SFPL

Name: SFPL
Rating: 4.463768 (91 reviews)
Author: San Francisco Public Library

By: San Francisco Public Library

Keep a library in your pocket! SFPL makes it easy to find titles & place holds!

Features & Capabilities

SFPL Chrome Extension brings the full experience of the San Francisco Public Library right to your browser. Easily browse new titles and staff-curated recommendations, place holds on your favorite books, renew materials you've checked out, and manage your library account with convenience.

Plan your library visits and stay up-to-date with upcoming events happening at the San Francisco Public Library—all accessible anytime and anywhere through this handy extension. Simplify your library experience with SFPL and keep a world of knowledge in your pocket!

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Books

By:

San Francisco Public Library

Downloads:

26,340 69

Rating:

4.46

(91) 1 new ratings

Version:

2.19.0 Last updated: 2026-06-18

Version code:

1662

Creation date:

2015-03-16

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.NFC Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.REORDER_TASKS Low risk

Size:

19.53MB

Email:

in*****@sfpl.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-01

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 377,155 ▼ 590

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

San Francisco Public Library

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bibliocommons.sfpl

Email:

in*****@sfpl.org

Website:

http://sfpl.bibliocommons.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the SFPL app for managing reading lists, improved search functionality, and access to library resources including language learning. Recent updates enhanced usability significantly. However, multiple users report frustrations with frequent full logins, app crashes especially when accessing locations, inconsistent search results, limited functionality compared to other library apps, and issues with holds being deleted repeatedly.

Pros

Allows creating and managing reading lists and holds.
Improved usability and search function after recent updates.
Provides access to library resources and helps track reading history.
Supports diverse language learning resources.
Facilitates easy book holds and checkout tracking.

Cons

Frequent required complete re-login interrupts user experience.
App crashes when accessing certain features (e.g., Locations).
Incomplete access to digital library resources compared to other apps.
Search function can be inconsistent or limited.
Book holds sometimes get deleted unexpectedly.

Recent reviews

My life is a better place to live.

Sh*****, 2024-08-28

I had a complaint. It was pretty bad. And they almost fixed it, but not really. Every random-so-often the app requires a complete relogin. Not just requiring the password, like everybody else. I'll use the web site for this kind of fun.