July 2011 Vol. 42 No. 7

Visitacion Valley Branch Library Grand Opening Celebration, July 30 See page 2 for more details Celebrate the Forget Sorrow: Talents of Writers An Ancestral Tale and Artists with Belle Yang is “an American writer who writes in Disabilities English and thinks in Chinese,” - Amy Tan he Main Library is proud to present an exhibition on the artist In honor of the 21st anniversary of the signing of the and author Belle Yang. Born in Taiwan and raised in the U.S., Americans with Disabilities Act, the Library presents Yang has spent decades seeking justice through her writing an author reading and a small display of artwork by and illustrations. Her work represents the lives of immigrants, artists with vision impairments. Tthose who have been devastated by World War II and life under com- The display, Unique Views of Life, features paint- munism, and her own Chinese heritage. Yang’s adult nonfiction mem- ings, photographs and of urbsters (urban oirs and her latest work, a graphic memoir, entitled Forget Sorrow: An monsters) by independent artists Richard Chapman Ancestral Tale, gives voice to the men and women who disappeared in and John Ross Quevedo that help viewers under- the chaos without a murmur. This book is the third of the Manchurian stand how people with vision impairments see the trilogy; the first memoir in a comic book format. world. The display will be on view July 20-Aug. 31 in The exhibition includes , books and illustrations in addition to a PBS video documentary, the Main Library, Lower Level, Koret display case and My Name is Belle, and will be on view in the Main Library’s Jewett Gallery, July 2-Aug. 14, 2011. is presented by SFPL’s Library for the Blind and Print Yang’s children’s books, set in Asia and in America, are largely autobiographical. For example, Hannah is Disabled and LightHouse My Name is based on her first years living in as she learned English and her parents nervously for the Blind and Visually awaited green cards, which would allow them to work legally in their adopted home. Impaired. Yang, an only child, came to the U.S. with her On Tuesday, July 26, family when she was 7. She graduated from college Related programs: hear author Belo Cipriani with a degree in biology and eventually followed her Author Talk: July 7, 5:30 p.m., Latino Hispanic read from his book, Blind: father’s footsteps by studying art at the Pasadena Art Community Meeting Room, Main Library. A book A Memoir, in the program, Center College of Design and the Beijing Institute of sale by Readers Bookstore follows the event. Lives Explored: Writers Traditional Chinese in Beijing. with Disabilities. Imagine A violent relationship led Yang eventually to find Author Talk in Mandarin: July 16, 2 p.m., if the most severe physical her artistic vision. Fleeing an abusive boyfriend turned Latino Hispanic Community Meeting Room, pain and sorrow in your stalker, her parents encouraged her to go to China to Main Library. A book sale by Readers Bookstore life were inflicted by the seek a haven. There, she not only found safety, but a follows the event. people you trusted most. vision that matured under the influence of political Exhibition Tour and Children’s Reading with In the spring of 2007, Belo events. As Yang recalls, “I absorbed the color and vi- Belle Yang: Yang will give a tour of her exhibi- Cipriani was beaten and brant life of peasant painting and the intellectual art tion, Forget Sorrow; read from her books; show robbed of his sight at the hands of childhood friends. of the ink-wash painting. I had also been witness to how a book is put together and create original His memoir chronicles the two years immediately Democracy Spring and the aftermath of the Tianan- drawings based on suggestions from the audi- following the assault. At the age of 26, Belo found men Massacre, which propelled me back to the U.S., ence. July 16, 3:30 p.m., Jewett Gallery, Lower himself learning to walk, cook, and date in the dark. vowing I would never waste the gift of liberty, espe- Level, Main Library. Cipriani will be joined by slam poets Bridget Brown cially creative freedom.” and Derek Zarda, poets Amber DiPietra and Michelle Puckett, blogger Jennifer Gibbons and U.S. military veteran David Fish. A book sale by Readers Bookstore follows the event. The program is presented by Ac- cess Services of the Library and the Independent Power Your Mind: Speak! Living Resource Center San Francisco. During the “Power Your Mind” summer reading and emerging leaders to celebrate free speech, artis- program, the Library will be partnering with Youth tic empowerment and youth voice. Lives Explored: Writers with Disabilities: July 26, Speaks on July 9 to present the MC Olympics, a spo- There are many events occurring throughout 6 p.m., Main Library, Lower Level, Koret Auditorium. ken word competition of global proportions and an Brave New Voices 2011, including writing workshops, The Main Library is wheelchair accessible. Assistive integral part of the 14th Annual Brave New Voices Town Hall meetings, Brave New Leaders Conference, listening devices and real-time captioning will International Youth Poetry Slam Festival. Brave New Teachers Conference, and the MC Olympics at be provided for the program. To request other Since its inception in 1998, the festival has the Main Library. Be sure to visit bravenewvoices.org accommodations, call (415) 557-4557 or contact grown to represent youth from all across the U.S. to find out more. [email protected]. Requesting accommodations and Europe. After touring for the last few years, Brave See the calendars inside for more summer read- at least 72 hours in advance will help ensure New Voices 2011 comes back to the Bay Area, bring- ing activities this month for all ages. availability. ing together young artists, activists, educators, poets,

Coming Up: AUGUST 2 & 9 AUGUST 2 AUGUST 14 AUGUST 15 Literary Speed Dating Shark Discovery with Tricycle Music Fest with AfroSolo Exhibit Opens Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Aquarium of the Bay Sunday Streets Civic Center Main Library, African American Community Room, 5:45 p.m. Main Library, Koret Auditorium, Main Library, Larkin Street Steps, Center, 3rd Floor 6 p.m. 11 a.m.

SFPL.ORG AT THE LIBRARY JULY 2011 1 Branch Library Improvement Program (BLIP)

Left: The new corner entryway to the Visitacion Valley Branch at 201 Leland Ave.

Right: Public artwork created by Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector from the ceiling.

Visitacion Valley Library Grand Opening Join us for the biggest library celebration of the year. rooms and a large program room for storytimes, spe- it will allow a series of intersecting rhythms serving On July 30, we’ll celebrate the grand opening of the cial events and other neighborhood activities. The as a visual metaphor for the human experience: new Visitacion Valley Branch Library at the corner of construction was designed to make it a sustainable technology and humanities; astronomy as well as Leland Avenue and Rutland Street. building that will be certified to Leadership in Energy biology; a work that communicates to all walks of life, After more than 75 years of library services in and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver or greater all ages and relevant for years to come. leased or temporary locations, the Visitacion Valley from the U.S. Green Building Council. The building The grand opening will feature music, entertain- neighborhood is finally getting its own library build- was designed by the Bureau of Architecture’s Library ment, food and giveaways. Festivities begin at 1 p.m. ing. The new 8,800-square-foot branch library will Design Studio, Department of Public Works. The lead and will include a ribbon cutting ceremony with city have a corner entrance that reflects its prominent architect also designed the nearby Visitacion Valley and state officials plus a traditional blessing with civic presence in the neighborhood, serving as an Playground Clubhouse. Chinese lion dancers from the Jing Mo Athletic anchor on Leland Avenue. The new library will include a much larger col- Association. The Visitacion Valley Branch Library was the 18th lection of books, DVDs and other materials, more The construction of the Visitacion Valley Branch library established in the San Francisco Public Library computers, and a variety of seating choices. A key is part of the Branch Library Improvement Program system, having been opened as a “deposit collection” feature of the building is the new , created (BLIP), which is funded by a $106 million bond mea- in 1934. Eventually, the facility was upgraded to a full by Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector. Titled Imagine, the sure to upgrade or replace the city’s branch libraries. service branch library and installed in a leased store- dynamic is suspended from the central Friends of the San Francisco Public Library continues front facility at 45 Leland Ave. dome of the library, evoking a “universe of possibili- to raise money in private donations to pay for such The new library will feature distinct areas for ties.” Made of recycled bicycle gears, rims and pol- items as furniture, fixtures and equipment not paid children, teens and adults, including quiet study ished steel hoops of various sizes and visual textures, for through the city bond.

