San Francisco Public Library May 19 – August 19 WELCOME GET STARTED STAY ACTIVE Dear San Francisco, GET STARTED Libraries are an essential resource, offering a gathering space for children, teens and adults to share and learn. Pick up a Gameboard to record your reading, In a sanctuary City, we’re proudly a sanctuary space where all are welcome. This summer, we’ve filled our listening and learning time, and work your way to libraries with fun, informative events and classes that support science, technology, education, math and a coveted finishing prize that will help you contain reading for all ages. all your new interests! Time spent at the Library We’re actively supporting students with weekly STEM programs at every location, every week of the summer. counts towards your goal, so be sure to check out As a partner in education, we believe in sharpening students’ reading skills and keeping them engaged so everything in this Stride Guide, which lists all our they’ll begin the new school year with a bang. Our libraries are full of books, comics, eBooks, audiobooks and free summer events, activities and programs. multimedia resources, giving students full access to educational and entertaining materials during the summer months and throughout the school year. VISIT YOUR LIBRARY With the help of the Mayor’s office, we’ve made sure all San Francisco libraries are open seven days a week! That · Borrow books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and more means more storytimes for toddlers, engineering and maker programs for teens, magic shows, crafts, musical · Attend free events for all ages performances and summer films for families and more time to enjoy our welcoming neighborhood libraries. · Hop online for hundreds of eResources Our partnerships have elevated our summer programming to glorious new heights; take a free National Park · Take a shuttle to a local National Park Service shuttle ride to an outdoor adventure; go on a StoryWalk at Crissy Field; and track your reading and · Enter the weekly raffle for free tickets earn a coveted prize designed by Shawn Harris, illustrator of Chronicle’s notable book, Her Right Foot, written by Dave Eggers. Visit our new branch, Public Knowledge in SFMOMA and check out the unique library pro- · Redeem the completed Gameboard gramming occurring in the museum; attend a free film screening at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema during the for the prize Kids Camp series; pick up a curated SFUSD summer reading list and collect your very own specially-designed Warriors library card. In addition to all of our Summer Stride partners, we particularly thank Friends of the EARN THE SUMMER PRIZE a special San Francisco Public Library for their ongoing support of the Library’s programs and mission. 2018 Library tote bag featuring artwork by Life. Liberty. Libraries. This is what democracy looks like. Shawn Harris, illustrator of Her Right Foot. All ages and abilities are eligible to receive the prize after Sincerely, completing 20 hours of reading, listening, learning and library time. ENTER THE WEEKLY RAFFLE each time Michael Lambert Vincent C. Matthews Maria Su you visit the library. Raffle prizes include free passes Acting City Librarian, SFPL Superintendent of SFUSD Executive Director of DCYF to local museums, sporting events and attractions. There is a limit of one raffle ticket per person, per day. Raffle drawn each Saturday beginning May 26 through August 18. 1 sfpl.org/summerstride 2 CHILDREN S PROGRAMS CHILDREN S PROGRAMS Little Explorers Petting Zoo Northern California Bats STEM Friendly farm animals for children of all ages. Learn about our night time neighbors with Corky Quirk and her rescued bats. Thursday, July 5 • 2 – 4 p.m. “STEM summer programs, specifically, offer a unique Marina · Groups call for reservations: (415) 355-2823 Saturday, July 14 • 2 – 3 p.m. The Library is your destination for STEM learning – science, technology, engineering and multi-faceted opportunity to maintain and build Tuesday, Aug. 7 • 2:30 – 4 p.m. Ocean View and math. We understand the importance of 21st century skills for success in today’s core skills in math and literacy during the high-risk modern world. This summer, each week at every library, children and their families Merced Saturday, July 14 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. summer months while engaging young people in Parkside will discover hands-on, active STEM experiences that foster creativity and joy. hands-on, inquiry-based learning that motivates and Explore, experiment and play with us this summer! engages.”