Mechanics' Institute
LibrariesUnited States11-50 Employees
Mechanics’ Institute is a thriving hub of culture, curiosity, and community that has been at the heart of San Francisco life since 1854. We’re home to America’s oldest continuously operating chess club, an expertly curated membership library, and a dynamic lineup of author talks and cultural performances. More than a historic Beaux-Arts landmark, Mechanics’ Institute is a place where ideas spark, history lives, and every day offers the chance to be inspired.