Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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San Francisco Public Library leaders past, present and future will offer a look back at the 30 years since the "new" Main Library opened, its early vision, current success and future possibilities.

A panel of visionaries and policy makers will discuss how the Main Library came to be, how it has evolved, and the challenges and power for the future.

Featured speakers include Steven Coulter, former Library Commission president, Dale Carlson former Commissioner and Chair of the San Francisco Library Foundation, City Librarian Michael Lambert, Chief of Public Services Dolly Goyal and Main Library Manager Naomi Jelks.