End of Summer Reading Party with "It's in the Can"

End of Summer Reading Party with "It's in the Can"


Friday, August 3
4:00p
 
For seven years Jamie has been performing assemblies in elementary schools through out Alameda County expounding on the virtues of recycling, reusing, reducing and rotting. Now, in Jamie’s new one man show watch as he pulls a whole world from a garbage can. Filled with music, storytelling, juggling and you. Learn to have endless fun on less than $5! Balance a broom, spin a plate, bang on bucket and be amazed at your own creativity in this wonderful adventure.

Light refreshments will follow the performance. For children of all ages.

Connecting Kids and Honey Bees in the City

Saturday, July 28
1:30pm

Tim Murhrlin, beekeeper/educator affiliated with the San Francisco Beekeepers Association, will be talkimg about bee family structure, pollination, a little about Colony Collapse Disorder. There will also be honey for tasting.


For ages 3 and older

Knitting Your Act TogetherFor Teens-CANCELED

Friday, July 27
2:30

This program has been canceled. Sorry for inconvenience.
Learn basic knitting stitches and begin the process of making a scarf led by local teen knitter. All materials provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own materials. Space limited. To register, contact Marla at 415-355-2858 or mbergman@sfpl.org. First priority for this program goes to teens, ages 12-18.

Eddie Madril: Native American Hoop Dancer

Saturday, July 21
2:30 pm

Eddie Madril is a member of the Pasqua tribe of Southern Arizona and Northern Sonora Mexico. He represents his culture through singing, dancing and education.

For Children of all ages.

Insect Discovery Lab

Friday, July 20
1:00pm

Explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, tarantulas, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more! Learn about the natural history of bugs' lives. For ages 8 and up. Space limited, contact Marla to sign up at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2858

Free Movie: The Lady from Shanghai

The Lady from Shanghai : San Francisco Library Film Festival screening

Saturday, July 14
3:00pm

Watch this Orson Welles film noir classic on the Library’s large screen. Filmed partly on location in San Francisco, the movie features shots of Portsmouth Square, Chinatown, the old Steinhart Aquarium in Golden Gate Park and, of course, the famous shoot out takes place in the funhouse at Playland at the Beach.

Free popcorn provided!

Teen Movie: Flipped

Friday, July 13
2:00pm

Eighth grade love: to be or not to be. When second-graders Bryce and Juli first meet, Juli knows it's love. Bryce isn't so sure. Beginning that day, and for the next six years, young Bryce does everything he can to keep his outspoken wannabe girlfriend at arm's length, which isn't easy since they go to the same school and live across the street from each other. Based on the novel by Wendelin Van Draanen.

Rated PG, 90 mins

Songs with Alison Faith Levy

Tuesday, July 10
10:30 am

Alison Faith Levy, formerly of The Sippy Cups, performs a high-energy set of songs with lots of singing, dancing and participation from kids and grown-ups alike!
She will be singing new songs about baby anteaters, spinning tops and cupcakes, some Sippy Cups classics, and Itsy Bisty Spider as you've never heard it before.

Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Saturday, July 7
1:30-3:30

Parents for Public Schools will be presenting this program that helps parents learn what they need to know and do to get their child(ren) ready for kindergarten.

This is a program for adults.

Knitting Your Act Together for Teens!

Friday, July 6th
2:30pm

Learn basic knitting stitches and begin the process of making a scarf led by local teen knitter.

All materials provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own materials.

Space limited. To register, contact Marla at 415-355-2858 or mbergman@sfpl.org. First priority for this program goes to teens, ages 12-18.

Lizard Lady and Her Reptiles!

Friday, July 6
1:00pm

The wildlife experience that everyone loves! For 21 years Teressa Killeen has shared her knowledge and love of reptiles with the curious from 3 to 93! Learn about endangered species, while meeting some of the coolest snakes and lizards on our planet!
Reserve your space by contacting Marla, (415) 355-2858 or mbergman@sfpl.org. First priority for this program goes to youth, 6 and up.