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Vol. 41 No. 5 May 2010 AT THE LIBRARY MAY 2010 1 Coming Up: SFPL.ORG POETS 11 By the Numbers 255 36 23 3 poets submitted work from San Francisco’s 11 districts. submissions came from District 1, the most from a single district. average number of poetry submissions per district. poets were selected from each district. JUNE 5 Launch of Summer Reading Programs for Children, Teens and Adults Libraries citywide JUNE 8 Hand Bookbinders of California exhibition Through August 15 Skylight Gallery, Main JUNE 22 Author Laura Fraser All Over the Map Koret Auditorium, Main 6:30 p.m. JUNE 24 ShanghaiPRIDE Lecture Highlights from Shanghai’s first gay pride celebration Koret Auditorium, Main 6 p.m. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Events In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and in support of the Bay Area wide Shanghai Celebration, the Library is offering a number of special programs. On May 1 at 2:30 p.m., the Chinatown Branch will offer a talk: A Legacy Worth Pre- serving: The History of the Square and Circle Club. Alice G. Lowe, co-chair of the club’s His- tory Committee, will talk about this 86-year-old institution and its still-active involvement in the Chinese community and show a documentary about the club’s history. Author Dean King will be at the Chinatown Branch on May 15, at 2:30 p.m., to talk about his new book Unbound: A True Tale of War, Love and Survival, which tells the story of 30 women who participated in China’s Long March in 1934. A docent from the Asian Art Museum will present a lecture and slideshow about the museum’s ongoing exhibition, Shanghai, on May 22, at 2:30 p.m., at the Chinatown Branch. This will be presented in English and Cantonese. Also on May 22 at 2 p.m., the Main Library will offer a free screening of a classic Shanghai film, Street Angel, from 1937. This black and white film was selected as one of the best 100 Chinese motion pictures by the Hong Kong Film Awards. The Shanghai Cultural Festival will take place on May 23, 2 p.m., at the Main Library. The festival will feature presentations of Shanghai opera, folk dance, martial arts and a fashion show. There will be demonstrations of Shang- hai’s unique twists on traditional Chinese crafts such as paper cutting, pastry dough sculptures and poured sugar sculptures. Be sure to also visit the Shanghai Embroi- dery exhibition on view through May 31 in the Main Library’s Third Floor Chinese Center. Poetry in the City Celebrate poetry from around the City at the 3rd Annual Poets 11 Grand Finale on May 8, 1 p.m. in the Koret Auditorium, Main Library. More than 250 people submitted their work to this city-wide poetry contest and reading series, which collects poetry from each of San Francisco’s 11 districts. Sponsored by Friends of the SFPL and San Francisco Public Library, poets were selected by former San Francisco Poet Laureate Jack Hirschman. Poetry of all types was accepted—from haikus to free verse, narrative to rhyming—and poetry in native languages was highly encouraged. (Continued on Page 7) Wise Up at the Library’s Resource Fair Explore San Francisco Attractions with Your Library Card Jack Hirschman I n celebration of National Older Adult Month, the San Francisco Public Library is holding a free Resource Fair for local seniors and caregivers on Saturday, May 8, Noon-4 p.m. in the Latino/Hispanic Communi- ty Meeting Room at the Main Library. Join us for an informative and fun afternoon that will give attendees the chance to learn about programs, services and volunteer oppor- tunities offered by San Francisco institutions. The fair will also be peppered with bursts of entertainment, including live music, prizes and other activities. Among the topics offered are medical and financial information, educational opportunities, residential and environmental programs, and culture and leisure activities. In addition, free hearing screen- ing will be offered by the Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California. Other medical screenings also will be offered. This is a Library Wise Up! program for learning and living well at any age. S an Francisco families with children can now use their library card to visit local museums and attractions for free. San Francisco Public Library and the Department of Children, Youth and their Families have teamed up through the end of the year to offer Check Out San Francisco Family Pass. The Family Pass program offers one-time free admission to 18 local attractions for up to two adults who must be accompanied by at least one and up to four children under 18. Branch libraries in San Francisco, plus the Main Library, will offer the passes for library patrons to check out by using their library card. Each branch has one pass for every attraction per week, through Dec. 31. (the Main Library has two passes per attraction per week). When patrons check out a pass from their library, they have one week to visit the selected attraction before the pass automatically expires. The passes cannot be reserved or renewed. “We are delighted to participate in a program that provides opportunities for our city’s families to explore the wonderful cultural and entertainment attractions in San Francisco. Libraries are institutions that support learning in many different ways, and we consider this program to be part of that role. It provides real life ex- posure to the history, art and entertainment information available in our traditional resources. Reading about something and then having the chance to view it, enriches the overall experience,” said Toni Bernardi, chief of the library’s Office of Children and Youth Services. Get more information at sfkids.org or sfpl.org/checkoutSF. Effie Lee Morris Lecturer 2010: Ashley Wolff Artist, author, illustrator and San Francisco resident Ashley Wolff was chosen to present this year’s 14th Annual Effie Lee Morris Lecture on Thursday, May 13, 6 p.m., in the Koret Auditorium at the Main Library. Read more about Ashley Wolff on Page 6. Participating San Francisco Attractions Accepting the Family Pass: Aquarium of the Bay Asian Art Museum Blue & Gold Bay Cruises California Academy of Sciences California Historical Society Cartoon Art Museum Conservatory of Flowers Contemporary Jewish Museum Exploratorium Haas-Lilienthal House Museum of Craft and Folk Art Museum of the African Diaspora Rocket Boat at Pier 39 San Francisco Museum of Modern Art San Francisco Zoo The Walt Disney Family Museum Wax Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf Zeum
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Vol. 41 No. 5May 2010
At the LibrArY MAY 2010 1
ComingUp:
SFPL.OrG
POETS 11 By the Numbers
2553623
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poets submitted work from San Francisco’s 11 districts.
submissions came from District 1, the most from a single district.
average number of poetry submissions per district.
poets were selected from each district.
JUNE 5Launch of Summer Reading Programs for Children, Teens and Adults Libraries citywide
JUNE 8Hand Bookbinders of California exhibition ThroughAugust15Skylight Gallery, Main
JUNE 22Author Laura Fraser All Over the MapKoret Auditorium, Main6:30 p.m.
JUNE 24ShanghaiPRIDE Lecture HighlightsfromShanghai’sfirstgaypridecelebrationKoret Auditorium, Main6 p.m.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month EventsInhonorofAsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonthandinsupportoftheBayAreawideShanghaiCelebration,theLibraryisofferinganumberofspecialprograms.
OnMay1at2:30p.m.,theChinatownBranchwillofferatalk:A Legacy Worth Pre-serving: The History of the Square and Circle Club.AliceG.Lowe,co-chairoftheclub’sHis-toryCommittee,willtalkaboutthis86-year-oldinstitutionanditsstill-activeinvolvementintheChinesecommunityandshowadocumentary
abouttheclub’shistory.AuthorDeanKingwill
beattheChinatownBranchonMay15,at2:30p.m.,totalkabouthisnewbookUnbound: A True Tale of War, Love and Survival,whichtellsthestoryof30womenwhoparticipatedinChina’sLongMarchin1934.
AdocentfromtheAsianArtMuseumwillpresentalectureandslideshowaboutthemuseum’songoingexhibition,Shanghai,onMay22,at2:30p.m.,attheChinatownBranch.ThiswillbepresentedinEnglishandCantonese.
AlsoonMay22at2p.m.,theMainLibrarywillofferafreescreeningofaclassicShanghaifilm,Street Angel,from1937.Thisblackandwhitefilmwasselectedasoneofthebest100ChinesemotionpicturesbytheHongKongFilmAwards.
The Shanghai Cultural FestivalwilltakeplaceonMay23,2p.m.,attheMainLibrary.ThefestivalwillfeaturepresentationsofShanghaiopera,folkdance,martialartsandafashionshow.TherewillbedemonstrationsofShang-hai’suniquetwistsontraditionalChinesecraftssuchaspapercutting,pastrydoughsculpturesandpouredsugarsculptures.
BesuretoalsovisittheShanghai Embroi-deryexhibitiononviewthroughMay31intheMainLibrary’sThirdFloorChineseCenter.
Poetry in the CityCelebrate poetryfromaroundtheCityatthe3rdAnnualPoets11GrandFinaleonMay8,1p.m.intheKoretAuditorium,MainLibrary.
Morethan250peoplesubmittedtheirworktothiscity-widepoetrycontestandreadingseries,whichcollectspoetryfromeachofSanFrancisco’s11districts.
SponsoredbyFriendsoftheSFPLandSanFranciscoPublicLibrary,poetswereselectedbyformerSanFranciscoPoetLaureateJackHirschman.Poetryofalltypeswasaccepted—fromhaikustofreeverse,narrativetorhyming—andpoetryinnativelanguageswashighlyencouraged.
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Wise Up at the Library’s Resource Fair
Explore San Francisco Attractions with Your Library Card
JackHirschman
IncelebrationofNationalOlderAdultMonth,theSanFranciscoPublicLibraryisholdingafree
ResourceFairforlocalseniorsandcaregiversonSaturday,May8,Noon-4p.m.intheLatino/HispanicCommuni-tyMeetingRoomattheMainLibrary.
