The Law Library will close at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, and we will be closed Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26. Please use our remote resources while we are closed, like Fastcase and the LexisNexis Digital Library. www.sf.gov/legal-databa.... Happy Holidays!

The Law Library is open! Stop by to work, study, and explore our extensive print and online collection of free legal resource materials. We are open today from 9-5. www.sf.gov/location--sa...

Read about some new titles we have just added to our collection, and then be sure to stop by to take a look for yourself! sflawlibraryblog.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/n...

The law library will be closed Wednesday, December 17th for staff training.

Bay Area Legal Aid’s free monthly in-person Consumer Rights Clinic at the law library takes place on December 18th from 9:00am-5:00pm (by appointment only). The usual, fourth Thursday of the month schedule resumes in January 2026. www.sf.gov/events--octo...

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow in the library for our special in-person event. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Law’s Picture Books: Visual Culture & Legal Publishing Mike Widener, Rare Book Librarian (Retired) Tuesday, December 9 12-1PM www.sf.gov/event-202512...

Today is Non-Profit Monday at Proposition Chicken! Each Monday in December, 10% of all dine-in sales at Proposition Chicken’s Laurel Village location will be donated to the San Francisco Law Library. Thank you for your support, and bon appétit! www.sf.gov/event-202512...

If you ever wished that law books had more pictures, then come to our special free in-person event next Tuesday, December 9, from 12-1. Rare book librarian Mike Widener will discuss his unique collection of over a thousand law books with illustrations. Details here: www.sf.gov/event-202512...

Happy December! Read our last newsletter of the year to learn all about upcoming free programs, including a special in-person event Tuesday 12/9, opportunities to help the Law Library, and holiday closures. SF Law Library - December E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/d4bd...

Have questions about AI in your legal practice? Join Kristie Chamorro from the UC Berkeley Law Library for "AI in Legal Practice," a free virtual MCLE program from SFLL this Thursday 12/4 from 12-1. There is still time to register for the event. www.sf.gov/event-202512...

Proposition Chicken supports a different nonprofit organization each month by donating 10% of local dine-in sales each Monday, and December is the law library's month. Enjoy some good food and support the SFLL at the same time! www.sf.gov/event-202512...

The law library will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. Please use our remote resources while we are closed: www.sf.gov/legal-databa.... Happy Thanksgiving!

Get more Law Library news in our mid-month E-Update, including info on upcoming closures and a new special date for our December Consumer Rights Clinic. SF Law Library - E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/2596...

JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in the Tenderloin is tomorrow, Wednesday 11/19 from 10AM-12PM. This clinic will also include a partnership with the Public Defender's Office for a Clean Slate Clinic. More details here: www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

We invite you to our special in-person event Tuesday, 12/9 from 12-1, where Mike Widener will explain why and how he built his unique collection of law books with illustrations. More details on "Law’s Picture Books: Visual Culture & Legal Publishing" here: www.sf.gov/event-202512....

Bay Area Legal Aid’s free, monthly, in-person Consumer Rights Clinic at the SFLL will resume in January 2026. In the interim, please contact their legal advice hotline at 1-800-551-5554 (Monday and Thursday 9:30am-3pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30am-1pm). baylegal.org/events/

Speak to an attorney for free this Saturday 11/15 at JDC's Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in Civic Center: LARC in Civic Center UC Law San Francisco, Alumni Reception Center Saturday, November 15 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

Great news for CalFresh users in San Francisco: November CalFresh benefits are starting to be restored across CA! That means many of you will begin to see your full food benefits back on your EBT cards -- something we’ve all been waiting for. More info: sfhsa.org/calfreshaid

The law library will be closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans' Day. Please use our remote resources while we are closed: www.sf.gov/legal-databa...

Mayor Daniel Lurie's statement on the retirement of Speaker Emerita Pelosi. @sfgov.sf.gov

Due to the federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits won't be issued in November. However, San Franciscans who are use CalFresh will get a letter from our agency next week with instructions for accessing a one-time prepaid card that can be used at grocery stores citywide: sfhsa.org/calfreshaid

🗳️ Your Vote Counts, @sfgov.sf.gov polling locations are open until 8 pm! #SFElections

There's still to register for both of our free virtual MCLE programs this week. To receive CA CLE and the program registration link, email your name and CA Bar # to [email protected] by Noon the day before the program. Details here: www.sf.gov/departments-...

🗳️Tomorrow is Election Day! SF Elections Voter Outreach team is hosting several Resource Tables today, sharing everything you need to know about the November 4 Statewide Special Election. Stop by to learn more about accessible voting options and key deadlines! @sfgov.sf.gov

Happy November! Find out about our upcoming free MCLE programs, read about new laws and election news, and get updates on clinics in the library. SF Law Library - November E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/5408...

We have two free virtual MCLE programs next week. We hope to see you there! Navigating Bankruptcy in the New Era Wednesday, November 5, 2025 12-1PM Introduction to Westlaw Thursday, November 6, 2025 12-1PM www.sf.gov/departments-...

