September 2006 Vol

September 2006 Vol. 37 No. 7

Two Renowned Authors Offer Tips on Helping Children Learn How to Read

Authors and literacy advocates Rosemary Wells and Jim Trelease will be coming to the Main Library this month to discuss the importance of reading to children. Wells, an award- winning author and illustrator, will present an address at 11 a.m. on Sept. 9 in the Koret Auditorium at the Main Library, as part of the Library’s Early Literacy Initiative. She will talk about her latest title, My Shining Books, Books and More Books Star: Raising a Child Who is Ready to Learn, an empowering book for Get ready for the biggest book sale on the West Coast. From “We will offer longer hours this year, which we hope will parents, caregivers and teachers. She Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, Friends of the San Francisco Public Library offer our shoppers more flexibility,” noted Byron Spooner, will share the 10 proven principles will hold its 42nd Annual Big Book Sale at the Festival Friends’ director of book operations. “Our inventory guaranteed to help children succeed Pavilion in Fort Mason Center. continues to grow and the quality of donations this year has and speak to the importance of the “Our Big Sale is a dream come true for book lovers, been exceptionally high.” partnership between parents, teachers with row after row of quality books at affordable prices,” Putting on the Big Book Sale is no small feat. The event and libraries in preparing children for said Donna Bero, executive director of Friends. “In the 40- takes more than 350 volunteers to sort and categorize some reading readiness and school success. plus years of the sale, we have 200,000 books into more than 50 The book will be available for sale and sold over 3 million books, and Friends’ annual Big Book Sale categories. signing after the talk. Wells has written each year all proceeds support back for 42nd year At the sale, Friends will and drawn more than 150 books outstanding programs and continue to offer old favorites like and is the creator of such favorite services at the San Francisco Public Library.” “Best of Book Bay,” which features collectible rare books and children’s book characters as Max and The five-day extravaganza will kick off with a Friends first editions, as well as just plain strange books discovered Ruby, Yoko and Noisy Nora. members’ and special guests’ reception and preview sale by Friends volunteers. As in past years, all books will be On Sept. 19, Jim Trelease will 4–8 p.m. on Sept. 27. The sale is open to the general public priced at $1 or less on Sunday. show parents, teachers and others 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sept. 28–30 and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. on Oct. 1. For more information about the 42nd Annual Big Sale, continued on Page 6 Admission is free. please visit www.friendssfpl.org or call (415) 626-7500. Historic and Contemporary Stories of California’s Farmworkers Told in Pictures

Left: Horace Bristol, Car and Tent with Stove, 1938, from The Grapes of Wrath Portfolio © Horace Bristol, Courtesy of the Estate of Horace Bristol and Katrina Doerner Photographs, Brooklyn, NY

Photos by Horace Bristol (left) and Rick Nahmias (right) give a look into the past and present lives of the state’s migrant farmworkers in two new exhibitions on display Sept. 16-Dec. 31 at the Main Library. In A Journey Shared: Photographs by Horace Bristol, Bristol captured the hard times of Depression-era laborers during his travels in the Central Valley with author John Steinbeck. In The Migrant Project: Contemporary California Farm Workers, Nahmias’ WPA-style images depict everything from farmworkers’ search for work and housing, to family life and health care issues. (Read more about both exhibitions on Page 3.)

Coming Up: OCTOBER 4 OCTOBER 7 OCTOBER 11 OCTOBER 12 “Armchair Walk” The Sit-Down Readers’ Luis Alberto Urrea This I Believe of Mission Bay Neighborhood Theatre Presents The Boys in conversation with San Selected readings from with Rob Spoor. from Syracuse. Francisco Chronicle book the popular NPR series, Mission Bay, 6:30–7:30 p.m. North Beach, 2 p.m. editor Oscar Villalon. with Jay Allison. Main, 6:30 p.m. Main, 6:30 p.m.

AT THE LIBRARY SEPTEMBER 2006 1

Branch Library Improvement Program (BLIP)

Richmond/Senator Milton Marks Branch Renovation to Begin Soon

The Richmond/Senator Milton Marks Branch Library will be closing soon for a much needed renovation and expansion. The project will add 4,000 square feet and provide for a complete renovation, including seismic strengthening, acces- sibility improvements, and energy-efﬁciency and technology upgrades. The historic integrity of this 1914 Carnegie landmark will be maintained as the building is restored to its original grandeur. The Richmond Branch was one of two branches to receive highly competi- tive Prop. 14 state funding, totaling $5.9 million, for construction and furniture. The expansion of the branch will enhance services, including a 35 percent increase in the collection size with more teen, audiovisual and Chinese and Russian materials. Other features include: two new study rooms; a spacious 10th Avenue lobby; additional public restrooms; and a designated teen area. The branch will have the largest program room of all the branches, creating a new neighborhood venue for events similar to those previously held only at the Main Library. During the renovation, library services will be provided by increasing hours at nearby branches, holding programs at local schools and community centers and by bookmobile service. Also, part of the Russian and Chinese collection will be temporarily relocated to the International Languages Collection in the lower level of the nearby Presidio Branch Library.

Western Addition Branch Library Closes for Renovation

Library patrons and Western Addi- after the closing: tion community members noshed on ■ Bookmobile service. See book- hot dogs while Taiko drummers, the mobile schedule for hours of operation. Kalimba King and Itzhak Volansky per- ■ Weekly preschool Storytimes on formed during a farewell party on Aug. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at Parents Place, 19 at the Western Addition Branch. 1710 Scott Street (at Sutter Street). Computer-generated renderings show new entryways at Ninth (top) and The library then closed for renovation. ■ Relocation of the Japanese The project will cost about $4.3 language collection to the Presidio 10th (bottom) avenues for the Richmond Branch Library, which will be under million and is scheduled for comple- Branch Library (3150 Sacramento St.) renovation soon. Images: San Francisco Bureau of Architecture tion in Spring 2008. Renovation high- where a new International Languages lights include: new furniture and book- Collection will be created in the shelves, better lighting, a new program lower level of the building. Hours of room, a designated teen area, more operation: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Bookmobile Schedule computers, wireless Internet access, a Wednesdays, 1–9 p.m.; Thursdays, variety of seating choices, and a new 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fridays, 1–6 p.m.; and The Branch Library Improvement Program Bookmobile currently provides entry with automatic front doors. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. services to the Marina, Noe Valley, Sunset, West Portal and Western For more information on the ■ Relocation of part of the general Addition communities during branch renovations. branch renovation, call the Library’s collection to the new Western Addi- Chief of Branches at (415) 557-4353; tion Reading Center at 762 Fulton St. Temporary Hours: or the Branch Library Improvement (at Webster St.). Marina Location: Program at (415) 557-4354; or visit the ■ Hold materials will be routed to (Chestnut St. at Buchanan St.) Library’s web site at www.sfpl.org. the Richmond Branch Library. Patrons Tuesdays 2:30–5 p.m. While the Western Addition can designate an alternate pickup lo- Thursdays 2:30–5 p.m. Branch is under construction, the cation through the Library’s web site, Saturdays 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Library will provide the following tem- or make the request at the service desk porary services starting a few weeks of any branch. Noe Valley Location: (665 Elizabeth Street in front West Portal location: of St. Philip’s School) (Claremont Blvd. at Allston Way) Mondays 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Tuesdays 3:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. BLIP Update Thursdays 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturdays, 2–5 p.m. Branches under construction and Sunset Locations: scheduled opening: (Sunset Andronico’s Market, Western Addition: ■ Sunset – Late 2006 1200 Irving St.) (Post and Steiner streets, near Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. ■ West Portal – Late 2006 Hamilton Recreation Center) ■ Marina – Late Spring 2007 (18th Ave. between Irving and Judah at Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ■ Glen Park – Spring 2007 the Jefferson School white zone) Wednesdays 3–7 p.m. ■ Noe Valley – Late 2007 Wednesdays 2–5 p.m. Fridays 1–5 p.m. Saturdays 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. ■ Western Addition – Spring 2008