Joinusforaninformativeandfunafternoonthatwillgiveattendeesthechancetolearnaboutprograms,servicesandvolunteeroppor-tunitiesofferedbySanFranciscoinstitutions.Thefairwillalsobepepperedwithburstsofentertainment,
includinglivemusic,prizesandotheractivities.Amongthetopicsofferedaremedicalandfinancialinformation,educationalopportunities,residentialandenvironmentalprograms,andcultureandleisureactivities.
Inaddition,freehearingscreen-ingwillbeofferedbytheHearingand
SpeechCenterofNorthernCalifornia.Othermedicalscreeningsalsowillbeoffered.ThisisaLibraryWiseUp!programforlearningandlivingwellatanyage.
SanFranciscofamilieswithchildrencannowusetheirlibrarycardto
visitlocalmuseumsandattractionsforfree.
SanFranciscoPublicLibraryandtheDepartmentofChildren,
YouthandtheirFamilieshaveteamedupthroughtheendoftheyear
toofferCheckOutSanFranciscoFamilyPass.TheFamilyPassprogram
offersone-timefreeadmissionto18localattractionsforuptotwoadultswho
mustbeaccompaniedbyatleastoneanduptofourchildrenunder18.
BranchlibrariesinSanFrancisco,plustheMainLibrary,willofferthepassesfor
librarypatronstocheckoutbyusingtheirlibrarycard.Eachbranchhasonepassfor
everyattractionperweek,throughDec.31.(theMainLibraryhastwopassesperattractionperweek).
Whenpatronscheckoutapassfromtheirlibrary,theyhaveoneweektovisittheselectedattraction
beforethepassautomaticallyexpires.Thepassescannotbereservedorrenewed.
“Wearedelightedtoparticipateinaprogramthatprovidesopportunitiesforourcity’sfamiliestoexplore
thewonderfulculturalandentertainmentattractionsinSanFrancisco.Librariesareinstitutionsthatsupport
learninginmanydifferentways,andweconsiderthisprogramtobepartofthatrole.Itprovidesreallifeex-
posuretothehistory,artandentertainmentinformationavailableinourtraditionalresources.Readingabout
somethingandthenhavingthechancetoviewit,enrichestheoverallexperience,”saidToniBernardi,chiefof
thelibrary’sOfficeofChildrenandYouthServices.Getmoreinformationatsfkids.orgor sfpl.org/checkoutSF.
Effie Lee Morris Lecturer 2010:
Ashley WolffArtist,author,illustratorandSanFranciscoresidentAshleyWolff
waschosentopresentthisyear’s14thAnnualEffieLeeMorrisLectureonThursday,May13,6p.m.,intheKoretAuditoriumattheMainLibrary.ReadmoreaboutAshleyWolffonPage6.
Participating San Francisco Attractions Accepting the Family Pass:
Aquarium of the BayAsian Art MuseumBlue & Gold Bay CruisesCalifornia Academy of SciencesCalifornia Historical SocietyCartoon Art MuseumConservatory of FlowersContemporary Jewish MuseumExploratoriumHaas-Lilienthal House
Museum of Craft and Folk ArtMuseum of the African Diaspora Rocket Boat at Pier 39San Francisco Museum of
Modern Art San Francisco ZooThe Walt Disney Family MuseumWax Museum at Fisherman’s
Wharf Zeum
ThelargestbuildingcampaigninSanFranciscoPublicLibraryhistoryisinfullswing.Wearenowseeingthefruitsofthe$106millionbondmeasurepassedinNovember2000.TheBranchLibraryImprovementProgram(BLIP)callsfortherenovationof16branchlibrariesandtheconstructionofeightnewlibrarybuildings.Thenewbuildingsare:Bayview,GlenPark,Ingleside,MissionBay,NorthBeach,Ortega,PortolaandVisitacionValley.
B u i l d i n g b e t t e r l i b r a r i e s f o r s t r o n g e r c o m m u n i t i e s .
BranchLibraryImprovementProgram(BLIP)
2 MAY 2010 At the LibrArY
Branchesunderconstructionandprojectedopeningdates:
Parkside–2010
VisitacionValley–2010
Merced–2011
Ortega–2011
Anza–2011
GoldenGateValley–2011
Presidio–2011
Park–2011
BLIP Update
Bookmobile hours subject to change; call (415) 557-4336 or visit sfpl.org for updated information.
TheLibraryprovidesthefollowingservicesduringbranchrenovations.
Temporary ServicesSchedule
bookmobile Locations:
Anza(Balboa St., at 31st Ave.)Tuesday: 10:30a.m.–1p.m.Saturday: 1:30–5p.m.
Golden Gate Valley(1700 Green St., alongside Allyne Park.)Tuesday: 10a.m.–12:30p.m.Friday: 2:15–5:30p.m.
Merced(Buckingham Way, near Stonestown movie theater.)Monday: 10a.m.–12:30p.m.Saturday: 10a.m.–12:30p.m.
Park(751 Stanyan St., south of Waller)Tuesday: 3:30–7p.m.Wednesday: 1–5p.m.
Parkside(1281 Santiago, at 24th Ave., Northwest corner of McCoppin Square.)Monday: 1–5p.m.Wednesday: 1–5p.m.
Presidio(2715 California St. at Scott St.)Wednesday: 10a.m.–12:30p.m.Friday: 10a.m.–12:30p.m.
A New Library and Park for North BeachExpanding North Beach Library and Joe DiMaggio Park
SanFrancisco’shistoricNorthBeachneighborhoodispoisedtoenjoyanew,largerlibrarybranchwithmore
roomforbooksandmaterialsandaredesignedparkthatwillprovideexpandedgreenspaceandmore
opportunitiesforopenplay.Afteranextensivecommunityprocess,SanFranciscoPublicLibraryandthe
RecreationandParkDepartmentareproposinganewlibrarybuildingandanexpandedparkborderedby
Columbus,Lombard,PowellandGreenwichStreets.
More room to read, think or just be in the Library.Kerouac,Ferlinghetti,Ginsberg,Burroughs…NorthBeach
hasarichliteraryhistoryandcontinuestobeoneofthemostsought-afterandvisitedneighborhoodsinSanFrancis-
co.Butat5,300squarefeet,theexistingbranchcannolongeraccommodatepatronsandmaterialstokeepupwith
demand.Italsocannotaccommodatepublicprogramsbecauseitsprogrammingspaceisinaccessibletopatrons
withmobilitydisabilities.Theproposednewbranchwillbe8,500squarefeet(60percentbigger)providingsignifi-
cantnewspaceforbooksandmaterialsinmultiplelanguages.Thenewbranchwillalsohaveacommunityroomfor
libraryeventsandchildren’sprogramsandbeopentothepublicforuseafterhours.
Less asphalt, more open space. Theproposedplanscallfortheremovalofanoldparkinglottocreateanew
library,publicparkandplaza,resultinginlessasphaltandmoreopenspaceforoneofSanFrancisco’sdensest
communities.LikeMintPlazanearUnionSquareandthe17thStreetPlazaintheCastro,SanFranciscoresidentsare
increasinglyclamoringforwalkablegatheringplacestobetterenjoythecity.
An expanded park, more sunlight. Byrelocatingthelibrary,thenewparkcanbemadelargerandtheplay-
ground,tennisandboccecourtscanberearrangedtomakeaunifiedpark,easytowalkthrough,accessibleandsafe.
Andoncethecurrentlibrarybuildingisremoved,theparkwillonceagainbebathedinsunlight.Currently,children
oftenplayintheshadowoftheexistingbuildingregardlessofthetimeofday.
A neighborhood vision. Plansforthelibraryandparkaretheresultofinputfromhundredsofresidentswhopartici-
patedinpubliclyheldmasterplanningmeetings.SinceMay2008,theLibraryanditspartner,theRecreationandPark
Department,haveheldfivepublicmeetingsregardingtheNorthBeachBranchLibraryandJoeDiMaggioPlayground;
andboththeLibraryandRecreationandParkCommissionsreviewedthelocationanddesignofthebranchatpublic
hearingsandvotedunanimouslytosupportmovingthelibrarytoColumbusAvenuependingenvironmentalreview.
Next steps. ThedraftEnvironmentalImpactReport(EIR),whichincludesanextensivetransportationstudy,
historicarchitecturalresourcesevaluation,shadowanalysisandstudiesofotherpotentialimpactstothearea,is
scheduledtobereleasedthismonthbythePlanningDepartment.ApublichearingatthePlanningCommissionand
apubliccommentperiodwillfollow.
Historical Restoration Award for Richmond Branch LibrarySanFranciscoDepartmentofPublicWorks’renovationoftheRichmond/SenatorMiltonMarksBranchLibrarywasrecognizedasaProjectoftheYearinthecategoryofHistoricalRestorationbytheAmericanPublicWorksAssociation(APWA)NorthernCaliforniaChapter.
TheAPWAisaninternationaleducationalandpro-fessionalassociationofpublicagencies,privatesectorcompaniesandindividualsdedicatedtoprovidinghighqualitypublicworksgoodsandservices.
TheRichmondBranchLibraryprojectincludedseismicandaccessibilityimprovements,roomadditionsforchildrenandteenagers,programandstudyrooms,environmentalfeaturessuchasenergyefficientlightinganduseofmaterialsmadeoutofrecycledproducts,historicpreservation,andlandscapingadditions.
DPWworkedcloselywiththeLibrary,todeliverthisex-traordinaryfacilityfortheresidentsofSanFrancisco.
