Take Advantage of Free Workshops and Programs During Tech Week at San Francisco Public Library


San Francisco, April 25— San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) partners with local community organizations to present nearly 40 free programs during Tech Week, running from May 10–17. The week-long celebration features both educational opportunities and fun activities for all ages and skill levels, empowering individuals to enhance their digital literacy skills. Highlights include AI education, basic tech help, smartphone fundamentals, building a robotic arm, DJ basics and a guided photowalk in the Mission. 

"It is hard for many people to keep up when technology changes at such a fast pace,” says SFPL’s Digital Equity Manager Maricela Leon-Barrera. “Smartphones are small computers filled with so much potential, but there are not many places to get basic support quickly. That’s why the need for digital literacy, the ability to use technology to meet your information and communication needs, is more important than ever. Tech Week at the Library showcases the amazing local agencies advancing digital literacy in the City. From email, Excel and smartphone basics to AI, robotics and internet safety, Tech Week offers something new for everyone to learn for free!"   

To help bridge the digital divide, Tech Week takes place throughout San Francisco, at various Library and partner locations, as well as online, featuring some programs in Spanish and Chinese. It is an opportunity for the community to learn and explore the possibilities of technology. 

SF Tech Week is produced by two dozen San Francisco and Bay Area organizations, including Tech Exchange, Dev/Mission, Community Living Campaign, Felton Institute, Curry Senior Center and Tenderloin Tech Lab, that provide technology training and resources. The full schedule is at sfpl.org/techweek

Tech Week Events 

SATURDAY, MAY 10 

Digital Doodles, Creating Coloring Books with AI & Families, 10 – 11:45 A.M., Tenderloin Tech Lab at St. Anthony’s, 150 Golden Gate Ave. 

為長者提供免預約的技術支援 / Tech Support Pop-up for Seniors,10:30 A.M. – 12 P.M., Sunset Branch, 1305 18th Ave. | 日落區圖書分館,18街1305號 

Navigating AI: An Intro to AI Tools, 1 – 1:45 P.M., Tenderloin Tech Lab at St. Anthony’s, 150 Golden Gate Ave. 

AI and AI Robotics, 1 – 2 P.M., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Room, Lower Level, 100 Larkin St. 

AI Robots, a Hands-On Introduction, 2:30 – 4 P.M., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Room, Lower Level, 100 Larkin St. 

3D Printing/Tinkercad Tinker Club, 2 – 4 P.M., Main Library, Computer Training Center, 5th Floor, 100 Larkin St. 
 
Internet Safety & Security, 3 – 3:45 P.M., Tenderloin Tech Lab at St. Anthony’s, 150 Golden Gate Ave. 

 

MONDAY, MAY 12 

Digital Essentials Class, 10 A.M. – 2 P.M., Goodwill Training and Career Center, 750 Post St. 

Connecting to Low-Cost Internet Offers, 11 A.M. – 12 P.M., Main Library, Learning Studio, 5th Floor, 100 Larkin St. 

Level Up Your Tech Skills with Library Apps, 1 – 2 P.M., Main Library, Computer Training Center, 5th Floor, 100 Larkin St. 

電郵基礎教學(中文) / Email Basics in Chinese, 2 – 4 P.M., Portola Branch, 380 Bacon St. | 寳多拉圖書分館, Bacon街380號 

「隨街隨拍」普西迪奧隧道頂藝術(中文)/ Photowalk at the Presidio Tunnel Tops Arts in Chinese, 2 – 4 P.M., Presidio Tunnel Tops Park, 210 Lincoln Blvd.  | 普西迪奧隧道頂公園,林肯大道210號 

Zoom Basics, 3 – 4:30 P.M., Hybrid, Virtual Library on.sfpl.org/TW25zoom AND Main Library, Computer Training Center, 5th Floor, 100 Larkin St. 

 

TUESDAY, MAY 13 

Microsoft Excel for Beginners, 10 A.M. – 12 P.M., Main Library, Computer Training Center, 5th Floor, 100 Larkin St. 