Next branch slated for renovation in 2006: Hours subject to change; call (415) 557-4343 for updated information. ■ Richmond

The largest building campaign in San Francisco Public Library history is in full swing. We are seeing the fruits of the $106 million bond measure passed in November 2000. The Branch Library Improvement Program (BLIP) will provide the public with seismically safe, accessible and technologically updated city-owned branch libraries in every neighborhood. The program includes renovation of 19 branch libraries, and construction of ﬁve new libraries—four of which will replace rented facilities—and a new branch library in Mission Bay. We voted to renovate and build new branch libraries across the City. It’s happening!

2 SEPTEMBER 2006 AT THE LIBRARY Branch Library Improvement Program (BLIP) Exhibitions

September 2006 The Hands That Feed All Latin American events are being held in celebration of Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month. Southern California photographer Rick Nahmias’ er who suffered an accident in a grape packing plant Jewett Gallery The Migrant Project: Contemporary California Farm that left him disabled for life; Maria, an HIV positive Workers photo exhibition shows farmworker and single mother *The Migrant Project: Contemporary California the daily lives and struggles of Photo exhibition captures of four who was unknowingly Farm Workers/El Proyecto Migratorio: Campesinos today’s California migrant infected by her late husband; and Contemporáneos de California farmworkers. The exhibition of struggles of modern day Mixteco children playing near the Forty photographs by photographer Rick Nahmias documenting lives of current California migrant farm 40 black and white photos— migrant farmworkers Ventura freeway in Oxnard. workers across the state, from Sacramento to the presented in Spanish and Eng- “Nahmias’ work takes us border at Calexico; exhibition in English/Spanish. lish—will be on display Sept. 16–Dec. 31 in the beyond stoop labor stills and into the intimate mo- “El Proyecto Migratorio” esta traducido en Español Jewett Gallery at the Main Library. ments and inner lives of America’s farmworkers. His para nuestros visitantes de habla Hispana. Sept. 16 through Dec. 31. Main, Lower Level, Jewett Gallery. More than 500,000 farmworkers pick California’s photos capture the luminous human spirit behind Related Program: see Adults, Sun., Sept. 17. produce, over half of our nation’s daily consumption. faces, frames and personal effects overly constrained They rank among the state’s poorest, with the highest by farm labor,” says Dr. Kurt Organista, chair of U.C. Skylight Gallery percentages of uninsureds and lowest literacy rates. Berkeley’s Center for Latino Policy Research, who, Nahmias traveled to more than 50 rural commu- along with The Kurz Family Foundation and Califor- *A Journey Shared: Photographs by Horace Bristol/ Un Viaje Compartido: Fotografías por Horace Bristol nities, from Sacramento to the Calexico border, pho- nia Rural Legal Assistance, has supplied seed funding Thirty-seven images exploring migratory farm life in tographing everything from the farmworkers’ search and in-kind services to the project. The exhibition California during the Great Depression. Bristol and nov- for work and housing to family life and health care is sponsored locally by Friends of the San Francisco elist John Steinbeck interviewed and photographed issues. Images include: José, a 40-year-old farmwork- Public Library. migrant workers who inspired characters in The Grapes of Wrath; exhibition organized by the National Steinbeck Center. Exhibition in English/Spanish. Related programs: “Un Viaje Compartido” esta traducido en español para nuestros visitantes de habla Hispana. Sept. 16 through The Migrant Project: Opening Program Migrant Writers: Authors Discuss Dec. 31. Main, 6th Floor, Skylight Gallery. and Panel Discussion Their Migrant Worker Experience Related Program: see Adults, Thurs., Sept. 28. Photographer Rick Nahmias gives an overview Heyday Books publisher Malcolm Margolin Other Exhibition Areas of the exhibition, followed by a panel discussion moderates a panel discussion with authors about in the Library on current migrant worker issues with Jose how the migrant experience inﬂuenced their Padilla, Martha Guzman, Kurt Organista and Jesus work. Panelists include Gerald Haslam, Roxanne Forever Victorious: Artifacts from the Wing Lee Lopez; moderated by Scott Shafer. Copresented Dunbar Ortiz, Francisco Jimenez and Rose Castillo Laundry Archaeological Dig by California Rural Legal Assistance, and Facing Guilbault. Buttons, shoes, bottles and the remnants of opium pipes History and Ourselves. from the mid-19th century Wing Lee “Forever Victori- Oct. 26, 6 p.m. Koret Auditorium, Main Library ous” Chinese Laundry, discovered in 2001 less than a Sept. 17, 1–3 p.m. Koret Auditorium, Main Library block away from the Mission Bay Branch Library location. Through June 2007. Mission Bay Branch Library, entrance- The exhibition and programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call (415) 557-4277. way display cases