“Itisourgoalnotonlytoprovidequalityandaward-winningprojectstoSanFranciscans,buttodeliverthemontimeandwithinbudget.Projectssuchas(thisone)strengthenourroleastheproviderofchoicetodelivermajorcapitalprojects,”saidDPWDirectorEdReiskin.
Libraryandpark
fromColumbusAve.,
lookingnorth.
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ExhibitionsSubscribe to the monthly exhibitions and Adult Programming newsletter atwww.sfpl.org/nextreads
May2010Jewett Gallery
*Korean Comics: A Society Through Small FramesFeatures83artworksof21ofthebest-knownSouthandNorthKoreanartiststhatexaminethechangingsocialrealitiesofKoreansocietyfromthe1950sthroughthe1990s,byreadingitscomicbooks.ThroughJune13.Main,LowerLevel,JewettGallery.
Skylight Gallery
Gallery Open Hours: same as MainGallery Closes: Mon.-Sat. at 6 p.m.; Sun. at 5 p.m.
*A Dog’s Life (with a Special Appearance by Cats)DrawnfromtheSchmulowitzCollectionofWit&Humor(SCOWAH),theannualexhibitionfeaturestheworkofThe New YorkerandPunchmagazineartists,andLifemagazine;charactersfromnewspapers&comicbooks;plusanecdotes&illustrationsfromaroundtheworld.ThroughMay31.Main,6thFloor,SkylightGallery.Related Displays: Dog Me Around:SkylightGallerywallcases,6thFloor;Perfectly Beastly: Exemplary Books on the Animal Condition,GeneralCollections&Humanities,3rdFloor;It’s Raining Dogs and Cats:FisherChildren’sCenter,2ndFloor;and Horses, Horses, Horses: Work, Rescue, Retirement,Business,Science,&TechnologyCenter,4thFloor.
Other exhibition Areas in the Library
Forbidden City: The Golden Age of Chinese Nightclubs Fromthelate1930stotheearly1960s,Chinesenight-clubsflourishedinSanFrancisco’sChinatown.Theywerethefirst—andthentheonly—venuesfortalentedAsianswhosanganddancedprofessionally.Theexhibit,basedonthebookofthesametitlebyTrinaRobbins,includesvintagephotographs,costumes,menusandotherme-mentosfromtheclubsandperformers.ThroughJune12,Main,6thFloor,outsideofSanFranciscoHistoryCenter
Coloring Outside the Lines: Black Cartoonists as Social CommentatorsAscartoonistKeithKnightstates,
“Cartoonistsarethecourtjestersofmoderntimes.Wecangetawaywiththingsthatotherscan’tbecauseofour
‘cute’drawings.”Exhibitfeaturessomeofthose“courtjesters”whosharetheirexperiences,inspirationandperspectivesassocialcommentatorsandprovocateurs,throughtheircomicstripsinnewspapersfromacrossthecountry.ThroughJune17.Main,3rdFloor,AfricanAmericanCenter.
Fierce Sistahs! Activism, Art & Community of Bay Area Lesbians of Color 1975–PresentPhotographsbyLennKeller.Throughphotographs,memorabiliaandartifacts—manyrarelyorneverseen—theyhighlightthelastfourdecadesoflesbianofcolorcultureandactivismintheBayArea.ThroughMay20.Main,3rdFloor,HormelGay&LesbianCenter
If I am Killed, I Shall Arise in the Salvadoran People OnMarch24,1980,OscarRomerowasassassinatedashewasofficiatingatamemorialcommunionservice.Oneweekpriortotheassassination,Romerotoldaninterview-erthatifhedied,hewouldriseinthepeopleofElSalvador.Thirtyyearslater,hedoesindeedcontinuetoliveoninthepeopleheloved.OnexhibitareimagesofElSalvadorbyphotographerKarenAndefromher2009visit.ThroughMay6.Main,3rdFloor,InternationalCenter
*Elegant Needlework: Embroidery from ShanghaiPartoftheShanghaiCelebration,ayear-longSanFran-ciscoBayArea-widecelebrationorganizedbytheAsianArtMuseum,theChineseCenteroftheMainLibrary.ThroughMay31.Main,3rdFloor,ChineseCenter
Digging Deep: Underneath San Francisco Public LibraryThecurrentMainLibraryrestsonaGoldRush-eracemeteryandtheruinsoftheoldCityHalldestroyedinthe1906earthquake&fire.Thearcheologicalremainspulledfromthesitetellthestoryoftheearlydevelop-mentoftheCivicCenterarea.Ongoing.Main,1stFloor,GroveStreetentranceexhibitcases
Our City by the BayExhibitionofpoetry,art,posters,writingsandbooksby3rdgradestudentswhohavestudiedSanFrancisco’sarchitecture,landmarks,historyandgeography.May1-30.Main,2ndFloor,Children’sCenterExhibitSpace
exhibitions at the branches
Junipero Serra School Photography Club BernalHeightsOpening Reception:Saturday,May29,2–4p.m.
*52nd Annual Potrero Hill Artists ExhibitionMay1-31.Potrero.Opening Reception:Saturday,May1,1–4p.m.
*FundedbyFriendsoftheSanFranciscoPublicLibrary
100th Anniversary of Angel Island Immigration Station
TheAngelIslandImmigrationStationFoundation(AIISF)presentsGateway to Gold Mountain,anexhibitionfocusedontheexperienceofChineseandAsianimmigrantswhoarrivedatthe“EllisIslandoftheWest”between1910and1940.ThepanelexhibitionisonviewMay1-July22ontheLarkinStreet
Bridge,SecondFloor,MainLibrary.HistoricalphotographsandChinesepoems,whichhavebeenprintedonlarge,redfabricpanelsgive
theviewerasenseoflifeattheImmigrationStationfornearly500,000immigrantswhoweredetainedformedicalexaminationsandinterrogationstoverifytheirlegalstatus.Apartoftheexhibitionrecountsthegruelinginterrogations,whichsometimeslastedweeks,asimmigrationinspectorstriedtomatchtheimmigrant’sstorywiththatofthesponsor.Discrepanciesinthetwostoriescouldleadtodeportation.
AmongthehighlightsoftheexhibitionaretheChinesepoems,whichwerecarvedontothewoodenwallsofthedetentionbarracks.Therearemorethan200Chinesepoemsonthewalls,andseveralofthemarefeaturedinthelarge-scalereproductions.ApoetfromXiangshanwrote,“Therearetensofthousandsofpoemscomposedonthesewalls/Theyareallcriesofcomplaintandsadness,/ThedayIamridofthisprisonandattainsuccess/Imustrememberthatthischapteronceexisted.”
Thisyearmarksthe100thanniversaryoftheAngelIslandImmigrationStation.FormoreinformationaboutcentennialeventsandhowtovisitAngelIslandStatePark,gotowww.aiisf.orgorcall(415)262-4429.TheexhibitionisbeingpresentedinassociationwiththeBayAreawideShanghaiCelebration.Visitshanghaicelebration.comformoreinformation.
Chinese Nightclubs in San Francisco, featuring the Grant Avenue Follies
EnjoyadancepresentationbytheGrantAv-enueFollieswhobringtolifethelegacyofChinatown’sNightclubEra.OriginallyformedbyfourformerprofessionaldancersfromtheChi-natownnightclubsceneofthe1950sand‘60s,thisenergetictroupeofseniorsnowconsistsof12dancerswhoperformregularlythroughouttheBayArea.Inaddition,authorandcartoonistTrinaRobbinswillbespeakingandsigningcop-iesofherbook,Forbidden City: The Golden Age of Chinese Nightclubs.
May 12, Koret Auditorium, Main Library, 6 p.m.
Chinatown as Forbidden CityFromthelate1930stotheearly1960s,Chinese
nightclubsflourishedinSanFrancisco’sChinatown.Theywerethefirst,andinthose
daystheonly,venuesfortalentedAsianswhosangordancedprofessionally.
GetaglimpseofthatworldinForbidden City: The Golden Age of Chinese Nightclubs,anexhibitionbasedonthebookofthesamenamebyrenownedcartoonistTrinaRobbins.Programs,menus,matchbooksandphotographsfromtheheydayofChinesenightclubs,aswellassomeofthedazzlingcostumeswornbytheperformers,isonviewthroughJune12,outsidetheSanFranciscoHistoryCenter,SixthFloor,MainLibrary.
“Robbins’bookbringstheheydayofChinesenightclubstolife.Shewentrighttothesource,interviewingtheperformersandusingtheirphotographsandcostumesinthiswonderfulnew
bookaboutasliceofSanFranciscoandAsian-Americanhistory,”saidCityArchivistSusanGoldstein.Theexhibitiongivesachanceforthemenandwomenwhoperformedinthesenightclubsfrom1937
to1964totelltheirstoriesintheirownwords.Theyalsotellofthestoriesofthoseperformersnowgone,liketapdancerTonyWing,LarryChing“TheChineseFrankSinatra,”andStanleyToywhomadeacomebackattheageof89.Forbidden CitybringsbacktolifeanageofglamourandalongneglectedsliceofAsian-Americanhistory.
Photos,top:Paul Wing and Dorothy Toy, right:Forbidden City Chorines.
Pick for May and June:
Little Bee by Chris Cleave
“Utterlyenthrallingpage-turner...NovelistCleavedoesabrilliantjobofmakingbothcharactersnotonlybelievablebutmemorable....Thesecompellingvoicesgripthereader’sheartanddonotletgoevenafterthebook’shyper-tensefinalpage.Little Beeisaharrowingandhearten-ingmarvelofanovel.”