No matter how crowded the libraries are on opening days, library users always find a cozy place A Cozy Place to Read to read a book. From left to right, Park, Ingleside and Merced branches. Photos: Jason Doiy

Temporary Services Schedule Temporary Site Hours: BLIP Update The Library provides the following services during branch renovations. Bayview Branches under construction and (1601 Lane St.) projected opening dates: Bookmobile Locations: Monday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. –6 p.m. Golden Gate Valley Wednesday: 10 a.m. –7:30 p.m. Visitacion Valley – July 30, 2011 (1700 Green St., alongside Allyne Park.) Thursday: 10 a.m. –7:30 p.m. Ortega – 2011 Tuesday: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Friday: 1–6 p.m. Friday: 2:15–5:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Golden Gate Valley – 2011 Sunday: Closed 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.

2 JULY 2011 AT THE LIBRARY Exhibitions Subscribe to the monthly Exhibitions and Adult Programming newsletter at www.sfpl.org/nextreads

July 2011 Jewett Gallery The Underground

*Forget Sorrow: An Ancestral Tale; Books and Illustrations by Belle Yang Exhibition features paintings, books and Railroad: Songs of Hope video that represent the plight of immigrants, those devas- tated by World War II, those living under Communism and Yang’s own Chinese heritage. July 2 through Aug. 14. Main, Lower Level, Jewett Gallery. Related Programs: see Adults, and Freedom July 7, 5:30 & 6 p.m.; July 16, 2 and 3:30 p.m. The African American Center of the Library presents Skylight Gallery a special exhibit on the Underground Railroad, on view in the African American Center, Third Floor, Skylight Gallery Open Hours: same as Main through Aug. 4. A tribute to the 150th anniversary of Skylight Gallery Closes: Mon.-Sat. at 6 p.m.; Sun. at 5 p.m. the Civil War, this exhibit features historic artifacts of *Bookworks: The 2011 Pacific Center for the Book Arts work songs and songs of faith sung by slaves in the Triennial Members’ Exhibition Exhibition features books field. These songs became symbols and code words designed, printed, and assembled by professional book for slaves to follow in escaping to the North and to artists, students, and educators from across the country. Through Aug. 7. Main, 6th Floor, Skylight Gallery. Related Canada through the Underground Railroad. Program: see Adults, July 9, 2-3:30 p.m. The exhibit is interspersed with text and photos associated with the Underground Railroad and early Slaves at work on Popes Plantation, Hilton Head, South Carolina. Courtesy of U.S. Army Military Historical Institute, Carlisle, PA Other Exhibits and Displays spirituals manuscripts. In addition, the earliest record- in the Library ings of featured songs such as The Gospel Train, Steal Away, and Go Down Moses and rare 1906-10 Victor re- cordings which recreated Southern Plantation and Camp Meeting scenes are showcased with a website link Our Road: A Journey that Goes on Forever Book and art to digital sound transfers of exhibited recordings hosted by exhibition curator, Bill Doggett. exhibit featuring works by local Chinese American authors and artists. Through July 14. Main, 3rd Floor, Chinese Center Opening Event: Negro Spirituals, Prose and Celebration A performance with renowned negro spirituals ar- Exhibit Space ranger and champion, Jacqueline Hairston and The Omnira Voices, July 2, 1 p.m. Koret Auditorium, Main Library

*Primal Green: Environmental Art Quilts Exhibit cre- ated by the Contemporary Quilt and Fiber Artists group. Through July 30. Main, 5th Floor, Environmental Center Exhibit Space Freedom Riders Witching Strains: Art Hickman and Sweet Jazz in San Francisco Exhibit of sheet music, photographs and ephem- The Library is proud to host the national traveling exhibition, era. Through Aug. 31. Main, 6th Floor, San Francisco History Center Exhibit Space Freedom Riders, which looks at six months in 1961 when more than 400 courageous Americans—old and young, black and Don’t Judge the Animals Exhibit and short film created white, men and women, Northern and Southern—risked their by local San Francisco high school students, highlighting lives to challenge segregated facilities in the South. the negative aspects of stereotypes and discrimination. Through Aug. 11. Main, 3rd Floor, Teen Center Exhibit Space The exhibition, on view from July 18 to August 15 at the Larkin Street Bridge, Second Floor, Main Library, is a companion Frameline 35th Anniversary Festival Posters: An Histori- to the PBS American Experience film, Freedom Riders, directed cal View Exhibit includes 1970s posters at a time when the by Stanley Nelson. Freedom riders with a burning bus at Anniston, San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Film Festival screened only shorts; and its evolution into a 10-day event. Through Sept. The exhibition combines powerful photography and news Alabama, May 14, 1961. Courtesy of United Press International 17. Main, 3rd Floor, Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center coverage of the 1961 Freedom Rides and examines the move- ment from many perspectives—that of the Riders, the Kennedy administration, and the international com- The Underground Railroad Exhibit features historic work munity. To enhance the experience, visitors can use their cell phones to access 54 powerful first-hand audio songs and songs of faith sung by slaves in the fields, that became code words for slaves to follow in escaping to the accounts of this dangerous experiment in the fight for civil rights. North and to Canada. Through Aug. 4. Main, 3rd Floor, African The Freedom Riders had a simple but daring plan: to board buses in small interracial groups to test and American Center. Related Program: see Adults, July 2, 1 p.m. challenge segregated facilities in the South. The Freedom Riders endured savage beatings, humiliation, and imprisonment, but ultimately, their brave actions and commitment to nonviolence changed American forever. Bug Off! Bed Bugs Exhibit features variety of documents, photos, and graphics, as well as list of print, web, and con- The exhibition, created by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and PBS‘s flagship history se- tact resources. Through Sept. 30. Main, 4th Floor, Business, ries, American Experience, is funded through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Science and Technology Center

*Celebrating Mexico: Grito de Dolores and the Mexican Revolution Exhibit depicts Mexico’s 1810 independence from Spain, the 1910 Mexican Revolution, and its impact on Mexican popular culture. Through Sept. 15. Main, 3rd Floor, Shhhhh! Silents in the Library International Center Exhibit Space. Related Program: see Adults, July 16, 12 p.m. n our modern world, moving images rivaled those of any city. Shhhhhhh! Silents in the Main Library Displays: Reading meet us in every size and at every Shhhhhhh! Silents in the Library is the Stars: The Silent Era, Steve Silver Room, 4th Floor; The Iturn, from enormous billboards a multi-display exhibition on view in Silent Screen in the City, 4th Floor; Downtown Movie Palaces astride the freeway to the tiny screens the Main Library, 4th and 6th floors, of the 1920s, San Francisco History Center, 6th Floor; The on our handheld devices, it is perhaps through Aug. 28, exploring silent film, San Francisco Silent Film Festival, 4th Floor. Through Aug. 28, Main, 4th Floor, and 6th Floor History Center Exhibit Space. difficult for us to imagine a time, a mere both through its connections to the Bay Related Program: see Adults, July 10, 2 p.m. 130 years ago, in which the first repre- Area and through the popular literature sentation of objects in motion seemed of the era. The most prominent part of *Unique Views of Life Through paintings, photographs and nothing short of miraculous. From its the exhibition, Reading the Stars: The drawings of Urbsters (Urban Monsters), independent artists Richard Chapman and John Ross Quevedo demonstrate earliest phases of development through Silent Era, consists of books published how people with vision impairments see the world. July its wild success as popular entertain- about the movies, including vintage 20 through Aug. 31. Main, Lower Level, Koret Display Case. ment, cinema emerged from the shad- biographies, pictorials, how-to titles and Related Program: see Adults, July 26, 6 p.m. ows like a figure stepping forward from even novels, poetry and self-help works Freedom Riders Exhibition combines photography and the fog, right here in the Bay Area. written by some of the biggest names in Hollywood. news excerpts covering six months in 1961 when more In 1878, Eadweard Muybridge made a series of Also included is a salute to The San Francisco Silent than 400 people risked their lives to challenge segregated stop-motion photographs of a galloping racehorse Film Festival (July 14-17, Castro Theatre) where schol- facilities in the South. July 18 through Aug. 15. Main, 2nd in Palo Alto that led to the birth of the movies. With- ars, preservationists and fans annually prove the fes- Floor, Larkin Street Bridge in two years, the world’s first public moving picture tival’s motto, “True Art Transcends Time.” Mrs. Mustard @ the Main: Jane Wattenberg and Photo- exhibition took place at the San Francisco Art As- This exhibition is made possible by The Friends montage Photomontage illustrations by local artist Jane sociation building on Pine Street. The Western genre of the Public Library and through the generous ef- Wattenberg, the creator of this year’s Summer Read 2011 - and Charlie Chaplin’s Tramp character got their start, forts of members of the city’s silent film community, Power Your Mind: Read posters, including humorous and eye-popping images from her various books, photographed in part, in nearby Niles, Calif. Through the 1920s, San especially Thomas Gladysz, Christy Pascoe, Donna and collaged in vibrant colors and printed on giclée prints. Francisco served as set and setting for hundreds of Hill, Rory O’Connor, David Kiehn, Stephen Salmons, Through Aug. 31. Main, Fisher Children’s Center, 2nd Floor. silent pictures and was home to movie palaces that Stacey Wisnia and the staff of SFSFF.

*Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library AT THE LIBRARY JULY 2011 3 July 2011

Pick for July and August:

Crossing to Safety 13 Wednesday Book Groups Business Job & Career Resources by Wallace Stegner 6 Wednesday Counseling Ability to navigate web re- Selection: How We Decide, by quired. 2–3:30 p.m. Since its publication in 1987, Crossing to Safety has established itself as one John Lehrer. Sunset, 7 p.m. 6, 13, 20 & 27 Wednesdays of the greatest and most cherished American novels of the 20th century. Business Counseling 15 Friday Tracing the lives, loves and aspirations of two couples who move between 7 Thursday One-hour appointments: Sogou Chinese Handwriting (415) 744-6827. Main, 4th Floor, Great Books Info: www. Input Method (In Mandarin) Vermont and Wisconsin, it is a work of quiet majesty, deep compassion, and Business, Science & Technology greatbooks-sf.com. Register: Info.: (415) 557-4430. powerful insight into the alchemy of friendship and marriage. Department, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. [email protected] 2:15–3:45 p.m. Crossing to Safety is about loyalty and survival in its most everyday or Jim Hall at (415) 387-2125. form—the need to create bonds and the urge to tear them apart. How has Main, 4th Floor Conference 16 & 23 Saturdays this friendship defined these two couples? What is its legacy? Stegner offers Room, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Internet 101 11 a.m.–1 p.m. answers in those small, perfectly rendered moments that make up lives as 11 Monday Computer quiet as these—and as familiar as our own. 19 Tuesday Many of Stegner’s novels and stories are profoundly influenced by the *The Girl With the Dragon Classes Library Catalog 2–3 p.m. Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson. Pre- American West, where he grew up. In 1972, he won a Pulitzer Prize for Angle Classes Held at the Main: register at (415) 355-5735 or 20 Wednesday of Repose, a novel about a wheelchair-bound man’s re-creation of his New 2nd floor Reference Desk to Held in the 5th Floor Training Center, Magazine, Newspaper & England grandmother’s experience in a late 19th century frontier town. locate copy of book. Mission, unless otherwise noted. Most 6:30 p.m. classes at the Main require profi- Information Databases Among his other novels are The Big Rock Candy Mountain, Joe Hill and The ciency in basic keyboard skills. All Ability to navigate web re- quired (or observe). 2–4 p.m. Spectator Bird. From 1945 to 1971 Stegner taught at Stanford University, 15 Friday classes are first come, first served. where the writing program is named after him. *Chinese Reading Club Ages 1 Friday 21 Thursday 13 & older. Chinese version of Japanese manga, Dragon Zaku- Library Catalog (Spanish) Library Catalog (In Russian) 11 Monday *Belle Yang; Forget Sorrow (415) 557-4430. Meet at 3rd Meet at 3rd Floor International (In Mandarin) Main, Latino/ ra, by Norifusa Mita. Discussion Adults *Film: A Double Life (1947, 104 Floor International Center. Center. Info: (415) 557-4430. Hispanic Community Room, in Mandarin Chinese/English. 2 Saturday min.) Excelsior, 6:30–8:30 p.m. 2:15–3:45 p.m. 9:15–11:15 a.m. 2 p.m. Related Exhibition: see Register, [email protected] Origami Club Bernal Heights, or (415) 255-3888. Chinatown, Exhibitions. 25 Monday 2–4 p.m. Home Energy Efficiency 3:30–5:30 p.m. 2 Saturday Sunset, 7 p.m. Word Processing Basics Info: ABCs of Digital Scanning *Belle Yang: Exhibition Tour Underground Railroad Songs 21 Thursday (415) 557-4430. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Microfilm Magazines & & Children’s Reading Main, of Hope & Freedom Exhibit 11, 18 & 25 Mondays Newspapers Microfilm Room, Lower Level, Jewett Gallery, West Portal, 2 p.m. Opening Reception Main, Ko- 12–1 p.m. Older Writers Poetry Group 3:30 p.m. Related Exhibition: 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Saturdays ret Auditorium, 1 p.m. Related Bernal Heights, 3:30 p.m. see Exhibitions. Mouse & Keyboard Basics Exhibit: see Exhibits. 27 Wednesday Main, 5th Floor Training Center, 26 Tuesday 12 Tuesday *Rincón Literario (In Spanish) 5 Tuesday 18 Monday Selection: Puedo Explicarlo 10:15–11 a.m. Internet 102 Basic Internet How DOMA Impacts Todo, by Xavier Velasco. proficiency required (or ob- Rise of the Ranges of Light: *Film: Bag it Binational Couples Main, Main, 3rd Floor Conference 5 & 12 Tuesdays serve). 2–3 p.m. Landscapes and Change in Western Addition, 7 p.m. Latino/Hispanic Community Room, 6–7:30 p.m. Internet 101 2–3 p.m. the Mountains of Room, 6 p.m. 30 Saturday Main, Latino/Hispanic Com- 20 Wednesday Selection: The Warmth of munity Room, 6:30 p.m. 5, 12, 19 & 26 Tuesdays Internet 102 Basic Internet Writers Workshop Powers of Attorney & Ad- Other Suns: The Epic Story of proficiency required (or ob- Job Seekers’ Lab Drop-in self- Bernal Heights, 6:45 p.m. vance Medical Directives America’s Great Migration, by serve). 11 a.m.–12 p.m. *Film: Bag it West Portal, 7 p.m. help. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Register with librarian or Isabel Wilkerson. Newcomers 13 Wednesday (415) 355-5600. Richmond, welcome. Mission Bay, 6:30 p.m. 6 Wednesday Mouse & Keyboard Basics 6:30–8 p.m. Lectures at Main, Latino/ Wealth Wisdom Workshop Gay & Lesbian Manners Guide Info: (415) 557-4430. 28 Thursday Mission Bay, 6:30 p.m. Main, 3rd Floor, James C. Hormel 1:15–2 p.m. Hispanic Community Room: Gay & Lesbian Center, 6 p.m. Richie Unterberger: Selection: Pnin, by Vladimir 7 Thursday “The Who” Park, 7–8:30 p.m. Nabokov. Newcomers welcome. 9 Saturday 12 Tuesday *Film: Bag it Bernal Heights, 4–5:30 p.m. *Belle Yang; Forget Sorrow Mission Bay, 6:30-7:30 p.m. E-mail Basics Main, 5th Floor iPad, Introduction & Features Main, Latino/Hispanic Commu- 23 Saturday Training Center, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. (In Mandarin) 2:15–3:45 p.m. 30 Saturday nity Room: Meet the Artist, 5:30 The Comic Book Guide to the Hand Printing in Digital p.m; Lecture: 6 p.m. Related Mission Mission, 7 p.m. Times Main, Latino/Hispanic The Russian Bibliophiles 11, 18 & 25 Mondays 22 Friday Exhibition: see Exhibitions. Community Room, 2–3:30 p.m. Club Main, Latino/Hispanic Job Seekers’ Lab Drop-in self- iPad, Introduction & Features Related Exhibition: see Community Meeting Room, 14 Thursday help. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (In Mandarin) 2:15–3:45 p.m. 8 Friday Exhibitions. 2–4 p.m. Congress on Your Corner Jewish Film Festival Info: www.sfjff.org. Main, Koret 26 Tuesday Info: www.house.gov/pelosi. *First Aid (In Cantonese) Auditorium, 6 p.m. Related Glen Park, 2–5 p.m. Chinatown, 2:30–4 p.m. Resume Writing Workshop display: see Displays. 10–11:30 a.m. 9 Saturday Bag it: Film Screenings 16 Saturday 26 Tuesday Readings: Benjamin Franklin *Writers with Disabilities Main, Try going a day without plastic. Plastic is every- Classes Held at the Branches: Day (North Beach Program.) Parkside Walking Tour Koret Auditorium, 6–7:30 p.m. where and infiltrates our lives in unimaginable Held at 661 Lombard St., 2 p.m. Parkside, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Related Exhibit: see Exhibits. and frightening ways. In this touching and often 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Saturdays *Film: Bag it Portola, 2 p.m. Noe Valley Walking Tour flat-out-funny film, we follow “everyman” Jeb Computer Basics Excelsior, 3:15–5:15 p.m. Noe Valley, 10:30 a.m. *Film: Bag it Anza, 6:30 p.m. Berrier, who is admittedly not a tree hugger, as BookWorks Participants he embarks on a global tour to unravel the com- Main, 6th Floor, Skylight Gallery, *Lecture (Spanish): Women 27 Wednesday 6, 13, 20 & 27 Wednesdays 2–3:30 p.m. Related Exhibi- in the Mexican War of Inde- plexities of our plastic world. What starts as a Computer Basics Entangled: A Chronicle of Late tion: see Exhibitions. pendence, Charla en español film about plastic bags evolves into a wholesale Bernal Heights, 3:30–5 p.m. Love Main, Latino/Hispanic con Sara Poot-Hererra Main, investigation into plastic and its effect on our *Reading: Level Up (In Eng- Latino/Hispanic Community Community Room, 6:30 p.m. 12 Tuesday lish) Chinatown, 2:30–4 p.m. Room, 12–1:30 p.m. Related waterways, oceans, and even our own bodies. Exhibit: see Exhibits. Bernal Jazz Quartet Concert Join your neighbors to watch this terrific Email Basics & Library *Qigong Workshop Bernal Heights, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Account Glen Park, 4–5 p.m. Anza, 2:30–4:30 p.m. documentary that has been garnering awards Home Energy Efficiency at film festivals across the nation! Presidio, 1 p.m. 16 & 30 Saturdays 10 Sunday Home Energy Efficiency Potrero, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, West Portal, 7 p.m. ESL Conversation Group *Film: Son of the Sheik (1926) *Knitting Adults and ages 9 Saturday, July 9, Portola, 2 p.m. Pre-register. Ingleside, 2–3 p.m. & Book signing Main, Koret & over. (415) 557-4497. Main, 2nd Floor, Children’s Creative 28 Thursday Wednesday, July 13, Mission Bay, 6:30 p.m. Auditorium, 2 p.m. Related 18 Monday Exhibit: see Exhibits. Center, 2–4 p.m. *Film: Bag it Main, Koret Audi- Monday, July 18, Western Addition, 7 p.m. torium, 5:45 p.m. Morningstar: Online Invest- Tuesday, July 26, Anza, 6:30 p.m. ment Tool Ingleside, Each branch screening will be immediately followed 4–5:30 p.m. 30 Saturday Library Notices Go Green by a discussion led by SF Environment staff. Jug Band Music Concert Main, Mouse & Keyboard Basics Starting July 1, SFPL is eliminating the printed notices Koret Auditorium, 2:30–5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, Main, Koret Auditorium, 5:45 p.m. Sunset, 6:30–8 p.m. that are mailed to library users for reserved and over- Followed by a panel discussion with Alexa Kielty and due items. Save paper and printing expenses by opt- 31 Sunday Robert Haley from SF Environment, Susan Freinkel, 25 Monday ing to receive your library notices by email, telephone author of Plastic: A Toxic Love Story, and Emily Utter. Online Job Searches or text message. Find details at sfpl.org/mynotices or Vegan Food/Green Planet Main, Koret Auditorium, 12–5 p.m. Ingleside, 4–5:30 p.m. ask at your branch.