Digging Deep: Underneath San Francisco Public Library The current Main Library rests on a Gold-Rush era cem- etery, and the ruins of the old City Hall destroyed in the 1906 earthquake & fire. The archeological remains pulled A Journey Shared: from the site tell the story of the early development of the Civic Center area. Through Fall. Main, 1st Floor, Grove Street entrance exhibit cases Photographs by Horace Bristol African Communities Confront AIDS G.R.A.C.E. USA (Grassroots Alliance for Community Thirty-seven historic photos of Time/Life photogra- on to other projects and put these images aside. In Education) and Karen Ande, documentary photographer, pher Horace Bristol depicting the lives of farmwork- 1991, Bristol revisited these images and published a explore how African communities are responding to the ers in California’s Central Valley will be on display portfolio of 12 modern prints from this series. A Jour- HIV/AIDS pandemic. Through Sept. 14. Main, 3rd Floor, Sept. 16-Dec. 31 in the Skylight Gallery at the Main ney Shared: Photographs by Horace Bristol includes African American Center Library. Presented in English and Spanish, the exhibi- modern prints representing this body of work. Many The World of Plant Patents tion, A Journey Shared: Photographs by Horace Bristol, of Bristol’s photographs have been a permanent part Features photographs & actual plant patents. Through will showcase images taken during Bristol’s and of The Grapes of Wrath exhibit area in the National Sept. 2. Main, 5th Floor, Government Information Center author John Steinbeck’s travels together while Stein- Steinbeck Center since the museum’s opening in 1998. Queer Titles: Misjudging a Book by Its Cover beck was researching his novel, The Grapes of Wrath. As one of the original Life magazine photogra- Book titles like Grandfather Was Queer, published be- In 1937, Bristol visited the Central Valley with phers, Bristol’s work was featured alongside pho- tween 1850 & 1950, take on unintentional meanings Farm Security Administration photographer Doro- tojournalists such as Margaret Bourke-White and in the 21st century; from the collection of playwright/ director F. Allen Sawyer. Through Oct. 5. Main, 3rd Floor, thea Lange, and proposed a story on migratory farm- Alfred Eisenstaedt. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center workers to his Life magazine Bristol was recruited by pho- editors. When his idea was Photo exhibit captures lives tographer Edward Steichen to A Place Where Sunflowers Grow rejected, Bristol sought out document World War II. Bristol Artwork by Felicia Hoshino; inspired by Japanese of migrant workers during American Internment Camp Art Schools. Through Oct. 4. Steinbeck to collaborate on a captured images of patriotism Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher Children’s Center photographic book. the Great Depression and heroism, while focusing on The two men traveled to labor camps in the human interest aspects of the stories. Interpretations Works by local artist Amna Ali; human figures & landscapes Central Valley in the winter of 1937-1938, one of the Bristol lived in Asia for 25 years documenting explored through drawings, prints & paintings. Through wettest seasons in California history. Steinbeck’s abil- post-war modernization, and died in 1997 in Ojai, Calif. Oct.12. Main, Lower Level, Library Café display case ity to gather information through his gentle ques- A Journey Shared is made possible in part by tioning of the field hands allowed Bristol to capture grants from the California Council for the Humanities The 40th Anniversary of the Polish Arts and Cultural Foundation Celebrating Polish Contributions to their plight in his photographs. Steinbeck, who had and the Monterey County Overall Economic Develop- California History already started working on the novel a year earlier, ment Commission. Additional support is provided by Artifacts, documents & photographs. Sept. 1 through was so moved by the people and conditions that he the members and trustees of the National Steinbeck Nov. 2. Main, 6th Floor, near Skylight Gallery and Bristol encountered that he told Bristol that he Center and its Agricultural History and Education Cen- *Life Around the Town of Pakil, Laguna, Philippines needed to tell the story in the form of a novel. ter sponsors. The San Francisco presentation is spon- Recent photographs by Reggie Macabasco. Sept. 2 After the end of their collaboration, Bristol went sored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. through Oct 31. Main, 3rd Floor, Filipino American Center. Related Program: see Adults, Wed., Sept. 13. Related program: A Journey Shared: Horace Bristol & John Steinbeck Life and Times of H. L. Perry Awards, photographs & articles documenting achievements John Steinbeck scholar Susan Shillinglaw and Karen Shinsheimer, curator of Horace Bristol’s work, discuss of San Francisco unsung gay hero. Sept. 2 through 28. the collaboration between Steinbeck and Bristol when they documented migrant workers in California Main, 3rd Floor, James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center during the Great Depression. Spirit of the Sunset Sept. 28, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Koret Auditorium, Main Library Photography by Stan Lipsitz, featuring the modern Sunset District. Sept. 16 through Dec. 1. Ortega Branch Library. Related Program: see Adults, Sat., Sept. 16. The exhibition and program are free and open to the public. For more information, call (415) 557-4277.

*Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library AT THE LIBRARY SEPTEMBER 2006 3 September 2006 One City/One Book Selection: The Hummingbird’s Daughter, by Luis Alberto Urrea Novel Tells the Story of an Extraordinary One City One Book: San Francisco Reads Girl with Mystic Powers September Events

Teresita is not an ordinary girl. Born to an illiterate, poor Indian mother, she Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. knows little about her past or her future. She has no idea that her father is Book discussion about The Hummingbird’s Daughter. Don Tomas Urrea, the wild and rich owner of a vast ranch in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. She has no idea that Huila, the elderly healer who takes Bird & Beckett Books & Records 2788 Diamond St. (at Chenery) ■ (415) 586-3733 Teresita under her wing, knows secrets about her destiny. And she has no idea that soon all of Mexico will rise in revolution, crying out her name. Sept. 23, 3–5 p.m. The Hummingbird’s Daughter is the story of a girl coming to terms with her destiny, with the miraculous, and with the power of faith. Full Discuss the book and meet author Luis Alberto Urrea. of cowboys and outlaws, Indian warriors and cantina beauties, silly men Bernal Heights Branch Library who drink too much, and desert women who, in their dreams, travel to the 500 Cortland Ave. (near Moultrie) ■ (415) 355-2810 seashore, The Hummingbird’s Daughter is Luis Urrea’s masterpiece. Luis Alberto Urrea, 2005 Pulitzer Prize ﬁnalist for nonﬁction and member Sept. 27, 7–8:30 p.m. of the Latino Literature Hall of Fame, uses his dual-culture life experiences to Excelsior Arts and Culture Salon explore greater themes of love, loss and triumph. Born in Tijuana, Mexico to celebrates The Hummingbird’s a Mexican father and an American mother, Urrea has published extensively Daughter. in all the major genres. The author of 11 books, Urrea is an award-winning Excelsior Branch Library poet, essayist and novelist. 4400 Mission St. (at Cotter) The Hummingbird’s Daughter is the culmination of 20 years of research (415) 355-2868 and writing, and tells the story of Teresa Urrea, sometimes known as “The Saint of Cabora” and the “Mexican Joan of Arc.” A national bestseller, The Many more events—including Hummingbird’s Daughter was named one of 2005’s best books by the Los book discussions, Mission District Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle and others. Urrea walking tours, special author lives with his family in Naperville, Ill., where he is a professor of creative events and Spanish language programs—are on tap at the writing at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Luis Alberto Urrea One City One Book: San Francisco Reads is a citywide reading initiative Main Library and branch libraries developed to encourage all residents to read and discuss the same book. in October and November. Join us when author Luis Alberto Urrea engages in a conversation with San Francisco Chronicle book editor Oscar Villalon on Readings and discussion groups to foster dialog around the book will be Oct. 11 at the Main Library. held at various libraries and bookstores throughout San Francisco. (See box). The program is funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, AT&T and the Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation.

All Latin American events are being held in celebration of Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month.