—Seattle Post-Intelligencer
ChrisCleave’sLittle Beeisanastonishingandunforgettablestory.LittleBee,ayoungNigerianrefugee,hasjustbeenreleasedfrom
theBritishimmigrationdetentioncenterwhereshehasbeenheldunderhorrificconditionsforthepasttwoyears,afternarrowlyescapingatrau-maticfateinherhomelandofNigeria.Aloneinaforeigncountry,withoutafamilymember,friend,orpoundtocallherown,sheseeksouttheonlyEnglishpersonsheknows.SarahisaposhyoungmotherandmagazineeditorwithwhomLittleBeesharesadarkandtumultuouspast.
TheyfirstmetonabeachinNigeria,whereSarahwasvacationingwithherhusband,Andrew,inanefforttosavetheirmarriageafteranaffair.Theirbriefencounterhashauntedeachwomanfortwoyears.Nowtogether,theyfaceadisturbingpastandanuncertainfuturewiththehelpofSarah’s4-year-oldson,Charlie,whorefusestotakeoffhisBatmancostume.Asenseofhumorandanunflinchingmoralcompassalloweachwoman,andthereader,tobelievethateveninthefaceofunspeakableodds,humanitycanprevail.
ChrisCleaveisacolumnistforThe GuardiannewspaperinLondon.Hisfirstnovel,Incendiary,wonthe2006SomersetMaughamAward,wasshortlistedforthe2006CommonwealthWriters’Prize,wontheUnitedStatesBook-of-the-MonthClub’sFirstFictionAward,andwonthePrixSpecialduJuryattheFrenchPrixdesLecteurs2007.Hissecondnovel,Little Bee,wasshortlistedfortheprestigiousCostaAwardforBestNovel.HelivesinLondonwithhiswifeandtwochildren.
4 MAY 2010 At the LibrArY *FundedbyFriendsoftheSanFranciscoPublicLibrary
Adults1 Saturday
*San Francisco 1960s Rock: Film Clips of The Psychedelic Era, with Richie UnterbergerMain,KoretAuditorium,2–4p.m.
AuthorReadings: Natasha Foucault & Jeanne-Michele Salande; Silk Diary: An Artist’s Journey from Moscow to Men-docinoGlenPark,2–3p.m.
*Documentary Film: A Legacy Worth Preserving: The History of the Square and Circle Club(InEnglish)q&AinEnglish&Chinese.Chinatown,2:30–4p.m.
*Annual Open House & Cinco de Mayo CelebrationMission,1–4p.m.
*52nd Annual Potrero Hill Artists’ Exhibition Opening ReceptionPotrero,1–4p.m.Related Exhibition: seeExhibitions.
2 Sunday
*Celebrating the Return of the Peregrine FalconMain,KoretAuditorium,2–4p.m.
3 Monday
*Film: This Gun for Hire (1942/80min.)Excelsior,6:30–8:30p.m.
3, 10, 17 & 24 Mondays
Mental Aerobics for SeniorsGuestspeakerDianeSeeonMay17.Main,Latino/HispanicCommunityMeetingRoom,1:30–3:30p.m.
4 tuesday
Author Reading: Elinor Lipman: The Family ManMain,Latino/HispanicCommu-nityRoom,6:30–7:30p.m.
Outdoor Cinema: Between the StacksBernalHeights,7–8:30p.m.
5 Wednesday
*Video: Developing Minds: Learning to Relate to OthersMain,Latino/HispanicCommunityMeetingRoom,4:30–6:30p.m.
*Documentary: PapersMain,KoretAuditorium,5–7p.m.
GreenFinanceSF Homeowner Clean Energy Seminar Richmond,6:30p.m.
6 thursday
Author Reading: Katherine A. Briccetti; Blood Strangers: A MemoirMain,Latino/His-panicCommunityMeetingRoom,6:30–7:30p.m.
6, 13, 20 & 27 thursdays
Older Writers Poetry GroupBernalHeights,2–4p.m.
8 Saturday
*Poets Eleven ReadingsMain,KoretAuditorium,1–4p.m.
Grey is the New Green: Sud to SeedlingsBernalHeights,2–3p.m.
Legacy Film Series for Seniors: The Yard PeopleWesternAddition,3–4p.m.
11 tuesday
Legacy Films Series for Seniors: Close Harmony (30 min.) Mr. Reubens Goes to Mars (15 min.) A Day with Francisco (6 min.)MissionBay,3–4p.m.
*Radar ReadingHostedbyMichelleTea.Main,6–7:30p.m.
*Poetry Performance Film Clips(Heldatclubhouse,661LombardSt.,atMason.)NorthBeach,7p.m.
*Comedy Night: Wegent & Page Hit the BooksNoeValley,7–8:30p.m.
Author Discussion: Elaine Elinson & Stan Yogi: Wher-ever There’s a FightBernalHeights,7–8:30p.m.
12 Wednesday
Author Discussion: Trina Robbins; Forbidden City: The Golden Age of Chinese NightclubsPlusDancePresentation.Main,KoretAuditorium,6p.m.Related Exhibition: seeExhibitions.
Engage As You Age: Nana-technologyGlenPark,6–7p.m.
13 thursday
*14th Annual Effie Lee Morris LectureWithAshleyWolff.Main,KoretAuditorium,6p.m.Related Exhibition: seeExhibitions.
15 Saturday
Service & Support Animals: An Owner’s ManualMain,KoretAuditorium,10:30a.m.–12p.m.
The Sit-Down Readers’ The-atre Presents Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost Readapart,ifyoulike.(Heldatclub-house,661LombardSt.)NorthBeach,2p.m.
Author Reading: Dean King; Unbound: A True Story of War, Love, and SurvivalChinatown,2:30–4p.m.
*One-Year Anniversary Open House and Dedication of ArtworkRichmond,1–5p.m.
*Knit HappensAdultsandages9&over.Info:[email protected](415)557-4497.Main,2ndFloor,FisherCreativeCenter,2–4p.m.
16 Sunday
*The World As Seen Through the Eyes of Black AuthorsMain,KoretAuditorium,2–4p.m.
18 tuesday
ITVS Community Cinema: A Village Called Versailles+paneldiscussion.Main,KoretAuditorium,6–7:30p.m.
GreenFinanceSF Homeowner SeminarNoeValley,7p.m.
19 Wednesday
*Slide Presentation: Monet, Pissarro & the Impression-ist MovementIngleside,6:15–7:45p.m.
*Documentary: Destination: Rossport, Ireland+q&A.GlenPark,6-7:30p.m.
20 tuesday
Author Talk: Charles Frac-chia; When the Water Came Up to Montgomery Street: San Francisco During the Gold Rush Main,Latino/HispanicCommunityRoom,6–8p.m.
21 Friday
*Feng Shui for beginnersWesternAddition,2–3:30p.m.
22 Saturday
Shanghai Film: Street Angel (1937:90min.;InMandarin/Englishsubtitles)q&A.Main,KoretAuditorium,2–4p.m.
*Shanghai: Slide Show & Talk in English and Cantonese, with Pauline TsuiChinatown,2:30–4p.m.
23 Sunday
Shanghai Cultural FestivalMain,KoretAuditorium&Latino/HispanicCommunityRoom,2–4p.m.
24 Monday
Legacy Film Series for Seniors: Close Harmony, (30 min.); Tri-shaw (15 min.)Sunset,7p.m.
25 tuesday
Gay Hollywood, from 1933 to 1989: Talk & Slide Show by Robert HoflerMain,KoretAuditorium,6–7:30p.m.
26 Wednesday
*Documentary: Speaking in Tongues: 4 Kids, 4 Languages, 1 City, 1 WorldExcelsior,7–8:30p.m.
*Life & Work of Van Gogh: Slide Show by Marlene AronRichmond,6:30–8p.m.
27 thursday
Documentary: 1906Main,KoretAuditorium,6–8p.m.
29 Saturday
Elder Financial Abuse: Identification & PreventionRichmond,2:30–3:30p.m.
Business Counseling5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesdays
Service Corps of Retired Executives Free Business CounselingAppointments:(415)744-6827.Main,4thFloor,Business,Science&TechnologyDepartment,10a.m.–3p.m.
Book Groups5 Wednesday
Sunset,7–8p.m.
19 Wednesday
NoeValley,7–8:30p.m.
20 thursday
WestPortal,2:30p.m.
26 Wednesday
*Rincón Literario(InSpanish)Selection:El Viaje del Elefante byJoseSaramago.Main,3rdFloorConferenceRoom,6–7:30p.m.
27 thursday
Selection:Genesis.Newcom-erswelcome.BernalHeights,4–5:30p.m.
29 Saturday
The Russian Bibliophiles Club (InRussian)Main,Latino/His-panicCommunityMeetingRoom,2–4p.m.
Computer ClassesClasses Held at the Main: 5th Floor Training Center. Most classes at the Main require profi-ciency in basic keyboard skills. All classes are first come, first served.
1 Saturday
Word Processing BasicsMouse&keyboardskillsrequired.,11a.m.–lp.m.
Introduction to Patent Clas-sification SearchingMouse&keyboardskillsrequired.2–3:30p.m.
1, 8, 15, & 22 Saturdays
Mouse & Keyboard BasicsInfo:(415)557-4400.10:15–11a.m.