4 JULY 2011 AT THE LIBRARY *Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library Events and Happenings

A Comic Tour of the Mission Children’s Just in time for summer, take a tour down the Mission District with The Comic Book Guide to the Mission. Collected and edited by comic book enthusiast Calendar and critic Lauren Davis, this funny, raw, vivid and sometimes nostalgic anthol- ogy might be the best medium yet to describe what “La Mission” is and isn’t. All programs and events are free and open to the public. Along the way, we meet “Murray, the Attorney,” who is desperately trying Programs are for children of all ages, except where noted. to fit in in the culturally fragmented landscape that surrounds him. Or go Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. Groups need to bargain hunting at the best thrift stores in “Buy Used, Buy Bulk.” If you get reserve space. hungry, there is an epic quest for the best taco in the “The Mission Taco” (but Where branch is closed for renovation, alternate location is listed. be careful with the hot sauce!). You will even be able to find what the Mission For film titles, call branch library. hipsters are really up to anyway in “Field Notes from the Hipster Habitat” and 1 Friday 6 Wednesday how those beautiful Mission murals are brought to life. If approached with an open mind, this guide will make you think about the Mission District in a *The Bubble Lady *Magician Anza, 1:30 p.m. Ages 4 & older. Call for reser- whole new way. All of the contributors are local cartoonists, and their stories, sometimes as brief as a vations. Excelsior, 11 a.m. sentence or one even image, make this tour well-worth taking. *Celtic & Old-Time American Ages 5 & older. Call for reser- Music Potrero, 1:30 p.m. vations. Chinatown, 2–2:45 p.m. Meet Lauren Davis: July 13, 7 p.m., Mission Branch Library, Adult Reading Room *Live Reptiles *Mad Science Ages 5 & older. Visitacion Valley, 3 p.m. Parkside, 1:30 p.m. 7 Thursday 14 & 21 Thursdays 23 Saturday Teens *Gaming Register: ghom@sfpl. *Your Space: Gaming, Crafts, *Jewelry Craft Materials pro- *Craft Ages 5 & older. Call for *Marine Mammals 31 Sunday org. Richmond, 1:30–3 p.m. Music Listening Stations, Com- vided. Register: [email protected]. reservations. Glen Park, 3 p.m. Grades K-5. Call for reserva- tions. Park, 1:30 & 2:45 p.m. *Intensive SAT Workshop puters & More Info: djenne@ Bernal Heights, 2-3:30 p.m. *Button Craft sfpl.org. Potrero, 2–4 p.m. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Fridays Register: http//www.suc- *Hula Hoops Ages 5 & older. Ages: 8-18. Info: [email protected]. 26 Tuesday *Gaming Ages 8 & older. Ingle- cesslinktutoring.com/SFPL/. Ocean View, 3 p.m. Chinatown, 2–4 p.m. Potrero, 3–5 p.m. 15 Friday *Jewelry Craft Ages 8-18 Materi- side, 3–5 p.m. *Chinese Reading Club als provided. Register: jewelchen *Mad Science Ages 5 & older. Through Aug.11 *Day of the Dead Felt Pin Ages 13 & older. Chinese version @sfpl.org or (415) 355-5626. 2 Saturday Craft Ages 13-18. Materials Presidio, 4 p.m. Don’t Judge the Animals of Japanese manga, Dragon (North Beach Program.) Held at *Magician provided. Info: mbergman@ Zakura, by Norifusa Mita. Discus- 661 Lombard St., 3:30–5 p.m. Exhibit and short film created by sfpl.org or (415) 355-2858. Glen West Portal, 10:30 a.m. *Music/Movement local San Francisco high school sion in Mandarin Chinese/Eng- Ingleside, 4:30 p.m. Park, 3:30–5 p.m. *Button Craft Info: dwong@ students, highlighting the lish. Register, [email protected] Chinese Dance Performance sfpl.org. Parkside, 3–4:30 p.m. negative aspects of stereotypes or (415) 255-3888. Chinatown, Ages 5 & older. Call for reserva- *Puppets: Peter and the Wolf *Jewelry Craft Reserve: Naima & discrimination. Main, 3rd Floor, 3:30–5:30 p.m. tions. Potrero, 4 p.m. Glen Park, 4 p.m. at (415) 355-5615. Ocean View, 28 Thursday Teen Center Exhibit Space 4–5:30 p.m. *Jewelry Craft Materials *Knitting & Crocheting Class 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Saturdays 7 Thursday Through 31 July provided. Register: alicechan@ Beginners welcome. Basic sup- 7, 14 & 28 Thursdays sfpl.org or (415) 822-2605. plies provided. Info: djenne@ Chess Club Ages 6 & over. All * Yoga Bring mat or towel. *Power Your Mind! Summer (Bayview Program.) Held at sfpl.org. Potrero, 4–5:30 p.m. levels. Excelsior, 1–3 p.m. Anza, 10:30 a.m. Read SF Prizes! Info: www.sfpl. *Book Swap Info: dwong@sfpl. org. Parkside, 2:30–4 p.m. YMCA, 1601 Lane Street (at org or any branch. Revere), 4–5:30 p.m. *Graphic Novel/Manga Re- 5 Tuesday *Singer/Guitarist viewers Club Info: dwong@sfpl. Ages 3-5. Sunset, 10:30 a.m. 1 Friday 8 Friday *Sing Along Ages 5 & younger. 16 Saturday org. Parkside, 1:30–5:30 p.m. Eureka Valley, 10:30 a.m. *Button Craft Ages: 8-18. *Recycled Paper Origami *Mad Science Ages 5 & older. Info: Rachel at (415) 557-4426. *Knitting Adults and ages 9 & Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher Chil- Info: [email protected]. Bernal 29 Friday *Mad Science Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher Chil- over. [email protected] or (415) dren’s Center, 2 p.m. Heights, 2–4 p.m. Ages 6 & older. Groups call dren’s Center, 2–4 p.m. 557-4497. Main, 2nd Floor, Chil- *Gaming Tweens & teens. Info: for reservations. (North Beach dren’s Creative Center, 2–4 p.m. [email protected] or (415) *Guitarist Leave strollers *Beaded American Flag Craft Program.) Held at 661 Lombard *Key Chain Craft Ages 8-18. 