—Toddler Learning Centers — Early childhood development for ages 18-36 months, through games, crafts, storytelling, learning shapes, letters and numbers. Caregivers learn the importance of reading, speech development, nutrition, health care, and other subjects.

— Children's Library Discovery Center —
Exhibits designed by the San Francisco Exploratorium help create a unique new interactive experience fostering children's literacy, science, math, engineering and technology.

— Family Literacy Program — Develops literacy skills for immigrant adults and children through joint activities and involvement.

— Summer Reading — More than 25,000 children participate in programs designed to keep critical reading skills active and enhanced during the summer.

— Workforce Development Programs for Teens — Teens help the public with computers, assist with afterschool programs and help librarians while they receive training and mentoring and gain future career skills.

— Cultural and Recreational Programs — Over 20,000 programs are offered each year introducing young and old to art, music, culture, science and history.

— BOOST (Best Out Of School Time) — Afterschool program serving nearly 2000 children daily at 63 local community libraries with one on one homework help and enrichment activities, 3-6pm every weekday.

— ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Program — helps thousands of new immigrants from 160 countries adapt to American life and culture through classes, small conversation practice groups, and computer-assisted learning. Health literacy and computer literacy classes are also available.

— Adult Learning Centers — Bring literacy skills to adults most in need whose reading skills are below fifth grade levels through small group tutoring, computer-assisted instruction, basic education classes, and adult literacy materials such as audio and videotapes, and computer software.