May2010
Film Screening of PapersJoinusattheMainLibraryonMay5forascreeningofthefeaturelengthdocumentary,Papers,whichtellsthestoryofundocumentedyouthandthechallengestheyfaceastheyturn18withoutlegalstatus.Thescreeningbeginsat5p.m.intheKoretAuditorium.
ProducedbyGrahamStreetProductionsinassociationwithElGrupoJuveni,thefilmlooksatthesituationfor65,000undocumentedstudentswhograduateeveryyearfromU.S.highschoolswithoutpapers,unabletoattendcollege,findjobsorobtainadriver’slicense.
ThescreeningwillbefollowedbyapaneldiscussionfeaturingProfessorAlejandraRincón,theauthorofUndocumented Immigrants and Higher Education: Si se puede! ProfessorRincónwilldiscussthehistoryofthestruggletosecureimmigrantstudents’accesstohighereducation.Inaddition,theAsianLawCaucuswillprovidepanelistsdrawnfromtheirAPIimmigrantyouthgroupASPIRE:AsianStudentsPromotingImmigrantRightsthroughEducation.
Teen Essay ContestTheChinatownBranchLibraryisholdingaTeenEssayContestinhonorofAsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth.Teens,12-18,areinvitedtosubmita1,000wordessayonthetopic,“LightingthePast,PresentandFuture.”SubmissionsmustbeturnedinbyMay29toJewelChenatthebranch.Prizeswillbeawardedforbothmiddleschoolandhighschoolstudents.Firstplacewinnerswillreceive$50Targetgiftcards,secondplacewinnerswillreceive$25Gapgiftcards.Winnerswillalsohavetheiressayspostedonthelibrary’sTeen’Zineblog.
Participantsinthe“Papers”YouthCrew,ElGrupoJuvenil,takeabreakduringfilmingoftheClassroomPreview.
At the LibrArY MAY 2010 5Allprogramsandeventsarefreeandopentothepublic.
Computer Classes, cont.
3, 10, 17 & 24 Mondays
Job Seekers’ LabDrop-in.11a.m.–2p.m.
4 & 11 tuesdays
Internet 101Mouse&key-boardskillsrequired.2–4p.m.
4, 11, 18 & 25 tuesdays
Job Seekers’ LabDrop-in.10a.m.–1p.m.
Mouse & Keyboard BasicsInfo:(415)557-4400.1:15–2p.m.
7 Friday
Internet & Library Catalog (In Spanish)Meetat3rdFloorInternationalCenter.Info:(415)557-4430.2–4p.m.
8 Saturday
E-mail BasicsMouse&keyboardskillsrequired(orobserve).11a.m.–1p.m.
Power GooglingMouse&keyboardskillsrequired(orobserve).2–3:30p.m.
12 Wednesday
Jobs & Career Resources on the InternetAbilitytonavi-gateWebrequired.2–4p.m.
14 Friday
Internet & Library Catalog (In Cantonese)Meetat3rdFloorInternationalCenter.Info:(415)557-4430.2–4p.m.
15 Saturday
Internet 101Mouse&keyboardskillsrequired.11a.m.–1p.m.
18 tuesday
Library Catalog2–4p.m.
19 Wednesday
Magazine, Newspaper & Information DatabasesAbilitytonavigatetheWebrequired(orobserve).2–4p.m.
20 thursday
Internet & Library Catalog (In Russian)Meetat3rdFloorInternationalCenter.Info:(415)557-4430.9:15–11:15a.m.
21 Friday
Internet & Library Catalog (In Mandarin)Meetat3rdFloorInternationalCenter.Info:(415)557-4430.2–4p.m.
22 Saturday
Internet 102BasicInternetproficiencyrequired(orob-serve).11a.m.–1p.m.
24 Monday
ABCs of Digital Scanning Photographs12–1p.m.Heldatthe5thFloorMagazine&NewspaperCenter
25 tuesday
Internet 102BasicInternetproficiencyrequired(orob-serve).2–4p.m.
Classes Held at the Branches:
1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Saturdays
Internet BasicsSignupatref-erencedeskor(415)355-2868.Excelsior,3:30–5p.m.
4 tuesday
Book a Librarian: One-on-one Computer TrainingExcelsior,1:30–4p.m.
11 tuesday
Power GooglingRichmond,2:30-–4p.m.
13 thursday
Job & Career WorkshopAbil-itytonavigateWebrequired;noregistration.(Missionprogram).Note:ClassheldatCityCollegeMissionCampusLibrary,1125ValenciaSt.,Room408,3:30–5:30p.m.
17 Monday
Internet BasicsSunset,6:30–8p.m.
19 Wednesday
Internet BasicsRichmond,6–8p.m.
20 thursday
Job & Career Workshop (in Spanish)AbilitytonavigateWebrequired;noregistration.(Missionprogram).Note:ClassheldatCityCollegeMissionCampusLibrary,1125ValenciaSt.,Room408,3:30–5:30p.m.
22 Saturday
Basic PodcastingIngleside,2–3:30p.m.
Power GooglingRichmond,2:30–4:30p.m.
27 thursday
Library Catalog (In Chinese)Info:(415)355-2888.China-town,10a.m.–12p.m.
28 Friday
Internet Basics (In Japanese) WesternAddition,2–4p.m.
TeensSAT WorkshopsPrioritygiventohigh-schoolstudentsintheirJunioryear;freshmen&sophomoresareputonwait-inglist.Registrationrequiredonlineathttp://www.suc-cesslinktutoring.com/SFPL/.
May 1-29
Essay Contest (Englishonly:atleast1000words):Ages12-18.Topic:Lighting the Past, Present & Future.Prizes!Judgingbasedonoriginality,grammar&co-herencetotopic.Agegroups:MiddleSchool(Grades6-8);HighSchool(Grades9-12).Oneentryperperson;onewinnerperagegroup.SubmissionsinpersonorbymailtoChinatownBranch;includename,address,school,grade,phonenumber&e-mailaddress.(Noe-mailsub-missions!)Deadline:Saturday,May29,4p.m.Info:[email protected](415)355-2888.
May 15 through July 1
*Vampire Writing Contest:Info:www.sfpl.org/teens
1 & 22 Saturdays
*Teen ‘ZineAges13–18.Bilingualonlineteenmagazineworkshop.Register: [email protected](415)355-2888.Chinatown,1–3p.m.
4 tuesday
*Tween Book ClubAges11-19.Richmond.4p.m.
*Film: New MoonAges12-18.Info:[email protected](415)355-2868.Excelsior,4–6p.m.
5 Wednesday
*Make Friendship BraceletsAges12-18.Materialsprovided.Info: [email protected](415)355-2848.VisitacionVal-ley,3:30–5p.m.
5, 12 & 19 Wednesdays
*Altered Books WorkshopAges11-19.Materialsprovided.Register:[email protected](415)355-2868.Excelsior,4:30–6p.m.
5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays
*Wii GamingAges12-18.Info:[email protected](415)355-2860.Bayview,4:30–6p.m.
7 Friday
*Film: New MoonUnder13,parentalapprovalrequired.Register:[email protected],3:30–6p.m.
7 & 14 Fridays
*WritersCorps WorkshopRegister: [email protected] or(415)355-5660.Portola,3:30–5p.m.
7, 14, 21 & 28 Fridays
*Beyond Journal WritingAges12-19.Register:[email protected](415)557-4497.Main,3rdFloorConferenceRoom,4–5:30p.m.
8 Saturday
*Book SwapRegister: [email protected],10:30a.m.
*OrigamiMain,2ndFloor,FisherCreativeCenter,2–5p.m.
8 & 22 Saturdays
Collage Poetry JournalingAges11-19.Main,4thFloorConferenceRoom,2–4p.m.
13 thursday
*Book SwapRegister:[email protected] or(415)355-2858.GlenPark,3–4p.m.
13 & 27 thursdays *Garden ClubMission,4–5:30p.m.
15 Saturday
*Knit Happens!Adultsandages9&over.Info:[email protected](415)557-4497.Main,2ndFloor,FisherCre-ativeCenter,2–4p.m.
*Make Sock DollsRegister:[email protected],3–4p.m.
19 Wednesday
*Kid Power Volunteer Train-ing Info:(415)355-5727oratbranch.WesternAddition,3:45–4:45p.m.
21 Friday
*Make Personalized [email protected](415)355-5660.Portola,3:30–5p.m.
25 tuesday
*CraftsAges8-18.Materialsprovided.(Heldatclubhouse,661LombardSt.)NorthBeach,3:30–5p.m.
26 Wednesday
*Build Paper RobotsAges11-19.Materialsprovided.Register: [email protected](415)355-2848.VisitacionValley,3:30–5p.m.
28 Friday *Wii GamingAges12-18.Info:[email protected](415)355-5660.Portola,3:30–5p.m.
Videos on the Large ScreenWhenpossible,filmsareshownwithcaptionstoassistourdeafandhardofhearingpatrons.Signupformonthlyprograme-mailno-tificationsat:[email protected]
In the Koret Auditorium at the Main, Thursdays at Noon
This Month’s Theme: Beyond Superheroes
6 thursday*Ghost World(2001,112min.)
13 thursday*Persepolis (2008,95min.)
20 thursday*Chasing Amy (2000,113min.)
27 thursday*Dick Tracy(1990,105min.)
