San Francisco Public Library
The San Francisco Public Library system is dedicated to free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent learning, and the joys of reading for our diverse community.
The Main Library is the resource center for the entire San Francisco Public Library system and the libraries of Northern California. Its large collection and extensive programs and exhibits support the Library’s mission.
100 Larkin StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102
www.sfpl.org
Events At This Venue
Evidence of EvolutionCelebrating the 150th anniversary of the publication of “On the Origin of Species”, this celebration of evolutionary development combines beautiful photographs of plants and animals with text to express Darwin’s greatest discovery to a general audience in a unique and vivid manner.
One Heck of a Birthday
A diverse celebration of Charles Darwin and evolution with lectures, performances, and educational programs from the world's foremost scientists, writers, thinkers, and artists.
Recent News
National News
The verdict from Texas scientists is nearly unanimous: 98 percent favor the unadulterated teaching of evolution in public school classrooms.
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Mad rantings about politics, evolution, and microbiology.
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Fundamentalists are to blame — scientific as well as religious.
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Evolution and genetics are intertwined such that it makes little sense to study evolution without studying genetics.
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New research suggests that genetic evolution is not necessarily reflected in an animal's physical appearance.
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Changes in the same species of fish living in the same lake could have serious implications for evolutionary thought.
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Lawsuits challenging the Understanding Evolution website on constitutional grounds was dismissed for lack of standing.
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Evolution could already be at an end, leaving the human race more uniform than ever, argues Steve Jones
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