A Morning with Rosemary 13 Wednesday 19 Tuesday Building Your Dream 30 Saturday Wells Author lecture: My Shin- House with an Architect Adults *Architecture and the City An Evening with Jim Trelease Beginning Genealogy ing Star: Raising a Child Who Learn about building & Film Series ScrapHouse Author of the The Read Aloud Workshop Presented by Nancy 2 Saturday is Ready to Learn. Book sale & construction process. Info: (2006), preceded by Strand: Handbook will tell how adults Peterson & Jane Lindsay of Cali- signing. Main, Koret Audito- www.aiasf.org. Main, Latino/ Origami Club A Natural History of Cinema. can help children become avid fornia Genealogical Society. Main, rium, 11 a.m. Hispanic Community Meeting All ages. Bernal Heights, 2 p.m. Main, Koret Auditorium, 6 p.m. readers. Main, Koret Audito- Latino/Hispanic Community Room, 2 p.m. rium, 6:30 p.m. Meeting Room, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. 6 Wednesday *Celebrate Mid-Autumn Fes- tival Features riddle contests 14 Thursday *One City One Book 2006 Fall Preview Lecture in English, Chinese & Vietnam- *Poets Eleven Monthly Poetry The September Project Discuss Hummingbird’s on Opera Julian Budden of S.F. ese. Win prizes! Chinatown, Winner Readings (District 4) Book Groups With Poets for Peace authors Daughter & meet author Luis Opera Guild presents lecture 2–4 p.m. For poetry submission info on Verdi’s A Masked Ball. Main, Susan Rich, Jeffrey Levine, for other districts: e-mail Urrea; moderated by Dinorah 6 Wednesday Koret Auditorium, 12–2 p.m. Ben Lerner, Brian Teare & [email protected]. or Álvarez-Bianchi. Bernal Heights, *Potrero Hill: Our History Sunset Branch Monthly Book Ilya Kaminsky. Info: www. www.friendssfpl.org. Parkside, 3–5 p.m. Comes Alive Slide show present- Club Selection: The Pillars of *Architecture and the City ed by Peter Linenthal & Abigail theseptemberproject.org. Main, 7–8:30 p.m. Film Series Experimental Latino/Hispanic Community 26 Tuesday Hercules: A Grand Tour of the Johnson. Potrero, 4–5 p.m. Mediterranean, by Paul Ther- Architecture: A Shorts Meeting Room, 6–7:30 p.m. *Two Visionary Technicians *Word Painters oux. Café Kaleo Upstairs Room, Program (41 min. combined, 11 Monday of Poetry Author Readings Features Gail Mitchell, Jennifer 7 p.m., 1340 Irving Street (be- 2004-2006). Q&A with ﬁlm- Margaret Irvin: A Quilted Life; *Aprende a Bailar! (Learn to 16 Saturday K. Sweeney, Leonard Irving & tween 14th and 15th Aves.) makers follow screenings. Eli Elijah le Lys: Orpheus Reborn. Dance!) Mexican dance les- *The Sit-Down Readers Stephen Kopel. Eureka Valley, Main, Koret Auditorium, 6 p.m. North Beach, 7 p.m. sons with Luis Cel. All ages; in Theatre presents The Rivals 7–8 p.m. 21 Thursday 7 Thursday Spanish. Mission, 6:30–8 p.m. Read a part in Richard Brinsley West Portal to Books Book Sheridan’s comedy. North 20 Wednesday 27 Wednesday *Radar Reading Features Club Ingleside, 2:30 p.m. 12 Tuesday Beach, 2 p.m. *Architecture and the City Amanda Davidson, Michelle 2006 Fall Preview Lecture on ITVS Community Cinema: Film Series Strangers When 27 Wednesday Embree, Daniel Handler & Gary Opera Alexandra Amati-Camperi The World According to We Meet (1960, 117 min.) Amdahl; hosted by Michelle Spirit of the Sunset: of S. F. Opera Guild presents lec- Rincon Literario Book discus- Sesame Street. Film focusing Stars Kirk Douglas, Ernie Tea. Main, Latino/Hispanic Open House Stan Lipsitz ture on Verdi’s Rigoletto. Main, sion in Spanish. Info: http://sfpl. on intercultural dialogue. Main, Kovacs & Kim Novak. Main, Community Meeting Room, photography exhibition Koret Auditorium, 12–2 p.m. org/spanish/news/rinconlit.htm. Koret Auditorium, 6–8 p.m. Koret Auditorium, 6 p.m. 6–8 p.m. opening. Refreshments; live Main, 3rd Floor Conference music 12-1 p.m. The Shades of *Architecture and the City Room, 6–7:30 p.m. Mama’s Boy, Preacher’s Son: Lonely Planet: Central Thursdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 Sunset book sale. Ortega, 11 Film Series Desert Utopia: A Memoir America on a Shoestring a.m.–4 p.m. Related Exhibi- Mid-century Architecture in Book Discussion Group All wel- OWL: Older Writers Labora- Author reading by gay activist Greg Benchwick discusses tion: see Exhibitions. Palm Springs (2006, 80 min.) come. Eureka Valley, 7:30 p.m. tory Poetry workshop with Kevin Jennings; book sale & sustainable tourism Main, Koret Auditorium, 6 p.m. Brent Armendinger. Bernal signing. Main, Latino/Hispanic strategies. Main, Latino/ 28 Thursday Heights, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Community Meeting Room, 17 Sunday Hispanic Community Meeting Bernal Heights Book Discus- 6–7:30 p.m. *The Migrant Project: Room, 6:30–7:30 p.m. 28 Thursday sion Club Selection: Bee 9 Saturday Opening Program & Panel *Beat Circles: Poets Latif *A Journey Shared: Horace Season, by Myra Goldberg. Legal Advice & Referral Discussion With photogra- Harris and Gerald Nicosia 23 Saturday Bristol and John Steinbeck Bernal Heights, 4 p.m. Clinic Free attorney consulta- pher Rick Nahmias, followed Author Readings Bolivian Music: From Discussion with Susan Shil- tion. Info: (415) 989-1616. Main, by a panel discussion on Harris: A Bodhisattva’s Busted the Past to the Present linglaw & Karen Shinsheimer. 30 Saturday Latino/Hispanic Community migrant worker issues. Main, Main, Koret Auditorium, Truth: Selected Poems and With ﬂutist Oscar Reynolds & San Francisco Russian Biblio- Meeting Room, 10:30 a.m.–3 Koret Auditorium, 1–3 p.m. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Dohas of an American Buddhist. drummer Lalo Izquierdo. Info: philes Book discussion in Russian. p.m. (Signup period: 10:30 Related Exhibition: see Related Exhibition: see Nicosia: Memory Babe & more. www.oscarreynolds.com. Main, Main, Latino/Hispanic Commu- a.m.–12 noon) Exhibitions. Exhibitions. North Beach, 7 p.m. Koret Auditorium, 2–5:45 p.m. nity Meeting Room, 2–4 p.m.