EventsandHappeningsFinancing Home Improvements Projects: GreenFinanceSFLearnaboutthecity’snewGreenFinanceSFprogramatLibraryworkshops.GreenFinanceSFallowshomeownersandcommercialpropertyownerstofinance“green”energyandwaterefficiencyandrenewableenergyprojectswithloansrepaidviapropertytaxes.
lMinimalup-frontcosttopropertyownerslIncrementalpropertytaxpaymentsarelowandfixedforupto20yearslTaxontheenergyand/orwaterprojectstransferstothenewowner
whenthepropertyissoldlUtilitybillsdecreaseduetoenergyand/orwatersavingslImprovedcomfort,indoorairquality,anddurabilityl“One-stop-shop”foridentifyingthebestprojectsandcontractors
JoinCitystaffandgreenfundingexpertstolearnaboutthisgreatfinancingopportunity:
May 5–RichmondBranch,6:30p.m.May 18–NoeValleyBranch,7p.m.June 9–ExcelsiorBranch,7p.m.June 14–SunsetBranch,7p.m.July 15–BayviewBranch,6:30p.m.
Cinco de MayoTheMissionBranchLibrarywillholditsannualopenhouseinhonorofCincodeMayo.Anafternoonofmusic,danceandartisplannedonSaturday,May1:
1 p.m.Diana Gameros,asinger-guitaristwhosemu-sictravelsovertheSpanishandMexicanlandscapescountingstoriesoflove,movement,andborders,ac-companiedbythebeatoftheCajon
2 p.m.Henna WorkshopwithCharitieBolling/LePetitJoliedemonstratingtheancientandmysteriousartofMehndibodyartdesign
2:30 p.m.De Colores with Maria Luna,presentingdanceandmusicfromMexico.Dressintraditionalcostume,playinstruments,learnaboutMexicancultureanddance!(Forchildrenofallages)
3:15 p.m. ABADACapoeira,performingthetradi-tionalartofcapoeira,anAfro-Brazilianmartialartformthatincorporatesacrobatics,dance,percus-sion,andsongs.
SPCA Archives at SF History CenterTheSanFranciscoSocietyforthePreventionofCrueltytoAnimals(SPCA)hasdonateditshistoricalorganizationalmaterials,backtoitsfoundingmorethan140yearsago,totheCityArchiveslocatedintheSanFranciscoHistoryCenterattheMainLibrary.
Thearchives,datingbackto1868,consistoforganizationalfilesandled-gerspackedwithanimalcrueltyreportsandboardmeetingminutes,news-letters,photographs,andavarietyofhistoricalformsandbrochuresdetailingthechangingservicesoftheorganization.ThegiftincludestheSPCApublica-tionOur AnimalsfromitsinitialissueinSeptember1911,andpublicrelationsfiles,includingclippingsandillustrations,from1905to1978.
ThedonationcontainsatreasuretroveofphotographsofSPCAbuild-ings,fleetandhorseambulances,includingaSanFranciscoWorkHorseParadealbumfromtheearly1900s.OthervisualitemsofinterestincludeAmericanRedStarAnimalReliefpostersfrom1942titled,“CareofSmallAnimalsUnderConditionsofWar.”
Inaddition,visitthedisplayontheFourthFlooroftheMainLibrary:Horses, Horses, Horses: Work, Rescue, Retirement,anexhibitiononthelifeofretiredSanFranciscoPolicehorses.
Service & Support Animals: An Owner’s Manual
Findoutaboutthekindsofworkserviceanimalsdoandthelawsthatpro-tecttherightsoftheirowners.StaffmembersfromtheMayor’sOfficeofDisabilityandSanFranciscoAnimalCareandControlwilldiscussbasiclawsandtherightsandresponsibilitiesofserviceandsupportanimalownersonSaturday,May15,10:30a.m.intheKoretAuditoriumattheMainLibrary.
FocusontheCollections
DianaGameros
ABADACapoeira
Homework Help at West PortalAges5&older,GradesK-7,4-6p.m.onselectdates.Appointments:(415)355-2886oratbranch.
through May 31
Exhibition: It’s Raining Dogs and CatsAselectionofchil-dren’sbooksonview.Main,2ndFloor,FisherChildren’sCenter
1 Saturday
*Open HouseMission,1–4p.m.
*Little Bears Music ProgramMarina,3:30–4p.m.
*Crosspulse Rhythm Duo, with Keith Terry & Evie LadenPotrero,2p.m.
*Family Sing Along with Mimi GreismanWestPortal,10:30–11:15a.m.
1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Saturdays
Chess ClubAges6&older.Alllevels.Excelsior,1–3p.m.
3, 10, 17 & 24 Mondays
Homework Help Ages5&older.GradesK-7.Excelsior,4–6p.m. Ages5&older.GradesK-7.Mission,4–6p.m.
4 tuesday
*The Fratello MarionettesAges3-5.(Heldatclubhouse,661LombardSt.,atMason.)NorthBeach,10:30–11a.m.
4, 11, 18 & 25 tuesdays
Homework Help Ages5&older.GradesK-5.Portola,2:30–4:30p.m. Ages5&older.GradesK-7.Excelsior,4–6p.m. Ages5&older.GradesK-7.Mission,4–-6p.m.
4 & 18 tuesdays
*CraftsAges3-5.Callforreser-vations.Portola,11a.m.
5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays
Homework Help Ages5&older.GradesK-5.Portola,2:30–4:30p.m. Ages5&older.GradesK-7.Excelsior,4–6p.m. Ages5&older.GradesK-7.Mission,4–6p.m.
6 thursday
Gary Lapow Music Perfor-manceAges3&older.Callforreservations.Excelsior,11a.m.
6, 13, 20 & 27 thursdays
Older Children Reading Bud-dies with Younger ChildrenAges5&older.Excelsior,4–6p.m.
Homework Help Ages5&older.GradesK-5.Portola,2:30–4:30p.m. Ages5&older.GradesK-7.Mission,4–6p.m.
6 & 27 thursdays
*Crissy Field Bug ProgramAges3-5.Reserveat(415)355-2818.Sunset,10:30a.m.
8 Saturday
*Taste of Tibet, with Naomi Rose Ages5&older.SlideShow,story-telling&mandalacoloringwork-shop,Main,2ndFloor,Children’sStorytellingRoom,1p.m.
Ages5&older.Ingleside,3–4:30p.m.
*Roots Dance ReviewNoeValley,11a.m.
10 Monday
VideosAges3-5.GlenPark,10:30a.m.
10 & 24 Mondays
Films/VideosAges3-5.Bayview,10:30a.m.
11 tuesday
*Storytelling & Magic Program, with Naomi CaspeCallforreservations.VisitacionValley,10a.m.
Films Ages3-5.Chinatown,10,
10:30&11a.m.;2p.m. Ages5-12.Chinatown.4p.m.
11 & 25 tuesdays
Playtime for Babies & Tod-dlersAgesbirth-36months.Callforreservations.WestPortal,10:30–11:30a.m.
12 Wednesday
Films Ages3-5.Richmond,
11–11:45a.m. Ages5-12.Chinatown,
4–5p.m.
13 thursday
Films Ages3-5.Chinatown,10a.m. Ages5-12.Chinatown,4p.m. Ages5-12.OceanView,4:30p.m.
*Music Program, with Lee WeissMarina,3:30–4p.m.
15 Saturday
*One-Year Anniversary Grand ReopeningRichmond,1–5p.m.
*Sing-A-Long with Dan GoldensohnMissionBay,2p.m.
*Puppet Show, with Dmitry Rashkin & Svetlana Chernits-kayaRichmond,2p.m.
*Native American Dance Per-formance, with Eddie MadrilAges5&older.Richmond,3p.m.
18 tuesday
Crafts from Recycled MaterialsAges3-10.Richmond,3:30p.m.
FilmsAges5&younger.NoeValley,10:15-l0:45&11–11:30a.m.
19 Wednesday
Films/VideosAges3-5.Main,2ndFloor,FisherChildren’sRoom,10&10:45a.m.
Kid Power Volunteer TrainingAttendonetrainingworkshopandcomplete10volunteerhoursbetweenJune5&July31,andreceivethank-yougift&invitationtoappreciationpizzaparty.Info:(415)355-5727,oratbranch.WesternAddition,3:45–4:45p.m.
*Music Program, with Lee WeissAges3&younger.EurekaValley,1:30–2p.m.
*Chinese Brush Painting, with Pauline TsuiAges5&up.Calltoregister.Chinatown,4–5p.m.
20 thursday
*CraftsAges5&older.Callforreservations.Portola,4p.m.
StorytimeAges5&older.Callforreserva-tions.Portola,3:30p.m.
*Yoga, with It’s Yoga, KidsAges18-36months.Bringtoweloryogamat.Reserveat(415)355-5752.WesternAddi-tion,10:30–11a.m.
*Insect Discovery LabCallforreservations.OceanView,4:30–5:30p.m.
Films/VideosAges3-5.Main,2ndFloor,FisherChildren’sCenter,10&10:45a.m.
FilmsAges3-5.Sunset,10:30a.m.
22 Saturday
Kid Power Training SessionAges10-16.WestPortal,4–5p.m.
*Balloon Artistry, with Mr. ShapGlenPark,1:30–2:30p.m.
*Trash Mash-Up: Crafts from Recycled MaterialsCallforreservations.BernalHeights,1:30–3p.m.
24 Monday
Films/VideosAges3-5.Ingleside,11a.m.
25 tuesday
FilmsAges5&younger.Marina,10:15a.m.
VideosAges3-5.(Heldatclubhouse,661LombardSt.,atMason.)NorthBeach,10:30&11a.m.
