A San Francisco Public Library Card is required to check-out materials. Library cards may be obtained at any of the San Francisco Public Library branches.
Basic services are free.
The branch provides access to a broad range of print and non printmaterial, and reference assistance to meet the informational and educational needs of the local community. Offers a computer lab which includes software in English and Chinese,Internet access, computer games, word processing programs, and printers. Also maintains the Asian Interest Database, Chinese language and the Asian Interest collections, and a Chinatown history clipping file which includes pamphlets, newspaper and magazine articles of concern to the Asian American community. Participates in the Department of PublicWorks Neighborhood City Hall program which serves as a access-point tocity department services at local community sites.