4 SEPTEMBER 2006 AT THE LIBRARY *Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library Events and Happenings

Mary Gordon Launches New Book Film Series Highlights City Architecture

Join us at 1 p.m. on Oct. 1 in the Koret Auditorium at The San Francisco Chapter of the American Institute of Architects presents the Main Library, when author Mary Gordon reads classic, contemporary and documentary films that spotlight the built and discusses selections from her new book, The environment, the architectural and design professions and the ever- Stories of Mary Gordon, containing 41 stories that mythical architect’s ego. explore events that define and change us. Books will be available for sale and signing after the program. San Francisco Main Library - All screenings start at 6 p.m. Gordon is the author of Final Payments, Pearl, Koret Auditorium The Company of Women and her memoir, The Shadow Man. She has received a Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Sept. 6: Experimental Architecture: A Shorts Program Writers Award and a Guggenheim Fellowship. She Experimental films on the unique relationship between art, architecture teaches at Barnard College in New York. and the human experience of our built environment. Q & A with filmmakers Photo: © Emma Dodge Hanson follows screenings. Sept. 13: ScrapHouse “ScrapHouse” was a single-family, demonstration house, built with scrap and salvaged materials; screening preceded by Strand: A Natural History of Cinema, by Christian Bruno. Q & A with filmmakers follows screenings. Poets Commemorate September 11 Sept. 20: Strangers When We Meet Architect Larry Coe (Kirk Douglas), is hired by novelist Roger Alter (Ernie Every year, on or around Sept. 11, people worldwide attend discussions Kovacs) to build a house, and becomes embroiled in an affair with Maggie in public libraries sponsored by The September Project, a grassroots Gault (Kim Novak). organization founded in the aftermath of the World Trade Center bombings to encourage individual communities and neighbors to come together to Sept. 27: Desert Utopia: Mid-century Architecture in Palm Springs reflect, discuss and try to make sense of the world together. Documentary explores mid-20th century architecture in Palm Springs, On Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Latino Hispanic Community Meeting Room, Calif.; features works of architects John Lautner, Richard Neutra, the Main Library will host a Poets for Peace event as part of The September R. M. Schindler, William F. Cody, Albert Frey, Donald Wexler, E. Stewart Project. Five poets—Susan Rich, Jeffrey Levine, Ben Lerner, Brian Teare and Williams and William Krisel. Ilya Kaminsky—will read from and discuss their works. Poets for Peace is an organization which sponsors poetry readings in Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room the United States and abroad, and supports relief organizations such as Sept. 23 Building Your Dream Home with an Architect Series Doctors Without Borders and Survivors International. This series provides anyone interested in working with an architect the For more information on The September Project, go to the web site at opportunity to learn more about the building and construction process. www.theseptemberproject.org. Main, Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room, 2 p.m.

6 Wednesday 20 Wednesday 10 Sunday favorite materials). Space lim- *Become Sunset Teen Adviso- ited; reserve at (415) 355-2801. ry Council (STAC) Volunteer Business E-mail Class Attendees lack- Advanced Search of *Beginning Computer Classes Presidio, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Meetings last Friday of every ing basic mouse & keyboard Magazine & Newspaper for Seniors: E-mail (2nd of 4 month to discuss proposed Counseling skills may observe. 2–4 p.m. articles Attendees lacking required sessions: next, Sept. 17 Fridays 8, 15, 22 & 29 library programs. Info: Katie at ability to navigate the Web & 24). Excelsior, 1:30–3:30 p.m. [email protected]. Location TBD, Wednesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 8 Friday may observe. 2–4 p.m. Teen ‘Zine Ages 13–18. Bi- 17 Sunday lingual online teen magazine 4–5:30 p.m. Service Corps of Retired Training for the Internet and 21 Thursday workshop; refreshments. Executives (S.C.O.R.E) Free Library Catalog (Instruction *Beginning Computer Classes Chinatown, 3:30–5:30 p.m. Business Counseling in Cantonese Chinese) Meet Training for the Internet and for Seniors: Searching the Appointments: (415) 744-6827. Videos on the at 3rd Floor International Library Catalog (Instruction Internet (3rd of 4 required ses- Saturdays 9, 16, 23, 30 Main, 4th Floor, Business, Center. Info: (415) 557-4430. in Russian) Meet at 3rd Floor sions: next, Sept. 24). Excelsior, Science & Technology 2–4 p.m. International Center. Info: 1:30–3:30 p.m. Teen ‘Zine Ages 13–18. Bi- Large Screen Department, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (415) 557-4430. 9:15–11:15 a.m. lingual online teen magazine 9 Saturday 24 Sunday workshop; refreshments. In the Koret Auditorium at the 25 Monday Chinatown, 1–3 p.m. Main, (Thursdays at Noon) Word Processing Fundamen- *Beginning Computer Classes tals 11 a.m.–1 p.m. The San Francisco Commu- for Seniors: Word Processing 13 Wednesday This month’s theme: Computer nity Services Directory: (4th of 4 required sessions). Where No One Has Gone Saturdays 9, 16, 23 & 30 A Guide to City Government Excelsior, 1:30–3:30 p.m. *Make Flexagons Ages Before: 40 Years of Star Trek Classes and Local Organizations 12-18. Use unusual papers, Basic Mouse & Typing Skills decorative touches, artwork 3:30–4:30 p.m. 7 Thursday Most classes require proficien- 10:15–11 a.m. & text. Reservations & info: cy in basic keyboard skills; for a 26 Tuesday Teens [email protected]. Parkside, *Trekkies (1999, 86 min.) schedule of practice times, call 13 Wednesday Documentary about Star Trek Library Catalog Search 3:30–5 p.m. Volunteer Services at (415) 557- Sept. 1 through 30 devotees. The San Francisco Commu- Techniques 2–4 p.m. 4280. All classes are first-come, nity Services Directory: A 21 Thursday first-served. *Banned Books Week Teen Guide to City Government 30 Saturday Contest Guess correct titles *Altered Books: Making New 14 Thursday and Local Organizations Library Catalog Search of five banned books & be books from Used Books Ages *Star Trek II: The Wrath of Classes Held At The Main: 9:30–10:30 a.m. Techniques 11 a.m.–1 p.m. entered to win $50 Border’s 12-18. With C.J. Grossman of Khan (1982, 113 min.) Stars 5th Floor Training Center books and music gift card. Fill S.F. Center for the Book. Reg- William Shatner, Leonard Jobs & Career Resources on out entry form at Main Teen ister at [email protected] Nimoy & Ricardo Montalban. the Internet 2–4 p.m. Classes Held at the Branches: 1 Friday Center, or Chinatown, Excel- or (415) 355-5643. Richmond, 21 Thursday Training for the Internet & 14 Thursday 3 Sunday sior, Glen Park, Mission, North 3:30–5:30 p.m. Beach, Ocean View, Ortega, Library Catalog (Instruction *Beginning Computer Classes *Star Trek IV: The Voyage Word Processing Fundamen- Parkside, Portola or Richmond 22 Friday in Spanish) Meet at 3rd Floor for Seniors: Introduction to Home (1986, 119 min.) Stars tals 2–4 p.m. branch libraries. *Movies at the Library Ages International Center. Info: PCs & the Internet William Shatner & Leonard 12-18. Ortega 3:30–5:30 p.m. Nimoy. (415) 557-4430. 2–4 p.m. 15 Friday (1st of 4 required sessions: 5 Tuesday next, Sept. 10, 17 & 24). Training for the Internet and 27 Wednesday 28 Thursday Excelsior, 1:30–3:30 p.m. *Make a Wire Wrap Bracelet Tuesdays, 5, 12 &19 Library Catalog (Instruction Supplies provided. Excelsior, *Air Brush a T-Shirt All supplies *Galaxy Quest (1999, 102 Internet 101 2–4 p.m. in Mandarin Chinese) Meet at 5 Tuesday 4 p.m. provided. Ocean View, 4–6 p.m. min.) Stars Tim Allen & 3rd Floor International Center. Sigourney Weaver. Info: (415) 557-4430. 2–4 p.m. Basic Word processing 6 Wednesday 29 Friday Tuesdays 5, 12, 19 and 26 Mouse & keyboard skills *Wee Wonderfuls : A “Sew *Fun and Funky Book Bind- Basic Mouse & Typing Skills Saturdays 16 & 23 required; followed by half 1:15–2 p.m. hour practice. Reserve at (415) Your Own” Workshop for ing With S.F. Center for the Internet 101 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 355-5615; drop-ins o.k., if room. Teens Fabric, stuffing needles Book representative. Portola, Ocean View, 4–5:30 p.m. & thread provided (or bring 3–5 p.m.

