Practice reading in a positive, non-judgmental space with a therapy dog provided by the SF SPCA. The dog and their handler visit the meeting room on second Saturdays every month, offering children the opportunity either to read or simply enjoy its presence. Youth under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Read with a certified therapy dog and handler at Visitacion Valley Library, offering a non‑judgmental space for practice, for ages 5–12.
Reading practice with a certified SF SPCA therapy dog at the North Beach San Francisco Public Library, for ages 5–10.
Project‑based science workshops let participants build take‑home experiments at the Randall Museum, $10 per adult/child combo, $5 each additional, for ages 4 and up.
Experiential art session lets participants explore materials and self‑expression at the Eureka Valley branch of the San Francisco Public Library, messy dress encouraged, for all ages.
Storytime at Bernal Heights Library followed by playground play, with limited space and first‑come tickets at the door, for ages 5 and under.
Educators guide a tour of three artworks at Wilsey Court, prompting discussion and activities that deepen knowledge of the permanent collection, for all ages.
Thanksgiving workshop at Glen Canyon Rec Center offers paper turkey making, air‑dry clay candle holders, and beaded garlands for holiday décor, ages 5–9.
Dance, read and learn American Sign Language with Black Deaf educator and storyteller Ms. Kei-Che at the Main branch of San Francisco Public Library, all ages.
Christina Newhard reads picture books island‑hopping across the Philippines, meeting shy boys, grumpy octopuses, talking eagles, brave girls, weavers and friendly monsters, at Presidio Library, for ages 4+.
A writing workshop led by award‑winning poet and SCW Institute founder Alexandra Kostoulas at the San Francisco Public Library Main, for ages 18 and up.
Cantonese tablet/smartphone tutorial at Sunset Library teaches camera focus, exposure, basic functions, and QR scanning; bring your own Apple or Android device; for ages 60 and up.
Drop‑in art workshops in the Randall Museum’s Art Room feature instructors guiding a new hands‑on project each week, $5 per person, all ages.
Watercolor painting at Glen Park Library, materials supplied, self‑guided, all skill levels welcome, 18+.
One-on-one tech help with phones, tablets, internet searches, email setup, and basic computer tasks at Ortega, San Francisco Public Library; space limited, ages 18 and up.
