July 2009 Vol. 40 No. 7

Visitacion Valley A Vital New Library Branch at the Heart by the Numbers of the Neighborhood 15 Kindergartners from More than 300 members of the Visitacion Valley neighborhood gath- Visitacion Valley Elementary School ered for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new Visitacion sang at the groundbreaking ceremony Valley Branch Library. “This will become the heart of Visitacion Valley,” said Fran Martin of the Visitacion Valley Planning Alliance, who has worked for more than 45 Guitar players from 6th and 10 years in an effort to get a new and larger library for the neighbor- 7th grade classes at Visitacion Valley hood. The Visitacion Valley Branch is a heavily used branch. “People are really hungry for learning and a library is a temple to knowledge and Middle School performed Taking up shovels at the groundbreaking (from left): City Librarian Luis Herrera, Library Commission higher aspirations.” President Jewelle Gomez, Supervisor Sophie Maxwell, The new branch, which is being built at the corner of Leland Av- Friends of SFPL Executive Director Donna Bero, Mike enue and Rutland Street, will replace the city’s current leased storefront Square footage 8,500 Farrah, deputy chief of staff for Mayor Newsom, Fuad library on Leland Avenue near Bayshore Boulevard. City Librarian Luis in the new branch—three times the Sweiss, Department of Public Works, and Branch Herrera noted that the neighborhood has had a library presence since size of the existing branch Librarian Wen Chin Chen. Photo: Jason Doiy 1934 but has never had its own library building until now. The current library site is too small to adequately serve this very diverse and very child-centered community, neighbors said. The new 8,500-square-foot branch will be three times larger than the current branch, ADA accessible and have space 100 Percent increase in the for an expanded collection of books and materials. It is scheduled to open at the end of next year. size of the collection when it’s built “We’re not just building a library structure here. We’re building a community,” said Edie Epps of the Visitacion Valley History Project. “This is bringing us all together, seniors, children, neighbors, to a safe place in the (continued on p. 2)

Visit Poetry at Poet Laureate 2009: Diane di Prima the 2nd Biennial Poet, prose writer, play- workshops in the neighborhoods. wright and teacher Diane di “In my own heart, I’m thinking about the kids and the Prima was named San Fran- old people and about empowering them to write and speak cisco’s fifth Poet Laureate by their stories. I would love to be able to go into different International Mayor Gavin Newsom in an neighborhoods and do short workshops with youth and Poetry Festival announcement at the Rich- the elderly and other groups who are not noticed,” said di mond Branch Library. Prima. “I’ve always said you don’t have to be something Calendar of events on Page 6. “Already it is enriching special to write a poem. This has been on my mind to get Story on Page 7. my life so much,” said di something going.” Prima shortly after the an- Di Prima also praised the work former Poet Laureate nouncement. “I’ve gotten Jack Hirschman has done creating the biennial International more than 100 e-mails and Poetry Festival and wants to ensure more visiting poets heard from old friends and come to San Francisco from around the world. Diane di Prima people from far away.” Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1934, di Prima lived and Di Prima is the author of 44 books of poetry and prose, wrote in Manhattan for many years, where she became including Pieces of a Song (City Lights, 1990), Loba: Books I known in the Beat movement and other experimental post- and II (Penguin, 1998), Recollections of My Life as a Woman World War II literary and art movements. She took part in the (Viking, 2001) and the new expanded version of Revolution- activities of the Diggers, doing street performance and deliv- ary Letters (Last Gasp Press of San Francisco, 2007). Her work ering free food to 25 communes three times a week, studied has been translated into over 20 languages. meditation at the San Francisco Zen Center with Suzuki As Poet Laureate, di Prima anticipates hosting a number Roshi and Sanskrit at the Institute of Asian Studies of poetry centered events, including readings and discus- (now CIIS) and raised her five children. sion, community based poetry readings and informal poetry In addition to her writings, di Prima (continued on p. 5) The Richmond Library’s Renovation Extends to the Landscaping By John Thomas, landscape architect, Bureau of Engineering, Dept. of Public Works The Richmond Branch Library, which celebrated its grand re-opening on May 16, now provides more than a vastly improved building for its collection and programs. The new site improvements have extended and translated the building’s interior uses and archi- tectural character into a variety of outdoor settings. When taken together, the Library’s indoor and outdoor spaces promise to be a hub of neighborhood activity and a source of civic pride to Richmond District residents. Located near the center of the library property, the building is sandwiched between two landscapes with distinctly different qualities. The design of the library’s “front yard” on 9th Avenue amplifies the building’s monumental civic presence. From the sidewalk, a wide 20-foot walkway passes through a small plaza with curvilinear bench seating The new landscaping on the 9th Avenue entrance creates a monumental before ascending a grand stair leading to the Library’s magnificent (continued on p. 2) civic presence.

Coming Up: August 8 August 15 August 29 Read it and Green it! Zyzzva 25th Anniversary Afrosolo Arts Festival Summer reading club ending. Main, Koret Auditorium, Exhibition of Morrie Turner’s work Log your hours. 2 p.m. Main, African American Center, Cool It! Green Teen Summer Read through Oct 15 ends July 24 www.sfpl.org At the Library JUly 2009 1 Branch Library Improvement Program (BLIP)

Anza Closing Party More than 400 people gathered at the Anza Branch Library to say goodbye to their beloved branch, at least for a time. The branch on 37th Avenue near Anza will be closed until early 2011 for a renovation that includes making it seismically safe, fully accessible and technologically updated, while enhancing its unique historic character. At the closing party, a craft project kept young- Children’s Librarian Monica sters entertained and guitarist Giacomo Fiore of the Mitchell and kids at the closing SF Conservatory of Music performed. party. Photo: Helen Hartshorn Renovation highlights include restoration of historic features such as its painted ceiling, a small addition, a new elevator, a designated Teen Area, a revamped program room downstairs, and new and refinished furniture, shelving, and display areas. Merced Closing Party The Merced Branch Library on Winston Drive at 19th Avenue is undergoing an exciting and beautiful renovation. Patrons said “so long” to the branch at a fun and lively closing party that featured jazz group, Gaucho, and performer Luz Gaxiola of Circus Finelli. With a scheduled reopening in 2010, the renovation will include adding green innovations that will enable the Cutting the ribbon at the Richmond Branch Library opening celebration. Photo: Jason Doiy Luz Gaxiola of Circus Finelli branch to be certified LEED (Leadership in Bottom: Crowds gather to get a first look inside the renovated library.Photo: Joe Cheung entertains the croud with jazz Energy and Environmental Design) Silver. In group Gaucho. addition, it will receive a small addition near the front of the branch, a designated Teen Area, a quiet reading area by the Richmond Branch Landscape (continued from p. 1) fireplace and an expanded Children’s Area, among other features. main reading room. While the main focal element is the pair of Canary Island date palms flanking the stairway, it is the two pedestrian ramps enfolding the land- scape that provide it with a proper spatial setting. The ramps, which provide ac- Visitacion Valley Groundbreaking (continued from p. 1) cess for persons with disabilities to the Library’s upper floor, rise more than eight- valley for learning, education and community.” feet from the sidewalk elevation, gracefully curving as they approach the entry On hand for the ceremony were more than 80 students from Visitacion Valley landing. The site grades supporting the ramps form a bowl-shaped lawn area Elementary School and Visitacion Valley Middle School who sang and performed distinct from the surrounding neighborhood. The overall effect of the landscape’s on guitars for the groundbreaking ceremony. formality and monumental scale is similar to that of the main reading room: “I’m very excited about this new beautiful building. It’s going to be a landmark grand and ennobling. for our neighborhood,” said Anne Seeman of the Visitacion Valley Planning Alliance. In contrast to the dignified character of the 9th Avenue landscape, the The new branch will have designated areas for children, teens and adults landscape adjacent to 10th Avenue fully embraces its residential urban context. and a new program room that can be used for library events and also serve the Immediately outside the Library’s children’s room, it complements the children’s community during hours that the branch is closed. A study room will allow a qui- programs by serving as a neighborhood park. Within a unified composition et space for studying while the different roof heights and acoustical treatments echoing the building’s symmetrical organization, the landscape design includes in the ceiling will also allow for quiet spaces for reading alone. Comfortable a small playground (partially funded through neighborhood donations), and a reading areas also are planned in the design. A courtyard will enable outdoor level lawn area for informal recreation. Seating is provided by benches and con- programs at the branch. crete seat walls. A diversity of plants, including many native to Northern Califor- A central octagon in the design provides a grand entrance area. “The com- nia, reflects the design’s more casual, neighborly tone. munity wanted a civic building and we listened. This community had a really What is perhaps the Richmond Branch Library’s most distinctive attribute motivated group of people,” said Andy Maloney, the lead architect on the proj- is the extraordinary way it celebrates the pomp and circumstance of civic life ect. The building is designed by the Bureau of Architecture’s Library Design as well as the everyday lives so closely shared with neighbors. Studio in the Department of Public Works.

Merced (Coming this month) Temporary Services Schedule (Buckingham Way, near Stonestown BLIP Update The Library provides the following services during branch renovations. movie theater.) Branches under construction and Monday: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. projected opening dates: Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Bookmobile Locations: Saturday: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (16th St., between Pond & Prosper, Ingleside – fall 2009 Anza in front of the branch) Parkside Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk (Balboa Street, at 31st Ave.) Tuesday: 3:30–7 p.m. (1281 Santiago, at 24th Avenue, North- Memorial – fall 2009 Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday: 1–5 p.m. west corner of McCoppin Square.) Saturday: 1:30–5 p.m. Monday: 1–5 p.m. Bernal Heights – early 2010 Wednesday: 1–5 p.m. Potrero – 2010 Bernal Heights (625 Holly Park Circle, in front of Potrero Parkside – 2010 Junipero Serra Elementary School) (1502 Mariposa St., north side, adjacent Merced – 2010 Monday: 2–5 p.m. to the Jackson Recreation Center building) Visitacion Valley – 2010 Thursday: 2–5 p.m. Tuesday: 2:30–5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Ortega – 2010 Anza – 2011 Bookmobile hours subject to change; call (415) 557-4343 or visit sfpl.org for updated information.

The largest building campaign in San Francisco Public Library history is in full swing. We are now seeing the fruits of the $106 million bond measure passed in November 2000. The Branch Library Improvement Program (BLIP) calls for the renovation of 16 branch libraries and the construction of eight new library buildings. The new buildings are: Bayview, Glen Park, Ingleside, Mission Bay, North Beach, Ortega, Portola and Visitacion Valley. Building better libraries for stronger communities.