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September 2006 Noe Valley Presidio Lapsits Tue, 5, 12, 19 at 10:15 a.m. Tue, 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:15 a.m. All Latin American events are being held in celebration of Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month. (Branch closed for renovation; Ages birth-2 (w/Megan) ■ Stories, songs & rhymes for Lapsits held at Bethany Thur, 7, 14, 21, 28 ■ Programs are for children of all ages, except where noted. infants, toddlers and accom- United Methodist Church, at 10:15 a.m. Ages 2-3 ■ Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. Groups need to reserve space. panying adults; for ages birth 1268 Sanchez, at Clipper.) to 3, unless noted otherwise. Richmond ■ Where branch is closed for renovation, alternate location is listed. North Beach ■ Please call ahead to confirm Sat, 2, 9, 16, 23 at 11 a.m. Thur, 7, 14, 28 at 10:15 & ■ Potrero Branch Meeting Room is not accessible by elevator. dates and times. 11:45 a.m. Sunset ■ For film titles, call branch library or go to www.sfpl.org/news/events.htm Bernal Heights Sat, 9, 16, 30 at 10:30 a.m. Ocean View and click on Children’s Films & Videos. Thur, 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:15 a.m. (Branch closed for renovation; Wed. 6, 27 at 11 a.m. Lapsits held at Jefferson Chil- Eureka Valley Through Oct. 4 Wednesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 Preschool Films Tue, 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m. Ortega dren’s Center, 1325-18th Ave.) Ages 3–5. Anza, 10:30 a.m. Exhibition: Homework Help Tue, 5, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m. A Place Where Sunflowers Grow. Excelsior Visitacion Valley Grades K–7. Excelsior, 4–6 p.m. Tue, 5, 12, 19 at 11 a.m. Artwork by Felicia Hoshino, School Age Film Park Tue, 5, 12, 19, 26 at 11:15 a.m. inspired by the Japanese Ages 5–7. Chinatown, 4 p.m. Main Tue, 5, 12, 19, 26 at 11 a.m. 7 Thursday West Portal American Internment Camp Mon, 11, 18, 25 at 10:30 a.m. Portola Tue, 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m. Art Schools. Through Oct. 4. *Ashkenazi the Pretty Good Preschool Films Thurs, 21 at 11:15 a.m. (Branch closed for renovation; Main, 2nd Floor Fisher Children of all ages. Excelsior, Ages 3–5. Golden Gate Valley, Mission (Lapsits held at Family Con- Lapsits held at the Clubhouse Children’s Center 4 p.m. 10:15 a.m. Thur, 7, 14, 28 at 11 a.m. Bilingual (Spanish/English) nections, 2565 San Bruno Ave.) at West Portal Playground, Evening Films Ulloa St. & Lenox Way.) 2 Saturday Fridays 8, 15, 22 & 29 Mission Bay Potrero Ages 3 & older. Call (415) 355- Chess Club Thur, 7, 14, 28 at 10 a.m. Thur, 7, 14, 28 at 10:30 a.m. Origami 2822 for titles. Potrero, 7 p.m. All welcome. Bernal Heights, Ages 6 & older; all experience levels. Excelsior, 3:30–5:30 p.m. 2 p.m. *Yoga and Stories with Mariana Doig 5 Tuesday 9 Saturday Ages 3–5. (Sunset Branch Main Portola Storytimes Tue, 5, 12, 19, 26 Tue, 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Videos Author Reading & Discus- program). Sunrise Retirement, 1601 - 19th Ave., 10:30 a.m. at 10:30 a.m. Family. Ages 3-5 Ages 3–5. Mission, sion: Rosemary Wells ■ Please call ahead to confirm My Shining Star: Raising a Child Children of all ages Thur, 14 at 4 p.m. 10:10 & 11 a.m. dates and times. Groups need Sat, 2, 9, 16, 30 at 11 a.m. Ages 5 & older Who is Ready to Learn. Main, Tuesdays 12 & 26 to reserve space. Koret Auditorium, 11 a.m. Family. Children of all ages Tuesdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 Preschool Films Potrero Anza Merced Homework Help Titles TBA. Ages 3–5. Glen Park, Tue, 5, 19 at 10:30 a.m. Tue, 5, 19, 26 at 7 p.m. Mondays 11 & 25 11 a.m. Wed, 6, 13, 20, 27 at 7 p.m. Ages 3-7 Grades K–7. Excelsior, 4–6 p.m. Ages 3-5 Family/in Russian. Ages 2-5 Preschool Videos Sat, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 1:30 p.m. Sat, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at Presidio Homework Help Titles TBA. Ages 3–5. Preschool Crafts Family. Ages 6 & under 11:15 a.m. Ages 4-7 Wed, 6, 13, 20, 27 at 4 p.m. Grades K–7. Ages 5 & older. Bayview, 10:30–11 a.m. Ages 3–5. Space limited; Ages 3-5 Mission, 4–6 p.m. reserve at (415) 355-5660. Bernal Heights Mission Mondays 11, 18 & 25 Portola, 11 a.m. Thur, 7, 14, 28 at 10:10 a.m. Thur, 7, 14, 21, 28 at 11 a.m. Richmond Ages 3-5 6 Wednesday Homework Help Ages 3-5 Tue, 5, 12, 26 at 11 a.m 13 Wednesday Sat, 2, 9, 16, 30 at 12 noon *Carl Winters, Grades K–7. Excelsior, 4–6 p.m. Ages 3-5 In Spanish/family/craft the Kalimba King Sophie’s Craft Hour Chinatown Children of all ages Children of all ages. 12 Tuesday Children