If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.
In celebration of World Food Day, join us for an enriching event that delves into the profound connections between food, culture, justice, and healing. Part of Litquake Festival 2024.
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If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.
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Join journalist Melissa Ludtke in conversation with San Francisco Chronicle sports columnist Ann Killion on Ludtke’s debut memoir, Locker Room Talk: A Woman's Struggle to Get Inside. Part of Litquake Festival 2024.
Join a tour of the Institute to learn about our historical landmark building, our history and mission, and our current services and benefits of membership.
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Join writers Eugene Rodriguez and Robert Mailer Anderson for an evening of conversation and music in Mechanics’ Institute’s historic library.
If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.
Join us for an evening of laughter and storytelling as local author & host of "The Moth," Corey Rosen, returns to Mechanics' Institute!
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Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month.
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If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.
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Join award winning Bay Area authors Rita Bullwinkel, Lauren Markham, and Manjula Martin in conversation on creative and thought provoking storytelling across genres.
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Readers include Matt Ginsburg, Canyon Sam, Phil Williams, and Richard Zitrin.
If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.
Mechanics' Institute is delighted to collaborate with Catamaran to celebrate their Fall 2024 edition. Featured writers include Joseph Francia, Jason Friedman, Tobey Hiller, Charles Hood, Robert Hutchinson, Kathryn Jordan, Joe Johnson, and Addie Mahmassani, who will read from their works.
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Join Michael Lambert, Kate Donovan, and Katherine Bella in conversation on the future of library programming, moderated by Charles Higueras.
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If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.
Current Drop-In Hours:
Join a tour of the Institute to learn about our historical landmark building, our history and mission, and our current services and benefits of membership.
Current Drop-In Hours:
If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.
Current Drop-In Hours:
Current Drop-In Hours:
If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.
Current Drop-In Hours:
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month.
Current Drop-In Hours:
If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.
Current Drop-In Hours:
Current Drop-In Hours:
If you are a new, long-time, or prospective member, the Tour of the Institute will orient you to our building, include an overview of our history and mission, and outline our current services and the benefits of membership.
Current Drop-In Hours:
Current Drop-In Hours:
Current Drop-In Hours:
Current Drop-In Hours:
Current Drop-In Hours:
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month.
Current Drop-In Hours:
Current Drop-In Hours:
Current Drop-In Hours:
Current Drop-In Hours:
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month.
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month.
Join the Chess Room for Chess Socials on the first Friday of each month.
