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Prelinger Library

Prelinger Library

San Francisco, CA

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Library News

  • A Library for 2021: Library Wednesdays return April 7th!
  • Library update: November 18
  • Reopening Update, October 28
  • October News: Planned Reopening
  • August 2020 Update

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Visit Us!

Four appointments every Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday appointments are 12:30, 2, 3:30, or 5 p.m.; Thursdays offer 11 a.m., 12:30, 2, and 3:30. All times are Pacific Standard Time.

Note that appointment times may display in Google Calendar to users outside of PST in your local times when booked remotely. In such cases please double check PST appointment times before visiting. Thanks!

You’re welcome to download a visitor guide before visiting: http://www.prelinger.com/2020-Library-FindingAid.pdf

TO FIND US for your appointment: Use the intercom near the street entrance at 301 8th Street in San Francisco to reach “Prelinger Assoc” by scrolling left through the arrow keys, then press the CALL button to be buzzed up.

The Library will open 30 minutes before the first posted appointment window, and will close 2 hours after the last posted appointment window. Visitors can expect contactless hosting & hospitality. We ask everyone’s patience as we get accustomed to the new protocols.

Questions? Take a look at our FAQ

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