Vol. 47 No. 12December 2016

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Coming Up:

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JAN. 3Fine Forgivness Program Begins All libraries

JAN. 14Alcatraz Flowers Exhibition Skylight Gallery

JAN. 15Black Comix ArtsFestival Main Library, 12–4 p.m.

JAN. 24Author Daniel Jose Older ShadowshaperMain Library, 6 p.m.

Getting in the Maker Mood

Made in SF continues in December with more programming that celebrates the unique creative spirit that has inspired the city’s artisans and makers for decades.

Youth programs feature myriad opportunities to express one’s creativity and make a unique gift, such as a cable car LED card, silk-screened t-shirt, DIY denim bag, or holiday ornament. Maker programs, offering rare, hands-on experiences for youth, include Exploratorium visits to libraries to tinker with tops for children, and Noisebridge hackerspace, which is facilitating surface mount soldering workshops for teens. For families

seeking a special outing, check out the series of San Francisco-themed family films at various locations or enjoy the City College Storytellers Holiday Tales.

Adult programs include a beeswax candle making class, and a genealogy class, where participants are provided assistance in analyzing known and unknown family stories with Autosomal DNA Testing information. A free DNA kit will be raffled off at the event. Glen Park’s own Canyon Market will host a variety of food tastings in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

Please check the calendar for details about these and the many other free Made in SF programs at the Library, all sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Teen/Tween Winter ReadingAttention teens & tweens! Looking for something to do this winter? Read and review books for a chance to win a prize. Now in its 8th year, Teen/Tween Winter Reading is for ages 10-18 and will run from Friday, Dec. 16 to Saturday, Jan. 7 at participating branches. This year’s theme is Bookémon, gotta’ read ‘em all!

So, what’s in it for you? Prizes, of course! Just for participating, you’ll receive a Chipotle gift card for a free entree. Simply fill out one reading log for every five hours that you read and turn it in at a participating location. And that’s not all: each log is also your en-

try into a raffle—the grand prize is a $25 gift card at each branch!

And look out for a bonus Bookémon Hunt on Friday, Jan. 6. Special clues will be released on The Mix

at SFPL’s Instagram (follow us @themixatsfpl) the day of the hunt. Find the rare library-only Bookémon at participating locations and show it to the librarian to win an extra prize.

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Teen/Tween Winter Reading is available at the Main Library (Children’s Center & The Mix) and these participating branches:

The holiday season can lead to increased stress, but rest assured that the Library is here to help. Take a break from shopping and attend some fun, free events for all ages. Check out the following library resources and programs.

Hoopla: this app for your mobile device has a plethora of free content. Download an instruc-tional yoga video to change your “argh!” to an “ommmmmm.” Or listen to a guided medita-tion to help you forget about your to-do list.

Meditation: several of our locations offer meditation and Tai Chi sessions that can help you center your thinking and your body.

Music and dance: meet the cast of Nutcracker Sweets at the Main Library, with costumed dancers from the Mark Foehringer Dance Project/SF; or attend a Japanese koto music concert, “Tori no Yoni” (flying like a bird). Enjoy the San Francisco Forest Choir, singing holiday songs in both English and Japanese, at West-ern Addition Branch. Bernal Branch’s Annual Winter Holiday Open House will feature the Bernal Jazz Quintet.

Made in SF: Are you in the maker mood? Decorate lemon sugar cookies at the Ingleside Library. Drop in at Park Branch and deco-rate cards and ornaments. Create cards and other holiday gifts at Merced Branch’s holiday Whoop-De-Do.

Film: Perhaps your children are bouncing off the walls in excitement and anticipation. What

better way to calm them down than a screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Ortega Branch? Thursdays at Noon Film Series at the Main

features dysfunctional families that will be sure to distract you from your own.

These and many other programs throughout the month will make your season bright. Please check the calendar for details. And when all else fails, our entire collection of books, films, eMagazines, and more are here to ensure escape from your stress this holiday season!

Reduce Holiday Stress

3D Printing: In Good Hands

The little girl looked at her new red-and-blue hand. When she bent her wrist, the 3D-printed fingers curled inward, giving the child, who had been born without her left hand, the ability to grip things. She reached for a statue that had been placed on the table in front of her, wrapping her new fingers around

the object and lifting it up. The adults in the room let out the breath they had been holding and smiled. “Do you like it?” one of the librarians asked the 3-year-old. She nodded, shy. SFPL’s Bridge at Main has joined the e-NABLE community, (enablingthefuture.org), a network of

volunteers using 3D printers to create ‘upper limb assistive devices’ for those who need them. With 3D printers, which build objects using plastic and other raw

materials, it’s increasingly possible to manufacture custom items like prosthetic hands.

To get started, Bridge librarian Laura Lay invited the girl and her mother to visit the library for a fitting. Laura then chose the device style most suited to the girl’s wrist, printed the pieces of the hand, molded certain components with hot water so they would fit, and assembled the hand with rubber bands and other small parts to make

it functional. Hand recipients who come in for a fitting, Laura says, can choose

the color of their new device from several different shades of plastic. Her young patron chose red and blue.

“Her brother really likes Spiderman,” Laura says. Anyone interested in having a hand printed can visit the

Bridge’s website at sfpl.org/thebridge to start the process.

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Collections and Services

BookmobileSchedulesEarly Literacy MobileSchedule of child care center visits at sfpl.org.

San Francisco Zoo

Entrance to Children’s Zoo1st Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.Free Admission for San Francisco residentsCheck sfzoo.org to verify.

Swing Into Stories Park visits: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.Storytimes start at 10:30 a.m.

Golden Gate Park Children’s Playground 295 Bowling Green Drive (off Martin Luther King Drive), Tuesday, Dec. 6

Parque Niños Unidos

3090 23rd St. (Between Folsom St. & Treat Ave.),

Tuesday, Dec. 13

Cayuga Playground

301 Naglee Ave., Tuesday, Dec. 20

Helen Wills Playground

Broadway & Larkin streets, Tuesday, Dec. 27

Library on Wheels/Senior BookmobileSchedule of service locations at sfpl.org.

Treasure Island BookmobileChapel Parking Lot West at California Ave.and Avenue of the PalmsMondays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.Thursdays, 1–5 p.m.

Special EventCalifornia Academy of Science: Quarterly Free Sunday The Techmobile will be outside the museum this month. Take some time to climb aboard to play and learn with technology! Sunday, Dec. 11.

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Recipes for Healthy Holidays

Vegan Holiday Cooking from Candle Cafe by Joy Pierson

A collection of plant-based

recipes for year-round holidays from New York’s top vegan restaurants.

Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking by Dana Shultz

A recipe collec-tion from the popular food blog Minimalist Baker featuring simple, quick vegan recipes that

require 10 ingredients or less.

Salad Samurai by Terry Hope Romero

Based on whole food ingredients and seasonal pro-duce, these versa-tile meatless and dairy-free dishes

are organized by season for a full year of memorable meals.

Vegan Soul Kitchen by Bryant Terry

Bryant Terry re-invents African-American and

Southern cuisine, capitalizing on the complex flavors of the tradi-tion, without the animal products.

Whole Bowls by Allison Day

Build your own creations for quick, everyday lunches and din-

ners using real, fresh ingredients.

The Chakra Kitchen: Feed Your Body to Nourish Your Spirit by Sarah Wilkinson

The recipes are organized by season and color-coded for easy cross-referencing to an explanatory section on the

chakras, including corresponding information on nutrition.

