J. Paul Leonard Library at SF State

J. Paul Leonard Library at SF State The J. Paul Leonard Library (JPLL), San Francisco State University. We make discovery happen!

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Whether you need study essentials or a study break, your has you covered! Swing by the Book Checkout & Pickup desk on ...
08/28/2026

Whether you need study essentials or a study break, your has you covered! Swing by the Book Checkout & Pickup desk on the first floor to explore our wide selection of gear, games, and more.

Check out any of these items when the desk is staffed:
Mon – Thurs: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

It’s a new semester, and Leonard Gator is here to help you get the most out of your ! Tune in each week for a new insid...
08/26/2026

It’s a new semester, and Leonard Gator is here to help you get the most out of your ! Tune in each week for a new insider tip or suggestion about a Library service or space available to you as an .

Your Mobile ID is your key to checking out Library materials, paying for printing, using the Makerspace, and much more. Make sure to set it up now so you’re ready to go for your next visit to the Library!

Don’t know where to begin? Start here: https://onecard.sfsu.edu/mobile-credential

It's the first day of the Fall 2026 semester, and we're so excited to have the Gator community back at the ! It's been ...
08/24/2026

It's the first day of the Fall 2026 semester, and we're so excited to have the Gator community back at the ! It's been very quiet over the summer, and we've missed you!

As always, we're here to help you with all your study needs to make this semester a success. Whether acquiring course materials, assisting with your research, providing access to technology or printing, or just being a space to study and hang out in, your Library is here for you!

Summer break has been so much fun! Now that folks are moving back into campus housing and your has returned to regular...
08/19/2026

Summer break has been so much fun! Now that folks are moving back into campus housing and your has returned to regular fall hours, Leonard is getting back to work behind the scenes — and he hopes to see you here soon. Stay tuned to explore your Library with Leonard Gator this year!

Welcome, Gators! We’re offering drop-in library tours during move-in week and the first two weeks of classes. 🗓️ Find da...
08/18/2026

Welcome, Gators! We’re offering drop-in library tours during move-in week and the first two weeks of classes.
🗓️ Find dates and times on Gateway and at 🔗 library.sfsu.edu
👋 Meet your library-insider guide at the checkout desk
💡 Explore the building and learn how you can get what you need from your Library

Starting next Monday, August 17, the will begin its Fall semester schedule. As well as extending our hours to say open...
08/14/2026

Starting next Monday, August 17, the will begin its Fall semester schedule. As well as extending our hours to say open later during the weekdays, the building will be open on the weekends for extra study time. The hours for the entire semester are posted on the library website at https://sfsu.libcal.com/.

We’re looking forward to seeing you all back at the Library again soon!

Leonard celebrated yesterday — how about you? Don’t forget, your checks out records and has listening stations you c...
08/13/2026

Leonard celebrated yesterday — how about you? Don’t forget, your checks out records and has listening stations you can use on the first floor anytime! Ask us for info! 🎶🐊

Happy Book Lovers Day (Aug. 9) to those who celebrate! Paper books, ebooks, audiobooks — what's your favorite? We ❤ them...
08/09/2026

Happy Book Lovers Day (Aug. 9) to those who celebrate! Paper books, ebooks, audiobooks — what's your favorite? We ❤ them all!

Exploring the Bay is one of the best things about Summer Break! This week Leonard headed to Lake Merritt in Oakland to p...
08/05/2026

Exploring the Bay is one of the best things about Summer Break! This week Leonard headed to Lake Merritt in Oakland to play some games with friends and soak up the sun. (Don’t worry, Leonard put on his sunscreen beforehand!) What’s your favorite spot to bask in the sun?

Are you a faculty member preparing your fall courses? We can help! Contact us at ask@sfsu.libanswers.com with any questi...
08/04/2026

Are you a faculty member preparing your fall courses? We can help! Contact us at [email protected] with any questions regarding library services. We can help with course materials, research help and consultations, Library instruction or tours, and much more. Plus we would love to hear any suggestions you have for our Library of Things, which supports students with non-book study aids, relaxation tools, and more!

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