Landmark

Main Library

Civic Center and Tenderloin, San Francisco

Address

100 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102

Source: sfpl.org, checked 12 Nov 2026.

Grey facade of the San Francisco Main Library with tall windows — Photo: Ken Lund / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

The San Francisco Public Library's main branch on Larkin Street, with a cafe, art on display and study rooms.

Time needed 1 hour

Best time Weekday

FreeRainy day

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What's on near Main Library

Smaller local events at and near Main Library

Panel: Mother Jones, 50 Years of Fearless Journalism Activities
Thu 12 Nov · Main Library, Civic Center
Panel listed by San Francisco Public Library at its Main location on 2026-11-12, 18:30 to 19:30.
18:30 to 19:30 · Map · Source: San Francisco Public Library
Performance: Kim Shuck's Poem Jam Celebrates Janice Gould's This Music Theatre and shows
Thu 12 Nov · Main Library, Civic Center
Performance listed by San Francisco Public Library at its Main location on 2026-11-12, 18:00 to 19:15.
18:00 to 19:15 · Map · Source: San Francisco Public Library
Mahjong and Mocktails Activities
Thu 12 Nov, Thu 19 Nov, Thu 26 Nov · Asian Art Museum, Civic Center
A Thursday Night evening of mahjong and mocktails at the Asian Art Museum.
from 17:00 · Map · Source: Asian Art Museum
City Hall and the Civic Center Activities
Fri 13 Nov · City Hall and the Civic Center, San Francisco
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from City Hall and the Civic Center.
10:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Holiday Artisan Market Market
Fri 13 Nov, Sat 14 Nov, Sun 15 Nov · Asian Art Museum, Civic Center
A holiday artisan market at the Asian Art Museum on 13, 14 and 15 November.
from 10:00 · Map · Source: Asian Art Museum · Holiday Artisan Market 2026

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Nearby

Asian Art Museum Museum · 2 min walk Museum on Larkin Street whose collection spans Asian art. Civic Center Plazas Park · 2 min walk The plazas around City Hall, programmed by Rec and Park with the Civic Center Community Benefit District, the library and the Asian Art Museum. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Nightlife · 2 min walk Concert and event venue on Grove Street, operated by Another Planet Entertainment. San Francisco City Hall Landmark · 4 min walk The seat of city government on Dr. War Memorial Opera House Nightlife · 6 min walk Home of San Francisco Opera, on Van Ness Avenue. Brenda's French Soul Food Food · 6 min walk Restaurant at Polk and Eddy serving French soul food.

Around Civic Center and Tenderloin

City Hall, the Asian Art Museum, the Opera House, the Tenderloin Museum

Civic Center and Tenderloin has 11 places on the map. It runs from City Hall and Van Ness Avenue east to Jones Street and north to O'Farrell Street.

Civic Center and Tenderloin has 11 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 4 bars, 2 landmarks, 2 museums, 1 park or garden, 1 church or cathedral and 1 restaurant. Read the Civic Center and Tenderloin guide.

Tenderloin Museum Museum · 7 min walk
Great American Music Hall Nightlife · 8 min walk
Glide Memorial Church Church · 10 min walk
Bourbon & Branch Nightlife · 10 min walk

Good to know

What is the address of Main Library?: 100 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102.
How long do you need at Main Library?: Plan for 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Main Library?: Weekday.

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