A Generous and Binding Gift

The Robert Grabhorn Collection on the History of Printing and the Development of the Book holds handsome design bookbindings by important San Francisco bookbinders, such as Belle McMurty

Young, Florence Walter, Leah Wollenberg, Barbara Fallon Hiller, and other power houses of early to mid-20th century bookbinding. The collection, however, lacked 21st century contemporary design bindings, especially from the younger set of San Francisco binders and the international community. The Hand Bookbinders of California sought to assist us in updating the collection.

A few years ago, Margaret Johnson, a long-time member of the community of San Francisco bookbinders, enlisted English binder Dominic Riley to design a binding specially for San Francisco Public Library. This joint venture is explained best by Dominic:

“The book San Francisco Old and New, letterpress printed at the Grabhorn Press in 1939, was given to me a few years ago by my friend and colleague Margaret Johnson, a stalwart of the bookbinding community here in San Francisco, with a view to creating a special binding for it. Margaret gave me a budget, and asked me to produce a binding for twice that amount. The reason was clear, and fitting: knowing that the San Francisco Public Library had for some time now wanted to have a binding of mine, but since they have a limited budget, she suggested that the finished binding would be a gift to SFPL from both of us. It has been a joy to work on: this lovely book from this City’s iconic Grabhorn Press is a tribute from me to an institution which has for over 20 years provided me with endless help, as a research library offering much guidance and advice, support for my teaching here, and as a bastion of fine binding on the West Coast.”

Dominic Riley was a long-time resident of California before his return to Great Britain, where he teaches and designs award-winning bookbindings. Dominic has been a great friend to the San Francisco Public Library’s Book Arts & Special Collections Center. He starred, with the wonderful local box maker John Demerritt, in the Library’s book inspired comic program “The Book Boys,” which was filmed in the 1990s. You can still view these entertaining films about books and bookbinding on the Library’s Book Arts on Stage YouTube channel.

Many thanks to Dominic and Margaret: due to their generosity, SFPL is now a proud owner of an outstand-ing design binding, which also celebrates San Francisco history.

Digital Comics: Where the Action Is Check out the action or, shall we say, the Action View! With the new Action View feature from Hoopla Digital, reading eComics on a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, is easy and fun. Choose from Hoopla’s impressive selection of digital comics and graphic novels—such as the popular saga The Walking Dead, and D.C.

Comics superheroes, as well as traditional comics like Archie, Garfield, and Charlie Brown.

With Action View, you’ll be able to tap, screen by screen, and get each caption and graphic for each panel, for a truly immersive experience. To use this feature, sign into your Hoopla account, open your favorite eComic, and simply double click on one of the panels. Double click on it again to restore the original view.

To get started, pick up a Hoopla bookmark at one of our locations or visit sfpl.org/ebooks.

Computer Reservations

l A new computer reservation and log-in system for patrons using public com-puter workstations will be rolled out incrementally to libraries throughout the month of December.

l Patrons may experience different log-in systems at different libraries during that time.

l Library staff will be available to assist patrons in utilizing the new system, so please let us know if you have questions or need help.

Did turkey day leave you feeling stuffed to the gills? This holiday season, get a head start on

your New Year’s resolutions with the help of our vegan and vegetarian cookbook collection. These recipes

offer healthy, plant-based meals to nourish the mind, body and soul.

San Francisco Old and New, binding by Dominic Riley

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Exhibitions

December 2016Jewett GalleryEveryone Deserves a Home The stories of previously homeless Californians, now living in permanent supportive housing, are told through photographs and oral histories. Dec. 17, 2016–March 12, 2017

Skylight Gallery

Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here: In Defense of Culture Features the work of more than 50 artists from around the world responding to the March 5, 2007 car bomb explosion in the booksellers’ district in Baghdad. Through Jan. 1, 2017

Dadamatic Mail Art: From Irene Dogmatic’s Collection Stamp art assemblings, rare zines, photo-graphs, postcards, Xerox art, and ephemeral pieces. Presented in conjunction with Dada World Fair, City Lights Bookstore’s centennial celebration of Dada. Through Dec. 31.

The Most Dada Thing Artifacts left behind by the Bay Area Dadaists and the creators of Inter Dada 84. Through Dec. 31.

Other Exhibits at the Main Library

Black Matters Curated by Melonie Green, this multimedia exhibition from AfroSolo invites people, regardless of color, to look at black matters by black artists from the black perspective. Through Dec. 15, African American Center (3rd Floor)

De’VIA The Art of Ellen Mansfield, a proud De’Artivist who has combined her passions of being a De’VIA (Deaf View/Image Art) artist and Deaf rights advocate. Through Feb. 2, Deaf Services Center (1st Floor)

Fear of An Atomic Age: Government Documents from the Cold War View a 1931 yearbook signed by Ethel Rosenberg, illustrations from fallout shelter manuals, information about House Un-American Activities Committee hearings and more. Through Dec. 15, Government Information Center (5th Floor)

Getting Into the A.C.T. Homes, leaders and produc-tions of the renowned acting company’s 50 years in San Francisco. Through Dec. 31, Library Cafe Display Case

Holiday Train Exhibit Celebrate the return of a be-loved annual tradition, when our holiday model train comes chugging around the bend. Watch the trains zoom through a colorful holiday village. Dec. 15, 2016–Jan. 6, 2017, Fisher Children’s Center (2rd Floor)

Introducing Local Author Emme Bland Smith Through Jan. 3, 2017, Fisher Children’s Center (2rd Floor)

San Francisco Neon: Survivors and Lost Icons: Photographs 1976-2014 Authors Al Barna and Randall Ann Homan shed new light on the backdrop and the history of the city’s neon signs, the luminous beacons that help tell the story of the city’s neighborhoods and nightlife and reflect their fun-loving nature. Exhibit extended through Jan. 5, 2017, Art, Music & Recre-ation Center (4th Floor). Related Event: Dec. 10, 2 p.m. Koret Auditorium

The Beauty of Precious Moments Photographs of the Bay Area by local artist Hui-Yu Tseng. Through Feb. 16, Chinese Center (3rd Floor)

The Little Humpbacked Horse: A Whale of a Tale Told in Quilts from Around the World An impressive collection of hand-made quilts that illustrate Peter P. Ershov’s world-famous fairy tale poem The Little Humpbacked Horse. Dec. 10, 2016–Feb. 9, 2017, International Center (3rd Floor)

Exhibits at the Branches

Gems from the Coloring Table Kid–made art found at the Bernal Heights Branch Library coloring table. Dec. 1–31.Bernal Heights Branch Library

Portola Art Exhibit Using a mix of paintings, photography and multi-media collages, local artists Arthur Koch and Lisa Magruder join together to present a unique look at the past and present of the Portola neighborhood. Through Feb. 2, 2017, Portola Branch Library

*Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library

Everyone Deserves a Home

Through portraits and oral histories, this exhibition tells the story of formerly homeless Californians who are now living in permanent supportive housing in San Francisco. The homeless and formerly

homeless community have long been stigmatized and stereotyped as menacing, violent, uneducated, and involved in illicit activity.

By sharing the stories and images of 40 San Francisco residents living in supportive housing, the exhibit explores the question of what drew peo-ple or their families to San Francisco, what led them to their current home and what their community

means to them. It provides an opportunity for viewers to reflect on their own life journeys. These residents have histories of chronic homelessness, as well as struggles with health, mental health,

and/or substance use issues. They are working hard to succeed in permanent housing and break out of the culture of homelessness and its related cycles of trauma, abuse and abject poverty. Their stories are diverse and compelling.

Several of the portraits will be accompanied by printed excerpts of interviews with the tenants. A few of these interviews will also be made available by audio.