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July 2009 Leading the Way and Finding Home Jewett Gallery Finding Home examines the stories of elder lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender *Five Years of All Over Coffee (LGBT) residents who came to San Francisco in search of home. Through photo- Exhibition of work by San Francisco-based artist & writer graphs and stories, this exhibition on view in the James C. Hormel Gay and Les- Paul Madonna that features original pen & ink drawings, bian Center, Third Floor, Main Library, documents what it means to age in the city and displays the evolution of the artistic process from Photo: Karen Ande sketches & first drafts into final drawing and verse. Through these LGBT residents helped forge as a safe haven. Aug. 23, Main, Lower Level, Jewett Gallery The exhibition provides an enlightening look at the history of many LGBT seniors, now in their 70s and 80s, who were among the generation that found their way to San Francisco in the 1950s and 1960s. They quickly Skylight Gallery identified San Francisco as a city where LGBT people might come to find safe haven and home. Many moved to San Francisco to escape the small towns and closeted lives they grew up in. Gallery Opens: same as Main They were often drawn to San Francisco after experiencing its lively and tolerant lifestyle while passing Gallery Closes: Mon.-Sat. at 6 p.m.; Sun. at 5 p.m. through on furlough during military service in World War II. The Bohemian bars and night clubs in North *KALLIGRAPHIA 12 Beach provided a fun, open space where they could meet other LGBT people for the first time. But it still was San Francisco Public Library’s Book Arts & Special Collec- a time when it was illegal to congregate openly as a homosexual. Many were arrested, lost their jobs and tions Center, in association with the Friends of Calligraphy, presents exhibition featuring the work of vibrant local com- were institutionalized just for being homosexual. Their pioneering efforts in the early 1960s changed the munity of calligraphers. Through Aug. 23. Main, 6th Floor, laws to forge the first gay civil rights and cultural institutions for the LGBT community. Skylight Gallery. Related Programs: see Adults, Saturdays, A reception with exhibition photographer Karen Ande and writer Moli Steinert will be held Wednesday, July 11, 18 & 25, 2–4 p.m. July 29, 6–7:45 p.m. in the Main Library, Lower Level. Other Exhibition Areas in the Library

A Trip to the Fair, 1939: The Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco The Legacy of 1934 Exhibit marks the 70th anniversary of the Exposition held on Treasure Island, and features souvenirs, art work, photo- At the beginning of the 20th Century, employ- This unique panel display was commissioned by graphs & ephemera from the San Francisco History Center ers launched an all-out campaign to crush the labor the ILWU’s Longshore Division to portray the origins collection. July 1 through Aug. 23, Main, 6th Floor, outside movement. Union organizers were portrayed as of the union in the historic 1934 strike. The exhibit the San Francisco History Center un-American in the media and union members were took a year to produce. Materials were gathered The Men Along the Shore and The Legacy of 1934 subjected to a reign of terror, including vigilante vio- from the ILWU library in San Francisco and union Historical panel exhibit by the International Longshore lence, mass arrests, deportations and lynchings. Radi- sources in California, Oregon and Washington. Many and Warehouse Union (ILWU) commemorates the 75th cal union leaders were driven underground and many photographs were gathered from the SFPL History anniversary of the Pacific Coast Maritime Strike and the San Francisco General Strike. July 10 through Aug. 31, 2009, workers were forced to join company unions. Collection, along with material collected from other Main, 6th Floor In 1934 the workers fought back. The Pacific museums, historical societies, libraries, universities Coast Maritime Strike and the subsequent San Fran- and the personal collections of ILWU members. Finding Home cisco General Strike are some of the most significant The exhibit pays tribute to those who struggled and Exhibit examines the stories of elder lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) residents who came to San Fran- events in San Francisco and U.S. labor history. In a new gave up their lives so that future generations could live cisco in search of home; through photographs and stories, exhibition in the Skylight Gallery—The Men Along the in a more just world and enjoy the fruits of their labor. the exhibit documents what it means to age in the LGBT Shore and the Legacy of 1934—historic photographs, city they helped to forge as a safe haven. July 18 through graphics and newspapers will tell the story of how Related Programs: Sept. 3, James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center, 3rd Floor. Aug. 1 Related Reception: see Adults, Wednesday, July 29, 6-8 p.m. longshoremen, considered little more than transients at the time, stood up and made history. The exhibition Films by and about the ILWU *Dressed As Girl: Photographs from San Francisco Clubs will be on view July 11 through Aug. 31 on the Sixth Screenings of We Are The ILWU; The Eye of the Storm and May Day 2008. Discussion with Local 10 International Committee Represen- by Christopher Boyd Through July 2, Main, 3rd Floor, Floor of the Main Library. James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center tative Mike Villeggiante. Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community The strike shut down the entire West Coast and Meeting Room, 2-5 p.m. Out at the Library: Celebrating the James C. Hormel Gay a new labor movement was born. But it was a birth Aug. 22 and Lesbian Center A panel exhibition that celebrates the paid for in blood. Police and vigilantes opened fire founding of the Library’s James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian on strikers and demonstrators, killing and/or wound- Bloody Thursday to the Present Center by highlighting its collection and offering a rare Discussion with Harvey Schwartz, author of Solidarity Stories: An look into what an archive is and how it ensures the legacy ing workers in Seattle, San Francisco, San Pedro and Oral History of the ILWU and film premiere of Bloody Thursday with of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. Portland before a negotiated victory and arbitration documentary filmmaker Jack Baric. Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Through July 9, Main, Larkin Street Entrance Bridge ended the strike. Community Meeting Room, 2-5 p.m.

*Past, Present and Looking Forward: Africa The African American Center, in association with Paths of Native Africa, presents an exhibit of photographs and artifacts that explores the culture and daily life in central Mali and southeastern Nigeria of western Africa. Through Making a World of Difference with Africa Aug. 6, Main, 3rd Floor, African American Center. Related On view though Aug. 6 at the Main Library, Past, Present and Looking Forward: Africa consists of displays that Program: see Children, Wednesday, July 22, 2–3 p.m. portray village life in Ikot Usen in Nigeria and Tireli in Mali and highlights self-sustaining projects such as devel- The 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riot oping alternative energy sources, selling solar-powered flashlights and financing a well construction project. Display of archival material & newspaper reports that Through the use of photographs, African objects, videos and other materials, this exhibition showcases described the 1969 New York City riot that spawned the the efforts of Paths of Native Africa, a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco that develops projects modern gay rights movement, and addressed the impact of the riot on San Francisco. Through July 9, Main, 3rd Floor, in Western Africa that integrate appropriate technology, without threat of assimilation, to improve General Collections individuals’ quality of life. The exhibition is located in three areas of the Main Library: the Third Floor Atrium, the African American Shelfless Exhibition by emerging artists, architects & Center also on the Third Floor and outside of the Second Floor Children’s Center. The displays aim to bring designers from the California College of the Arts. In the spirit of the 17th-Century cabinets of curiosity, participants understanding of the need for global support in Western Africa so that these societies can continue to delved into S.F. History Center, Rare Book, Music & Periodi- preserve their unique lifestyles cal collections, and created new works in response to their and enrich the diversity of the discoveries. Through July 2. Main, 6th Floor world. Further information about Digging Deep: Underneath San Francisco Public Library the organization can be found The current Main Library rests on a Gold Rush-era cemetery at pathsofnativeafrica.org. and the ruins of the old City Hall destroyed in the 1906 earthquake & fire. The archeological remains pulled from Related Programs: the site tell the story of the early development of the Civic Center area. Ongoing. Main, 1st Floor, Grove Street July 22: entrance exhibit cases Live Music Performance with Yacouba Diarra, Ngoni and Mohamed Mane Exhibitions at the Branches Fisher Children’s Center, Second Floor, Main Library, 2-3 p.m. *Bayview’s Historical Footprints–Redux! Photographic exhibition celebrating the diverse history of Aug. 6: Bayview Hunters Point, featuring multimedia oral histories Closing Party with Mohamed Koate from elders in the community. In collaboration with Koret Auditorium, Lower Level, Main Library, Bayview Hunters Point Neighborhood History Preservation 6:30 p.m. Project. Permanent. Bayview A shepherdess in Tireli, Mali. Photo: Judy Kopanic

*Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library At the Library JUly 2009 3 July 2009

Pick for July and August: All We Ever Wanted Was Everything by Janelle Brown Open Books: Lost on Planet China The debut novel from freelance journalist Janelle Brown, All We Ever Wanted J. Maarten Troost, bestselling author of The Sex Lives Was Everything, is a smart, darkly comic page-turner about a Silicon Valley fam- of Cannibals and Getting Stoned with Savages, has ily in free fall over the course of one eventful summer. It is simultaneously a turned his self deprecating wit on China in his latest juicy can’t-put-it-down summer read and a critique of the narcissistic mentality book, Lost on Planet China: One Man’s Attempt to Un- of newly-rich suburban America that led us to our current economic situation. derstand the World’s Most Mystifying Nation. Hear him The withering Silicon Valley satire begins with Paul Miller’s pharma- read and discuss the book on July 15, 6:30 p.m. at the ceutical company going public, making his family IPO millionaires. His wife, Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Janice, is sure this is the windfall she’s been waiting years for—until she Room. A book sale by Book Bay follows the reading. learns, via messengered letter, that her husband is divorcing her (for her China, the world’s most populous and intrigu- ing nation, is home of Mao, jolly monks, Avian Flu tennis partner!) and that the new fortune is his alone. Meanwhile, in Los J. Maarten Troost Angeles, the Millers’ daughter, Margaret, has been dumped by her newly and enough bizarre and fascinating dangers and famous actor boyfriend and is sinking deeper into debt as she attempts to delicacies to keep Troost in an endless state of slack-jawed wonderment. save her fledgling postfeminist magazine. With his trademark edge and humor, Troost deciphers restaurant Too proud to reveal the depth of her misery to her upwardly mobile menus (offering delicacies such as cattle penis with garlic); visits with Hollywood friends, dogged by creditors, and sliding towards bankruptcy Chairman Mao (still dead, very orange); and tours historic wonders such (but too righteous to ask her family for a bailout), Margaret heads for her as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. He climbs—along with 80,000 childhood home. At 14, Margaret’s previously chubby younger sister, other people—up Tai Shan, China’s most revered mountain; learns ru- Lizzie, is struggling with problems of her own: She’s just been alerted, via dimentary Mandarin with a woman who may or may not be a “take out locker room graffiti, that she’s become the school slut. girl;” fishes for tigers by dangling live chickens over the Siberian tigers The three Miller women wage battle with divorce lawyers, debt collec- in a Harbin nature preserve; and experiences tors, drug-dealing pool boys, mean girls, country club ladies, evangelical the booming Chinese economy through its neighbors—and in the process, all illusions and artifice fall away, forcing belching industrial towns. them to reckon with their true selves. Among his tales of typhoons, camels, “From the ashes of their California dreams, the three [women] must mobsters and a near-disastrous encounter learn to talk to each other instead of past each other, and build a new, with some North Korean border guards that slightly more realistic existence—but not without doses of revenge and ultimately sends Troost packing for home, hilarity. Brown’s hip narrative reads like a sharp, contemporary twist on Lost on Planet China brings a telling portrait The Corrections,” said Publishers Weekly. of a country on the brink of change. The book Brown, who writes for the New York Times, Vogue, Wired, Elle and Self, proves once again that Troost is one of the among other publications, was formerly a senior writer for Salon. She was born most original and engaging armchair travel and raised on the outskirts of Silicon Valley, lived through the first dot-com companions around. bubble in San Francisco and currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband. In honor of On the Same Page, Brown will make an appearance at the San Francisco Main Library at 6:30 p.m. on July 9. Brown will read from the book and answer audience questions in the Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, Lower Level, 100 Larkin St.; a book signing will follow the event.