27 thursday
*Baby Sign Language at Baby StorytimeAgesbirth-2.Chinatown,11–11:30a.m.
*Board GamesOceanView,4:30–6p.m.
28 Friday
Art activity in GardenAges5&older.Mission,3-5p.m.
Knuckle Knocker DuoMountainmusicfromAppala-chia.BernalHeights,4–5p.m.
29 Saturday
Junipero Serra School Photography Club Opening BernalHeights,2–4p.m.Related Exhibition:seeExhibi-tions,Page3.
*The Flying Angels Chinese Dance CompanyPortola,2:30p.m.
FilmsAges5&younger.WestPortal,10:30a.m.
Children’sCalendar
6 MAY 2010 At the LibrArY
All programs and events are free and open to the public.
Programs are for children of all ages, except where noted.
Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. Groups need to reserve space.
Where branch is closed for renovation, alternate location is listed.
Golden Gate Valley Branch programming room is not accessible by elevator.
For film titles, call branch library or go to sfpl.org/news/events.htm and click on Children’s Films & Videos.
May2010
*FundedbyFriendsoftheSanFranciscoPublicLibrary
**Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. Groups need to reserve space.
Preschool StorytimenStories, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 3 to 5.**
AnzaTue,4,11,18,25,10:30–11a.m.(HeldatRichmondDistrictNeighborhoodCenter,741-30thAve.)
Bayview Tue,4,11,18,25,10:30–11a.m.(Groupscallforreservations.)
Excelsior Wed,5,12,19,26,11–11:30a.m.(Mandarin/Cantonese)Thur,13,20&27,11–11:30a.m.
Eureka Valley Wed,5,12,19&26,3:30–4p.m.
Marina Tue,4&18,10:15–10:45a.m.
MissionWed,5,12,19&26,10:10a.m.
Mission BayThur,6,13&27,4:30–5p.m.
North BeachThur,6,13,20,27,11–11:30a.m.(Heldatclubhouse,661LombardSt.,)
Ocean ViewTue,4,11,18&25 11:15a.m.–12p.m.
OrtegaTue,4,11,18&25,10:30a.m.
PortolaTue,4,11&18,10:30–11a.m.(Groups,reserveat(415)355-5660.)
RichmondTue,4,11,18&25 11-11:30a.m.
SunsetSat,13,10:30a.m.
Western Addition Tue,4&11,10–10:30a.m.(Groupsoffiveormore,reserveat(415)355-5752.)
Family StorytimenFamily Storytimes are for children of all ages unless noted.**
Bernal Heights Tue,4,11,18&25,10:15–11:15a.m.
ChinatownSat,1,8,15,22&29,10:30–11a.m.
Excelsior Sat,1,8,15,22&29 11:30a.m.–12:20p.m.
MainTue,4,11,18&2510:30–11:30a.m.Sat,1,8,15,22&2911–11:30a.m.
Marina Sat,22at3:30-4p.m.
Noe ValleyTue,4,11&2511–11:30a.m.Ages5&younger(Parkstrollersbyelevator.)
Ocean ViewTue,4,11,18&25at11:15a.m.
Potrero Thur,6,13,20&27,10&11a.m.Agesbirth-5(HeldatSt.Teresa’sCommunityRoom,onConnecticutSt.at19thSt.)
RichmondSat,1,8,15,22&29,11–11:30a.m.Ages3&younger
Visitacion Valley Tue,4,11,18&25at11a.m.
West PortalWed,5&19at7:15p.m.Ages2-5(InRussian)+craftSat,15&22at10:30a.m.Ages5&younger
Toddler TalesnBooks, rhymes, music, move-ment and more for toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.**
Anza Thur,6,13,20&27,10:30–11a.m.+playtime(HeldatRichmondDistrictNeighborhoodCenter,741-30thAve.)
Eureka Valley Tue,11,18&25at10:30–11a.m.
InglesideTue,4,11,18,25,11–11:30a.m.Wed,5,12,19,26,4:30–5p.m.
MainMon,3,10,17&2410:30–11a.m.Wed,5,12,19&2610:30–11a.m.
MarinaMon,3,10,17&24 10:15–10:45a.m.
MissionThur,6,13,20&27 10:10&11a.m.(Spanish/English)
Mission Bay Fri,7,14&284:30–5p.m.+playtime
Noe ValleyTue,4,11,25,10:15–10:45a.m.(Parkstrollersbytheelevator.)
North Beach Thur,6,13,20&27 11:45a.m.–12:15p.m.(Heldatclubhouse,661LombardSt.)
Ortega Mon,3,10,17&24at10:30a.m.
PortolaTue,13at11:15a.m.(HeldatFamilyConnections,2565SanBrunoAve.)Sat,29at1:30–2p.m.+playtime(Heldatbranch.)
PresidioThur,6,13,20&27 10:15-10:45a.m.(HeldatJewishCommunityCenter,3200CaliforniaSt.)
RichmondTue,4,11,18&25 10:15–10:45a.m.
Western AdditionThur,6&1310:15–11:30a.m.+playtime(Groupsoffiveormore,reserveat(415)355-5727.)
West Portal Thur,13&27at10:30a.m.
Baby Rhyme TimeRollicking rhymes, songs and
books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.**
Bernal HeightsWed,5,12,19&26 1:15–2:15p.m.+playtime
Chinatown Thur,6,13,20&27 11a.m.–12p.m.+playtime
Eureka ValleyWed,12&261:30–2p.m.+playtime
ExcelsiorTue,4,11,18&25 11–11:30a.m.+playtime
Glen ParkTue,4,11,18&25 10:30–11:30a.m.+playtime
Main Thur,6,13,20&27at3:30–4p.m.
MarinaMon,3,10,17&24 11a.m.–12p.m.+playtime
MercedMon,3,10,17&24 9:30a.m.+playtime(HeldatStonestownYMCA,ChildwatchRoom,333Euca-lyptusDr.(at21stAve.)
MissionMon,3,10,17&24 1:10p.m.+playtime(Eng-lish/Spanish)
Mission Bay Thur,6,13&27 10:15–10:55a.m.+playtime
North Beach Thur,6,13,20&27 10:15–10:45a.m.(Heldatclubhouse,661LombardSt.,)
PotreroTue,4,11,18,25at1:15–1:45p.m.
RichmondWed,5,12,19&263:30–4:30p.m.+playtime
SunsetSat,1,8,15,22&2911a.m.–12p.m.+playtime
West Portal Tue,4&1810:30a.m.+craft
About Ashley Wolff AshleyWolff,thisyear’sEffieLeeMorrislecturer,knewfromchildhoodthatshewantedtobeanartist.Itisourgreatfortunethatshefulfilledthatgoal,illustratingmorethan50booksforchildrenincludingthebelovedMiss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergartenandsixothersintheseries.Sheisalsotheauthorofsevenpicturebooks,includingStella and Roy,Stella and Roy Go Camping,Only the Cat SawandMe Baby, You Baby.
YoucanseeWolff’sbeautifulartworkaroundthecity,onposterspromotingthisyear’sChildren’sSummerReadingProgram.AnexhibitisalsoonviewintheMainLibrary’sFisherChildren’sCenter.
HerEffieLeeMorrislectureistitled,Sunrise/Sunset: Exploring the Many Cycles of Life in Picture Books.“Allthebooksthatinspiredmeasachildwerecyclebooks,”saidWolff,fromthecycleofasingleday,tothecycleofseasonsorjourneys.Alloftheimportanteventsinourlivesarecycles.”
JoinusonMay13at6p.m.intheKoretAudi-toriumattheMainLibraryforthisannuallecture.
FriendsFocus
books at 10% off! Friends’ bonus bookstore Program! Friends members ($50+ level) receive a 10% discount at the following bookstores:
A Different Light bookstore Academy Store, California Academy of Science A. Cavalli italian bookstore Adobe bookstore Alan Wofsy Fine Arts LLC Alexander book Co., inc. Amazing Fantasy the beat Museum bibliohead bookstore bibliomania bird & beckett books & records
black Oak books holding Corp. bolerium books book bay Fort Mason book bay Main books, inc. booksmith borderlands books browser books Christopher’s books Chronicle books Compass books, inc. Cover to Cover booksellers
Dog eared books eastwind books Globus Slavic bookstore Great Overland book Company Green Apple books & Music Kayo books Louie brothers book Store, inc. Manning’s books & Prints Marcus book Stores Phoenix books
Omnivore books on Food red hill books San Francisco botanical Gardens, Garden bookstore thidwick books the Green Arcade
At the LibrArY MAY 2010 7
May Featured Sections
Book Bay MainCivilWar
Book Bay Fort MasonAtlases
May events
May 6
Russians of the Northern Coast: A History of San Francisco and Fort Ross6–7:30p.m.St.JamesEpiscopalChurch,4620CaliforniaSt.Admissionisfree,receptionafterpresentation.Featuredspeakers:NinaBogdanandLydiaB.Zaverukha(co-authorsofRussian San Francisco)andSarahSweedler(co-authorofFort Ross and the Sonoma Coast)
May 8
$1 Book SaleDonationCenter,438TreatAve.,10a.m.-2p.m.
May 10
Final Poets 11 readingKoretAuditorium,MainLibrary,1p.m.
May 23
Sunday Streets – BayviewTheBayviewLibraryCampaignwillbeoutduringtheBayviewSundayStreetstoletyouknowmoreaboutoureffortstofurnishandequipthenewBayviewLibrary.Stopbyandsayhello!3rdStreet,SanFrancisco,10a.m.-3p.m.
