During our Spring season, Problem Library is open to the public every Saturday from 1–5 p.m. Come by to say hello, learn about what we’re up to, enjoy a cup of tea, or spend time with a good book—be it one of yours or one of ours.

Every Saturday will also feature a special monthly rotation of guest hosts, optional activities, and unique presentations:

• Ambient DJ sets from Kia Kimera on the first Saturdays
• Open Reference with Western Neighborhoods Project and Historienne Nicole Meldahl on the second Saturdays
• Record-spinning sets by the It’s All World Music project on the third Saturdays
• Bring a page from your favorite book to read aloud for Page Club on the fourth Saturdays

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For this second Saturday of May, stop by for Open Reference with Western Neighborhoods Project (WNP).

Browse selections from the WNP collection, explore a stack of research materials reflecting this month’s historical deep dive, or chat about local history over a convivial cup of tea with Historienne-in-Residence (and WNP Executive Director) Nicole Meldahl.

Nicole might be uncovering the history of a local eatery, writing about land ownership along Great Highway, or researching for an episode of the “Outside Lands San Francisco” podcast. Whatever the focus, Open Reference is an opportunity to learn about the history of San Francisco from a dedicated champion of west side history. Plus, you never know what other legends of local history might be in the room.

Come by, explore local history, and see what stories emerge.