355-5660. Portola, 3:30–5 p.m. outside. Marina, 2:30 p.m. Ages 9-18. Materials provided. St., 11 a.m. Materials provided. Register: *Button Craft Materials Register: [email protected] *Button Craft Ages 8-18. Info: Ages 5 & older. Mission, 2 p.m. [email protected] or (415) provided. Register: jewelchen@ *Mad Science or (415) 355-2888. Chinatown, [email protected]. West Portal, 355-2888. Chinatown, 3:30- sfpl.org or (415) 355-2888. Ages 6 & over. Portola, 3 p.m. 3:30–5:30 p.m. 3–4:30 p.m. Films 5:30 p.m. Chinatown, 3–4:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Parkside, 10 & 11 a.m. Videos 1, 8 & 29 Fridays 30 Saturday 9 Saturday 19 Tuesday Ages 5-12. Richmond, 3:30 p.m. *Your Space: Gaming, Crafts, *Return to the Arena for *Sing Along Call for reserva- Music Listening Stations, Com- *Knitting/ Crocheting Class *Creative Crafts Ages 8-18. tions. Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher Catching Fire Book Group *Crafts Ages 3 & older. Call for puters & More Info: djenne@sfpl. Bring supplies, except begin- Materials provided. Register: Children’s Center, 2 p.m. [email protected] or (415) Ages 10 & up (& adult if ac- reservations. Potrero, 3 p.m. org. Potrero, 1–3 p.m. ners. Info: [email protected]. companied by tween or teen). Bernal Heights, 2–4 p.m. 355-5626. (North Beach Pro- Register: [email protected]. 5, 12, 19 & 26 Tuesdays *Violinist Family. Bernal 1, 8, 15 & 29 Fridays gram.) Held at 661 Lombard St., Bernal Heights, 2:30–4 p.m. *Gaming Ages 8 & over. Ingle- Heights, 3:15 p.m. *Best Books Teen Reviewers 3:30–5 p.m. *Book Swap Info: dwong@sfpl. side, 3–5 p.m. Group Info: [email protected] or *Jewelry Craft Ages 8-18. Continued on Page 6 org. West Portal, 2:30–4 p.m. *Jewelry Craft Materials pro- (415) 557-4497. Main, 3rd Floor Materials provided. Register at vided. Register: mbergman@ Conference Room, 2–4 p.m. [email protected] or at (415) 2 Saturday sfpl.org or (415) 355-2868. 355-2888. Chinatown, 3–4:30 p.m. *Gaming Ages 8-18. Info: Youth Speaks Presents: Brave Excelsior, 3:30–5 p.m. [email protected] or (415) New Voices MC Olympics Info: 355-2888. Chinatown, 2–4 p.m. youthspeaks.org. Main, Koret 21 Thursday Mad Science Auditorium, 2–5 p.m. *Jewelry Craft Materials pro- 5 Tuesday Videos on the vided. Register: [email protected]. Mad Science sparks *Film: Step Up 2 Info: mberg- 9 & 23 Saturdays Richmond, 2–3:30 p.m. Large Screen the imagination and [email protected] or (415) 355- *Teen ’Zine Ages 13–18. 2868. Excelsior, 4–6 p.m. *Gaming Info: mbergman@ In the Koret Auditorium at curiosity of children by [email protected] or (415) the Main, Thursdays at Noon providing them with 355-2888. Chinatown, 1–3 p.m. sfpl.org or (415) 355-2858. The Hunger Games Arena Glen Park, 4 p.m. When possible, films are shown fun, entertaining, and educational activities that Book Group Ages: 10 & up (& with captions to assist our deaf 10, 17, 24 & 31 Sundays and hard of hearing patrons. instill a clearer understanding of what science is adult if accompanied by tween 22 Friday or teen). Register: djenne@sfpl. *Power Your Mind: Write! Theme: Energy: really about and how it affects the world around *Jewelry Craft Materials pro- org. Bernal Heights, 6:30–8 p.m. Register: [email protected] or Films to Get You Going! them. To tie into our Summer Reading theme, vided. Register: [email protected]. (415) 557-4497. Main, 2nd Potrero, 1–2:30 p.m. July 7 Mad Science will be presenting eight workshops 5, 12, 19 & 26 Tuesdays Floor, Fisher Children’s Center, There Will Be Blood and four shows that focus on energy and power 2–4 p.m. *Your Space: Gaming, Crafts, Temporary Henna Tattoo (2008, 158 min.) this month. Workshop subjects include: Radi- Music Listening Stations, Reservations & parental ap- cal Reactions; Magnetic Magic; Energy Burst; Computers & More Info: 13 Wednesday July 14 proval form: [email protected] Harnessing Heat; and Wind and Weather. At- [email protected]. Bernal *Duct Tape Wallet Craft or (415) 557-4497. Main, 2nd The China Syndrome Heights, 2–4 p.m. Info: [email protected] Floor, Fisher Children’s Center, (1979, 122 min.) tendance at these very hands-on workshops for or (415) 355-2868. Excelsior, 2-4 p.m. school age kids is limited, so be sure to check 6 Wednesday 4–5:30 p.m. July 21 first with the children’s librarians. There will also *Jewelry Craft Materials *Button Craft Materials The 11th Hour (2007, 132 min.) be four Fire and Ice Shows, with lots of demon- provided. Register: Rachel 14 Thursday provided, Register: jewelchen@ sfpl.org or (415) 355-2888. strations, for a larger sized audience. Check the at (415) 557-4426. Main, 2nd *Book Swap Info: ghom@sfpl. July 28 Chinatown, 3:30-5 p.m. Floor, Fisher Children’s Center, org. Richmond, 2–4 p.m. Soylent Green (1973, 97 min.) online calendar for details at sfpl.org. 3–4:30 p.m.

