Practice reading in a positive, non-judgmental space with a certified therapy dog and a handler from San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA). The duo will offer kids the opportunity to either read to or simply enjoy the dog's presence. For ages 5–12. Youth under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Therapy dog from SF SPCA visits Potrero Library meeting room for reading practice and companionship, ages 5–10, youth under 8 with adult.
Reading practice with a certified SF SPCA therapy dog at the North Beach San Francisco Public Library, for ages 5–10.
Storytime for toddlers at Bernal Heights Library, followed by playtime, with limited space and first‑come tickets at the playground door, for ages 5 and under.
Storytime: For Babies at Presidio, San Francisco Public Library, for ages 5 and under.
Free playgroup sessions at Children’s Council of San Francisco offer developmentally engaging, hands‑on activities led by a coach, with screening, feedback and education for ages 0–3.
NightLife: Pajammy Jam at the California Academy of Sciences offers games, creatures, and late‑night fun in a museum setting.
Open-ended STEM play at Ocean View includes KODO Water Painting, Rigamajig, and Little Builders, for ages 5–10.
Individualized homework support from high school volunteers at Excelsior San Francisco Public Library, for ages 5–10.
Hands‑on polymer clay workshop at Harvey Milk Center for the Arts teaches ages 8–10 shaping, color blending, texture and miniature sculpture techniques, providing all materials and take‑home pieces.
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.
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.
Storytime at Golden Gate Valley Library, followed by playtime, with limited space and first‑come tickets at the side gate, for ages 5 and under.
Watercolor painting at Glen Park Library, materials supplied, self‑guided, all skill levels welcome, 18+.
