Chinatown Branch Library becomes Chinatown/Him Mark Lai Branch Library, November 4, 2010.
Contact
- 1135 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94108 - (415) 355-2888
- sfpl.org
Monday, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Description
Collections:
In addition to collections in English, there are books and other materials including magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs in Chinese
Medium size collection of Vietnamese language materials.
Large Asian Interest collection in English specifically focuses on China, Chinese culture and the Chinese in America.
An extensive file of pamphlets, newspapers and magazine articles on Chinatown's history and issues of concern to the Chinese and Asian American community.
Collections of historical and academic Asian-American interest magazines and newspapers.
Bound collection of Asianweek newspapers.
Languages spoken by staff (based on staff availability): English | Chinese - Cantonese, Mandarin | Vietnamese