conversation Club
Are you an English Language Learner? Would you like to improve your conversational English in a welcoming setting? If so, come to the Grand Avenue Library on Tuesday mornings for the Library's English Conversation Club. All levels are welcome.
Main - French Conversation Group
Join us to practice speaking and listening to French and meet new friends! Some knowledge of French is recommended.
Joignez-nous pour pratiquer votre français et faire de nouveaux amis! Cet évènement est recommandé aux personnes qui parlent déjà un peu de français.
Tech Tuesday Classes
Tech Tuesdays
Please join us every Tuesday at 12pm for a computer basics level class in our Digital Media Lab on the 2nd Floor in the Library | Parks and Recreation Center. New topics every week! Check our city calendar for upcoming topics and details.
Past Classes on YouTube
Visit our Tech Tuesday You Tube playlist!
Crafts, Knitting & DIY
Adult Crafternoon
Learn a new project every month and meet some new crafting friends at the Library! We offer this program series at both Main and Grand Libraries. Visit the calendar for more information on the next event, or sign up for our newsletter. This program is made possible by the South San Francisco Friends of the Library.
The Mending Hour - Thursdays
Join us in the Amgen Discovery Center for a mini-mending workshop. There will be sewing machines, thread and needles to put your torn stuff back in good repair.
Saturday Morning Yarn
Calling all Knitters and Crocheters, Saturday yarn crafting is back at the Main Library! Newcomers are welcome and there will be limited supplies and instruction available. Work on an established project or start a new one—experienced craftspeople will be on hand to assist you, should you have questions. We hope to see you there!
Sewing Machines
We have sewing machines available in the Makerspace by reservation. Please email ssfpladm@plsinfo.org or call 650-829-3860 for more information. Learn more about the machines available.
Read This - Book Recommendations
Request a great read by filling out the form linked above! Librarians will suggest books (or movies!) based on your preferences.
History Room & Collection