Book Discussion : Then We Came to the End

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Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30 pm

Every office is a family of sorts, and the ad agency Joshua Ferris brilliantly depicts in his debut novel is family at its strangest and best, coping with a business downturn in the time-honored way: through gossip, pranks and increasingly frequent coffee breaks. Join us for a discussion of this novel that "Publisher's Weekly," in their starred review, called "wildly funny."

Kid's Program: Tree Frog Treks

Friday, May 30

4:00 pm

Tree Frog Treks Present : "Animal Extravaganza"

Rockin' reptiles and amphibians will be visiting the library with knowledgeable naturalists. Kids will be able to perform hands-on projects with and about the animals. For ages 5 and older.

Contemporary Jewish Museum : Behind the Scenes

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Saturday, May 17 at 2pm


Glen Park Program Room


Representatives from the new Contemporary Jewish Museum, opening on June 8, 2008 will be visiting the library to talk about the museum.


You will learn about the new Daniel Libeskind-designed building, which is an adaptive reuse of a San Francisco landmark that combines original historical details with bold contemporary spaces. You will also hear about the symbolism embedded in the architecture and about upcoming exhibitions and programs, including the Museum’s inaugural exhibitions, In the Beginning: Artists Respond to Genesis and From New Yorker to Shrek: The Art of William Steig, and its plans to host a StoryCorps StoryBooth.

And everyone present will receive a free pass to the museum!

Out and About with Kids: From Getting Across Town to Traveling Around the World

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Tuesday, May 6 at 10:30am


Ericka Lutz spent her childhood in various branches of the San Francisco Public Library. She is the author of "On the Go With Baby: A Stress-Free Guide for Getting Across Town or Around the World."

Whether packing the diaper bag, grabbing a latte, hopping a streetcar, camping in the wilderness, or flying to Asia, traveling with a small child can be wonderful for you, wonderful for the child, and it doesn't have to be a hassle!

Part of the "Primer for City Parents" event series during May 2008. Other events are taking place at Noe Valley and Western Additon Branch Libraries.