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Year round reading programs for all ages. Special events section lists activities and guest speakers. The Mechanics' Institute Library is a general interest membership library and chess club located at 57 Post Street in San Francisco's business district. Redwood Library Redwood is the oldest American library, still in her original building. The building is the earliest example of classical architecture in America, and was designed in 1747 by Peter Harrison, America's first architect.