All programs and events are free and open to the public. AT THE LIBRARY JULY 2011 5 Main North Beach Baby Rhyme Time Thur, 7, 14, 21 & 28 Thur, 7, 21 & 28 at 10:15– Children’s Calendar continued Rollicking rhymes, songs and 3:30–4 p.m. 10:45 a.m. & playtime (Held books for infants to 18 months at 661 Lombard St., at Mason.) and their caregivers.** Marina Park Mon, 11, 18 & 25 Bernal Heights Thur, 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30 a.m. Wed, 6, 13, 20 & 27 11 a.m. + playtime 1:15 p.m. + playtime Potrero Continued from Page 5 *The Bubble Lady *Hula Hoops Merced Tue, 5, 12, 19 & 26 Chinatown Ages 5 & younger. Groups call Visitacion Valley, 3 p.m. Thur, 7, 14, 21 & 28 1:15 p.m. + playtime 7 & 21 Thursdays Thur, 14, 21 & 28 for reservations. (North Beach 10 a.m. + playtime Playtime for Babies, Toddlers 11 a.m.–12 p.m. + playtime Program.) Held at 661 Films Family. Anza, 10:30 a.m. Presidio & Caregivers Birth-36 months. Lombard St., 11 a.m. Thur, 7, 14, 21 & 28 West Portal, 10:30 a.m. Eureka Valley Mission 15 Friday Wed, 6, 13, 20 & 27 10:15 a.m. + playtime *Juggler Mission, 2 p.m. Mon, 4, 11, 18 & 25 8 Friday *Jazz 1:30–2 p.m. + playtime 1:15 p.m. + playtime Call for reservations. Potrero, Richmond *Cowgirl Tricks Ages 5 & older. Excelsior (English/Spanish) *Magician Ages 5 & older, or 1:15 p.m. Wed, 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 3:30 p.m. Portola, 2:30 p.m. Thur, 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 11 a.m. younger with caregiver. Group Bernal Heights, 3:15 p.m. reservations: (415) 822-2605. Glen Park Mission Bay West Portal (Bayview Program.) Held at *Tales & Treats 16 Saturday Tue, 5, 19 & 26 at 10:30 a.m. Thur, 7, 14, 21 & 28 Tue, 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:30 a.m. YMCA, 1601 Lane Street (at Ocean View, 4 p.m. + playtime 10:15 a.m. + playtime Revere), 2-3 p.m. *Belle Yang: Exhibition Tour 13 Wednesday & Children’s Reading Main, Lower Level, Jewett 9 Saturday *Watercolors Ages 5 & Gallery, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Related Marina North Beach *Unique Derique Ages 5 & younger. Reserve at (415) 822- Exhibition: see Exhibitions. Toddler Tales Mon, 11, 18 & 25 Thur, 7, 21 & 28 older, or younger with care- 2605. (Bayview Program.) Held 10:15–10:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. giver. West Portal, 10:30 a.m. at YMCA, 1601 Lane Street (at n Books, rhymes, music, move- *The Bubble Lady (Held at 661 Lombard St., Revere), 10:30–11:15 a.m. ment and more for toddlers 18 to West Portal, 11 a.m. at Mason.) *Songs Space limited; tickets 36 months and their caregivers.** Mission distributed starting at 10 a.m. *Hula Hoops Thur, 7, 14, 21 & 28 *Chinese Dance Eureka Valley Presidio Park, 11 a.m. –12 p.m. Grades K-5. Call for reserva- 10:15 a.m. & playtime Ocean View, 3 p.m. Tue, 19 & 26 at 10:30–11 a.m. Tue, 5, 12, 19 & 26 tions. Park, 1:30–2:15 p.m. (Spanish/English) 10:15–10:45 a.m. *Music & Movement *Celtic & Old-time American Golden Gate Valley Ages 4 months-6 years. *Clown Mission Bay Music Noe Valley, 3 p.m. Tue, 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:15 a.m. Richmond Richmond, 1 p.m. Ages 10 & under. Call for res- Tue, 5, 12 & 26 (Held at Sherman Elementary Tue, 5, 12, 19 & 26 Mission Bay, 4 p.m. ervations. Chinatown, 2–3 p.m. School Library, 1651 Union 10:15 a.m. 19 Tuesday 10:15–10:45 a.m. Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher Chil- St., at Franklin) *Insect Discovery Lab Ages 4 dren’s Center, 2 p.m. *Mad Science Ages 5 & older. Noe Valley Western Addition & older. Potrero, 1:30 p.m. Call for reservations. Merced, Main Tue, 5, 12 & 26 Thur, 7, 14 & 21 Videos 11 a.m. Mon, 11, 18 & 25 10:15–10:45 a.m. 10:15 a.m. + playtime *Unique Derique Ages 5 & Ages 3-5. Richmond, 11 a.m. 10:30–11 a.m. & 11–11:30 a.m. (Groups of five or more, older. Ingleside, 2 p.m. *Craft Ages 6 & over. Call for Wed, 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Park strollers by elevator.) reserve at (415) 355-5727.) Films Ages 4 & older. reservations. (North Beach 10:30–11 a.m. *Victory Garden Seeding Potrero, 6:30 p.m. Program.) Held at 661 Lombard Visitacion Valley, 3 p.m. St., 11 a.m. *Insect Discovery Lab 9 &16 Saturdays Ages 4 & older. Western *Needle Felted Craft Ages Preschool Mission Portola Crafts Ages 3 & over. Marina, Addition, 3 p.m. 7 & over. Call for reservations. Wed, 6, 13, 20 & 27 Tue, 5, 12, 19 & 26 3:30 p.m. Mission, 2 p.m. Storytime 10:15 a.m. 10:30–11 a.m. *Crafts Mission Bay, 4 p.m. (Groups, reserve at n Stories, songs, fingerplays North Beach (415) 355-5660.) 10 Sunday *Mad Science and more for ages 3 to 5.