May 23
Potrero Hill Garden TourDon’tmissyourchancetoseePotreroHill’sprivategardensinfullspringbloom!SponsoredbythePotreroHillGardenClubandfeaturing12privategardensaswellaspublicgardens,thistourisnottobemissed.Ticketsare$25eachor$40/pairandcanbepurchasedatChristopher’sBooks(140018thSt.)orAllStateGrocery(160720thSt.).Formoreinformationortopurchasetickets,pleasecontactMaryAblerat(415)626-7512,ext.107,[email protected],PotreroHillNeighborhood,10a.m.-3p.m.
FriendsmembersreceivetheJCCmemberpriceatselectevents.Checkoutwww.friendssfpl.orgforafulllist.
book bay Locations & hours
BOOKBAYFORTMASONFortMasonCenter,BuildingCOpendaily10a.m.–6p.m.Telephone(415)771-1076
BOOKBAYMAINMainLibraryGroveStreetEntranceOpenallLibraryhoursTelephone(415)557-4238
Local Authors Honored to Support the San Francisco Public Library at the 14th Annual Library Laureates DinnerA special thankstoallwhoattendedthe14thAnnualLibraryLaureatesDinneronApril16,2010!Friendsan-nualliterarygalatoastedthebestandthebrightestBayAreaauthorstothisyear’stheme—Urban Legends.
Thisyear’stalentedlistofLibraryLaureatehonoreesincluded:JackBoulware,SusieBright,LewisBuzbee,TomDolby,EthanWatters,SteveWinn,VictoriaZackheimandmanymorewritersinvariousgenres.
Thedinnerraisedmorethan$150,000fortheSanFranciscoPublicLibraryandgoestofundchildren’seducationprogramssuchasSummerReadingandSATPreparationWorkshopsandartexhibitions.
FriendsoftheSanFranciscoPublicLibrarywouldliketoextendspecialthankstooursponsors—Thankyouforhelpingmakeourpremierfundraisingeventpossible!
AnotherbigthankyoutoallwhocameoutforthefirsteverPorchlightAllStars,makingtheafter-hourspartyandbenefitahugesuccess.
Picturescomingsoonsobesuretocheckout friendssfpl.org.
District 1KathleenMcClungBrianDanChristensenYvonneCannon
District 2MeghanThorntonElinoreLurieStevenGray
District 3PeterKenichiYamamotoKarismaRodriguezPamelaBenjamín
District 4BrentCalderwoodJoseLuisGutierrezV.RavenRakubian
District 5LatifHarrisAlbertoVajrabukkaMerrittLander
District 6LourdesFigueroaLyzetteWanzerVickiAnderson
District 7JoanGelfandLoisFLylesToshiWashizu
District 8GeorgiaGeroMeghanAdlerRobinBlack
District 9SilviAlcivarBrynnSaitoMiguelRobles
District 10JeffBrainZhayraPalmaDanielMullikin
District 11GinaAbelkopHenryKevaneGeorgeChacon
Steps Sales are Back!ComedowntotheMainLibraryandstepupyourpersonallibraryatFriendsoftheSFPL’sAnnualStepsSales.
Featuringover2,500booksandmedia,allpriced$1orless,theStepsSalesareheldeveryWednesdayfromApriltoOctober,from11a.m.to3p.m.ontheLarkinandGroveStreetstairs.
ProceedsbenefittheSanFranciscoPublicLibrary.
Poets 11 Grand Finale—May 8(continuedfromPage1)
ThreepoetswereselectedfromeachdistrictaroundSanFranciscoandannouncedateachofthebranchlibraryevents.Selectedpoetsreceive$50andarepublishedinananthologythatwillbeavailableforsaleatBookBayandonlineaftertheFinale.
Thisyear’sPoets11receivedatremendousamountofbeautifulandthought-provokingpoetryauthoredbytalentedwriters.Thankyoutoallwholoanedtheireffortandwordstotheprogram;itssuccessisthankstoyou!
Congratulations to the 2010 selected poets!
2010 Steps Sale Dates:
May5,12,19,26June2,9,16,23,30July7,14,21,28August4,11,18,25September1,8,15,22,29October6,13,20,27
ThemissionofFriendsoftheSanFranciscoPublicLibraryistocreate,stewardandsupportasuperior,freepubliclibrarysysteminSanFrancisco.Wearecommittedtoraisingthestandardofexcellenceofourlibrariesbyfundingprogramsandservicesbeyondwhatisallocatedinthecity’sbudget.Webelieveinfreeandequalaccesstoinformationforall.
SANFRANCISCOPUBLICLIBRARY100LARKINSTREETSANFRANCISCO,CA94102
At the Library
8 MAY 2010 At the LibrArY
May 2010In this Issue:Page 1 – explore San Francisco Attractions Wise Up resource Fair Poetry in the City POetS 11 by the Numbers Asian Pacific American heritage Month effie Lee Morris Lecturer: Ashley WolffPage 2 – New Library and Park for North beach historical restoration AwardPage 3 – Angel island immigration Station Chinatown as Forbidden City exhibitions CalendarPage 4 – On the Same Page Film Screening of Papers teen essay Contest Adult CalendarPage 5 – SPCA Archives at SFPL Service & Support Animals GreenFinanceSF Cinco de MayoPage 6 – Ashley Wolff Children’s CalendarPage 7 – Friends Focus Library Laureates Dinner Poets 11 Grand Finale Steps Sales are back!
LIBRARY LOCATIONS AND HOURS S M T W T F S
ANZA Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2.
BAYVIEW/WADEN 5075ThirdSt. 355-5757 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–8 1–6 10–6
BERNALHEIGHTS 500CortlandAve. 355-2810 x 10–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 1–6
CHINATOWN 1135PowellSt. 355-2888 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Children’sRoom 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6
EUREKAVALLEY/MILK 1JoséSarriaCourt 355-5616 x 12–6 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 1–6 (at16thSt.,nearMarket)
EXCELSIOR 4400MissionSt. 355-2868 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6
GLENPARK 2825DiamondSt. 355-2858 x 10–6 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6
GOLDENGATEVALLEY Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2.
INGLESIDE 1298OceanAve. 355-2898 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6
MAINLIBRARY 100LarkinSt. 557-4400 12–5 10–6 9–8 9–8 9–8 12–6 10–6
MARINA 1890ChestnutSt. 355-2823 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–9 1–9 1–6 10–6
MERCED Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2.
MISSION 300BartlettSt. 355-2800 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Children’sRoom 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6
MISSIONBAY 960FourthSt. 355-2838 1–5 x 10–6 12–8 10–6 1–6 1–6
NOEVALLEY/BRUNN 451JerseySt. 355-5707 1–5 x 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6
NORTHBEACH 2000MasonSt. 355-5626 x 12–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 1–6
OCEANVIEW 345RandolphSt. 355-5615 x 10–6 10–6 10–7 1–7 1–6 1–6
ORTEGA 3223OrtegaSt. 355-5700 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–9 1–9 1–6 10–6
PARK Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2.
PARKSIDE Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2.
PORTOLA 380BaconSt. 355-5660 1–5 x 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6
POTRERO 161620thSt. 355-2822 1–5 x 10–8 12–8 10–6 1–6 1–6
PRESIDIO Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2.
RICHMOND/MARKS 3519thAve. 355-5600 1–5 10–6 10–9 10–9 1–9 1–6 10–6
SUNSET 130518thAve. 355-2808 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Children’sRoom 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6
VISITACIONVALLEY 45LelandAve. 355-2848 x 10–6 10–6 12–7 1–7 1–6 1–6
WESTPORTAL 190LenoxWay 355-2886 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6
WESTERNADDITION 1550ScottSt. 355-5727 1–5 1–9 10–6 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6
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knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse community.
At the LibraryispublishedmonthlyonrecycledpaperbytheSanFranciscoPublicLibrarywithsupportandfundingfromFriendsoftheSanFranciscoPublicLibrary.
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how to reach usPublicAffairs,MainLibrary,100LarkinSt.SanFrancisco,CA94102(415)557-4277;e-mail:[email protected]:www.sfpl.org
Everyefforthasbeenmadetoproduceamonthlycalendarthatisbothaccurateandcomplete.PleasecontactPublicAffairsifyouhaveanyquestionsorcommentsregardingthelistings.
TREASUREISLANDBOOKMOBILE CommunityCenter,497Ave.I Thursdays,10:30a.m.–12:30p.m.and1–4:30p.m.
“x”meansCLOSED.Formoreinformation:www.sfpl.org(Allphonenumbersareinthe415areacode.)
Tours of MainToursareconductedonthefirstTuesdayofeachmonthat12p.m.MeetattheInformationDeskintheFirstFlooratrium.Toursarelimitedto15peopleonafirstcome,firstservedbasis.Groupscanscheduleaprivatetourbycalling(415)557-4266.
SFPL CommissionMeetingsaregenerallyheldonthefirstandthirdThursdayofeachmonth.Thismonth’smeetings:4:30p.m.onMay6and20intheKoretAuditoriumoftheMainLibrary.Thepubliciswelcometoattend.
Closure TimesTheSanFranciscoMainLibraryandallbranchlibrarieswillbeclosedonMonday,May31,forMemorialDay.
Historical Restoration Award for Richmond Branch Library. See Page 3. Photo: Michael Kromat