8 Wednesday 11, 18 & 25 Saturdays Author Talk: Hannah Clay- *SF International Poetry Festi- 1 Wednesday born; Historic Photos of the val Features festival translation Adults *Radar Features Rhiannon KALLIGRAPHIA 12 Selection: Red Highways: A Lib- Chinese in California panel with Jack Hirschman & Argo, Mari Naomi & Yiyun Li. Demonstrations of calligraphy eral’s Journey Into The Heartland 1 Wednesday Chinatown, 2:30–4 p.m. other poets. Mission, 12–4:30 p.m. Hosted by Michelle Tea. Main, techniques & materials. Main, by Rose Aguilar. Sunset, 7 p.m. Radar ELDERS Reading Fea- Latino/Hispanic Community Latino/Hispanic Community The Sit-Down Readers’ The- *SF International Poetry turing Katherine Forrest, Lorraine Room, 6 p.m. Room, 2–4 p.m. Related Exhi- atre Presents Shakespeare’s Festival Aja Couchois Duncan, 15 Wednesday Hall, Ray Rudolph & more queer bition: see Exhibitions. Twelfth Night, Or What You Melba Abela, Marty Campbell Selection: to be announced. (New! elders. Open House. Hosted by Sneak Peak: Jewish Film Will Read a part, if you like. & David Menendez Alvarez, Meets 3rd Wednesday of the Michelle Tea. Main, Latino/Hispan- Festival Join Executive Direc- 12 Sunday North Beach, 2 p.m. 1–2 p.m.; Roy Arad & Menna month.) Noe Valley, 7–8:45 p.m. ic Community Room, 6 p.m. tor Peter L. Stein for a special *Jewish Blues, with Saul Kaye Elfyn (with translator), & Paul behind-the-scenes glimpse of Mr. Natural’s Music Edu- Music merged from African Flores, 2:30–4:30 p.m. North this year’s jam-packed lineup. 21 Tuesday 16 Thursday tainment Workshops Music American & Jewish Old Testa- Beach. 1–4:30 p.m. theory concepts in context of Main, Koret Auditorium, 6 p.m. *North Beach Poetry Series: West Portal, 2:30 p.m. ment slavery experiences. *SF International Poetry interactive theater exercises. Blake More & Ronald Sauer Main, Koret Auditorium, 3 p.m. Festival Readings with two All ages. Park, 7–9 p.m. 9 Thursday North Beach, 7 p.m. 22 Wednesday festival poets & translator. On The Same Page: Janelle 2 Thursday 14 Tuesday Richmond, 12–4:30 p.m. *Rincon Literario (In Spanish.) Brown: All We Ever Wanted 22 Wednesday Info: http://sfpl.org/spanish/ Author Reading: Musician My Diva: 65 Gay Men on the Was Everything Book sale fol- *Documentary by Filmmaker *SF International Poetry news/rinconlit.htm. Main, 3rd Jon Ginoli; Deflowered: My Women Who Inspire Them lows. Main, Latino/Hispanic Com- Matthew Furey on Jack Festival Readings by Youth Floor Conference Room, 6-7 p.m. Life in the Pansy Division From Elizabeth Taylor, Bette munity Room, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Hirschman’s Literary Career: Speaks & Writers Corp stu- Main, Latino/Hispanic Commu- Midler & Diana Ross to Queen Red Poet Main, Koret Audito- dents, moderated by Carol nity Meeting Room, 6 p.m. 25 Saturday Elizabeth I, Julia Child, & Princess *Nutrition & Cognitive Brain rium, 6 p.m. Muske-Dukes. Western Addi- The Russian Bibliophiles Leia. Main, Latino/Hispanic Com- Function Workshop, with tion, 12–2 p.m. Club (In Russian) Main, Latino/ munity Meeting Room, 6 p.m. Mary Louise Zernicke 15 Wednesday *Marvin K. White Hosts Hispanic Community Meeting Learn how to eat your way to a Open Books: Author Maarten African-American LGBT Writ- 28 Tuesday 6 Monday Room, 2–4 p.m. healthy brain. Marina, 7 p.m. Troost: Lost on Planet ers Program Main, Latino/ Workshop: Managing the First Monday Movies @ China: One Man’s Attempt Hispanic Community Room, Mind in Uncertain Times 30 Thursday Excelsior: Ninotchka. (1939, 11 Saturday to Understand the World’s 6–7:45 p.m. Park, 7–9 p.m. 110 mins.) Stars Greta Garbo & Most Mystifying Nation Selection: Horse Heaven by Philippine American Writers Melvyn Douglas. Ernst Lubitsch Book sale follows. Main, Latino/ Film Documentary: Grizzly 29 Wednesday Jane Smiley (Bernal Heights and Artists, Inc. Literary directs Garbo’s only comedy. Hispanic Community Meeting Road: The Last Days of the Program) Coleridge Park Reading Featuries Randall “Finding Home” Exhibition Excelsior, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Room, 6:30 p.m. California Grizzly Q & A with Homes, 190 Coleridge Street Mann & Kristin Naca. Main, Reception With photographer director Sabrina Alonso fol- (at Virginia), 4 p.m. 7 Tuesday Latino/Hispanic Community Karen Ande and writer Moli Mr. Natural’s Music lows. Excelsior, 7–8:30 p.m. Room, 2–4:30 p.m. Steinert. Main, Latino/Hispanic Hospitality House Anthology Edu-tainment Workshops Community Meeting Room, Poetry Reading Event & (Lim- Music theory concepts in Wake Up Your Brain 6–7:45 p.m. Related Exhibi- Film Documentary: Grizzly Business ited) Community Open Mic context of interactive theater With Dr. Nicky Silver. tion: see Exhibitions. Road: The Last Days of the Features writers from the Com- exercises. All ages. Park, Richmond, 7-8:30 p.m. California Grizzly Q & A with munity Arts Program Tuesday 7–9 p.m. Counseling director Sabrina Alonso fol- Writing Group, reading from 25 Saturday Book Groups Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 their latest publication, an lows. Glen Park, 3–4 p.m. 18 Saturday Service Corps of Retired anthology of new prose and *Docent Lecture: Tutankhamun Adult Summer Reading Pro- Executives Free Business poetry. To read, sign up at door *Nutrition and Cognitive Origami Club All ages. First & the Golden Age of the Pha- gram Read or listen to books, Counseling Appointments: at 5:30 p.m. Info: (415) 749-2104 Brain Function, with Mary meeting of origami club hosted raohs (Held in conjunction with enter raffle, win prizes! Get (415) 744-6827. Main, 4th Floor, or [email protected]. Louise Zernicke Learn how by members of Bay Area Rapid exhibition, details at participating branches: Business, Science & Technology Main, Latino/Hispanic Commu- to eat your way to a healthy Folders. Main, Latino/Hispanic from June 27, 2009 through March Portola, Richmond, Sunset, Visi- Department, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. nity Meeting Room, 5:30 p.m. brain. Noe Valley, 2 p.m. Community Room, 2–5 p.m. 28, 2010.) Glen Park, 3–4 p.m. tation Valley and West Portal

4 JUly 2009 At the Library *Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library Summer Fun With eResources This summer, take advantage of the Library’s many online resources to prepare for travel, advance your job skills, enrich your hobby activities and provide general entertainment in these trying times. Events and Happenings Get ready for trips by learning any of a dozen languages with Roset- ta Stone, which offers interactive language learning via your computer. While you’re vacationing (or if you stay at home), you can enjoy downloadable e-books and audiobooks from NetLibrary and OverDrive. You can even watch downloadable movies from OverDrive on your lap- top at your vacation destination! Listen to and learn about music on OverDrive or on Alexander Street Press Music Databases, which include African American Song, American Song, Classical Music Library, Contem- Sneak Peek: 29th San Francisco porary World Music and Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries. Entertain yourself by watching and listening to podcasts of readings Jewish Film Festival and events held at San Francisco Public Library. Go to the Word & Perfor- A kaleidoscope of international culture is coming your way July 23-Aug. 10, mance page to see the latest additions. when the world’s first and largest Jewish Film Festival brings up the The genealogy lovers among you will find answers at Heritage Quest curtain on its 29th edition in San Francisco. Online (they can also come into the Library to use Ancestry Library Edi- Join the Festival’s Executive Director Peter L. Stein for a special tion, which contains additional genealogy resources). behind-the-scenes glimpse of this year’s jam-packed lineup on July 8 at You can update and sharpen your computer skills using Safari Tech 6 p.m. in the Koret Auditorium of the Main Library. From hilarious tales Online, a database of e-books from popular computer publishers includ- of Israeli sumo wrestlers and awkward Bar Mitzvah boys to powerful ing O’Reilly Media, Microsoft Press and many others. portraits of social justice activists, All of these eResources can from a tribute to America’s origi- be found on the eMedia or the nal TV sitcom to inspiring fea- Articles & Databases page on the tures from the likes of Uruguay, library’s Web site at sfpl.org. Tunisia and Kazakhstan, this clip-filled sneak preview will give patrons a delicious taste of some of the best independent cinema from across the globe.

