Chinatown/Him Mark Lai Branch

A culturally specific neighborhood branch for Chinese-language, Vietnamese-language, and Chinatown-history research.

Chinese
Books, magazines, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs in Chinese
Vietnamese
Medium-size Vietnamese-language collection
History
Chinatown-history files and Asian American periodicals
Teens
Teen Services Librarian listed by the branch
Location

1135 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Chinatown · Directions

Chinatown stands apart for the depth and specificity of its Chinese, Asian American, and neighborhood-history holdings.

Staff-language and teen-librarian listings are not guarantees for a particular visit, so confirm if either is essential.

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