This project is sponsored by DISH (Delivering Innovation in Supportive Housing), and was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of California Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

About Delivering Innovation in Supportive Housing

DISH believes that everyone deserves a home. Every day, we provide high-quality, permanent housing to San Franciscans who suffer from serious health issues, enabling them to get off the streets, rebuild their lives, and strengthen their communities. DISH is a project of Tides.

Everyone Deserves a Home – Dec.17, 2016–March 12, 2017, Main Library, Jewett Gallery

A Whale of a Tale Told in Quilts

An impressive collection of hand-made quilts that illustrate the world-famous fairy tale poem, The Little Humpbacked Horse, will be on display in the Main Library’s International Center. The creative idea for

this project originated with the Siberian Palette Quilt Club and The Recognition Charitable Foundation locat-ed in the Siberian region of Tyumen, where the poem’s author, Peter Ershov, was born.

This exciting new project builds on the success of the 2015 exhibition at the International Center marking the 200th anniversary of Peter Ershov. That exhibition featured editions of The Little Humpbacked Horse that were published over the years in different countries, as well as the remarkable variety of graphic designs and illustrations adorning this timeless classic.

This new exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Peter P. Ershov Foundation and the St. Peters-burg Associates of San Francisco.

The Little Humpbacked Horse: A Whale of a Tale Told in Quilts from Around the World – Dec. 10, 2016–Feb. 9, 2017, Main Library, International Center, 3rd Floor

Holiday Train Keeps on Chugging

The Main Library’s Fisher Children’s Center celebrates the return of a beloved annual tradition that is truly Made in SF. Our holiday model train exhibit will come chugging around the bend on the second floor

mezzanine. This year’s Holiday Train will feature beloved trains from storybooks and literature, including Sarah, Plain and Tall and Thomas the Tank Engine.

Kids of all ages love to watch the trains zoom through their colorful holiday village. This custom-built exhibit is a labor of love on the part of SFPL’s own Facilities and Engineering staff members, who assemble it and maintain it every year. Look for it to arrive by Dec. 15 and remain on display for all to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

Holiday Train Exhibit – Dec. 15, 2016–Jan. 6, 2017, Main Library, Fisher Children’s Center, 2rd Floor

Quilt by Olga Andreeva

Photo: Audra Miller

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Adults1 Thursday

Seniors Meetup Park, 2:30 p.m.

Word Winder Portola, 5 p.m.

Upa Yoga Richmond, 6–7 p.m.

Film: Shall We Dance? Excelsior, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Financing Your Startup Sunset, 7–8 p.m.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Thursdays

*Yoga Main, Library for the Blind, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

2 Friday

Water Painting North Beach, 1–3 p.m.

Audio Described Film: Toy Story Main, Koret, 2–3:30 p.m.

2, 16 Fridays

Knitting and Crocheting Anza, 3:30–5 p.m.

3 Saturday

Basic Investing Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms., 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Knitting Noe Valley, 10:30 a.m.

Improvisation for Everyday Life Main, Learning Studio, 11 a.m.

*Chair Yoga Marina, 11 a.m.

Origami Bernal Heights, 1–5 p.m.

Plant Swap & Seed BankOrtega, 1–2:30 p.m.

*Aurora Mandolin OrchestraMain, Koret, 2–4 p.m.

Beeswax CandlemakingMarina, 2–3 p.m.

*Holiday Art & Performances Mission, 3–4:30 p.m.

Sleep Strategies for ChildrenMission Bay, 3–4 p.m.

3, 17 Saturdays

Financial Planning Preregister.Main, Golden Gate Rm., 5th Fl, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

3, 17, 31 Saturdays

Knitting Sunset, 10:15 a.m.

4 Sunday

Al–Mutanabbi Street Starts Here Readings. Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms., 1 p.m.

*Shakespeare’s Twelfth NightMain, Koret, 2–4 p.m.

Plastic Snow Globes Preregis-ter. Western Addition, 2:30 p.m.

5, 12, 19 Mondays

Older Writers Lab Bernal Heights, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Nutrition and Health Main, Learning Studio, 11 a.m.

Tai Chi • Eureka Valley, 12–1 p.m.• Anza, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meditation Main, Learning Studio, 1–2 p.m.

AAC Conversation Alternative and Augmentative Communi-cation. Noe Valley, 4:30 p.m.

6 Tuesday

Author Talk: Paul V. TurnerMain, Koret, 6–7:30 p.m.

Moving Performances Author Talk: Jeanne Scheper Main, LGBTQIA Center, 6–7:30 p.m.

Author Lorraine RomingerMain, Latino/Hispanic Rms., 6 p.m.

Film: AnomalisaRichmond, 6–8:30 p.m.

*ATA: Reel CinemaNoe Valley, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Yoga Parkside, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Laughter Yoga West Portal, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

*How Eureka Valley Became The Castro Eureka Valley, 7 p.m.

Conversational English Parkside, 7–8 p.m.

6, 13 Tuesdays

Conversational English Main, Sycip Rm., 4th Fl., 5:30 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Tuesdays

Meditation Richmond, 12:15 p.m.

Tai Chi Bernal Heights, 2:15 p.m.

*Poetry North Beach, 6:30 p.m.

6, 13, 27 Tuesdays

Knitting and Crocheting North Beach, 6:30–8 p.m.

7 Wednesday

Share Your Art Main, Library for the Blind, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Scrabble Main, Learning Studio, 2–4 p.m.

Home Match SF Parkside, 6 p.m.

Film: Not Without UsMain, Koret, 6–7:30 p.m.

*Holiday Ornaments Preregis-ter. Portola, 6–7:30 p.m.

Cookie of the Month: Lemon Sugar Preregister. Ingleside, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Yoga Mission Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Cinema North Beach, 6:30 p.m.

*Sugar Scrubs & Holiday Cards Preregister. Noe Valley, 7–9 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays

Tai Chi • Eureka Valley, 12–1 p.m.• Presidio, 1:30–4 p.m.

Meditation Main, LGBTQIA Center, 12–12:30 p.m.

8 Thursday

Medicare Main, Latino/His-panic Rm, 12–1:30 p.m.

We're All Terminal: End of Life for Pets Main, Latino/His-panic Rms., 6 p.m.

Film: Kubo and the Two Strings Ortega, 6–8 p.m.

DIY Deodorant Bayview, 6:30 p.m.

Film: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Sunset, 6:30 p.m.

9 Friday

*Film: 39 Steps Noe Valley, 2 p.m.

Decoding DiabetesEureka Valley, 3–3:30 p.m.

Koto Concert Main, Koret, 3 p.m.

Tabletop Gaming North Beach, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

9, 23 Fridays

Watercolor Community Bernal Heights, 1–5 p.m.

10 Saturday

SF Neon City: An Evolving Landscape Main, Koret, 2 p.m.

*Monthly Crafts Preregister. Mission, 2–3:30 p.m.

Awareness Through Move-ment Mission Bay, 2–3 p.m.

Genealogy Park, 2–3 p.m.

Will Writing Preregister. Potrero, 2–3:30 p.m.

*Canyon Market AnniversaryGlen Park, 3:30–6 p.m.

11 Sunday

Letters to Prisoners Main, Paley Rm., 1–3 p.m.

Phonographic Memory Preregister. Main, Library for the Blind, 2–4 p.m.

Author Talk: Martin MoranMain, LGBTQIA Center, 3 p.m.

12 Monday

*Holiday Crafts Park, 12–6 p.m.

Genealogy & Family Re-search North Beach, 1–3 p.m.

Family Caregiver AllianceBernal Heights, 2–4 p.m.

*Film: High SocietyGolden Gate Valley, 3–5 p.m.