講座:人工智能功能探索與體驗(粤語)/ Exploring and Trying Out AI Features (Cantonese)   

安老自助處  (Self-Help for the Elderly), 2 – 3:30 P.M., 註冊加入Zoom講座:on.sfpl.org/TW25AIC 

Choosing a Medical Alert System, 3 – 4 P.M., Main Library, Learning Studio, 5th Floor, 100 Larkin St. 

Curso básico de correo electrónico / Email Basics in Spanish, 5 – 7 P.M., Excelsior Branch, 4400 Mission St.  

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

 掃描並保存你的照片(中文) / Scan and Preserve Your Photographs in Chinese, 9 A.M. – 12 P.M., Community Living Campaign Office, 1663 Mission St. #525 

Microsoft Windows 11 Basics and Tips, 10 A.M. – 12 P.M., Main Library, Computer Training Center, 5th Floor, 100 Larkin St. 

講座:網絡安全和網上詐騙(粤)/ Cybersecurity and Online Scams in Cantonese, 10 – 11:30 A.M., Lady Shaw Senior Center, 1483 Mason St. 

Using Digital Google Calendar, 11 A.M. – 12 P.M., Virtual, on.sfpl.org/TW25calendar 

Smartphone Fundamentals, 1 – 2 P.M., Main Library, Learning Studio, 5th Floor, 100 Larkin St. 

Tech Tools for Accessibility, 2:30 – 4 P.M., Virtual, on.sfpl.org/TW25access 

什麼是「谷歌翻譯」(Google Translate) 以及如何使用(粵語授課的面授班)  

What Is Google Translate and How to Use It in Cantonese, 3 – 4 P.M., Ocean View Branch, 345 Randolph St. 海景區圖書分館,Randolph街345號 

AI — The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, 6 – 7:30 P.M., Main Library, Learning Studio, 5th Floor, 100 Larkin St. 

 

THURSDAY, MAY 15  

Learn to Program a Robot Arm, 11 A.M – 12 P.M., Main Library, Computer Training Center, 5th Floor, 100 Larkin St. 

Drop-in eResources Connectivity, 1:15 – 2 P.M., Potrero Branch, 1616 20th St. 

DJ Basics with DJ Lamont, 2 – 4 P.M., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Room, Lower Level, 100 Larkin St. 

教學: 探索下一班巴士和交通應用程序(粵語)/ Exploring NextBus & Transit Apps (in Cantonese), 2 – 3 P.M., Visitacion Valley Branch, 201 Leland Ave. 訪谷區圖書分館,Leland街201號 

了解你的網絡頻寬(國語)/ Understanding Your Internet Bandwidth (Mandarin), 2 – 3:30 P.M., Virtual, on.sfpl.org/TW25IBM 

教學:Weee! 平台基礎 / Weee! Basics, 2 – 3:30 P.M., Chinatown Branch, 1135 Powell St. | 華埠圖書分館,跑華街1135號 

Seguridad en Línea y Ciberseguridad / Online Safety and Cybersecurity in Spanish, 2:30 – 4 P.M., Main Library, Learning Studio, 5th Floor,100 Larkin St. 

教學: 探索Google Map應用程序(粵語)/ Exploring Google Maps (in Cantonese), 3 – 4 P.M., Visitacion Valley Branch, 201 Leland Ave. 訪谷區圖書分館,Leland街201號

Edit Your Photos with Adobe Lightroom, 4 – 5 P.M., Main Library, The Mix, 2nd Floor, 100 Larkin St. 

 

FRIDAY, MAY 16 

Exploring Encryption & Security, 10 – 11 A.M., Virtual, on.sfpl.org/TW25security 

Protect Yourself from Data Breaches and Identity Theft, 12 – 1 P.M., Main Library, Learning Studio, 5th Floor, 100 Larkin St. 

Caminata de Fotos en La Misión en español y en ingl és / Photowalk in the Mission in Spanish and English, 1 – 3 P.M., Ruth’s Table, 3160 21st St. 

Device Refurbathon, 2 – 5 P.M., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Room, Lower Level, 100 Larkin St. 

 

SATURDAY, MAY 17 

The Surprising Benefits of Videogame Play, 11 A.M. – 12 P.M., Virtual, on.sfpl.org/TW25games 

April 25, 2025