** *Guitarist Presidio, 4 p.m. Ages 6-11. Richmond, 2 p.m. Thur, 7, 21 & 28 at 11–11:30 a.m. Korean Family Storytime/ Excelsior (Held at 661 Lombard St., at Richmond Songs Ages birth-5. Call for *Harpist Parkside, 7 p.m. *Victory Garden Seeding Tue, 5, 12, 19 & 26 Mason) Tue, 5, 12, 19 & 26 reservations. Potrero, 3:30 p.m. Ages 3 & older. Weather per- 11–11:30 a.m. 11-11:30 a.m. 14 Thursday mitting, held outdoors. Eureka Wed, 13 at 11 a.m. Ocean View 11 Monday Valley, 4–4:45 p.m. (Trilingual: Mandarin/ Tue, 5, 12, 19 & 26 Visitacion Valley Films Family. Anza, 10:30 a.m. Videos Ages 3-5. Glen Park, Cantonese/English) at 11:15 a.m. Tue, 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 11 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Films *Magician Ages 3-5. Groups of five or Ingleside Park Western Addition Sunset, 10:30 a.m. more call ahead to confirm Thur, 21 at 4 p.m. Mon, 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 3:30 p.m. Tue, 5 & 12 at 10–10:30 a.m. 12 Tuesday Ages 3 & over. Leave strollers space. Western Addition, (Groups of five or more, re- *Juggler Held outside, outside. Marina, 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Main Parkside serve at (415) 355-5752.) weather, permitting. Eureka Family. Noe Valley, 10:15– Sun, 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 1 p.m. Tue, 12, 19 & 26 Valley, 10:30 a.m. *Juggler 10:45 a.m. & 11–11:30 a.m. 10:30-10:30 a.m. & 11–11:30 a.m. Ages 5 & over. Groups, call for Marina (Groups, reserve at *English/Spanish Songs reservations. Richmond, 2 p.m. Tue, 12 & 19 at 10:15 a.m. (415) 355-5770.) Glen Park, 10:30 a.m. Ingleside, 5 p.m. 20 Wednesday Clown Call for reservations. Excelsior, 11 a.m. Excelsior Park *Read Tops and Bottoms by Family Storytime Sat, 2, 9, 16 & 30 at 11:30 a.m. Thur, 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 11:30 a.m. Janet Stevens and Make Sat, 16 & 23 at 11 a.m. Summer Reading n Family Storytimes are for Prints with Vegetables children of all ages unless noted.** Ingleside Reminder! Grades K-5. Call for reserva- Mon, 11, 18 & 25 at 11 a.m. Parkside tions. Park, 1:30 p.m. Bayview Tue, 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 11 a.m. Sat, 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 10 a.m. It’s July and the solar powered clock is ticking Tue, 5, 12, 19 & 26 Wed, 13, 20 & 27 at 4:30 p.m. Birth-5 *Crafts Ages 5 & older. 10:30–11 a.m. on Summer Reading. Potrero Call for reservations. (Held at YMCA, 1601 Lane Main Thur, 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30 & Maybe you’ve been intending to sign Chinatown, 2–3 p.m. Street (at Revere) Tue, 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Ages birth-5 up for the Library’s Power Your Mind: Read! Sat, 2, 9, 16 & 30 at 11 a.m. Bernal Heights *“Make a Story” Art Books Sun, 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 1 p.m. Summer Reading Program, but just haven’t Tue, 5, 12, 19 & 26 Richmond Ages 4 & older. Presidio, 4 p.m. Bilingual (Spanish/English) gotten around to it. 10:15–11:15 a.m. Sat, 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 11 a.m. Maybe you signed up in early June, but Films/Videos Ages 5 & Chinatown Mission Bay West Portal haven’t been logging the time you’ve spent read- younger. Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher Sat, 2, 16, 23 & 30 Fridays, 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Wed, 6 & 20 at 7:15 p.m. ing. Maybe you are going to be away for a couple Children’s Center, 10 & 10:45 a.m. 10:30–11 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Ages 2-5 (In Russian) + craft of weeks and don’t know how you can keep up. Maybe you’ve been reading with your kids every 21 Thursday **Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. Groups need to reserve space. night, but haven’t really been keeping track. *Mad Science Ages 5 & over. Call for reservations. Glen Park, *Comic Book Workshop Films/Videos Ages 5 & *Mad Science Ages 5 & older. Call Well, there is still time to sign up, log on and 1 p.m. log in all your reading time. It’s super easy to do, Ocean View, 4:30 p.m. younger. Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher for reservations. Potrero, 4 p.m. Children’s Center, 11 a.m. at home or in the library online, or with paper *Live Petting Zoo In courtyard. Marina, 2:30 p.m. 22 Friday 24 Sunday if the electronic world leaves you cold. You can Films Ages 3-5. West Portal, *Author Reading: The Bour- *Magician Ages 5 & older. 10:30 a.m. keep track of your time while you are away on- Films/Videos Ages 5 & younger. bon Street Musicians. Portola, Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher Chil- line or on paper; you can log time every day so Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher Chil- 2 p.m. dren’s Center, 2 p.m. *Harp Trio Family. Call for res- dren’s Center, 10 & 10:45 a.m. it doesn’t get away from you, or put all your time ervations. Excelsior, 11:30 a.m. down at once. Oh, and all the great program *Recycled Craft Ages 5 & over. 26 Tuesday Films Ages 3-5. Sunset, 10:30 a.m. Bernal Heights, 1:15 p.m. events are still going on at every library for every *Mad Science Ages 7 & older. *Puppets: T-Rex Thunderliz- Ingleside, 2 p.m. ard’s Wild West Revue Ages age group throughout July. Check the calendar. *Mad Science Ages 5–9. 23 Saturday 3-5. Groups call for reservations. Call for reservations. Visitacion There are so many ways to enjoy summer *Victory Garden Seeding *Victory Garden Seeding (North Beach Program.) Held at Valley, 3 p.m. at SFPL….just do it before time runs out. The Ages 5 & older; younger with Ages 3 & over. Noe Valley, 3-4 p.m. 661 Lombard St., 11 a.m. caregiver. Reserve at (415) 822- power goes out of Summer Reading on July 30. *Crafts All ages; caregiver for 2605. (Bayview Program.) Held *Yoga Ages 3-5 & caregiver. *Sharks under 8. Anza, 3:30 p.m. at YMCA, 1601 Lane Street (at Bring mat or towel. Mission Ages 5 & older. Mission, 2 p.m. Revere), 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Bay, 4 p.m. Ocean View, 4:30 p.m. *Live Lizards Parkside, 4 p.m. Continued on Page 7

