Main Library
Named in the records1907–2024
475 records of San Francisco tie this place, 1907–2024: 234 decisions of the Board of Supervisors and 241 facts read from city reports. Open the full list, with filters for years, kind and outcome.
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- Records
- 475: 234 Board decisions, 241 facts from city reports
- Years
- 1907–2024
What the records say
The 60 most telling of its 475 records, in date order: the ones an editor picked first, then the highest scored. The one-line summaries were written by a language model from the printed page; open the page to check the wording.
| When | What the record says | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-07-27 | Board appropriates bond and budget funds for Golden Gate Park sewers, Main Library plans, Municipal Railway carbarn and street paving. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1917 | Main Library · built year: 1917 | building | City report: San Francisco new main library : bond program report scanned page ↗ |
| 1946-06-17 | Board finally passed an emergency $2,500 (≈ $43,197 in 2026 dollars) appropriation for per diem library staff at the Main Library. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1948-07-12 | Board declared public need for a $2,700,000 (≈ $37.7 million in 2026 dollars) library bond for branch and Main Library work. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1948-07-26 | Necessity declared for building branch libraries and expanding the Main Library, by resolution adopted without dissent. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1951-01-08 | Theft of $50.01 (≈ $648 in 2026 dollars) from the Main Library registration office written off as a loss, with $5.00 (≈ $64.80 in 2026 dollars) reimbursed to a trust fund. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1953-08-31 | Proposes a November 3, 1953 ballot measure for $1,894,950 (≈ $23.9 million in 2026 dollars) in bonds for branch libraries and Main Library improvements; passed first reading. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1953-09-08 | Library bond of $1,894,950 (≈ $23.9 million in 2026 dollars) for branches and Main Library work was passed for the November 3, 1953 ballot. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1959-03-30 | Passed for second reading: $60,000 (≈ $694,722 in 2026 dollars) to provide proper facilities at the Main Library for the Sutro Collection. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1960-02-23 | $21,500 (≈ $244,737 in 2026 dollars) appropriated to clean and paint the Main Library building; the ordinance was finally passed. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1968-11-18 | The Public Library was authorized to apply for federal funds to plan a new Main Library building. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1968-11-25 | City may seek federal money to plan a new Main Library | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1968-11-25 | The Board authorized the Public Library to apply for federal funds to plan and specify a new Main Library building. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1987 | Main Library expansion · other: construction of an addition at 45 Hyde Street considered and rejected as inadequate | project | City report: Civic Center proposal scanned page ↗ |
| 1987 | Main Library closure alternatives · finding: Constructing a new building on the 45 Hyde Street site first would probably prolong the remodeling and expansion project | alternative | City report: Civic Center proposal scanned page ↗ |
| 1988 | San Francisco new Main Library · proposes: build a new Main Library facility | project | City report: San Francisco new main library : bond program report scanned page ↗ |
| 1988-08-22 | Ballot argument favoring Proposition A, a $109,500,000 (≈ $311.9 million in 2026 dollars) bond for a new main library and branch improvements, adopted. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1988-08-22 | Ballot argument favouring Proposition A, a $109.5M (≈ $311.9 million in 2026 dollars) bond for a new main library and branch improvements, was approved. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1990-01-02 | Supervisor Nelder asked what seismic reports exist on the main library and its branches; referred to the Earthquake Recovery Committee. | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1991-04-01 | Ordinance creating a special fund for additions or enhancements to the new Main Library passed on first reading. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1991-09-30 | Public Library accepts a $1.0M (≈ $2.5 million in 2026 dollars) gift from the Library Foundation for interior design of the New Main Library. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1992-03-30 | Public Library accepted an $823,012 (≈ $2.0 million in 2026 dollars) gift from the Library Foundation for design of the new main library. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1992-12-14 | Ordinance appropriating $86,213,304 (≈ $207.0 million in 2026 dollars) for main library and branch capital work passed for second reading; $6,172,083 (≈ $14.8 million in 2026 dollars) placed on reserve. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1992-12-14 | Gift of $9,614,568 (≈ $23.1 million in 2026 dollars) from the Library Foundation of San Francisco to fund building enhancements for the new main library accepted. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1992-12-14 | Ordinance appropriating $3,200,241 (≈ $7.7 million in 2026 dollars) for main library and branch capital work passed for second reading. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1992-12-14 | Board adopted environmental findings supporting appropriation of funds for the new Main Library Project. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1992-12-14 | Findings under California environmental law adopted for the new Main Library project, incorporating Library and Art Commission findings. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1992-12-21 | Board finally passed an $86.2M (≈ $207.0 million in 2026 dollars) appropriation for main library and branch capital work under the 1988 bond program. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1993-06-07 | Adopted resolution seeking $98.0M (≈ $228.5 million in 2026 dollars) in bonds for the main library, Steinhart Aquarium and five community cultural centres. