Event Organizer: SFPL-Talking Books and Braille Center
Venue Name: San Francisco Public Library – Main Branch | 100 Larkin Street,
Ticket Price: Free
Registration Information: No registration is required
Event Description:
Celebrate with members of the San Francisco Chapter of the California Council of the Blind as they honor Louis Braille’s revolutionary tactile system of reading and writing.
Beginning with its adoption by France in 1854, Braille has made books, music symbols, mathematical notation, and other printed material accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.
Event activities include:
Beginning with its adoption by France in 1854, Braille has made books, music symbols, mathematical notation, and other printed material accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.
Event activities include:
STORYTIME
Main Library – Children’s Center, 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Enjoy songs, fingerplays and interactive print/Braille story books read by members of the California Council of the Blind.
PERFORMANCE
Ensemble Humanité
Main Library – Koret Lobby, 1:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Enjoy an hour of music from classical duo Ensemble Humanité, a collaboration between Ayaka Isono, a blind pianist, and Maki Ishii, a sighted violinist. Ayaka Isono will briefly discuss the use of Braille musical notation.
Ensemble Humanité
Main Library – Koret Lobby, 1:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Enjoy an hour of music from classical duo Ensemble Humanité, a collaboration between Ayaka Isono, a blind pianist, and Maki Ishii, a sighted violinist. Ayaka Isono will briefly discuss the use of Braille musical notation.
DEMOS & DISPLAYS
Main Library – Atrium, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Have your name written in Braille and explore tactile maps and drawings. All questions about how Braille is used in everyday life will be gladly answered.
TECH SHOWCASE
Main Library – Stong Conference Room, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
A variety of high and low tech tools and devices will be on hand to illustrate the power of Braille and related technology.
Event Questions: Call Talking Books & Braille Center at 415-557-4253.
Access Requests: For accommodations (such as ASL interpretation or captioning), call the TIP Line (415) 557-4400 or email accessibility@sfpl.org. Please include your name and phone number in your email. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.
Access Requests: For accommodations (such as ASL interpretation or captioning), call the TIP Line (415) 557-4400 or email accessibility@sfpl.org. Please include your name and phone number in your email. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.
Deadline for Access Requests: Jan 27, 2026