13 Tuesday

*Holiday Crafts Park, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

Aging Disability ResourcesMain, Atrium, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

Snow Globes Bayview, 4 p.m.

*Radar Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms., 6 p.m.

Knitting Merced, 6–7:30 p.m.

Holiday Safety Richmond, 6 p.m.

*Essential Oils Sunset, 6:30 p.m.

Medical Marijuana West Portal, 6:30–8 p.m.

*Recycled Holiday Cards Pre-register. Parkside, 7–8:30 p.m.

14 Wednesday

*Holiday Crafts Park, 1–9 p.m.

Soap Making Preregister. Visitacion Valley, 5–6:30 p.m.

*Holiday Pop–Up Cards Pre-register. Potrero, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Open HouseBernal Heights, 6–8:30 p.m.

Shock and Awe, Ethan Rafal Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms., 6 p.m.

Natural Dyeing Main, Learn-ing Studio, 6–7:30 p.m.

Evening Meditation Main, LGBTQIA Center, 6–7:30 p.m.

Portola at Play Portola, 6 p.m.

Earthquake Preparedness Mission Bay, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Film: Four ChristmasesPark, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

*Pearl Harbor at 75 Merced, 7–8:30 p.m.

15 Thursday

*Holiday Crafts Park, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Brain Games North Beach, 1 p.m.

*Film: The Young VictoriaGolden Gate Valley, 3–5 p.m.

*Film: ZootopiaMerced, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Paper Beads for Jewelry Pre-register. West Portal, 6:30 p.m.

Home Match (English & Can-tonese) Sunset, 7–8 p.m.

16 Friday

*Holiday Crafts Park, 1–6 p.m.

Holiday Music Ingleside, 4 p.m.

17 Saturday

*Holiday Crafts Park, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Knitting Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms., 1:30–4:30 p.m.

*Glass Jar Lanterns Preregister. Glen Park, 2–3:30 p.m.

Film: Give Me ShelterMain, Koret, 2–5 p.m.

Cookie Swap Preregister. Ortega, 2–3 p.m.

Share Care Bernal Heights, 3–4:30 p.m.

*Six Roses PerformanceWestern Addition, 3–4 p.m.

19 Monday

Latino Parent ClubBayview, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

20 Tuesday

Sit Down TheaterNorth Beach, 6–8:30 p.m.

Crafts Preregister. Richmond, 7–8:30 p.m.

21 Wednesday

*Biblio Bistro Heart of the City Farmer's Market, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

*Indonesian Food Main, La-tino/Hispanic Rms., 1–3 p.m.

Holiday Card MakingMission Bay, 6–7:30 p.m.

Festive Terrariums Preregister. Portola, 6–7 p.m.

Meditation Richmond, 6 p.m.

Film: A Christmas Story Excelsior, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Yoga Intro Ingleside, 6:30 p.m.

*Book Ornaments CraftOrtega, 6:30–8 p.m.

Bernal History ProjectBernal Heights, 7–8:30 p.m.

22 Thursday

Holiday Crafts Ingleside, 4 p.m.

27 Tuesday

Latino Parent Club Visitacion Valley, 10–11 a.m.

28 Wednesday

Film: Florence Foster JenkinsPotrero, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Ladies' Knight: Chess ClubMain, Sycip Rm., 4th Fl., 6 p.m.

ESL Conversation North Beach, 6:30–8 p.m.

30 Friday

*Film: New Year's EveGlen Park, 3–5 p.m.

Book Groups1 Thursday

Great Books Main, Sycip Rm., 4th Fl., 5:30–7:30 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Fridays

Charlotte's Web Next Chapter Book Club for adults with developmental disabilities.Main, Learning Studio, 3–4 p.m.

5 Monday

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NighttimeWestern Addition, 4–5:30 p.m.

6 Tuesday

The Wright BrothersMerced, 7–8 p.m.

7 Wednesday

Great Books Presidio, 6:30 p.m.

*La Mucama de Omicunlé Mis-sion Cultural Center, 7–8:30 p.m.

Purity Sunset, 7–8:30 p.m.

8 Thursday

Great Books Richmond, 6:15 p.m.

10 Saturday

Talking Book Club Main, Li-brary for the Blind, 10:30 a.m.

Chinese Book Club Main, La-tino/Hispanic Rms., 1–4 p.m.

Great Books North Beach, 1 p.m.

11 Sunday

Mendocino Fire Portola, 3:30 p.m.

13 Tuesday

The Girls Excelsior, 7–8 p.m.

Special Indonesian Food with Morsinah Katimin Discover rojak, a tradi-tional fruit and vegetable salad mixture found in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore with Morsinah Katimin, owner of Sajen Jamu. Katimin’s food com-pany got its start through the San Francisco Renais-sance Entrepreneurship training, followed by Le Cocina Food Incubator Program, where her business took off. She cre-ated five flavors of Jamu, an Indonesian herbal remedy, one of which is an award-winning Sam-bal hot sauce. Her products have been featured in the SF Chronicle and SF Weekly and are sold throughout the Bay Area.

Come meet Morsinah and taste this South-east Asian regional specialty.

Special Indonesian Food – Dec. 21, 1 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Room

November/December Selection:

Gods of Tango by Carolina de Robertis

The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters

Impoverished widow Mrs. Wray and her daughter, Frances, are obliged to take boarders into their home to make ends meet. Their lives become all the more complicated when Frances falls for the wife of a guest boarder.

Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932 by Francine Prose

This book captures the brilliance of Paris’s bohemian art scene in the ’20s and ’30s, as well as the dark days that followed. The novel follows Lou as she falls in and out

of love, becomes a professional race car driver, and dines with the Führer in Berlin.

It Takes Two by Patrizia Chen

With her children grown and her marriage sexless and unfulfilled, Manhattanite Francesca Rivabuona takes a travel-writing assignment in Argentina, where Buenos Aires, tango dancing and a steamy love affair reignite

a passion for life that she thought she had lost.

Tango 3.0 by Gotan Project (music)

Popular musical brand whose music is based on Argentinean tango, but also uses elements such as samples, beats, and breaks.

If you enjoyed reading The Gods of Tango, you also may enjoy these titles that explore women’s lives and relationships:

Morsinah Katimin

AT THE LIBRARY DECEMBER 2016 5All programs and events are free and open to the public.

December 2016 Events

14 Wednesday

Great Books Noe Valley, 6:15–8:15 p.m.

15 Thursday

The Other Paris West Portal, 2–3:30 p.m.

17 Saturday

H is for Hawk Ortega, 12–1 p.m.

The Inherited Clock Anza, 1 p.m.

20 Tuesday

State of Wonder Potrero, 6 p.m.

Why Great Revolutions Will Become Rare Sunset, 6:15 p.m.

The Translator Parkside, 7 p.m.

28 Wednesday

*Las Elegidas Main, Paley Rm., 3rd Fl., 6–7:30 p.m.

Great Books West Portal, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

29 Thursday

The Hound of the Baskervilles Golden Gate Valley, 3–4 p.m.

Bernal Book Club Bernal Heights, 4–5:30 p.m.

31 Saturday

Russian Bibliophiles Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms., 2–4 p.m.

Computer ClassesClasses Held at the Main:

5th Floor Training Centers (unless noted). Most classes require basic keyboard skills. First come, first served.

1 Thursday

MS PowerPoint: Intermedi-ate 6:30–7:30 p.m.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Thursdays

Computer Basics 1–2 p.m.

Digital Devices 4–5 p.m.

2 Friday

PressDisplay (Mandarin) 1 p.m.

Facebook Basics (Mandarin)2–3 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Fridays

eResourses 4–5 p.m.

