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Problem Children A creative mentorship program for young Bay Area artists, that provides guidance in developing creative projects and growing skills. March 26, 2025 Program
[working] Converting vacant retail spaces into temporary artist studios and exhibition spaces to bring art and culture to the street-level experience of San Francisco. November 10, 2024 Program
Experiments Special projects and time-based experiments. November 10, 2024 Program
Too Much Information A twice yearly event series that brings together an intergenerational mix of creative voices aimed at nurturing a more robust, thoughtful, and healthy creative community. October 26, 2024 Program
Ask This Book a Question launch Join us for the launch of Ask This Book a Question, the debut release from Vicki Tan, with a party and special activity led by the author. March 29, 2025 Event
A Creative Life: Dapo Oni Join us for an immersive exploration of scent, creative flow, and the relationship between our senses, led by designer, DJ, and scent maker Dapo Onikuyide. March 25, 2025 Event
Open hours with Page Club Swing by to spend some time with us and, if so inclined, bring a page from your favorite book to read aloud for Page Club. March 21, 2025 Event
A Creative Life: Stephanie Cheng Join us for a lively presentation on navigating change with product manager, strategist, and entrepreneur Stephanie Cheng. March 18, 2025 Event
Educational Television screening #001 Join us for the screening of two films on the theme of urban planning and design from the Educational Television archive. March 6, 2025 Event
A Creative Life: Elizabeth Meiklejohn Join us for a show and tell with textile engineer, researcher and designer Elizabeth Meiklejohn. Featuring a hands-on demonstration and dynamic conversation about the rules that shape us, how we push boundaries, and the value of generative constraints. March 6, 2025 Event
Open hours & open reference with WNP Stop by to say hi, explore 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. March 6, 2025 Event
Open hours & open reference with WNP Stop by to say hi, explore 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. March 6, 2025 Event
Open hours & open reference with WNP Stop by to say hi, explore 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. March 6, 2025 Event
Open hours with world music vinyl records Visit us during open hours to just say hi or have a cup of tea, and enjoy two hours of record-spinning, story-telling from the It's All World Music project. March 6, 2025 Event
Open hours with an all-vinyl world music vinyl records Visit us during open hours to just say hi or have a cup of tea, and enjoy two hours of record-spinning, story-telling from the It's All World Music project. March 6, 2025 Event
Educational Television screening #003 Join us for the screening of three films on socially provocative and ecologically ambitious creative projects from the Educational Television archive. March 5, 2025 Event
Educational Television screening #002 Join us for the screening of two films on the practices and perspectives of artists from the Educational Television archive. March 5, 2025 Event
Open Hours with an ambient DJ set by Kia Kimera Come say hello, enjoy a cup of tea, or spend time with a good book while we are treated to a special ambient DJ set by Kia Kimera. March 1, 2025 Event
Open hours with an ambient DJ set by Kia Kimera Come say hello, enjoy a cup of tea, or spend time with a good book while we are treated to a special ambient DJ set by Kia Kimera. March 1, 2025 Event
Open hours with an ambient DJ set by Kia Kimera Come say hello, enjoy a cup of tea, or spend time with a good book while we are treated to a special ambient DJ set by Kia Kimera. March 1, 2025 Event
Open hours with Page Club Swing by to spend some time with us and, if so inclined, bring a page from your favorite book to read aloud for Page Club. February 28, 2025 Event
Open hours 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. February 28, 2025 Event
WNP Book Discussion: We Run The Tides Join us for a conversation with Sean Connelly and Nicole Meldahl about Vendela Vida's We Run The Tides, the WNP Book Club featured title for March—April. February 28, 2025 Event
Problem Children 2023 Closing Exhibition The closing exhibition and reception for our 2023 Problem Children cohort. February 10, 2025 Event
WNP Book Discussion: Vandover And The Brute Join us for a conversation with Sean Connelly and Nicole Meldahl about Frank Norris’s Vandover and the Brute, the WNP Book Club featured title for January—February. January 28, 2025 Event
TMI #003 A day of sensory and interactive presentations that explored how rituals help us tap into the human experience. January 24, 2025 Event
TMI #002 A day of inter-generational talks, film screenings, and group discussions that explored what can be gained through observation. January 24, 2025 Event
The Case of the Disappearing Gauguin Book launch and talk for The Case of The Disappearing Gauguin: A Study of Authenticity and the Art Market by Dr. Stephanie Brown. January 24, 2025 Event
Problem Children 2024 Closing exhibition Closing exhibition and celebration for the 2024 Problem Children cohort. August 20, 2024 Event
Related To Items You Recently Viewed by Emily Gui The work in for this exhibition was created reusing packaging materials and other found objects. March 30, 2024 Event
An evening with Lynette Nicole Betancur. An evening conversation and showcase of new work from artist and sculptor Lynette Nicole Betancur. March 9, 2024 Event
Two Hundred Pounds Of Cement by Will Thomson A show of paintings by British artist Will Thomson. March 9, 2024 Event
Viewfindings by Jeff Masamori A collection of fourteen paintings that embrace spontaneity and the beginners mindset. March 9, 2024 Event
Problem Library Benefit Art Show The first annual Benefit Art Show with work from artists across the Problem Library community. March 9, 2024 Event
