Has anyone ever noticed how a library can hold a neighborhood’s stories? The Excelsior Branch Library, right here on Mission Street, is more than just bookshelves. It’s a living archive of the Excelsior District. This was the tenth branch of the San Francisco Public Library system. Its roots trace back to a humble “library station” on Bauer Street. The Excelsior Branch Library has seen a lot of changes over the years. It made its way from Ocean Avenue to 4465 Mission Street before settling at its current location, 4400 Mission Street, in 1967. The building itself is a story, designed by Appleton and Wolfard with a price tag of $248,000. The Excelsior Branch Library was a pioneer. It was the very first branch renovated under the Branch Library Improvement Program. It reopened its doors, refreshed and renewed, on July 8, 2005. Now, you can find a flexible program room and an adjacent patio. Look up. Notice the beautiful acoustical ceiling and light fixtures. They’re not just aesthetically pleasing. They’re functional, maximizing the use of natural light. The library embraced the future with solar panels for energy efficiency. Inside, the Excelsior Branch Library holds a treasure trove of stories. It has a medium-sized collection of Filipino interest materials in both English and Tagalog. It also boasts large collections in English, Spanish, and Chinese. And if you’re interested in local history, the Excelsior Branch has a dedicated neighborhood history file. It truly has become the heart of the community.
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