5, 12, 19 Mondays

*Coding Drop–In 2–5 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Tuesdays

Computer Basics 1–2:30 p.m.

7 Wednesday

MS Word Basics 12:30–2:30 p.m.

8 Thursday

MS Excel Projects: Creating Budgets 6:30–7:30 p.m.

9 Friday

iPad (Mandarin) 1–3 p.m.

13 Tuesday

Mouse and Touchpad Basics3–4:30 p.m.

14 Wednesday

MS Excel Basics 12:30–2:30 p.m.

15 Thursday

Japanese Internet 11 a.m.

21 Wednesday

*3D Printing 6–7 p.m.

Computer Classes Held at the Branches:

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Thursdays

Book a Librarian Preregister. • Marina, 3–4:30 p.m.• Sunset, 4–5 p.m. (English/Chinese)

eBook • Golden Gate Valley, 4–5 p.m.• Marina, 6–7 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Fridays

Computer Help Sunset, 4 p.m.

3 Saturday

eReader Presidio, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

3, 10, 17 Saturdays

Computer Help Excelsior, 3:30–5 p.m.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Saturdays

Computer Help Sunset, 2–4 p.m.

3, 17 Saturdays

*Computer Help West Portal, 2–4 p.m.

4, 11, 18 Sundays

Computer Help • Ortega, 2–4 p.m.• Portola, 2–4 p.m.

5 Monday

eReader Portola, 4–5 p.m.

6 Tuesday

eReader & Online Resources Noe Valley, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

7 Wednesday

eReader and Tech (English & Chinese) Richmond, 3–4 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays

Book a Librarian Preregister. • Glen Park, 4–5 p.m.• Ocean View, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

8 Thursday

Android Phone BasicsMission Bay, 1–3 p.m.

Mouse and Keyboard Prereg-ister. Chinatown, 2–4 p.m.

14 Wednesday

eReader & Catalogs Sunset, 1:30–3 p.m.

Computer Help Richmond, 4–6 p.m.

14, 28 Wednesdays

eResources Preregister. Mission Bay, 6–7 p.m.

eReader Eureka Valley, 7–8 p.m.

15 Thursday

Seniornet Internet Preregister. Chinatown, 2–4 p.m.

15, 22, 29 Thursdays

Book a Librarian Preregister. Visitacion Valley, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

22 Thursday

Tablet Basics (Chinese) Pre-register. Chinatown, 2–4 p.m.

24 Saturday

Computer Help Chinatown, 2–3:30 p.m.

29 Thursday

eBooks Chinatown, 2–4 p.m.

Jobs & Careers3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Saturdays

5, 12, 19 Mondays

7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays

Job Seekers' Drop–In Main, Bridge, 5th Fl, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays

Career Coaching Main, Busi-ness, Science & Tech., 12–1 p.m.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Thursdays

Career Coaching Main, Business, Science & Tech., 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m.

TeensThe Mix at SFPL, MainSee themixatsfpl.org for more information. Ages 13-18 only.

1, 15, 22, 29 Thursdays

*Audio Production Preregister. 5–6 p.m.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Thursdays

*Recording Studio 4–5 p.m.

Film Studio 4 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Fridays

*Game On 3:30–5:30 p.m.

*Film Studio 4–6 p.m.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Saturdays

Film Studio 12:30–2 p.m.

*Just Dance 1–2 p.m.

*Makerspace 2–3:30 p.m.

*Beat Making 3–4 p.m.

*Audio Production Preregister. 4–5 p.m.

6, 13 Tuesdays

*Girls Who Code Preregister. 4:30–6:30 p.m.

6, 13, 20 Tuesdays

*Makerspace 4:15 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays

*Film Studio 4 p.m.

Songwriting 4–5:30 p.m.

Youth Speaks 4:30–6:30 p.m.

8 Thursday

*BAVC Winter Celebration 5–8 p.m.

10 Saturday

Soldering Workshop 4 p.m.

13 Tuesday

*LED Art & Holiday Cards 2–3:30 p.m.

27 Tuesday

*Biblio Bistro 4–6 p.m.

Teens at the Branches

1 Thursday

*Game On Glen Park, 3:30 p.m.

1, 15, 22, 29 Thursdays

*Book Swap Parkside, 2:30 p.m.

2 Friday

*Button BraceletChinatown, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

*Book Swap Ortega, 3:30 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Fridays

Game Group Park, 2:30–4 p.m.

2, 16, 30 Fridays

Teen Fridays Bernal Heights, 3–5 p.m.

2, 23, 30 Fridays

*Book Swap West Portal, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

3 Saturday

Soldering Workshop Preregis-ter. Park, 2–4 p.m.

Simple Silkscreening Prereg-ister. Bayview, 2:30–5 p.m.

3, 10 Saturdays

Girls Who CodeChinatown, 2–4 p.m.

3, 10, 17 Saturdays

Girls Who CodeOrtega, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

6 Tuesday

SF Snack TrialsRichmond, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Tuesdays

Girls Who Code Preregister.Excelsior, 4–6 p.m.

7 Wednesday

*Film: Krampus Excelsior, 4 p.m.

*Scented Hot Pad Crafts Preregister. Potrero, 6–7 p.m.

8 Thursday

*Holiday Nails Mission, 3 p.m.

8, 22, 29 Thursdays

Teen Time Glen Park, 3:30 p.m.

9 Friday

Soldering WorkshopMission, 3–4:30 p.m.

*Perler Bead OrnamentsVisitacion Valley, 4–5:30 p.m.

9, 23 Fridays

*Game on Ortega, 3:30–5 p.m.

14 Wednesday

*Game On• Bayview, 4–5:30 p.m.• Excelsior, 4–5:30 p.m.

15 Thursday

*Tasty Thursdays: CupcakesMission, 3–4:30 p.m.

*DIY Denim Bag Preregister.Glen Park, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

16 Friday

Book Swap Portola, 3–4 p.m.

Film: KrampusOrtega, 3:30–6 p.m.

*Winter Book TrailersWest Portal, 4–5 p.m.

*Teen Winter Reading Begins

17 Saturday

Film: Inside OutChinatown, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

Film: The Nightmare Before Christmas Mission Bay, 2 p.m.

Anime & Manga ClubPark, 2–3:30 p.m.

20 Tuesday

*Button Bracelet Craft Preregister. North Beach, 3:30–5 p.m.

21 Wednesday

*Teen Advisory Board Prereg-ister. Visitacion Valley, 4–5 p.m.

30 Friday

*Film: Krampus Bayview, 4–5:30 p.m.

Thursdays at Noon FilmsDysfunctional Families Main, Koret, 12–2 p.m.

1 Thursday

*Meet the ParentsPG–13, 2000, 108 min.

8 Thursday

*Little Miss SunshineR, 2006, 101 min.

15 Thursday

*MoonstruckPG, 1987, 102 min.

22 Thursday

*Dial M for MurderNR, 1954, 105 min.

29 Thursday

*Back to the FuturePG, 1985, 116 min.

Author Talk: Paul Turner on Frank Lloyd WrightMost of us don’t associate visionary Prai-rie School architect Frank Lloyd Wright with the San Francisco Bay Area—but he was very active in our region. He designed eight buildings that were con-structed and more than 20 that remain unbuilt. These diverse projects include houses, a gift shop, a civic center, a post

office, a skyscraper, a mortuary complex, an industrial building, religious structures, an amphitheater, a fair pavilion, a bridge across the San Francisco Bay—even a dog house. They are some of Wright’s most innovative designs.

