Meet Fillmore, a Pet Partners -certified therapy dog, and his handler, Lesley. The duo visits the children's area on the second Friday of each month, offering kids the opportunity to either read to Fillmore or simply enjoy his presence.
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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.
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.
Upcycled Crafting at Anza, San Francisco Public Library — create a craft from repurposed household items with a caregiver, for ages 6–13.
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.
Create a pocket-sized photo frame by decorating toploader sleeves with stickers, using a personal or pre‑printed mini photo, then take home the keepsake, for ages 11–13.
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.
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.
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.
Educators guide a tour of three artworks at Wilsey Court, prompting discussion and activities that deepen knowledge of the permanent collection, for 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.