of all ages. Bernal Sat, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m. Sunset Heights, 4 p.m. Family. Children of all ages Tue, 26 at 10:30 a.m Ocean View, 4 p.m. *“Back to School” Mission Bay (Branch closed for renovation; Song & Dance Fest with Thur, 7, 14, 21, 28 at 11 a.m. School Age Film Eureka Valley Storytime held at Sunrise Preschool Videos Charity Kahn Ages 3-5 Ages 3–5. Mission, Ages 7–12. Chinatown, 4 p.m. Tue, 5, 12, 19, 26 at 3:30 p.m. Retirement, 1601-19th Ave.) Ortega, 11 a.m. Noe Valley 10:10 & 11 a.m. Ages 3-5 Preschool Videos Tue, 5, 12, 19 at 11 a.m. Visitacion Valley Ages 3–5. Visitacion Valley, Excelsior Ages 3-5 Tue, 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Thur, 7, 14, 21 at 11 a.m., (Branch closed for renovation; Ages 3-5 Ages 3-5 Storytimes held at Bethany West Portal 14 Thursday Sat, 2, 9, 16, 23 at 11:30 a.m. United Methodist Church, Children’s Authors continued from Page 1 Family/with Marianne. 1268 Sanchez, at Clipper.) Sat, 2, 9, 16, 30 at 10:30 a.m *Author Reading & Discus- Children of all ages Ages 5 & younger sion: Felicia Hoshino North Beach (Branch closed for renovation; adults who care for and about children how Thur, 7, 14, 28 at 11 a.m. Ages 5–12. Main, 2nd Floor, Glen Park Storytimes held at Clubhouse Ages 3-5 they can enrich children’s lives. Using delightful Fisher Children’s Center, Tue, 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m. at West Portal Playground, anecdotes and the latest research, Trelease will 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 Ocean View 131 Lenox Way (at Ulloa). explain how reading aloud awakens children to Tue, 5, 26 at 11 a.m. Ages 3-5 School Age Crafts Golden Gate Valley Western Addition their imaginations, develops language skills and Ortega Ages 5 & older. Space limited; Tue, 5, 19, 26 Tue, 5, 12, 19, 26 Tue, 5, 19, 26 at 11:30 a.m. improves attention spans. He will offer tips on reserve at (415) 355-5660. at 10:15 a.m. Ages 3-5 Call (415) 557-4353 for details. how to begin reading aloud to children, which Portola, 4:30 p.m. Ages 3-5 (Branch closed for renovation; books to choose, and how to lure children away Ingleside Park Storytimes held at Parents School Age Film Wed, 27 at 6 p.m. Place, 1710 Scott Street (at from television and video games. Copies of the Thur, 7, 14, 21 at 11 a.m. Ages 7–12. Chinatown, 4 p.m. Ages 3-5 Ages 3-5 Sutter) newly released sixth edition of The Read-Aloud Handbook will be available for sale and signing 19 Tuesday after the presentation. Trelease’s presentation Preschool Films Fisher Children’s Center, School Age Videos *Music & Movement with will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Koret Auditorium at Groups, reserve at 10 & 10:45 a.m. Ages 5–7. North Beach, 4 p.m. Gayle Schmitt the Main Library. (415) 355-5610. Richmond, Children of all ages. (West 10:15 & 11 a.m. Preschool Films Preschool Films Portal Branch program). Ages 3–5. Groups, reserve at Main, 2nd Floor, Clubhouse at West Portal Preschool Films (415) 355-5610. Richmond, Fisher Children’s Center, Playground, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. (Sunset Branch 7 p.m. 10 & 10:45 a.m. 131 Lenox Way (at Ulloa) program). Sunrise Retirement, 1601 - 19th Avenue, 10:30 a.m. Magic Show with Magic Mini *La Familia Peña-Govea Fam- 26 Tuesday Ages 3 & older. Bernal Heights, ily Band plays Latino/His- Infant/Toddler Videos An Evening With Jim 4 p.m. panic music TBA. Ages birth-3. Excelsior, Trelease Children of all ages. Potrero, 11 a.m. Author of The Read Aloud *La Familia Peña-Govea Fam- 10:30 a.m. Handbook addresses parents ily Band plays Latino/His- *Charity Kahn & other adults on how to help panic music 23 Saturday Ages 3-5. Space limited; children become avid readers. Children of all ages. Space lim- *La Familia Peña-Govea Fam- reserve at (415) 355-5757. Main, Koret Auditorium, ited; reserve at (415) 355-2898. ily Band plays Latino/His- Bayview, 10:30–11 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Ingleside, 6 p.m. panic music Children of all ages 28 Thursday *La Familia Peña-Govea 21 Thursday ● Mission, 12 p.m. Family Band plays Latino/ Preschool Videos Preschool Films ● Portola, 2 p.m. Space limited; Hispanic music TBA. Ages 3-5. Excelsior, 11 a.m. Ages 3 & older. North Beach, Ages 3–5. Eureka Valley, 10:30 reserve at (415) 355-5660. 11 a.m. & 11:10 a.m. Preschool Films 30 Saturday Preschool Videos Ages 3-5. Main, 2nd Floor, Family Videos 20 Wednesday Ages 3–5. North Beach, Fisher Children’s Center, TBA. Children of all ages. Preschool Films 10, 10:30 & 11 a.m.; 3 p.m. 11 a.m. Excelsior, 11:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Main, 2nd Floor,