Local author and art/architectural historian Paul V. Turner explores Wright’s mark on the Bay Area with his new book, Frank Lloyd Wright and San Francisco. The book features photographs for the built projects and Wright’s beautiful perspective drawings for the unconstructed ones. To explain why the unbuilt designs were not constructed, the book examines the correspondence be-tween Wright and the people who commissioned these projects.

Turner did important research for the book at The San Francisco History Center and Magazines & Newspapers Center at the Main Library. He is also a long time Project Read adult literacy volunteer tutor and received special-ized technology support from a fellow literacy tutor. A book sale is spon-sored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Frank Lloyd Wright and San Francisco – Dec. 6, 6 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium

A California ChildhoodLorraine Rominger, the deputy director of the Goldman Environmental Prize and the former executive director of the San Francisco Film & Video Commission, has released a memoir about her distinctly California childhood grow-ing up on a Northern California farm.

The Rangity Tango Kids is the story of a fifth-gener-ation German Catholic farm family in 1950s and 1960s California, narrated by Rominger, the eldest of 17 grandchildren. “From the ground it looks like a falcon flies in circles. It actually rises flying over the same territory to a new, higher level. Rominger’s life and charming book are like this. She was born to a traditional, religious farm family with the kind of old-fashioned values and principles politicians rant about and rarely practice. Lorraine’s story melds the best of true conservatism, neither right nor left, with a huge human heart. I loved this book,” said author and actor Peter Coyote.

Rominger will read from and discuss her book in conversation with Christine Bronstein.

Author Lorraine Rominger: The Rangity Tango Kids – Dec. 6, 6 p.m., Main Library, Latino Hispanic Community Room

*Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library6 DECEMBER 2016 AT THE LIBRARY

1 Thursday

Nutcracker SweetsSunset, 10:30–11 a.m.

*LEGO Mission, 3–5 p.m.

Button Making Ingleside, 5 p.m.

1, 8 Thursdays

Reading Buddies Excelsior, 4–6 p.m.

2 Friday

Block PartyGolden Gate Valley, 3–5 p.m.

Film: Big Hero 6 Portola, 3 p.m.

3 Saturday

Family Fort BuildingWest Portal, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

*Tinkering With TopsOcean View, 2–4 p.m.

*Holiday Concert Western Addition, 2–3 p.m.

3, 10, 17 Saturdays

*Snacktivity Potrero, 11 a.m.

Design Video Games Prereg-ister. Main, 3–4:30 p.m.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Saturdays

Growing Readers Western Addition,

• 10:30–11:30 a.m. K–1st • 1–2 p.m. 2nd–3rd

LEGO Ocean View, 12–1:30 p.m.

Chess Excelsior, 1–3 p.m.

3, 17 Saturdays

Puppy Dog Tales Potrero, 2 p.m.

4 Sunday

Nutcracker Sweets Main, 3 p.m.

4, 18 Sundays

LEGO Excelsior, 2–4 p.m.

5 Monday

Preschool FilmsIngleside, 10:30–11 a.m.

Nutcracker SweetsMarina, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

*Author Jane Wattenberg Anza, 12:30–1:30 p.m.

*Whimsical Weavings Prereg-ister. Ortega, 3–4:30 p.m.

Super Soccer Stars Preregister. Parkside,

• 3:30–4 p.m. 12-24 months• 4:15–4:45 p.m. 2-3 yr olds

5, 12 Mondays

Rising ReadersVisitacion Valley, 4–5:30 p.m.

6 Tuesday

Preschool Films Parkside, 10 a.m.

*LEGO Merced, 4–5:30 p.m.

Minecraft Coding Preregister. Mission, 4–5 p.m.

7 Wednesday

*Tissue Paper OrnamentsGlen Park, 2–4 p.m.

*Whimsical Weavings Prereg-ister. Portola, 3–4:30 p.m.

*Cookie DecoratingWestern Addition, 3:30–5 p.m.

*Family LEGO • Glen Park, 2–4 p.m.• Bernal Heights, 6–8 p.m.• West Portal, 6:30–8 p.m.

7, 21 Wednesdays

Puppy Dog Tales Eureka Valley, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

8 Thursday

*Bookmark Craft Marina, 3 p.m.

*Tinkering with TopsChinatown, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Film: Inside Out Ingleside, 4 p.m.

LEGO and Holiday CardsNorth Beach, 4–5 p.m.

*Crafts by CravingsVisitacion Valley, 4:15–5:15 p.m.

9 Friday

*Drop-In ArtGolden Gate Valley, 3–5 p.m.

Portola's Got Talent Preregister. Portola, 3–5 p.m.

*Tinkering with TopsChinatown, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Soccer Stars Preregister. Mission Bay,

• 4–4:30 p.m. 12 –24 months• 4:30–5 p.m. 12–24 months• 5:15–5:45 p.m. 3–5 years

Notebook DecoratingBayview, 4–5:30 p.m.

3D Printing Main, 4–5 p.m.

10 Saturday

Readers of the Pack Preregister. Main, 1–2 p.m.

Holiday Tales Glen Park, 1:30 p.m.

Tinkering with TopsBayview, 2–5 p.m.

Chemistry Day Bernal Heights, 2–3:30 p.m.

Film: The Polar ExpressPresidio, 2–4:30 p.m.

Whimsical Weavings Preregis-ter. Sunset, 2–3:30 p.m.

*KEVA Contraptions Marina, 3–5 p.m.

Edible Craft Parkside, 3–4 p.m.

LEGO Park, 3:30 p.m.

*It's-It Ice Cream TastingParkside, 4–4:45 p.m.

11 Sunday

Art All Around Main, 2–4 p.m.

Big Builders Merced, 3 p.m.

12 Monday

LEGO Ingleside, 10:30 a.m.

13 Tuesday

Preschool Films Chinatown, 10–10:30 a.m., 10:45–11:15 a.m. and 2–2:30 p.m.

Button Making Noe Valley, 3:30 p.m.

Afterschool FilmChinatown, 3:30–4 p.m.

*LEGO and Magna-Tiles Anza, 4–5:30 p.m.

Cable Car LED Cards Preregister. Mission, 4–5 p.m.

14 Wednesday

Preschool Films Chinatown, 10–10:30 and 10:45–11:15 a.m.

Storytime & Playtime: Span-ish/English Inclusive storytime.Mission, 10:15–11:45 a.m.

Afterschool FilmChinatown, 3:30–4 p.m.

Holiday Ornaments & Deco-rations Potrero, 3:30–5 p.m.

14, 28 Wednesdays

Creative BuildingPortola, 2:30–4 p.m.

15 Thursday

Japanese Parents' Group & Storytime Western Addition, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Preschool FilmsChinatown, 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Preschool Videos Preregister. Sunset, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Button Making Marina, 3 p.m.

Afterschool FilmChinatown, 3:30–4 p.m.

Sock PuppetsEureka Valley, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Winter Craft North Beach, 4 p.m.

LEGO Richmond, 4–5:30 p.m.

Rock the Bike SmoothiesIngleside, 5–6 p.m.

*Holiday Card-MakingWestern Addition, 5–6:30 p.m.

16 Friday

Afterschool FilmChinatown, 3:30–4 p.m.

Holiday Card-MakingPortola, 3–5 p.m.

*Movie and a Meal: The Black Stallion Potrero, 3–5 p.m.

17 Saturday

Tinkering with TopsExcelsior, 1–3 p.m.

Graphic Novel Club Secret Coders 1 & 2 by Gene Yang. Main, 2–2:30 p.m.

It’s-It Ice Cream TastingOcean View, 2–2:45 p.m.

Film: Homeward Bound II: Lost in SF North Beach, 3 p.m.

*Holiday Jewelry-Making Pre-register. Portola, 3–4:30 p.m.