Hungry for Knowledge Can you eat your way to more brain power? Find out about the latest research on nutrition and cognitive brain function at workshops at two branch libraries this month as part of the Library’s 50 Plus programming. Mary Louise Zernicke, director of the dietary manager program at Merritt College, dispels the myths about brain health and cuts through Poet Laureate (continued from p. 1) the incomplete and conflicting information on nutrition, supplements has read and lectured at more than 300 universities and major institutions; and exercise and the role they play in maintaining a healthy brain. Her and has taught at the Zen Center, Naropa Institute School of Poetics, Esalen workshops will focus on reviewing the latest research findings and sci- Institute, New College of California, California College of Arts & Crafts and entific recommendations regarding food and fitness choices that will the San Francisco Art Institute, among many others. She has produced keep your brain vigorous and strong. plays and poetry used in theatre productions and has performed in several Zernicke will lead workshops on Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. at the experimental movies in New York in the 1960s. Marina Branch Library and again on Saturday, July 11 at 2 p.m. at the For the past 42 years she has lived and worked in and around San Noe Valley Branch. Watch for more Library programs this fall aimed at Francisco. She teaches private classes and workshops in the Mission and is the 50 Plus community. currently working on the second volume of her autobiography.

15 Wednesday 28 Tuesday 8 Wednesday 27 Monday this exhibition features original pen and ink drawings as well Computer Magazine, Newspaper, & Internet 102 Introduction to Word Processing Book-a-Librarian Class offers as displays of how the artistic Information Databases Basic Internet proficiency re- Ocean View, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. 30-minute slots of one-on-one Classes process has evolved from Ability to navigate Web re- quired (or observe). 2–4 p.m. computer training sessions sketches and first drafts of writ- Classes Held at the Main: quired (or observe). 2–4 p.m. 11 & 18 Saturdays with a librarian on subscrip- ten copy to final drawing and 5th Floor Training Center. tion reference databases, the 31 Friday Beginning Computer Classes verse. Through Aug. 23, Main, Most classes at the Main require 16 Thursday Internet, Web based e-mail July 11: E-mail Fundamentals. Lower Level, Jewett Gallery proficiency in basic keyboard Online Job Searching and applications supported Internet & Library Catalog July 18: Downloadable audio skills; for a schedule of practice (Cantonese & English) by library computers such as (In Russian) Meet at 3rd Floor books at Library. Excelsior, July 2 times, call Volunteer Services at Learn how to locate and use Microsoft Word & Excel. Info or International Center. Info: (415) 3:30–5 p.m. *Manhattan (1979, 96 min.) (415) 557-4280. All classes are the online job market informa- registration: (415) 355-2808. 557-4430. 9:15–11:15 a.m. Stars Woody Allen, Meryl first come, first served. tion, career outlook projections, Sunset, 6:30–8 p.m. vocational training resources, 15 Wednesday Streep, Mariel Hemingway and 17 Friday Diane Keaton. 3 Friday job fair listings, and employ- Introduction to Powerpoint *E-mail Fundamentals Sign Internet & Library Catalog (In ment postings on the Web. Ocean View, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Internet & Library Catalog up at reference desk or call Mandarin) Meet at 3rd Floor First session (In Cantonese) July 9 (In Spanish) Meet at 3rd Floor branch. Mission, 6:30–8 p.m. International Center. Info: (415) 2-3:30 p.m.; Second session *The Conversation (1974, International Center. Info: (415) 20 Monday 557-4430. 2–4 p.m. (In English) 4-5:30 p.m. 114 min.) Stars Gene Hack- 557-4430. 2–4 p.m. *Mouse & Keyboard and Inter- 30 Thursday man. Filmed in San Francisco net Basics Mission, 6:30–8 p.m. 18 Saturday FoundSF.org (interactive wiki by local legend Francis Ford 6, 13, 20 & 27 Mondays Classes Held at the Main, workshop): San Francisco Internet 101 Mouse & keyboard Coppola. Independent Job Seekers Latino/Hispanic Community 22 Wednesday History Archive Online skills required. 11a.m.–1 p.m. Lab (Drop-in) Assistance avail- Meeting Room: Library Catalog Ocean View, Interactive wiki for history July 16 able. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. buffs to share stories, images & 20 Monday 27 Monday *Pollock (2001, 123 min.) videos. Richmond, 6:30 p.m. Story of New York artist 7, 14, 21 & 28 Tuesdays ABCs of Flatbed Digital Scan- Navigating News Sites 23 Thursday Jackson Pollock, who created ning 5th Floor Magazine & Independent Job Seekers (Brown Bag Lecture) work that made him the first Newspaper Center, 12–1 p.m. Library Catalog (in Chinese) Lab (Drop-in) Assistance avail- Info: (415) 557-4430. 12–1 p.m. First come, first served; limit Videos on the internationally-famous mod- able. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 21 Tuesday 20. Info: (415) 355-2888. China- ern painter in America. 29 Wednesday town, 10–11 a.m. Large Screen 7 &14 Tuesdays Library Catalog Mouse & key- July 23 Fiction Lovers Online Work- board skills required. 2–4 p.m. In the Koret Auditorium at Internet 101 Mouse & key- shop (Brown Bag Lecture) Library Catalog (in English) *Sketches of Frank Gehry the Main, Thursdays at Noon board skills required. 2– 4 p.m. Info: (415) 557-4430. 12–1 p.m. First come, first served; limit (2006, 84 min.) Exploration 24 Friday 20. Info: (415) 355-2888. China- (When possible, films are shown of architect Gehry’s basic phi- 8 Wednesday Chinese YouTube (In Mandarin) town, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. with captions to assist our deaf losophy, early influences, and Jobs & Career Resources on Students will learn how to play Classes Held at the Branches: and hard of hearing patrons.) somewhat mysterious process. 24 Friday the Internet Ability to navi- YouTube videos in Chinese, use 1 Wednesday This month’s theme: gate Web required. 2–4 p.m. certain features, search by category Internet Basics (In Japanese) Films to Draw By: Inspira- July 30 and keywords, customize a playlist, Card Craft tions for Paul Madonna Western Addition, 2–5 p.m. *Man on Wire (2008, 94 min.) 11 Saturday subscribe to video channels, save Ocean View, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. A look at the high-wire walk them to watch later and upload Related Exhibition: *Five E-mail Fundamentals Mouse 25 Saturday made by Philippe Petit in 1974 videos to YouTube. 2–4 p.m. Years of All Over Coffee & keyboard skills required (or 7 Tuesday between the World Trade FoundSF.org (interactive wiki An exhibition of work by San observe.) 11 a.m.–1 p.m. E-mail Fundamentals Center’s Twin Towers in New workshop): San Francisco His- Francisco based artist and writ- 25 Saturday Basic mouse & keyboard skills York City. tory Archive Online Interactive er Paul Madonna. Celebrating 14 Tuesday Internet 102 Basic Internet required. Sign up at Informa- wiki for history buffs to share half a decade of All Over Coffee Internet 101 Mouse & key- proficiency required (or ob- tion Desk. Glen Park, 2–3 p.m. stories, images & videos. Ocean in the , board skills required. 2–4 p.m. serve). 11 a.m.–1 p.m. View, 2 p.m.

All programs and events are free and open to the public. At the Library JUly 2009 5 San Francisco International Poetry Festival: July 22–26

San Francisco International Saturday, July 25, 2009 Mission Branch Library Poetry Festival 300 Bartlett St. (at 24th St.) A SHORT BLACK POEM Complete Schedule of Events Translation Colloquy 12–2 p.m. When I die All events are free and open to the public. Two-time winner of the American Book Award I want to be buried All events subject to change Alejandro Murguía joins Olivia Sears, Stephen in two graves For more information, please go to Kessler, Judy Ayn Bernhard and Kareen James In my friends’ hearts Abu Zeid in a conversation about the art and www.SFIPF.org and in a short black craft of translation in today’s works. Cletus Nelson- poem Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Poetry Reading Nwadike The freedom that 2:30–4:30 p.m. the world gave me Red Poet Film Screening Featuring: Anna Lombardo (Italy) translated was bigger than the one Koret Auditorium, Main Library by Olivia Sears, Daisy Zamora (Nicaraugua) I gave myself 6 p.m. translated by George Evans, Cletus Nelson * * * Documentary Film on Poet-in-Residence for Nwadike (Nigeria) translated by Agneta Falk The word love always Friends of the SFPL, Jack Hirschman. sounds great in Richmond Branch Library a foreign 351 9th Ave. (at Geary) tongue Red Poet Film Screening Children’s Story time - Cletus Nelson-Nwadike “Everyone is a poet,” Jack 12–2 p.m. Hirschman often remarks. An Join host Sarah Menefee and poets/authors iconic figure and the unofficial Ambar Past (Mayan), Jorge Argueta (Spanish), Sunday, July 26,2009 mayor of North Beach, former Tony Robles (Tagalog), Cletus Nwadike North Beach Poetry Crawl San Francisco poet laureate (Swedish, translated by Agneta Falk) for a (Various Locations) Hirschman is more than just a children’s story time and book reading. 2–7:30 p.m. hipster with a political edge. Poetry Reading He’s published more than 2:30–4:30 p.m. Washington Square Park Closing Party 100 books of poetry over the Featuring: Zhai Yongming (China) translated Columbus St. (at Union) course of 56 years and has also by Jamie Proctor-Xu, Alexandr Skidan (Russia) 8 p.m. had a prolific life as an Abstract translated by Rebecca Bella, Lam Thi My Da Expressionist painter. Local Jack Hirschman (Vietnam) translated by Isabelle Pelaud. filmmaker Matthew Furey’s documentary Red Poet explores the life and North Beach Branch Library times of a great American literary and social 2000 Mason Street (at Columbus) justice figure who has overcome many obstacles GAZA to triumph as a powerful voice for those who New Voices yearn for a more equitable and harmonious 12–2 p.m. Mother: Palestine global society. Join 2008 Poets 11 selected poets Aja Couchois Father: the world The screening precedes the San Francisco Duncan, Melba Abela, Marty Campbell and Age: as old as the earth International Poetry Festival and will be held David Menendez Alvarez State: siege Occupation: survival Wednesday, July 22, at 6 p.m. in the Koret Poetry Reading Auditorium at the Main Library. Maram Al-Massri 2:30–4:30 p.m. Out there, every day, Featuring: Roy Arad (Israel) translated by Neeli a man falls; Cherkovski), Menna Elfyn, Paul Flores, Roy he belongs to a woman who, like all Thursday, July 23, 2009 Arad (Israel)—w/Neeli Cherkovski, Menna Elfyn the mothers of this world, Kickoff Party (Wales)—w/Maketa Groves, Paul Flores (USA) looks upon her child Alley, North Beach as one dear and beautiful, 7–8:30 p.m. Western Addition Branch Library a child who, instead of growing up Celebrate the kickoff of the 2nd Biennial San 1550 Scott St. (at Geary) and growing old, Francisco International Poetry Festival with an Youth Poet Event is bloodstained outdoor party featuring poetry and music. 12–2 p.m. and borne in a coffin. Youth Poetry reading with WritersCorp, My womb that bears life Friday, July 24, 2009 moderated by California State Poet Laureate is lacerated like the bodies of my fathers, my brothers, my sons: City Hall/City Librarian’s Luncheon Carol Muske-Dukes no presents beneath the pine trees 1 Carlton B. Goodlett Place Poetry Reading on the days of celebration, but rather 12–2 p.m. 2:30–4:30 p.m. their bodies wrapped up as gifts of death. Join festival poets and City Librarian Featuring: Ignatius Mabasa (Zimbabwe), Unlike the lamp-lit streets of this world, Luis Herrera for a special and intimate lunch translated by Michael Warr, Maram Al Masri my streets in San Francisco’s historic City Hall. (Syria/France) translated by Tina Tarnoff and are lit up by bombs. For ticket information or reservations, please California State Poet Laureate, Carol Muske- Instead of water in the taps call (415) 626-7512 ext. 102. Dukes (USA). there runs the blood of my children. Main Stage Poetry Reading Main Stage Poetry Reading Destruction, and more destruction. Theatre Palace of Fine Arts Theatre Screams, screams 3301 Lyon St. 3301 Lyon St. that reach neither the ears of the heavens 7–9:30 p.m. Everyone7–9:30 p.m. is a poet. on the occasion (USA, English) Francis Coombes (France, French) of a holiday Ignatius Masbasa (Zimbabwe, Shona) Ziba Karbassi (, Farsi) nor the eyes of the prophets. Zhai Yongming (China, Chinese) Georges Castera/Joj Kastra (Haiti) Maram Al Masri (Syria, Arabic) Taslima Nasrin (Bangladesh, Bengali) Even the rats in my house are hungry, Alexandr Skidan (Russia, Russian) Al Young (USA, English) are thirsty. Carol Muske-Dukes (USA, English) Ambar Past (Mexico, Spanish) I am dying, Lam Thi My Da (Vietnam, Vietnamese), Tarek Eltayeb (Sudan, Sudanese) dying, Roy Arad (Israel, Hebrew) Agneta Falk (USA/Sweden, English) and no one cares . . . Daisy Zamora (Nicaragua, Spanish) Sasha Pimental Chacon (Filipina-American, Tagalog) Anna Lombardo (Italy, Italian) Tamim Barghouti (Palestine, Arabic) - Maram Al-Massri Cletus Nwadike (Nigeria, Swedish) Ferruccio Brugnaro (Italy, Italian) translated by Kareem James Abu-Zeid Menna Elfyn (Wales, Welsh) Carla Badillo Coronado (Ecuador, Spanish) Paul Flores (USA, English) Jack Hirschman (USA, English)