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Children’s Calendar Continued from Page 6 July Featured Sections *Unique Derique Main Ages 5 & older; younger care- Books of the National Geographic Society giver. Group reservations: (415) 822-2605. (Bayview Program.) Held at YMCA, 1601 Lane Fort Mason Street (at Revere), 2–3 p.m. The Early Years: Memoirs of Childhood & Youth Portola, 4 p.m.

Films Ages 5 & younger. Leave strollers outside. Marina, July Events 10:15 a.m. July 6, 13, 20, 27 27 Wednesday Step Sales *Juggler Ages 3-5. Call for Every Wednesday (April through October), fea- reservations. Excelsior, 11 a.m. turing over 2,500 books and media, all priced $1. *Unique Derique 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mark your Calendars Richmond, 11 a.m. Ages 4 & over. Groups of 5 July 8 or more call ahead to confirm space. Western Addition, 2 p.m. $1 Book Sale for the 47th Annual Ages 5 & older, younger with Donation Center, 438 Treat Ave., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. caregiver. Presidio, 4 p.m. July 15 Big Book Sale *Craft & Read The Monkey and the Crocodile, by Paul Porchlight-9th Anniversary Show Galdone Grades K-5. Call for The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa St. at Potrero Ave., September 21-25, 2011 reservations. Park, 1:30 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m./Show at 8 p.m. Cost: $15 Get psyched, book lovers! The 2011 Big Book Sale is coming up September 21-25, *Magician Ages 5 & older. Call 2011. This year marks our 47th Annual Big Book Sale and promises to be our big- for reservations. Chinatown, gest yet! 2–2:45 p.m. Held at Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion, the sale features nearly 1 mil- *Crafts Mission Bay, 4 p.m. lion books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, vinyl and other forms of media. All books are $4 or less and the sale is FREE and OPEN to the public. 28 Thursday Friends Members at any level are invited to our Member Preview & Recep- *Music & Puppets tion, Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 4–8 p.m. Ages 3-5. Sunset, 10:30 a.m. All proceeds from the Big Book Sale are given to the San Francisco Public Films Library to fund education programs that promote literacy for children, teens and Ages 3-5. West Portal, adults. Last year, the sale raised nearly $300,000 for San Francisco’s libraries. 10:30 a.m. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, visit Friendssfpl.org. Ocean View, 3 p.m. Readers Locations & Hours *Unique Derique Ages 5 & older; younger READERS CAFE & BOOKSTORE with caregiver. Eureka Valley, Fort Mason Center, Building C 10:30 a.m. Open seven days a week. Parkside, 2 p.m. Members ONLY July 4th Sale! Bookstore: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. *Magician Cafe: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Friends Members receive 35 percent off purchases, June 30-July 3, at Readers Ages 3 & over. Noe Valley, Telephone (415) 771-1076 Bookstore, Fort Mason Center and Readers Bookstore at the Main during our 11 a.m. Fourth of July Sale! Anza, 2 p.m. READERS BOOKSTORE Show your Membership or Bonus Bookstore card and pick up some choice Ingleside, 5 p.m. Main Library summer reading material. *Crafts Grove Street Entrance Ages 6-11. Richmond, 3:30 p.m. Open all Library hours Not a Member? Join today! Telephone (415) 557-4238 *La Familia Pena-Govea Sign up online or in our bookstores and take advantage of our special mid-year Music Bernal Heights, 4 p.m. membership! Members get discounts at our Readers Bookstores, receive first pick of books *Knitting/Crocheting Class and materials at the Member Preview & Reception of the Annual Big Book Sale Bring supplies, except begin- ners. Potrero, 4–5:30 p.m. and entrance to the quarterly IMBIBE cocktail parties. Enjoy all the benefits of Friends Membership until Oct. 2012! Friends Mem- 29 Friday bership provides additional year-round funding for programs, collections and *The Bubble Lady other needs to ensure the best equipment and resources for our libraries. Marina, 2:30 p.m. Visit Act.FriendsSFPL.org/midyear for more info or call (415) 626-7500.

*Native American Stories, Songs & Dance *Please note that Readers Bookstores are closed on July 4th. Offer cannot be combined Potrero, 1:30–2:30 p.m. with other discounts and does not apply to greeting cards or origami boxes. Visitacion Valley, 4 p.m. The mission of Friends of the San Francisco Public 30 Saturday Library is to create, steward and support a superior, free *Clown West Portal, 10:30 a.m. public library system in San Francisco. We are committed to raising the standard of excellence of our libraries by *Tie Dye Bring t-shirt or other funding programs and services beyond what is allocated small items. Call to register. in the city’s budget. We believe in free and equal access Park, 11 p.m. to information for all.

Jug Band Music Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher Children’s Center, 1:45 p.m.

Films Ages 3-5. Parkside, Books at 10% off! Friends’ Bonus Bookstore Program! 10 a.m. Friends members ($50+ level) receive a 10% discount at the following bookstores:

Opera Exploration Work- Academy Store, California Academy of Science A. Cavalli Italian Bookstore Adobe Bookstore Alan Wofsy Fine Arts LLC shop: Learn about Rossini’s Alexander Book Co., Inc. Amazing Fantasy The Beat Museum Bibliohead Bookstore Bibliomania The Barber of Seville! Presented by the San Francisco Bird & Beckett Books & Records Black Oak Books Holding Corp. Bolerium Books Books, Inc. Booksmith Opera Education Department. Borderlands Books Browser Books Christopher’s Books Chronicle Books Compass Books, Inc. For families with children 8 and Dog Eared Books Eastwind Books Globus Slavic Bookstore Great Overland Book Company Green Apple Books & Music older. Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher The Green Arcade Kayo Books Louie Brothers Book Store, Inc. Manning’s Books & Prints Children’s Center, 3 p.m. Marcus Book Stores Phoenix Books Omnivore Books on Food Readers Bookstore Fort Mason Readers Bookstore Main Red Hill Books San Francisco Botanical Gardens, Garden Bookstore Thidwick Books

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Work by Belle Yang, see Page 1.

July 2011 In this Issue: Page 1 – Visitacion Valley Library Opens July 30 Forget Sorrow: An Ancestral Tale Writers and Artists with Disabilities Power Your Mind: Speak! Page 2 – Blip News Visitacion Valley Library Grand Opening Cozy Reading Areas Page 3 – The Underground Railroad Freedom Riders Shhhhh! Silents in the Library Exhibitions Calendar Page 4 – Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner Bag it Adult Calendar Page 5 – A Comic Tour of the Mission Children’s Calendar Mad Science Page 6 – Summer Reading Reminder! Page 7 – Friends Focus 47th Annual Big Book Sale Coming Members ONLY July 4th Sale!

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 550 37th Ave. 355-5717 x 12–6 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 1–6 knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse community. BAYVIEW Closed for construction 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2. BERNAL HEIGHTS 500 Cortland Ave. 355-2810 x 10–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 1–6 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 1 José Sarria Court 355-5616 x 12–6 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 1–6 Circulation: 12,000 (at 16th St., near Market) Online version: EXCELSIOR 4400 Mission St. 355-2868 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 http://sfpl.org/atl GLEN PARK 2825 Diamond St. 355-2858 x 10–6 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6 Main Library phone number: (415) 557-4400 GOLDEN GATE VALLEY Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2. How to reach us INGLESIDE 1298 Ocean Ave. 355-2898 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6 Public Affairs, Main Library, 100 Larkin St. MAIN LIBRARY 100 Larkin St. 557-4400 12–5 10–6 9–8 9–8 9–8 12–6 10–6 San Francisco, CA 94102 MARINA 1890 Chestnut St. 355-2823 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–9 1–9 1–6 10–6 (415) 557-4277; email: [email protected] Website: www.sfpl.org MERCED 155 Winston Drive 355-2825 1–5 10–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Every effort has been made to produce a monthly calendar that MISSION 300 Bartlett St. 355-2800 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 is both accurate and complete. Please contact Public Affairs if Children’s Room 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6 you have any questions or comments regarding the listings. MISSION BAY 960 Fourth St. 355-2838 1–5 x 10–6 12–8 10–6 1–6 1–6 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 Tours are conducted on the first Tuesday of each month at OCEAN VIEW 345 Randolph St. 355-5615 x 10–6 10–6 10–7 1–7 1–6 1–6 12 p.m. Meet at the Information Desk in the First Floor atrium. Tours are limited to 15 people on a first come, first served basis. ORTEGA 3223 Ortega St. 355-5700 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–9 1–9 1–6 10–6 Groups can schedule a private tour by calling (415) 557-4266. PARK 1833 Page Street 355-5656 x 10–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 SFPL Commission PARKSIDE 1200 Taraval St. 355-5770 x 1–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Meetings are generally held on the first and third Thursday PORTOLA 380 Bacon St. 355-5660 1–5 x 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6 of each month. This month’s meetings: 4:30 p.m. on POTRERO 1616 20th St. 355-2822 1–5 x 10–8 12–8 10–6 1–6 1–6 July 7 and 21 in the Koret Auditorium of the Main Library. The public is welcome to attend. PRESIDIO 3150 Sacramento St. 355-2880 1–5 x 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Closure Times RICHMOND/MARKS 351 9th Ave. 355-5600 1–5 10–6 10–9 10–9 1–9 1–6 10–6 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 be Children’s Room 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6 closed on Monday, July 4 for 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 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1–4:30 p.m. “x” means CLOSED. For more information: www.sfpl.org (All phone numbers are in the 415 area code.)

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