*LEGO Parkside, 3:30–5 p.m.

18 Sunday

LEGO Glen Park, 1–4 p.m.

Pokemon PlaydateMerced, 3–4:30 p.m.

19 Monday

Holiday Arts & CraftsIngleside, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Sock Snakes and Lizards Craft Ortega, 2–3:30 p.m.

20 Tuesday

Preschool Films Western Ad-dition, 10–10:30 a.m.

Marble Painting Anza, 3:30 p.m.

*Film: How the Grinch Stole Christmas Ortega, 3–5 p.m.

21 Wednesday

Felt Fortune CookiesVisitacion Valley, 1–2:30 p.m.

*Holiday Crafts Preregister. Ocean View, 2–3:30 p.m.

Holiday Musical Variety Show Excelsior, 4–4:45 p.m.

22 Thursday

*Holiday Crafts Merced, 3 p.m.

*Pokemon Playdate Ortega, 3:30–5 p.m.

LEGO North Beach, 4–5 p.m.

LEGO and Magna-TilesIngleside, 5–6 p.m.

23 Friday

*Film: The Secret Life of PetsVisitacion Valley, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Holiday Card MakingMission Bay, 4:30–5 p.m.

24 Saturday

LEGO Ortega, 2–4 p.m.

27 Tuesday

Big Play Date Presidio, 10 a.m.

28 Wednesday

Techmobile Ortega, 2–4 p.m.

*Harry Potter NightBernal Heights, 6–8 p.m.

29 Thursday

Big Play Date Presidio, 10 a.m.

Vintage Preschool FilmsNoe Valley, 10:15 and 11 a.m.

LEGO Ingleside, 5–6 p.m.

30 Friday

Tinker Toys and Wooden Blocks Noe Valley, 2–4 p.m.

LEGO and Magna-Tiles Chinatown, 3–5 p.m.

Felt Fortune CookiesMission, 3–4:30 p.m.

All programs and events are free and open to the public.

Programs are for children of all ages, except where noted.

Please call ahead to confirm dates and times.

Groups of five or more: make reservations.

Children’s programs at the Main Library are at the Fisher Children’s Center except where noted.

DECEMBER 2016

**Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. Groups of 5 or more, call ahead to reserve space. Hour-long or longer programs include a playtime .

Preschool Storytimen Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 3 to 5.**

AnzaEvery Tue. at 10:30–11 a.m.

BayviewEvery Tue. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Excelsior• Every Wed. at 11–11:30 a.m.Mandarin

• Every Thu. at 11–11:30 a.m.

North BeachEvery Thu. at 11–11:30 a.m.

Ocean ViewMondays, 5, 12, 19 at 10:30–11 a.m.

ParkMon., 5, 12, 19 at 3:30–4 p.m.

ParksideTuesdays, 13, 20, 27 at 10–10:30 a.m.

PortolaMondays, 5, 12, 19 at 10:30–11:15 a.m.

SunsetThur., 8, 22 at 10:30–11 a.m.

Visitacion ValleyEvery Tue. at 11–11:30 a.m.

Western AdditionTuesdays, 6, 13, 27 at 10–10:30 a.m.

Family Storytimen Family Storytimes are for children of all ages.**

BayviewEvery Thu. at 11–11:45 a.m.Spanish/English

Bernal HeightsEvery Thu. at 10–10:30 a.m. Ticketed event.

ChinatownEvery Sat. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

ExcelsiorEvery Sat. at 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Glen Park• Mon., 5, 12, 19 at 4–5:30 p.m.• Every Tue. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Ingleside• Tue., 27 at 11:15–11:45 a.m. Mandarin

• Wed., 14, 28 at 7–7:30 p.m. Russian

Main• Every Tue. at 10:30–11 a.m.• Every Thu. at 10:30–11 a.m. Spanish/English

• Every Thu. at 11:15–11:45 a.m. Chinese/English

• Every Sat. at 11–11:30 a.m.

MissionEvery Sat. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Spanish-English

Mission BayFridays, 2, 16, 30 at 4:30–5 p.m.Limit 54, first-come basis. Call (415) 355-2838 for details.

North BeachEvery Thu. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Ocean ViewEvery Sat. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

OrtegaEvery Tue. at 10:30–11 a.m.

ParkEvery Thu. at 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Parkside• Every Thu. at 10–10:30 a.m.• Every Sat. at 10:15–11:15 a.m.

PotreroEvery Thu. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Richmond• Every Tue. at 11–11:30 a.m.• Every Sat. at 11–11:30 a.m. Ticketed event.

Toddler Talesn Books, rhymes, music, move-ment and more for toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers.**

AnzaEvery Thu. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Eureka ValleyEvery Tue. at 10:30–11:15 a.m.

ExcelsiorEvery Tue. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Golden Gate Valley• Mondays, 5, 12, 19 at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

• Every Tue. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

InglesideEvery Tue. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Main• Mon., 5, 12, 19 at 10:30–11 a.m.• Every Wed. at 10:30–11 a.m.

MarinaMon. 12, 19 at 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11:15–11:45 a.m.Please leave strollers outside.

MercedMon., 5, 12, 19 at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Mission• Every Tue. at 10:15–11:15 a.m. Spanish

• Every Thu. at 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11:15–11:45 a.m. Span-ish/English

Mission BayEvery Tue. at 10–10:30 a.m. and 10:45–11:15 a.m.Limit 54, first-come basis. Call (415) 355-2838 for details.

Noe ValleyThur., 1, 8, 15, 22 at 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11–11:30 a.m.Please park strollers outside.

North BeachEvery Tue. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Ocean ViewEvery Tue. at 10:45–11:15 a.m. Held at Minnie & Lovie Ward Rec. Center, 650 Capitol Ave.

OrtegaMon., 5, 12, 19 at 10:30–11 a.m.

ParkEvery Thu. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

PortolaEvery Tue. at 10:30–11 a.m.

PresidioTue., 6, 13, 20 at 10:15–11:15 a.m.

RichmondEvery Wed. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.Ticketed event.

SunsetTue., 6, 13, 20 at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

West PortalEvery Thu. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Western AdditionEvery Tue. at 11–11:45 a.m.Ticketed event.

Baby Rhyme Time Rollicking rhymes, songs and

books for infants to 15 months and their caregivers.**

Bernal HeightsEvery Wed. at 1–2 p.m.Ticketed event.

ChinatownEvery Thu. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Eureka ValleyEvery Wed. at 1:30–2:15 p.m.

Golden Gate Valley• Mondays, 5, 12, 19 at 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

• Every Tue. at 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

MarinaEvery Tue. at 11–11:30 a.m. (+play, 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.)Please leave strollers outside.

MercedEvery Thu. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

MissionEvery Fri. at 1:15–2:15 p.m.

Mission Bay• Every Thu. at 10–10:30 a.m.• Every Thu. at 10:45–11:15 a.m.Limit 54, first-come basis. Call (415) 355-2838 for details.

Ocean ViewEvery Thu. at 1:30–2 p.m.

OrtegaEvery Wed. at 1–1:30 p.m.

ParkEvery Sat. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Potrero• Every Tue. at 1:15–2:15 p.m.• Every Thu. at 11:15–12 p.m.

PresidioThursdays, 1, 8, 15, 22 at 10:15–11:15 a.m.

RichmondEvery Thu. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.Ticketed event.

Visitacion ValleyMondays, 5, 12, 19 at 11–11:45 a.m.

West PortalEvery Tue. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Homework HelpBayviewMondays, 5, 12, 19 at 3:30–5 p.m.

ExcelsiorMondays, 5; Tuesday, 6Wednesday, 7 at 4–6 p.m.