6 JUly 2009 At the Library Friends Focus

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Book Bay the 2nd Biennial Paris, Je T’aime San Francisco July Events July 3-6 International 4th of July Book Bay Member Sale Members receive 35% off purchases, non-mem- bers enjoy 20% off purchases. Bring a friend to Poetry Festival show off how wonderful your Friends member- Add another stamp to your poetry passport at the 2nd ship is! Book Bay Main and Book Bay Fort Mason San Francisco International Poetry Festival, July 22-26. Presented by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, July 8 Mayor Gavin Newsom, Jack Hirschman and the San Fran- Glen Park Permanent Sign Dedication cisco Public Library, the festival takes place at the Palace Glen Park Branch Library, 2825 Diamond St., of Fine Arts and various venues and libraries throughout 4–6 p.m. San Francisco. The four-day extravaganza brings 26 poets from 21 countries to San Francisco for free and open-to-the- July 19 public poetry and music at both large and small venues throughout the City, including a street party in North Bernal Heights Children’s Day Beach, youth events, book signings, translation workshops and more. An afternoon of music, storytelling and crafts This year’s landmark event will be co-hosted by Poet-in-Residence for Friends of the SFPL, Jack with a literary theme. Saint Anthony Immaculate Hirschman; California Poet Laureate Carol Muske-Dukes and San Francisco Poet Laureate Diane di Prima. San Conception, 299 Precita Ave. 10 a.m.–2p.m. Francisco Poet Laureate emeritus Lawrence Ferlinghetti will be presented with a special honor. The truly international group of poets will read together with the leaders of San Francisco’s own highly Check out www.friendssfpl.org for a full list. regarded literary community. From countries including Bangladesh, China, France, Greece, Haiti, Iraq, Israel and Sudan, the poets represent a wide spectrum in the world of literary arts and poetry—from recognized masters to emerging new talents—who are redefining the art in our evolving times. The Festival honors our City’s great legacy of hosting and encouraging cross cultural dialogue. See a full calendar of International Poetry Festival events and more information on Page 6. SF Reads Celebrates Literary Arts Including the Big Book Sale, Sept. 24-27, 2009

Become a Friend For the first time, Friends’ Big Book Sale will be a part of SF Reads—a new citywide collaboration that cel- Support of the Library is made possible in large ebrates the written word and San Francisco’s thriving literary community. part through the generosity of our members. Your Converging San Francisco’s three major literary events—SFPL’s One City One Book program; Litquake, membership will sponsor a wide range of free Library the West Coast’s largest literary festival; and Friends’ Big Book Sale—SF Reads brings writers, books and read- programs and services that have a positive impact ers together this fall, like never before. on people all across San Francisco. Your support will This September 24-27, marks our 45th Annual Big Book Sale and promises to be our biggest yet, with all also ensure the best equipment and resources for our libraries and library staff. books $5 or less. With our new 5,000 square-foot Donation Center open, our book operations have dramati- cally expanded, meaning more books at our sales and in the hands of readers. Friends offers a range of membership levels, each Join us this fall for SF Reads and participate in San Francisco’s biggest literary extravaganza with book with their own unique benefits. For more information, sales, author readings, book groups and more. go to www.friendssfpl.org or call (415) 626-7500. For more information, visit www.friendssfpl.org.

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At the Library JUly 2009 7 A Special Section for Young Readers

Kid’s Powering Up for Summer Reading Along with the Summer Reading Club, the Kid Power about it. I do it because I have a lot of program is a part of every summer at the San Francisco spare time and I like to help the com- Public Library. munity, and I like to read. Kid Power The Kid Power program is designed with two main is like a combination of the two,” said purposes: to help library staff handle some of the detail Robert. “It’s always fun to watch the and logistical work involved in running the Summer kids (especially the little ones) light Reading Club, and to give tweens and teens an oppor- up when they get their prizes.” tunity to stay connected to the Library and to get some Marie, a freshman who volunteers volunteer work experience. The KP volunteers receive at the Chinatown Branch, has been a training and make a commitment to work for at least 10 Kid Power volunteer for the past two hours during the eight weeks of the program. Posted at summers. The job mainly involves each branch library, they help sign kids up for the pro- helping kids and their parents join the gram, explain how the club works, keep track of reading Anhthu, a Kid Power volunteer at the Summer Reading Club. “We explain logs and hand out prizes. Main Library the activities that we have to do and The Kid Power volunteers are expected to keep to a prizes they get. We tell them how good it is and encourage them to schedule and act responsibly. This is often their first type of work read more and improve their literacy by starting young.” experience, and many ask for letters of recommendation when seeking their first paying job or when applying to high school Sally, a sophomore, will be coming back to the new Portola Branch and college. Many of the kids form important relationships with for her second year as a Kid Power volunteer. Sally joined the pro- the children’s librarians, especially those volunteers who return gram initially to put in some volunteer hours to round out her “re- year after year. sume” for college. She soon found that she really enjoyed the work, Thus the KP program is of great benefit both to the smooth especially the pleasure she got from helping the young readers in running of the very busy Summer Reading Club program and to the Summer Reading Club pick out the prizes they had earned. She the young volunteers. liked volunteering at the library so much, that not only is she com- ing back for another summer of Kid Power, but she is participating Just who are the KP volunteers? in the new Homework Help program at Portola, helping elementary Here’s a chance to meet a few of them: school students with their homework assignments. Robert is 11 years old and volunteers at the Ortega Branch. He Anhthu, 15, is a sophomore who volunteers at the Children’s Center likes spending time getting to know his community while having at the Main Library. She says it’s a nice way to meet new kids and a lot of fun. recruit them to join the program. Some kids are such avid readers, “I got started when I got to know the librarian, Anne Lane. she notes, that they return the form in a day or two and collect their She was the one who told me about Kid Power and got me fired up prizes. “It’s really rewarding to see kids so interested in reading.” Green-Themed Summer Reads We hope our young readers are enjoying the Summer Reading Club. To inspire them further, we have put together a list of books. Carefully selected by the children’s librarians, the list features some great titles for a wide range of reading abilities and interests covering all things green including: plants, gardens and food; animals, climates, and the planet; recycling, reusing and making things. These “topics” are found in picture stories and readers, folktales, fiction, biography, nonfiction, poetry and craft books. All of the titles are well represented in the collection at SFPL.

