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Read our latest blog in Celebration of National Library Week.
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🌍 Join us at Mechanics' Institute, April 18, 2024, 6:00 pm, for an engaging discussion on sustainable communities. Explore alternative energy, innovative design, and hope with environmental champions.

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Explore space, time, and the universe through books at Mechanics’ Institute.

'In life, we have to be strong and bright enough to face our dark times. Eclipse may come and eclipse may go, nothing should stop our inner strength's flow.'—Munia Khan

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🌟 Mechanics' Institute welcomed WIM Sabrina Chevannes Sabrina Chevannes to the chess club for a lesson with Bentley School's club! She introduced techniques like the Fried Liver Attack. Sabrina started playing chess at eight, winning 10 British titles. ♟️ #MechanicsInstitute

🌟 Join Kate Farrell Kate Farrell at Mechanics’ Institute for a storytelling adventure!

WED, 5/08 | 6:00 pm | Onsite

Unlock the power of your own story! Limited spots, each gets Kate's book, 'Story Power'!

Reserve now for an unforgettable journey! ow.ly/HIIC50R7HoQ

🌟 Congratulations to all the 2024 San Francisco Scholastic Chess Championship Winners! 🌟

Stop by the Mechanics’ Institute this Friday, April 5, 5:00 pm for our FREE monthly Chess Social. ow.ly/vk6r50R5nKl

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🤞🏆 👀 Eyes on the prize. Parents and participants wait patiently for the results. Good luck! 🌟

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🌟♟️🏆 How did we do? Parents and players take note of their standing as they wait for the next round to begin. Phin stops and consults a canine observer about who's their favorite to win.🌟

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🌟♟️👀 Eyes on the prize. Parents and participants wait patiently for the results. 🏆🌟

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🌟♟️🏆Parents show their support as they try to get a glimpse of their little champions.🌟

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🎉 Happening NOW! 🎉 The 2024 San Francisco Scholastic Chess Championship is in full swing! Over 300 young chess enthusiasts are in attendance! 🏆 Stay tuned for updates and exciting moments from the tournament!

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🌟♟️🏆Mayor London Breed and our CEO Katherine Bella take a tour of the tournament. Mayor Breed also met with our chess coordinator and resident master, Paul Whitehead.🌟

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🌟♟️🏆The 2024 San Francisco Scholastic Chess Championship is underway in Golden Gate Park! Good luck to all players. Stop by the membership table to learn more about Mechanics' Institute and chess events. 🌟

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Celebrating National Poetry Month | THU 4/4 | 6:30 pm

Ayodele Nzinga is a multi-hyphenated artist; a brilliant actress, producing director, playwright, poet, dramaturg, performance consultant, educator, and more.

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Celebrating National Poetry Month | THU 4/4 | 6:30 pm

Originally from San Francisco, Tongo Eisen-Martin is a poet, movement worker, and educator. His book, 'Someone's Dead Already' was nominated for a California Book Award. ow.ly/Ks0750R3xBz

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Celebrating National Poetry Month | THU 4/4 | 6:30 pm

California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick authored three poetry books: Scar and Flower, a 2020 Northern California Book Award finalist; Gardening Secrets of the Dead; and This Many Miles from Desire.

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Join us TOMORROW | CinemaLit: Women Talking
Friday, March 29 | 6:00 pm

Following a series of rapes in an American Mennonite colony, the women discuss what to do and where to go. 'Women Talking' explores complex moral dilemmas through eloquent dialogue.

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Join us TOMORROW, in person, Thursday, March 28, 6:00 pm

Discussions on Democracy - Black Grief/White Grievance: The Politics of Loss

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Join us TONIGHT, 6:15 pm for Storytelling Showcase with Corey Rosen.

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Roster includes:
Craig Byrne
Veronica Skelton
Tom Darci
Paige Rodgers
Beau Ryder Davis

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