There's a free webinar tomorrow, Wednesday 10/29, on the responsibilities of legal educators in a divided era. You can register for "Academic Freedom in Polarized Times: A Conversation with Three Law Deans" here: rwu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The Law Library Director, Diane Rodriguez, will join other legal advocates and community leaders at this year's Annual Reentry Conference and Expo on Monday, November 3rd. Learn more about the webinar "Legal Services for Reentry & Recovery" here: reentryconferencesf.org/legal-servic....

There's still time to make an appointment for Bay Area Legal Aid's free Consumer Rights Legal Clinic hosted at the law library tomorrow, Thursday 10/23 from 9-5. Speak to an attorney about your consumer rights issue and get more information. www.sf.gov/events--octo...

The law library will be closed Wednesday, October 22 from 9am to 11am for staff training.

Have a question about a legal issue? Speak to an attorney for free this Saturday, 10/18 and learn about referrals and next steps. The JDC's Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in Civic Center is Saturday 10/18 from 9:30am-12PM. No appointment necessary. www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

Save the date! Take a look at all of our upcoming free programs: Navigating Bankruptcy in the New Era (virtual) Wednesday 11/5 12-1PM Introduction to Westlaw (virtual) Thursday 11/6 12-1PM Law’s Picture Books: Visual Culture & Legal Publishing Thursday 12/9 12-1PM www.sf.gov/departments-...

Speak to an attorney for free and find out if you have a legal issue at tomorrow's Legal Advice and Referral Clinic, provided by the JDC: JDC's LARC in the Tenderloin (@GLIDEsf) Wednesday 10/15 10AM-12PM No appointment necessary. Learn more here: www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

You are invited you to a special lunchtime speaker program in the Law Library on Tuesday, 12/9, from 12-1PM, featuring visiting Rare Book Expert Mike Widener. “Law’s Picture Books: Visual Culture & Legal Publishing,” is free and open to everyone. More details here: www.sf.gov/event-202512...

The law library will be closed Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. You can use our remote resources while we are closed: www.sf.gov/legal-databa...

Check out the October dates for the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinics! Tenderloin/GLIDE: Wednesday 10/15 Civic Center: Saturday 10/18 Mission/The Women's Building: Tuesday 10/28 (by appointment only) Full details about the clinics here: www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

Happy October! We have lots of treats this month, including information about an upcoming special in-person event with a rare book librarian. Read all about it in our latest newsletter: SF Law Library - October E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/db96...

CEB is offering a free CLE webinar tomorrow, Tuesday 9/30 at 12PM on Wildfire Recovery & CEQA. Register here: cebucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Today is always a good day to visit @sflawlibrary.bsky.social! We are open Monday-Friday from 9-5, and all are welcome. You can also schedule a free tour for yourself or a group to learn more about our free resources and spaces: www.sf.gov/events--marc...

On the fourth Thursday of every month, Bay Area Legal Aid offers a free Consumer Rights Legal Clinic in the law library at 1145 Market St., 4th Floor. RSVP required—please call 415-982-1300 to schedule an appointment for this Thursday, 9/25. www.sf.gov/events--sept...

If you missed the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in the Tenderloin yesterday, you can just go to the Civic Center clinic this Saturday, September 20 from 9:30AM-12PM. No appointment is needed to speak to an attorney for free! www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

September 17 is #CitizenshipDay! If you are eligible, take this important step in your immigration journey by naturalizing. Ready to apply? Get free trusted help from the SF Pathways to Citizenship Initiative! Learn more at: sfcitizenship.org #CitizenshipDay2025

If you need an attorney but can't afford one, come to the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic tomorrow, Wednesday 9/17 from 10AM-12PM @GLIDEsf. The clinic is in-person and no appointment is necessary. www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

TOMORROW, thousands of civic-minded partners will take to the streets and airwaves for a 24-hour democracy blitz celebrating #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! #VoteReady bit.ly/NVRDPartner25

4 days out! Let’s spread the civic cheer. Nonprofits, libraries, schools, businesses, and all in between. Join us as a #NationalVoterRegistrationDay partner to help get your community #VoteReady bit.ly/NVRDPartner25

You can officially count the days until #NationalVoterRegistrationDay on just one hand - but that doesn't mean you still can't throw together an excellent voter registration event! Partner today to see how you can get America #VoteReady on 9/16! bit.ly/NVRDPartner25

Just ONE WEEK until #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Join the movement to help every eligible voter get #VoteReady in this state and local election year. Sign up as a Partner today: bit.ly/NVRDPartner25 And read out latest elections blog post: sflawlibraryblog.wordpress.com/2025/09/09/r...

We’re proud to join #NationalVoterRegistrationDay on 9/16 as a Community Partner! 🎉 Together, we’re celebrating democracy by helping every eligible American get registered and #VoteReady for 2025. Join us: bit.ly/NVRDPartner25

The September dates for the JDC's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinics are up! Tenderloin: Wednesday 9/17 Civic Center: Saturday 9/20 Mission: Tuesday 9/23 Full details about the clinics here: www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

Happy September! Our latest E-Update has information on upcoming state & local elections and some exciting personnel news at the library. Read it all here: SF Law Library - September E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/21a8...