Emmanuel Burriss Here are some selections from the list: Young Listeners: Meet a real Giant! The Earth and I by Frank Asch Our Community Garden by Barbara Pollack Emmanuel Burriss will read a story, answer ques- The Old Tree by Ruth Brown tions and sign autographs for kids, as time per- Flower Garden by Eve Bunting mits, when he visits the Main Library’s Children’s We Are Extremely Very Good Recyclers by Lauren Child Center on Tuesday, July 7 at Noon. Trashy Town by Andrea Zimmerman & David Clemesha Burriss, a Washington, D.C. native, attended Kent State University in Ohio. He was named Fiction & Young Readers 2006 Mid-American Conference Player of Year. Currently In his second season as a San Francisco Cam Jansen and the Green School Mystery by David A. Adler Giant, Manny plays second base. He and his wife The Prince of Butterflies by Bruce Coville have a young son. He did a great job reading Lostman’s River by Cynthia DeFelice and talking to our young audience last year at City of Ember (series) by Jeanne Du Prau the Library, and we are delighted to have him Scat by Carl Hiassen back this summer. Judy Moody Saves the World! by Megan McDonald Messy Bessey’s Garden by Patricia McKissack,

Non Fiction & Folktales Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring the Earth to Life by Molly Bang The Dirt on Dirt by Paulette Bourgeois One Small Place in a Tree by Barbara Brenner Nature’s Playground: Activities, Crafts, and Games to Encourage Children to Get Outdoors by Fiona Danks Read It and Green The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming It runs from June by Laurie David & Cambria Gordon Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari 13 to Aug. 8, 2009. Maathai by Claire A. Nivola Every hour of read- Wiggling Worms at Work by Wendy Pfeffer ing counts toward planting new trees You can find the full summer reading list here: in San Francisco. http://readitandgreenit.blogspot.com/2009/04/summer-reading-list.html Read and enjoy! www.sfpl.org At the Library JUly 2009 A Children’s Calendar

*Storyteller Yolanda Rhodes Films July 2009 Family. (Bernal Heights Ages 3-5. Sunset, 10:30 a.m. program), Leonard Flynn All programs and events are free and open to the public. Elementary School, 3125 Cesar Films/Videos Programs are for children of all ages, except where noted. Chavez Street, 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Main, 2nd Floor, Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. Groups need to Fisher Children’s Center, reserve space. *Sherrie Dobrott 10 & 10:45 a.m. Where branch is closed for renovation, alternate location is listed. Glen Park, 10:30 a.m. Golden Gate Valley Branch programming room is not accessible *Music & Movement with by elevator. *Songs & music with Bonnie Gayle Schmitt For film titles, call branch library or go tosfpl.org/news/events. Lockhart Ages 3-5. Ages 5 & younger. (Potrero htm and click on Children’s Films & Videos. North Beach, 11 a.m. Program.) St. Teresa’s Commu- nity Hall, 390 Missouri St. (at Through Aug. 8 2 Thursday *Create Unique Treasure Connecticut), 10:30 a.m. Bowl from Recycled Materi- “Read It and Green It” *Colibri als Ocean View, 4 p.m. *The Tooth Fairy Summer Reading Club Music from Latin America for Knuckle Knockers She & her dentist pal will tell Ages birth to 13. Sign up children and their families. *Swazzle Puppets presents you about her amazing life at any branch or bookmo- (Potrero Program). St. Teresa’s Marine Mammals of *Young Performers Theater River Otter Circus and how to take care of your bile. Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher Community Hall, 390 Missiouri California Show presents Interactive Play, Visitacion Valley, 10:30 a.m. teeth. Limited to those with Children’s Center St., at Connecticut, 10:30 a.m. Excelsior, 2–3 p.m. The Real Mother Goose Ages 5 & older. Portola, 2 p.m. at least one tooth. Presents! Marina, 2 p.m. Ages 2 & older. Park, 3:30 p.m. Presidio, 2 p.m. Glen Park, 4 p.m. *Balloon Magic with Mr. Shap Through Aug. 9 *Music & Movement (Potrero Branch Program). St. *Create Earth-Friendly Art ABC Gum Mosaic! with Charity Kahn *Carnival of Chaos *Singing & Dancing with Teresa’s Community Hall, 390 with Charles Dabo Ages 5 & older. Participants West Portal, 10:30 a.m. Richmond, 2 p.m. Charity Kahn Missouri St. at Connecticut, Ages 5 & older. Call for reserva- use “already been chewed” Ages 2 & older. www.jamjam- 10:30 a.m. tions. Portola, 2 p.m. gum to add artistic expres- jam.com. Park, 11:30 a.m. 8 Wednesday 17 Friday sions to continuing art project; *Insect Discovery Lab *Rayko Photo Workshop *Garden of Songs: Songs *Insect Discovery Lab parental supervision encour- *Flute Sweets & Tickletoons Ages 5 & older. Chinatown, Ages 5 & older & caregivers; About Farm gardens with Ages 5 & older. Live insects. aged. Bayview Musical theater, classical music 2-3 p.m. 20-participant limit. Reserve at Bonnie Lockhart Glen Park, 4 p.m. & story telling. Presidio, 2 p.m. (415) 355-2801. Presidio, 2 p.m. Space limited. Visitacion Valley, Through Aug. 8 *Crosspulse Rhythm Duo 10:30 a.m. *The Bubble Lady Get Ready, Get Set, *German Shepard Dog Blending traditional & *Swazzle Puppets Groups, call ahead to reserve Go…Green! Adventure Film, Bolt contemporary music & dance. presents River Otter Circus *Kindermusik space. Mission, 3 p.m. Exhibition. Features tips for Ages 6-12. Call for reservations. Excelsior, 11 a.m. For children of all ages. Call for Ages 5 & younger. Singing, being a green kid in San Fran- Sunset, 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. reservations. Richmond, 2 p.m. vocal play, chants & finger 18 Saturday Films Ages 3-5. Richmond, plays, rhythm and creative cisco. Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher Films *Family Sing-Along 11–11:45 a.m. movement, group dancing, Children’s Center *Dan Chan, the Magic Man Ages 3-5. Main, 2nd Floor, with Chris Molla instrument play & demonstra- Western Addition, 3 p.m. Fisher Children’s Center, Ages birth-7. Mission Bay, tions. West Portal, 10:30 a.m. Through Aug. 11 10 & 10:45 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 9 & 30 Thursdays Ceramic Art by Helen Canin 15 Wednesday *Magician Heather Rogers Exhibition. 3-D Stories featur- 3 Friday *Yoga with Mariana Doig ing the ceramic art of Berkeley Ages 3-5 & caregivers. Bring *Mark Bunnell, the Ages 4 & older. Noe Valley, *Crafts With Urban Fauna artist Helen Canin. See which towel or mat. Call for reserva- Juggling Tornado 3 p.m. Groups, call ahead to reserve. famous characters from tions. Sunset, 10:30 a.m. Ages 8 & older. Call for Mission, 3 p.m. children’s literature you recog- reservations. Main, 2nd Floor, *Story & Flower Pot Craft nize. Main, 2nd floor, Fisher’s 10 Friday Fisher’s Children Center, 2 p.m. Ages 2 & older. Share a story *Make Star-Spangled Children Center Ages 5-12. (Bernal Heights and decorate a flower pot. Wands (Craft) *Composting with Nicole Program) Info: (415) 641-5380. Park, 11 a.m. Ocean View, 3 p.m. Groups call ahead to reserve Four Star Video, Through Aug. 23 space. Mission, 3 p.m. 402 Cortland Ave. between *The Bubble Lady Real Fatherhood Exhibi- 3, 10, 17 & 24 Fridays Bennington & Wool Sts., West Portal, 10:30 a.m. *Cartoon Workshop, pre- 4:30 p.m. tion. Photographic journal of Chess Club Bonnie Lockhart sented by the Cartoon Art *Community Crafts with neighborhood fathers with Ages 6 & older. All levels. their children. Bayview Museum Trash Mash-Up: Create Excelsior, 3:30-5:30 p.m. *The Lizard Lady Ocean View, 3:30 p.m. Masks & Costumes Ingleside, 2 p.m. 1 Wednesday Ages 5 & older. Western Addi- 7 Tuesday 11 Saturday tion, 2–3:30 p.m. *Balloon Magic with Mr. Shap *Boswick the Clown Meet Emmanuel Burriss of Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher’s Marina, 2:30 p.m. *Diana Shmiana presents the “A Tree-Mendous Telethon” 20 Monday Children Center, 1:30 p.m. Emmanuel Burriss will visit *Yoga with Tatjana Rmu Ages 3-7. Main, 2nd Floor, Videos the Children’s Center to read Ages 3-5 & caregivers. Fisher’s Children Center, Ages 3-5. Glen Park, 10:30 a.m. *Dan Chan, the Magic Man stories, answer questions Bring mat or towel. Mission 1:30 p.m. The Bubble Lady Ages 5 & older. Chinatown, and sign autographs (as time Bay, 5:30 p.m. Ages 4 & older. Mission Bay, *Tales & Treats 2-3 p.m. permits). Ages 5 & older. Main, 4 p.m. Ocean View, 4 p.m. Ages 5 & older. North Beach, 2nd Floor, Fisher’s Children Films/Video *Spinners: Stories about 3:30 p.m. Center, 12 p.m. Ages 3-5. Main, 2nd Floor, Wind; Create Wind-powered *Pinwheels: Stories about Fisher Children’s Center, 10 & 21 Tuesday Crafts Grades K-5. Park, 1 p.m. Wind; Create Pinwheel Craft *The Bubble Lady *Read It! Green It! Sing It! Ages 2 & older. Park, 11 a.m. 10:45 a.m. *Funny & Unique Derique Ingleside, 2 p.m. Swing It! Clown Show 9 Thursday Family sing- along, move- *Learn how to weave with *The Bubble Lady Bayview, 10:30 –11:30 a.m. *Learn To Make Simple along, laugh along concert *Swazzle Puppets presents Jamie of Urban Fauna Studio Ages 5 & older. Chinatown, Pop-Up Books with Gary Lapow. Bayview, River Otter Circus Ages 5 & older. Portola, 2-3 p.m. Films Grades 3-5. Park, 1 p.m. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher’s Chil- 3:30 p.m. Ages 5 & younger. North Ages 3-5. Western Addition, dren Center, 11 a.m. Beach, 4 p.m. 10 & 10:45 a.m. *Jimbo the Clown West Portal, 11 a.m.. *Worm composting with * The Bubble Lady Garden For the Environment Excelsior, 11 a.m. Be Dazzled by the Swazzle Puppets Ages 4 & older. Ingleside, Noe Valley, 3 p.m. 13 Monday 6 p.m. The Swazzle Puppets presents The River Otter Circus: A fun loving group of *Games, Games, Games! *Tree Frog Treks: river otters perform incredible stunts for all the animals in the forest. This Ages 5 & older. Board Games. *The Lizard lady Wild Science Ocean View, 4 p.m. Mission Bay, 5:30 p.m. Ages 5 & older. Hold rescued 45-minute puppet show features hand crafted puppets and a special live reptiles & amphibians. behind-the-scenes demonstration. Begun by brothers Patrick and Sean 13 & 27 Mondays *Dirt & Worms with Nicole Golden Gate Valley, 3–4 p.m. Nicole from Garden for the Johnson, Swazzle now includes a team of talented puppeteers and Preschool Videos Environment will share fun *Jimbo the Clown puppet builders dedicated to presenting light-hearted puppet shows that Bayview, 10:30 a.m. facts about worms and dirt. Ages 5 & younger. Marina, emphasize positive messages for young people. We will make flower pots and 10:15 a.m. 14 Tuesday plant seeds. Park, 1 p.m. See the Swazzle Puppets in action: *Diana Shmiana presents *Crosspulse Rhythm Duo “A Tree- Mendous Telethon” Makes Music out of Anything Tuesday, July 7 16 Thursday Bayview, 10:30–11:30 a.m. North Beach, 11 a.m. Ready. Set, Read! Ages 3-7. Marina, 2:30 p.m. Visitacion Valley Branch Library, 10:30 a.m. 18 months –3 years. Hands–on Crafts Portola Branch Library, 2 p.m. early literacy activities. Mission, Ages 3-5. Portola, 11 a.m. *A Hop, Skip and Jump: 10:10 & 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9 Sing, Play & Dance with *Music & Movement With Pam Donkin *”Wet Felting” Crafts Main Library, 2nd Floor, Fisher Children’s Center, Gayle Schmidt Ages 5 & younger. Golden Ages 5 & older. Ocean View, West Portal, 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Gate Valley, 10:15–10:45 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Richmond Branch Library, 2 p.m.