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1994-04-25 | Public Library received $5,795,171 (≈ $13.2 million in 2026 dollars) from bond interest for the New Main Library and Chinatown and Mission branch work. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1994-05-23 | The Library may accept and spend a $1,711,000 (≈ $3.9 million in 2026 dollars) gift from the Library Foundation of San Francisco for the new main library. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1994-06-13 | Resolution sets a $41.7M (≈ $94.8 million in 2026 dollars) general obligation bond for Old Main Library improvements and relocating the Asian Art Museum; adopted as amended. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1994-07-18 | Board placed bonds for a new San Bruno jail, Main Library and City Hall work before voters on November 8, 1994. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1996 | Main Library · other: highly sophisticated new library with advanced technology, versus near total absence of technology in most smaller departments | finding | City report: Information technology services in San Francisco government scanned page ↗ |
| 1996-04-01 | Ordinance approving a Public Library agreement with the Friends of the Public Library for space in the new main library passed for second reading. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1996-04-08 | The Public Library's agreement with the Friends of the Public Library, giving the nonprofit space in the new main library, was finally passed. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1996-06-17 | Old Main Library and Library Annex, Lot 1 in Block 353, transferred from Library Commission to Asian Art Commission for museum use. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1996-06-17 | Findings under state environmental law were adopted for moving Old Main Library from Library Commission to Asian Art Commission. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1996-06-24 | Ordinance approving a memorandum with the Library Foundation for space and services in the new main library, finally passed. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1996-07-01 | The Board finally passed an ordinance approving a memorandum of understanding with the Library Foundation for space in the new main library. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1996-07-01 | The Board urged the Library Commission to preserve the Main Library card catalog and keep it available to the public. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1997-12-15 | Resolution urges the Asian Art Commission to protect and preserve the Piazzoni paintings in the old Main Library. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1999-12-08 | Committee approved and filed release of $32,002,738 (≈ $64.7 million in 2026 dollars) in reserved funds to upgrade the Old Main Library building. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2001-04-30 | Proposed $1,408,983 (≈ $2.7 million in 2026 dollars) for repairs and modifications at the Main Library, recommended by a 2000 evaluation; passed first reading. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2001-04-30 | Proposed $1,408,983 (≈ $2.7 million in 2026 dollars) to modify, maintain and repair the Main Library, with $300,000 (≈ $570,762 in 2026 dollars) placed on reserve; passed on first reading. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2001-05-07 | Board passed an ordinance appropriating $1,408,983 (≈ $2.7 million in 2026 dollars) for repairs and modifications at the Main Library, with $300,000 (≈ $570,762 in 2026 dollars) placed on reserve. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2001-05-07 | Ordinance appropriating $1,408,983 (≈ $2.7 million in 2026 dollars) for repairs and modifications to the Main Library was finally passed. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2003-02-25 | Sandoval and Newsom's ordinance would appropriate $3,742,290 (≈ $6.9 million in 2026 dollars) in bond interest to upgrade the Old Main Library for the Asian Art Museum; passed first reading. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2003-02-25 | Ordinance appropriating $3.7M (≈ $6.8 million in 2026 dollars) in Asian Art Museum bond interest for building work at the Old Main Library was passed on first reading. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2003-03-04 | Ordinance appropriating $3,742,290 (≈ $6.9 million in 2026 dollars) in bond interest for seismic upgrades and build-outs of the Old Main Library for the Asian Art Museum. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2003-03-04 | Board ordinance appropriates $3,742,290 (≈ $6.9 million in 2026 dollars) in bond interest for converting the Old Main Library building into the Asian Art Museum; finally passed. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2005-05-03 | $100,000 (≈ $172,524 in 2026 dollars) trust gift accepted for Main Library improvements. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2006 | Sole-source purchase of Main Library furniture and partitions from [name withheld], a Steelcase distributor, was approved. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2006-05-02 | The Board adopted acceptance of a $19,077 (≈ $31,884 in 2026 dollars) bequest from the Marge Falk Trust for the Library for the Blind at the Main Library. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2006-08-15 | Furniture purchase from One Workplace for the Main Library renovation, without competitive bidding, passed on first reading. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2006-08-15 | Main Library furniture purchase without bidding awaiting final vote. | pending | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2008-01-29 | Public Library may accept and spend $150,000 (≈ $234,744 in 2026 dollars) from the Friends of the Library for Main Library improvements. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2008-01-29 | Library was authorized to accept and spend $150,000 (≈ $234,744 in 2026 dollars) from the Friends' Phyllis Wattis Trust endowment for Main Library improvements. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2012-03-13 | Public Library accepts a $99,680 (≈ $146,285 in 2026 dollars) federal grant to plan a teen learning lab at the Main Library. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2012-03-13 | Library gets $99,680 (≈ $146,285 in 2026 dollars) grant to plan teen learning lab. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
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