6 SEPTEMBER 2006 AT THE LIBRARY *Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library Friends Focus

Member Beneﬁts

Join us for the Members & Special Guests Reception and Preview Sale: Friends of the San Francisco Public Library’s Sept. 27, 4–8 p.m. 42nd Annual Big Book Sale September Featured Sections

Book Bay Main Classics from Heritage Press

Book Bay Fort Mason Wildﬂowers, Plants and Trees

Upcoming Events

1 Friday September Library Step Sale Main Library, 100 Larkin Street 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sept. 14 San Francisco Poet Laureate Jack Hirschman reads from Arcanes. Friends Ofﬁce 391 Grove Street 6 p.m.

Sept. 28 – Oct. 1 42nd Annual Big Book Sale Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion 200,000 Books—Over 50 Categories—Great Prices Book Bay Locations & Hours Members & Special Guests Reception and Preview Sale: 4–8 p.m., Sept. 27 BOOK BAY FORT MASON Fort Mason Center, Building C Sale Hours (note new later hours): Open Daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sept. 28–30 Telephone (415) 771-1076 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Oct. 1 BOOK BAY MAIN Oct. 1: All books $1 or less Main Library Grove Street Entrance Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center Open All Library Hours Telephone (415) 557-4238

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Support of the Library is made possible in Poet Laureate Visits Friends large part through the generosity of our members. Your membership will sponsor San Francisco Poet Laureate Jack Hirschman will read from his new book a wide range of free Library programs and of poems, Arcanes, on Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Friends ofﬁce (391 Grove St. services that have a positive impact on at Gough). Hirschman has published over 100 books of poetry and essays; people all across San Francisco. Your support Arcanes includes 126 long compositions, collected from more than 30 years will also ensure the best equipment and of his body of work. resources for our libraries and library staff.

Friends offers a range of membership levels, each with their own unique beneﬁts. For more information, go to www.friendssfpl.org.

The mission of Friends of the San Francisco Public Library is to create, steward and support a superior, free public library system in San Francisco. We are committed to raising the standard of excellence of our libraries by funding programs and services beyond what is allocated in the City’s budget. We believe in free and equal access to information for all.

Books at 10% off! Friends’ Bonus Bookstore Program! Friends members ($50+ level) receive a10% discount at the following bookstores:

A Different Light Bookstore ■ A. Cavalli Italian Bookstore ■ Acorn Books ■ Adobe Bookstore ■ Alexander Book Co., Inc. ■ Bibliomania ■ Bird & Beckett ■ Books & Records ■ Bolerium Books ■ Book Bay Main ■ Book Bay Fort Mason ■ Books, Inc. ■ The Booksmith ■ Borderlands Books ■ Browser Books ■ Buddhist Bookstore ■ Caliﬁa Books ■ China Books & Periodicals ■ Christopher’s Books ■ Cody’s ■ Compass Books, Inc. ■ Cover to Cover Booksellers ■ Dog Eared Books ■ Eastwind Books ■ Globus Slavic Bookstore ■ Great Overland Book Company ■ Green Apple Books & Music ■ Kayo Books ■ Lifetime Books ■ Marcus Book Stores ■ McDonald’s Book Shop ■ Phoenix Books ■ ReJoyce Books ■ Stacey’s Bookstore ■ The Academy Store California Academy of Sciences ■ Thidwick Books

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Mission Bay Branch

September 2006 In this Issue: Pg. 1 - Friends’ Annual Big Book Sale Pg. 1 - Children’s Authors Pg. 2 - Branch Updates Pg. 3 - Exhibitions Calendar Pg. 3 - California’s Farmworkers Exhibits Pg. 4 - One City One Book Pg. 5 - City Architecture Film Series Pg. 6 - Children’s Calendar Pg. 7 - Friends Focus

At the Library is published monthly on LIBRARY LOCATIONS AND HOURS S M T W T F S recycled paper by the San Francisco Public ANZA 550 - 37th Ave. 355-5717 x 12–6 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 1–6 Library with support and funding from BAYVIEW/WADEN 5075 - 3rd St. 355-5757 x 10–6 10–6 1–8 1–7 1–6 10–6 Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. BERNAL HEIGHTS 500 Cortland Ave. 355-2810 x x 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 1–6 Circulation: 11,000 CHINATOWN 1135 Powell St. 355-2888 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Children’s Room 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6 Online version available at: EUREKA VALLEY/MILK 1 José Sarria Court 355-5616 x 12–6 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 http://sfpl.org/news/atl/atl_online.htm (at 16th St., near Market) Main Library phone number: (415) 557-4400 EXCELSIOR 4400 Mission Street 355-2868 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 GLEN PARK 653 Chenery St. 337-4740 x x 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6 How to reach us GOLDEN GATE VALLEY 1801 Green St. 355-5666 x 10–6 10–6 12–8 1–9 1–6 10–6 INGLESIDE 1649 Ocean Avenue 355-2898 x x 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6 Public Affairs Main Library MAIN LIBRARY 100 Larkin St. 557-4400 12–5 10–6 9–8 9–8 9–8 12–6 10–6 100 Larkin Street MARINA Closed for renovation 557-4353 See bookmobile schedule on page 2. San Francisco, CA 94102 MERCED 155 Winston Dr. 355-2825 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 (415) 557-4277 MISSION 300 Bartlett St. 355-2800 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sfpl.org Children’s Room 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6 MISSION BAY 960 Fourth St. 355-2838 x x 10–6 12–8 10–6 1–6 1–6 Every effort has been made to produce a monthly NOE VALLEY/BRUNN Closed for renovation 557-4353 See bookmobile schedule on page 2. calendar that is both accurate and complete. If you NORTH BEACH 2000 Mason St. 355-5626 1–5 12–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 1–6 have any questions or comments regarding the listings, please contact the Public Affairs Department OCEAN VIEW 345 Randolph St. 355-5615 x x 10–6 10–7 1–7 1–6 1–6 at (415) 557-4277. ORTEGA 3223 Ortega St. 355-5700 x 10–6 10–9 10–9 1–9 1–6 10–6 PARK 1833 Page St. 355-5656 x x 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 PARKSIDE 1200 Taraval St. 355-5770 1–5 1–9 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Tours of Main PORTOLA 2450 San Bruno Ave. 355-5660 x x 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6 POTRERO 1616 - 20th St. 355-2822 x x 10–8 12–8 10–6 1–6 1–6 Tours are conducted on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Meet in the fi rst fl oor atrium; limit of 17 people per PRESIDIO 3150 Sacramento St. 355-2880 x x 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 tour, fi rst come, fi rst served. Limited number of private tours are available. For information, call (415) 557-4280. RICHMOND/MARKS 351 - 9th Ave. 355-5600 1–5 10–6 10–9 10–9 1–9 1–6 10–6 Children’s Room 1–5 10–6 10–8 10–8 1–6 1–6 10–6 SFPL Commission SUNSET Closed for renovation 557-4353 See bookmobile schedule on page 2. VISITACION VALLEY 45 Leland Ave. 355-2848 x x 10–6 12–7 1–7 1–6 1–6 Meetings are generally held the fi rst and third Thursday of each month. September meetings: 4 p.m., Sept. 7 and 21 in the WEST PORTAL Closed for renovation 557-4353 See bookmobile schedule on page 2. Koret Auditorium at the Main Library. The public is welcome WESTERN ADDITION Closed for renovation 557-4353 See bookmobile schedule on page 2. to attend. “x” means CLOSED. For more information: www.sfpl.org (All phone numbers are in the 415 area code.)

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