B JUly 2009 At the Library *Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library 22 Wednesday Glen Park North Beach *Yacouba Diarra & Mohamed Baby Rhyme Time Tue, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m. + Thur, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Mane, Musicians & Singers playtime at 10:15 a.m. Songs & treats from West Rollicking rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months Africa. Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher’s Main Park Children Center, 2 p.m. and their caregivers.* Derique Thur, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 3:30 p.m. Thur, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. *East Bay Depot Chinatown Marina Recyling Craft Thur, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Mon, 6, 13, 20. 27 at 11 a.m. Presidio Ages 5 & older. at 11 a.m.-12 p.m. + playtime + playtime Sat, 11, 18, 25 at 10:15 a.m. Chinatown, 2–3 p.m. Eureka Valley Thur, 2 , 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:15 a.m. Sunset *Magical Moonshine Theater Wed, 1 , 8, 15, 29 at 3 p.m. + playtime Sat, 11, 18, 25 Puppets: Recyclers in Space (Held at Eureka Valley Fri, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 4 p.m. at 11 a.m.-12 p.m. + playtime Ages 3 & older. Ingleside, Recreation Center, 100 + playtime 2 p.m. Collingwood St. between Western Addition 18th & 19th Sts.) Info: (415) Mission Bay Thur, 9 at 10:15 a.m. *I Scream, You Scream: Share 24 Friday *Dan Chan, the Magic Man 557-4353. + playtime Ages 5 & older. Call for reserva- Thur, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:15 a.m. Stories & Make Ice Cream *Fantastic Trash: Craft Class; tions. Portola, 2 p.m. + playtime Using Your Own Energy Recycle, Reuse, Recreate Excelsior Grades 3-5. Bring mittens, Call for reservations. Tue, 7, 14, 28 at 11 a.m. Fri, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 4 p.m. gloves or oven mittens. Glen Park, 3 p.m. 30 Thursday + playtime + playtime Park, 1 p.m. *Insect Discovery Lab *The Peña-Govea Family Reservations: Tim Troy at (415) Performs 557-4554. Main, 2nd Floor, Ingleside Potrero Groups, call to reserve space. Fisher’s Children Center, 2 p.m. Toddler Tales Tue, 7, 14, 21, 28 at 11 a.m. Thur, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. Mission, 3 p.m. (Held at St. Teresa Commu- *Wildlife Associates Presents n Books, rhymes, music, Wed, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 4:30 p.m. nity Hall, 390 Missouri St., at Spirit of the Rainforest movement and more for 25 Saturday Connecticut.) Ages 5 & older. Live animals. toddlers 18 to 36 months Main *Animal Masquerade: Create Mission, 3 p.m. and their caregivers.* Mon, 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10:30 a.m. Animal Mask & Share Story Presidio Ages 2 & older. Park, 11 a.m. Anza Wed, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m. Tue, 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:15 a.m. *Craft Thur, 2, 9, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 4 & older with caregivers. Films + playtime Marina Thur, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:15 a.m. Tracings of children decorated Ages 5 & younger. (Richmond District Neighbor- Mon, 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10:15 a.m. with stamps, buttons, yarn, West Portal, 10:30 a.m. hood Center, 741-30th Ave., Visitacion Valley etc. Reserve at (415) 355-2801; Thur, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 4:30 p.m. between Balboa & Cabrillo) Tue, 7, 14, 21, 28 at 11:30 a.m. 25-participant limit. Presidio, 28 Tuesday 2 p.m. Mission Bernal Heights Western Addition Heather Rogers *Shadow Puppeteer Sean Thur, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Thur, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10 a.m. Thur, 16 at 10:15 a.m. Powers *”Dog Talk” with Kathy at 10:10 a.m. 23 Thursday (Held at Red Hill Books, 401 + playtime Aesop’s Fables. Bayview, Brody of the SPCA (Spanish/English) Cortland Ave. Info: (415) (Groups of five or more, *Marine Mammal 10:30–11:30 a.m. Call for reservations. 648-5331) reserve at (415) 355-5727.) Center Program Ages 2 & older. Folk stories Richmond, 2 p.m. Noe Valley Ages 8 & older. Reservations: from around the world. Park, Tue, 7, 14, 21 at 10:15 a.m. Excelsior West Portal Tim at (415) 557-4554. Main, 3:30 p.m. Wed, 1, 15, 29 at 7:10 p.m. Thur, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. North Beach 2nd Floor, Fisher’s Children Ages 2-5 (In Russian) + craft Center, 2 p.m. *It’s Yoga, Kids Thur, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 11:45 a.m. Glen Park Ages 5 & younger & care- Thur, 9, 23 at 10:30-11 a.m. Tue, 7, 14, 21, 28 at 11 a.m. *Create Jazzy Personal giver. Bring yoga mat & towel. Portola + craft + playtime Journal Golden Gate Valley, 10:15 a.m. Thur, 9, 16 at 11:15 a.m. (Held at Family Connection, Ages 5 & older. Ocean View, Wed, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 4:30 p.m. 2656 San Bruno Ave.) 4 p.m. Films Ages 5 & younger. Marina, Golden Gate Valley Sat, 11 at 1:30 p.m. *The SPCA presents “Dog 10:15 a.m. Tue, 7, 21 at 10:15 a.m. (Held at branch) talk,” with Visting Dogs Ages 3-5. Noe Valley, 10:15 & Ages 5 & older. Portola, 2 p.m. 11 a.m. *Knuckle Knockers: Videos Preschool Mission Portola Fiddle, Guitar & Banjo Ages 3-5. North Beach, Wed, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Tue, 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m. Music from Appalachia 10:30 & 11 a.m. Storytime at 10:10 a.m. Richmond Ages 5 & younger. (Potrero n Stories, songs, fingerplays Dan Chan Mission Bay Tue, 7, 14, 21, 28 Program.) St. Teresa’s Com- *Guitar playing, Music/move- and more for ages 3 to 5.* munity Hall, 390 Missouri St. at ment & Sing Along with Thur, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 11-11:40 a.m. at 4:30 p.m. Connecticut, 10:30 a.m. Mimi Greisman *Yoga with Mariana Doig Anza Family. West Portal, 10:30 a.m. Visitacion Valley Ages 3-5 & cargivers. Bring mat Tue, 7, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m. North Beach *Crosspulse Rhythm Makes Tue, 21 at 10:30 a.m. or towel. Call for reservations. (Richmond District Neighbor- Thur, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 11 a.m. Music Out of Anything 29 Wednesday Sunset, 10:30–11 a.m. hood Center, 741-30th Ave., Presidio, 2 p.m. Western Addition *Green Crafts: Make Useful between Balboa & Cabrillo) Ocean View *Young Performers Theatre: Tue, 7, 14 at 10:40 a.m. Objects from Recycled Mate- Tue, 7, 14, 21, 28 at 11 a.m. *Hand spinning with Here Comes Mother Goose (Groups of five or more, rials Ages 7 & older. Ingleside, Excelsior Jamie Chen West Portal, 10:30 a.m. reserve at (415) 355-5752.) 2 p.m. Wed, 1, 15, 22, 29 at 11 a.m. Parkside Ages 5 & older. Call for reserva- (Chinese/English) Fri, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 tions. Richmond, 2 p.m. *Donna Uziogwe Sings Span- 31 Friday Thur, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 11 a.m. at 10 & 11 a.m. (Held at Taraval Police Sta- ish & English Bilingual Songs *Art Workshop with Kim *Marine Mammal Center tion Community Room, 2345- Marina, 3:30 p.m. Erickson Ages 5 & older. Marina Program 24th Ave., between Taraval & Mission, 2:30 p.m. Tue, 7, 14 at 10:15 a.m. Ages 6-12. Slide show & *”Beanie Baby” Craft With Santiago.) display. Call for reservations. Simla Akyol Ages 4-14. Mis- Sunset, 10:30 a.m. sion Bay, 5-5:45 p.m. Eureka Valley Noe Valley *Its Yoga, Kids Family Storytime Wed, 1, 8, 15, 29 Tue, 7, 14, 21 at 11 a.m. *The Bubble Lady Ages 18-36 months & care- at 3:30-4 p.m. Ages 2-5 Ages 5 & younger Ocean View, 2 p.m. n Family Storytimes are for giver. Bring towel or yoga mat. children of all ages unless noted.* (Held at Eureka Valley Recre- Western Addition, 10:15 a.m. ation Center, 100 Collingwood Park *Craft: Cardboard Zoo Critters Birth-12 months & caregiver. Bernal Heights St., between 18th & 19th Sts. Tue, 7, 21 at 3:30 p.m. Grades K-5. Park, 1 p.m. Bring towel or yoga mat. West- Tue, 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10 a.m. Info: (415) 557-4353.) Thur, 9, 16, 23, 30 ern Addition, 11 a.m. Ages 5 & younger at 11:30 a.m. (Held at Red Hill Books, Excelsior 401 Cortland Ave. Sat, 11, 18, 25 at 11:30 a.m. Richmond Info: (415) 648-5331) Sat. 11, 18, 25 Boswick the Clown Main t 11-11:40 a.m. Tue, 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m. Chinatown Sat, 11, 18, 25 at 10:30-11 a.m. Sat, 11, 25 at 11 a.m.