TMI #001 A two-day event bringing together Bay Area creatives from all stages of life and artistic development to learn from and share with each other. March 9, 2024 Event
Wildlife Archive presents: Altered States The Wildlife Archive has curated a collection for an exhibition at Problem Library that draws from the "summer of love" in San Francisco, and the "second summer of love" in London. March 9, 2024 Event
Problem Children Closing Exhibition 2022 The closing exhibition and reception is the culmination of our three-month summer program. March 9, 2024 Event
Jennifer Klecker closing day An afternoon of art making, and an evening celebrating the work of Jennifer Klecker. March 9, 2024 Event
Join us tomorrow for a lively talk on growth and change with Stephanie Cheng And stop by Friday for the Inner Sunset Art Walk March 21, 2025 Newsletter
Join us tomorrow for a lively talk on growth and change with Stephanie Cheng And stop by Friday for the Inner Sunset Art Walk March 19, 2025 Newsletter
Next Thursday: A Creative Life #002 with Stephanie Cheng Plus: a preview of our full Spring season calendar, and news from The School of Other Fields March 17, 2025 Newsletter
A new season of Problem Library starts today Announcing two developments for spring March 2, 2025 Newsletter
In reflection & intention Looking back on 2024 and ahead to 2025. January 28, 2025 Newsletter
Too Much Information #003 is tomorrow! Join us for an enlightening day of conversation, exploration, and activity. October 21, 2024 Newsletter
Too Much Information returns on October 19th A day exploring rituals and the magic of trusting simple things. October 21, 2024 Newsletter
On adventure and Problem Children Thoughts from Tamara on the force that continually loops us all back together. September 16, 2024 Newsletter
Join us for the Problem Children 2024 closing show Saturday, August 24 from 4—7pm August 20, 2024 Newsletter
On community and Problem Children Reflections from Giovana on the benefits of coming back. August 20, 2024 Newsletter
On mentorship and Problem Children Some insights on what it means to be a “mentor” July 23, 2024 Newsletter
An update from the first day of Problem Children 2022 Our 2022 program kicked off today with fundraising goals met, a talented artist cohort, and some broken bread. July 6, 2024 Newsletter
An update from one month into Problem Children The program strives to support artists in a variety of ways. July 6, 2024 Newsletter
10 days until the Problem Children’s closing exhibition Join us on August 27 from 4—7pm at Problem Library July 6, 2024 Newsletter
Problem Children closing show review and extended hours July 6, 2024 Newsletter
An update on Problem Children July 6, 2024 Newsletter
Too Much Information returns on Saturday, April 27 Join us for a day of talks, screenings, and observation April 2, 2024 Newsletter
Applications are open for Problem Children 2024 We are looking for six ambitious young creatives to join us this summer. March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Reflecting on a year of growth and connection. Milestones, learnings, and new endeavors — a recap of Problem Library's work in 2023. March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Tomorrow: Join us for Too Much Information Too Much Information starts tomorrow at 12pm March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Too Much Information :: a Problem Children gathering. Join us on October 14 and 15. March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Join us in celebrating the Problem Children 2023 cohort. Saturday, August 26 from 4—7pm March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Continuing to raise the barn Join us for Barn Raising and save the date for the Problem Children. March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Join us for our first barn raising this Sunday This week’s theme: why are you here? March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Barn Raising: Sundays this summer at Problem Library The return of weekly open hours at 1288 15th Ave. March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Two Hundred Pounds Of Cement opens tomorrow Saturday, June 10 from 5—8pm at 536 Davis St. March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Opening next Saturday: Two Hundred Pounds Of Cement Join us for a reception with the artist from 5—8pm March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Two Hundred Pounds Of Cement Let's see him get two inches off the ground March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Tonight: Wild Life Archive presents Altered States Join us tonight from 5—9pm at Problem Library March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Viewfindings opens tomorrow evening Friday May 12 from 4—7pm at 536 Davis St. March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Viewfindings, a show of new paintings by Jeff Masamori March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Two weeks. Two events. New sculptures are on view next week and a special exhibition from Wild Life Archive the following week March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Save the date: New sculptures by Lynette Nicole Betancur Join us on April 20th for a closing reception at 536 Davis St. March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Join us for another special event this Saturday. Venture: Night Shift and Lynette Nicole Betancur. March 11, 2024 Newsletter
Join us on Friday for a special event 9pm—close at Club Waizema, San Francisco March 11, 2024 Newsletter
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Thank You December 14, 2024 Page
Colophon December 5, 2024 Page
Newsletter Confirmation November 22, 2024 Page
Programs November 7, 2024 Page
People October 22, 2024 Page
Philosophy March 31, 2024 Page
Contact March 30, 2024 Page
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Newsletter March 13, 2024 Page
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