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San Francisco Public Library - Main Library

Completed in 1995 at a cost of $109 million, the main library branch is over of modern architecture. It has seven floors, over 2,000 seats, and an impressive foyer that has a five story high atrium. At the top of the atrium is a bright sky-light and a roof terrace. The library also contains a small bookstore for selling surplus books, and there are gallery spaces that often have displays on.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible
Address
100 Larkin St
Getting there
at Grove St
Hours
Su 12:00-18:00; Mo 09:00-18:00; Tu-Th 09:00-20:00; Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; PH off

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Updated 27 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.