—National Summer Learning Association Thursday, July 26 • 11 – 11:45 a.m. Eureka Valley Saturday, Aug. 4 • 12 – 1 p.m. Lizard Lady Reptiles Western Addition Cozy up to some cool cold-blooded critters. The Lizard Lady will show us snakes, lizards, tortoises and other reptiles. STEMpede The Library’s drop-in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program is your chance to explore diverse activities Saturday, June 30 • 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. Zoomobile in spontaneous construction, design thinking and tinkering! Glen Park See and touch live animals in a hands-on experience Saturday, June 30 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. with the ZooMobile. Learn about the wonders of Tuesday, June 12 • 3 – 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16 · 2 – 3 p.m. Mission nature and the animals who share your world. Tuesday, Aug. 14 • 2 – 3 p.m. Presidio Monday, July 9 • 4 – 5 p.m. Thursday, June 7 • 2 – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21 & Tuesday, June 26 • 3 – 4 p.m. Bayview Wednesdays, June 27 & Aug. 8 • 2 – 3 p.m. Potrero · Space limited. Sign up: (415) 355-2822 Mission Thursdays, July 12, 19, 26 • 2 – 3 p.m. Monday, July 9 • 2 – 3 p.m. Thursday, June 7 • 4 – 5 p.m. Sundays, June 10 – Aug. 19 • 2 – 3 p.m. Portola Chinatown · Space limited. Sign up: (415) 355-2889 Noe Valley · Space limited. Sign up: (415) 355-5707 Merced Saturday, Aug. 4 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday, June 8 • 2 – 3:30 p.m. North Beach Excelsior · Space limited. Sign up: (415) 355-2868 Animals Tree Frog Treks: Amphibians & Reptiles Naturalists will introduce a variety of amphibians and reptiles from tiny Pacific Tree Frogs to 14-foot long East Bay Vivarium Fur, Scales & Tails Animal Show Insect Discovery Lab Burmese Pythons. Learn about their natural habitats and role in the ecosystem. Ages 5 and up. Traveling Reptile Show Learn about wildlife with Tracy Hill’s animal show. Handle various insects while learning The East Bay Vivarium brings their traveling See animals up close and pet some of your about their world. Saturday, June 9 • 2 – 3 p.m. Thursday, July 5 • 3 – 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 • 3 – 4 p.m. favorite animal stars. Ocean View Golden Gate Valley Portola menagerie to surprise, delight and amaze Monday, July 2 • 1 – 2 p.m. children of all ages. Saturday, June 9 • 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 7 • 1 – 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 • 1 – 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24 • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Noe Valley Parkside Anza Visitacion Valley Visitacion Valley Tuesday, July 3 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 2 • 4 – 5 p.m. Thursday, June 21 • 11 – 11:45 a.m. Saturday, July 7 • 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bernal Heights Ortega Eureka Valley Presidio Glen Park Richmond Tuesday, July 3 • 3 – 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 25 • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21 • 3 – 4 p.m. Saturday, July 21 • 2 – 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, June 30 • 3 – 4 p.m. Main Library Park Noe Valley Excelsior Merced Thursday, Aug. 9 • 11 – 11:45 a.m. West Portal Saturday, July 21 • 1 – 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24 • 2 – 3 p.m. Saturday, July 21 • 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14 • 2 – 3 p.m. Eureka Valley West Portal Potrero Park Ingleside Thursday, Aug. 9 • 1 – 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 • 2 – 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 30 • 4 – 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17 • 3 – 4 p.m. 3 Chinatown Main Library Bernal Heights Sunset · Space limited. Sign up: (415) 355-2818 4 CHILDREN S PROGRAMS CHILDREN S PROGRAMS Art Star Jars Superhero Masks with GoGo Craft Water Painting Fold paper stars and fill a jar with colorful wishes. Create your own mask with easy templates Bring your little ones and create with the KODO Supplies limited. Bring your own jar. and designs. Ages 5 and older. water painting kit. This activity promotes imaginitive Paper Beads Art All Around Art School: Space limited to 15 participants. play, storytelling and drama skills. Ages 2 – 6. Turn old book and magazine pages Have fun with local artist Andrei Glase creating A series of classes to learn about artists, Monday, July 2 • 4 – 5 p.m. into gorgeous beads. colorful arts and crafts projects to take home or then recreate their works! Ingleside Thursday, June 28 • 1 – 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4 • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. display at the Main Children’s Center. All materials provided. Ages 5 and older. Mission · Sign up: (415) 355-2828 Portola Monday, July 2 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. Ages 5 and older and their caregivers. Children under 8 must be accompanied Ortega by a participating adult. Sundays, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12 Wassily Kandinsky 2 – 4 p.m. Explore the art of French expressionist painter Engineering Main Library Wassily Kandinsky. Friday, June 8 • 3 – 4:30 p.m.