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Library featured in the work of artist Rosa Menkman
March 2 event: A Synesthete’s Atlas
Long Haulers screening with filmmaker, Saturday October 29
October News & upcoming Events
August news: expanded hours, residencies, upcoming events

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Drop-in Hours Four Days a Week in April. No appointment needed.

Tuesdays: 11 – 5 p.m., although NOTE: special hours 2:30–7 on April 9
Wednesdays: 12:30 – 7 p.m. hosting trio
Thursdays: 2:30 – 7 p.m. host, Devin
Sunday afternoons: 1:30 – 4 p.m. host, Thom Blum’s live sound art performance “The Instrullation” accompanies these unique research hours.

TO FIND US : Use the intercom near the street entrance at 301 8th Street in San Francisco to find a button marked “Prelinger Library.” Press the button to be buzzed in, and take the elevator to the second floor.

Visitors with a specific inquiry in mind are encouraged to send a message to info@prelingerlibrary.org ahead of time, to allow us to pull materials (or advise on the extent to which the Library’s holdings may or may not address that inquiry). Thanks!

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

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