At the Library JUly 2009 C Events and Happenings for Teens

Teens July 2009 Juvenile Justice Program Through July 24 Cool It! Green Teen Summer Read! Two of SFPL’s Teen Services librarians work inside Prizes! Register at branch or bookmobile. Info or regis- Juvenile Probation Department facilities showing tration, (415) 4268 or [email protected]. the City’s incarcerated youth the joys of reading and the empowerment that comes from informa- 1 Wednesday tion literacy. Teen Movie Day Rachel Bernstein at San Francisco’s Juvenile Ages 10-18. Every first Wednesday. Excelsior, 4-6 p.m. Justice Center and Dale Jenne at Log Cabin Ranch 9 Thursday in La Honda maintain teen-friendly collections and Great Teen Book Swap develop programs that help the youth educate Free book! Just swap us a review! Here’s how it works: themselves, discover the vastness of the world The Teen Librarian will bring out free books and hand outside their neighborhoods and simply get their them out to the first people who want them (or until the minds off their very stressful situations. Dale Jenne and Rachel Bernstein books run out). You will, in turn, swap us a bookmark review by the end of the month. The books available Recent programs in Log Cabin Ranch’s Library, open 15 hours each week, include one-on-one may include: advance readers’ copies, new or old titles, reading, tutoring, movie nights and video gaming. Beginning in May, Dale will begin collaborating nonfiction, or graphic novels/manga. Register: mberg- with Turning Heads, a local organization, and have the residents shoot a Log Cabin Ranch Library [email protected] or (415) 355-2868. Glen Park, 3-4 p.m. promotional video. Teen Advisory Council Meeting Through the Juvenile Justice Center Library, which is open to patrons 10 to 15 hours per week, youth Glen Park, 4-6 p.m. have begun applying steadily to City College, and recently enjoyed meeting Oakland author Reverend Harry Williams II and out-of-towners Coe Booth and Jeff Rivera. Residents have expressed so much inter- 10, 17 & 24 Fridays est in the Library’s new twice-a-week Study Hall Program, which provides them with much-needed com- *Bilingual Teen ‘Zine puter skills and other life skills with one-on-one mentors, that there is a waiting list for participation. Ages 13–18. A bilingual (English/Chinese) after-school Both librarians continue to support and collaborate with teen activity. Workshop activities include: bilingual blog publishing, digital photography, DIY happy craftsmen, WritersCorps to lead creative writing workshops for the detained “It is so satisfying to watch book discussion group, homework help and more. Info teens. Rachel and Dale also collaborate with the SFUSD teachers or registration: (415) 355-2888 or [email protected]. the youth improve their based at their sites, as well as with the many city departments Chinatown 3:30-5:30 p.m. reading and critical thinking and organizations serving incarcerated youth. 10 Friday skills during their stay at Log The youth at both sites repeatedly praise their libraries for the support and information they provide. Very few of these Deconstruct Your Denim Cabin Ranch. I could not have Ages 12-18. Make cool, one-of-kind accessories from re- patrons considered cycled denim! All materials provided. Info or registration: asked for a more rewarding themselves readers be- (415) 355-5660 or [email protected]. Portola, 3-5 p.m. place to work.” fore their incarceration, but while locked up 11, 18 & 25 Saturdays they commonly devour as many as 10 books in a week. SFPL *Bilingual Teen ‘Zine offers welcoming, nonjudgmental spaces to these young peo- Ages 13–18. A bilingual (English/Chinese) after-school teen activity. Workshop activities include: bilingual blog ple. In turn, both librarians said their patrons inspire and mo- publishing, digital photography, DIY happy craftsmen, tivate them to constantly expand the scope of their services. book discussion group, homework help and more. Info Dale explains, “It is so satisfying to watch the youth improve or registration: (415) 355-2888 or [email protected]. their reading and critical thinking skills during their stay at Chinatown, 1-3 p.m. Log Cabin Ranch. I could not have asked for a more rewarding 11 & 25 Saturdays place to work.” Collage Poetry Journaling Turn your imagination and memory into words and im- ages on a page. A writing template and design ideas will be introduced as a jumping off point to create work that expresses your own unique thoughts and dreams. Info or registration: (415) 557-4497 or [email protected]. Main, Teens Get Green at Excelsior Branch 2nd Floor, Children’s Creative Center, 2-4 p.m. 15 & 22 Wednesdays This summer, teens can have fun at the library while helping 3-D Origami Workshop (Two-part Program: to reduce the effects of climate change to our planet. Attendance at Both Sessions Mandatory) Did you know that more than one million plastic Ages 10 & up. Make 3D origami figures out of re- bags are used every minute globally? Marine wildlife, like cycled paper. Info or registration: (415) 355-2848 or [email protected]. Visitacion Valley, 4:30-5:30 p.m. sea turtles, mistake plastic bags for food and die. Using a cloth shopping bag will potentially eliminate hundreds 16 Thursday of plastic bags in one cloth bag’s lifetime and maybe save Teen Event: To be Determined some animals’ lives. Teens will be transforming t-shirts into Glen Park, 4-6 p.m. shopping bags. With minimal sewing involved, there will be plenty of opportunity for decorating bags and all materials 18 Saturday are provided. Origami Club In addition to creating these green masterpieces, teens from the Excelsior/Glen Park Teen Advisory All ages. First meeting of origami club hosted by mem- bers of Bay Area Rapid Folders. Main, Latino/Hispanic Council are excited to make extra bags and will be handing these out to shoppers at local grocery Community Room, 2-5 p.m. stores. Save a Turtle, Make a T-shirt Bag! will take place on Wednesday, July 29, from 4–5:30 p.m. at the Excelsior Branch Meeting Room, 4400 Mission St. (at Cotter). For information or to register, contact 25 Saturday Marla Bergman at (415) 355-2868 or [email protected]. *SF International Poetry Festival Readings by Youth Speaks & Writers Corp students, moderated by Carol Muske-Dukes. Western Addition, 12–2 p.m.

29 Wednesday Save a Turtle, make a T-shirt bag! For teens ages 12-18. Transform t-shirts into bags, then paint, sew & customize them. Materials provided, but Cool It! Green Teen Summer Read runs from June 12 to July 24. You can you are welcome to bring a t-shirt. Info or registration: (415) 355-2868 or [email protected]. Excelsior, earn some great eco-prizes just by reading and/or volunteering at local 4-5:30 p.m. environmental organizations. Sustainably-conscious prizes include journals, logo messenger bags and bamboo flash drives, with the chance 31 Friday to win grand prizes including a brand new bike or an Apple iTouch. Teen Gaming: Wii’s Mario Kart Ages 12 to 18. Info or registration. (415) 355-5660 or [email protected]. Portola, 3-5 p.m.

D JUly 2009 At the Library *Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library At the Library SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 Larkin StREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102

July 2009 In this Issue: Page 1 - Visitacion Valley Breaks Ground Poet Laureate Richmond Branch Landscape Page 2 - Richmond Opening Photos Anza Closing Party Merced Closing Party Page 3 - Leading the Way and Finding Home The Legacy of 1934 Paths of Native Africa Page 4 - All We Ever Wanted Was Everything Lost on Planet China Adult Calendar Page 5 - San Francisco Jewish Film Festival brain Health Summer Fun With eResources Page 6 - SF International Poetry Festival Page 7 - Friends Focus SF Reads Celebrates Literary Arts Special: Summer Fun at the Library Page A - Kid’s Powering Up for Summer Reading Green-Themed Summer Reads Meet a real Giant! Page B - Children’s Calendar be Dazzled by the Swazzle Puppets Page D - Juvenile Justice Program Teens Get Green at Excelsior Branch Patrons enjoy the newly reopened Teen Calendar Richmond Branch Library Photos: Jason Doiy

The San Francisco Public Library system is LIBRARY LOCATIONS AND HOURS S M T W T F S dedicated to free and equal access to information, ANZA Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2. knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse community. BAYVIEW/WADEN 5075 Third St. 355-5757 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–8 1–6 10–6 BERNAL HEIGHTS Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2. At the Library is published monthly on recycled paper by CHINATOWN 1135 Powell St. 355-2888 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 the San Francisco Public Library with support and funding Children’s Room 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6 from Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. EUREKA VALLEY/MILK Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2. Circulation: 12,000 EXCELSIOR 4400 Mission St. 355-2868 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Online version: http://sfpl.org/news/atl/atl_online.htm GLEN PARK 2825 Diamond St. 355-2858 x 10–6 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6 GOLDEN GATE VALLEY 1801 Green St. 355-5666 x 10–6 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6 Main Library phone number: (415) 557-4400 INGLESIDE 1649 Ocean Ave. 355-2898 1–5 x 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6 How to reach us MAIN LIBRARY 100 Larkin St. 557-4400 12–5 10–6 9–8 9–8 9–8 12–6 10–6 Public Affairs, Main Library, 100 Larkin St. MARINA 1890 Chestnut St. 355-2823 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–9 1–9 1–6 10–6 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 557-4277; e-mail: [email protected] MERCED Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2 . Web site: www.sfpl.org MISSION 300 Bartlett St. 355-2800 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Every effort has been made to produce a monthly calendar that Children’s Room 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6 is both accurate and complete. Please contact Public Affairs if MISSION BAY 960 Fourth St. 355-2838 1–5 x 10–6 12–8 10–6 1–6 1–6 you have any questions or comments regarding the listings. NOE VALLEY/BRUNN 451 Jersey St. 355-5707 1–5 x 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Tours of Main NORTH BEACH 2000 Mason St. 355-5626 x 12–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 1–6 OCEAN VIEW 345 Randolph St. 355-5615 x 10–6 10–6 10–7 1–7 1–6 1–6 Tours are conducted on the first Tuesday of each month at 12 p.m. Meet at the Information Desk in the First Floor atrium. ORTEGA 3223 Ortega St. 355-5700 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–9 1–9 1–6 10–6 Tours are limited to 15 people on a first come, first served basis. Groups can schedule a private tour by calling (415) 557-4266. PARK 1833 Page St. 355-5656 x 10–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 PARKSIDE Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2 . SFPL Commission PORTOLA 380 Bacon St. 355-5660 1–5 x 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6 Meetings are generally held on the first and third Thursday POTRERO Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2. of each month. This month’s meeting: 4:30 p.m. on July 16 in the Koret Auditorium of the Main Library. The public is PRESIDIO 3150 Sacramento St. 355-2880 1–5 x 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 welcome to attend. RICHMOND/MARKS 351 9th Ave. 355-5600 1–5 10–6 10–9 10–9 1–9 1–6 10–6 Closure Times SUNSET 1305 18th Ave. 355-2808 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 The San Francisco Main Library and all branch libraries will Children’s Room 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6 be closed on Saturday, July 4, Independence Day VISITACION VALLEY 45 Leland Ave. 355-2848 x 10–6 10–6 12–7 1–7 1–6 1–6 WEST PORTAL 190 Lenox Way 355-2886 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 WESTERN ADDITION 1550 Scott St. 355-5727 1–5 1–9 10–6 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

Treasure Island Bookmobile Community Center, 497 Ave. I Thursdays, 10:30–12:30 and 1–4:30 “x” means CLOSED. For more information: www.sfpl.org (All phone numbers are in the 415 area code.)

8 JUly 2009 At the Library