MercedWednesdays, 7, 14 at 2:30–4:30 p.m.

North BeachAfterschool Study: Mondays, 5, 12, 19Tuesday, 13 Wednesdays, 7, 14, 21, 28Thursdays, 1, 29at 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Visitacion ValleyTuesdays, 6, 13Wednesdays, 7, 14Thursdays, 1, 8, 15 at 3–4 p.m.Snack Time

Main Monday–Friday, 4–5 p.m.

Children’s Calendar

Books at 10% off! Friends’ Independent Bookstore Program! Friends members ($60+ level) receive a 10% discount at the following bookstores:

A. Cavalli Italian Bookstore Academy Store, California Academy of Science Adobe Bookstore Alan Wofsy Fine Arts LLC Alexander Book Co., Inc.

Alley Cat Books Amazing Fantasy The Beat Museum Bibliohead Bookstore Bibliomania Bird & Beckett Books & Records

Black Oak Books Holding Corp. Bolerium Books Books, Inc. Booksmith Borderlands Books Browser Books Christopher’s Books Chronicle Books

Compass Books, Inc. Dog Eared Books Eastwind Books Globus Slavic Bookstore Great Overland Book Company Green Apple Books & Music

The Green Arcade Kayo Books Louie Brothers Book Store, Inc. Manning’s Books & Prints Marcus Book Stores 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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December Featured Sections

Readers Bookstore Fort Mason Paris

Readers at the Main Oxford University Press

December Events

Dec. 6, 13. 20. 27

Tuesdays at North Beach: Poetry Series

North Beach Branch Library

Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

6 - Jessica Loos & Francisco Orrego

13 - Leslie Simon & Ed Mycue

20 - Leticia Hernandez & Peter Sherburn-Zimmer

27 - Alice Rogoff & Jerry Ferraz

Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28

Steps Sales All books $1 or less!Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Main Library’s Larkin Street steps (100 Larkin St.)(Please note that the Steps Sales are cancelled in the event of rain.)

Readers Locations & Hours

READERS BOOKSTOREFort Mason Center, Building C Open seven days a week. Bookstore: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Telephone (415) 771-1076

READERS BOOKSTORE Main Library, 100 Larkin St. Grove Street Entrance Open all Library hours Telephone (415) 557-4238

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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.

The Library, Friends and You

As we come to the end of the calendar year, this is a time when our thoughts turn to those closest to us, and to those organizations that give so much to the quality of our lives as a community. A perfect example is the essential and enriching experiences and

services San Francisco Public Library is able to provide, thanks to your generosity through Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

City Librarian Luis Herrera recently explained it succinctly: “As a premiere urban Library, we are committed to providing exceptional resources to our community. Our partnership with Friends is what makes the exceptional difference.”

Now, more than ever, your generous year-end gifts are needed so Friends can continue to support the mission of the Library. With the changing times and mosaics of our neighborhoods, residents of all ages are turning to our Library for responsive 21st century programs and services, especially as the cost of meeting basic needs, raising a family, and acquiring the skills to thrive in the technology-driven economy grow. Examples are:

• young families using early literacy and after school programs to enhance learning• youth exploring their identities, and discovering their voice and vision for their lives• job seekers acquiring new technology skills and online access to job opportunities• seniors thriving in lifelong learning• the public experiencing free art exhibitions, performances and author talks

We invite you to become part of this wonderful partnership—the Library, Friends and you—with your year-end gift. Give a gift of membership, and you’ll be making a double gift, both to Friends and to your lucky gift recipient. Just log on to www.friendssfpl.org. For special tributes or other information, call Craig Palmer (415) 477-5235.

Meet Craig Palmer, Friends’ Chief Advancement Officer We are thrilled to announce that Craig Palmer has joined Friends as Chief Advancement Officer. Craig is a seasoned professional, with more than 30 years’ experience in fund raising, marketing, organizational development, strategic planning and event production in the fields of higher academia, medical research, health and human services, the arts, and the environment. He and his husband live on the Southern side of Potrero in San Francisco.

Happy Holidays from Friends Become a member of Friends and receive 20% off all books & media in our Readers Bookstores! Our stores are the perfect place to scoop up gifts for family, friends and colleagues. Don’t forget to check out the eclectic assortment of vintage ephemera for sale: both stores are stocked with one-of-a-kind greeting cards, bookmarks and art pieces. Not a member? Not a problem! Join online, in our stores, at friendssfpl.org/membership, or call (415) 626-7500.

Looking Forward to the New Year…We are pleased to announce that the 2017 Library Laureates Benefit Gala, Library Love Stories, will take place on Friday, April 7, 2017! Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, we will again gather under the nautilus at the Main Library as we celebrate and honor author, publisher and Library champion Peter Booth Wiley, along with 35 luminaries of the literary world. For information on sponsorship opportunities and table sales, please contact Laurie Berk at laurie.berk@friendssfpl.org .

Craig Palmer

SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 LARKIN STREETSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102

At the Library

8 DECEMBER 2016 AT THE LIBRARY

The San Francisco Public Library system is dedicated to free and equal access to information,

knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse community.

Tours of MainTours are conducted on the first Tuesday of each month at 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. Groups can schedule a private tour by calling (415) 557-4266.

SFPL CommissionMeetings are generally held on a Thursday each month. This month’s meeting: 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 in the Koret Auditorium of the Main. The public is welcome to attend.

Closure TimesThe San Francisco Main Library and all branch libraries will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Dec. 26 for Christmas.

At the Library is published monthly on recycled paper by the San Francisco Public Library with support and funding from Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Circulation: 14,000

Online version: sfpl.org/atl

Main Library phone number: (415) 557-4400

How to reach usPublic Affairs, Main Library, 100 Larkin St.San Francisco, CA 94102(415) 557-4277; email: publicaffairs@sfpl.orgWebsite: sfpl.org

Every effort has been made to produce a monthly calendar that is both accurate and complete. Please contact Public Affairs if you have any questions or comments regarding the listings.

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LIBR ARY LOC ATIONS AND HOURS S M T W T F S

ANZA 550 37th Ave. 355-5717 x 12–6 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 12–6

BAYVIEW 5075 Third St. 355-5757 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–8 1–6 10–6

BERNAL HEIGHTS 500 Cortland Ave. 355-2810 x 10–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 1–6

CHINATOWN/LAI 1135 Powell St. 355-2888 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

EUREKA VALLEY/MILK 1 José Sarria Court 355-5616 x 12–6 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 12–6 (at 16th St., near Market)

EXCELSIOR 4400 Mission St. 355-2868 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

GLEN PARK 2825 Diamond St. 355-2858 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–7 1–6 1–6

GOLDEN GATE VALLEY 1801 Green St. 355-5666 x 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–8 1–6 10–6

INGLESIDE 1298 Ocean Ave. 355-2898 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–7 1–6 1–6

MAIN LIBRARY 100 Larkin St. 557-4400 12–5 10–6 9–8 9–8 9–8 12–6 10–6

MARINA 1890 Chestnut St. 355-2823 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–8 1–6 10–6

MERCED 155 Winston Drive 355-2825 1–5 10–6 10–9 1–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

MISSION 300 Bartlett St. 355-2800 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

MISSION BAY 960 Fourth St. 355-2838 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–6 1–6 1–6

NOE VALLEY/BRUNN 451 Jersey St. 355-5707 1–5 12–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

NORTH BEACH 850 Columbus Ave. 355-5626 x 1–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

OCEAN VIEW 345 Randolph St. 355-5615 x 10–6 10–6 12–8 11–7 1–6 10–6

ORTEGA 3223 Ortega St. 355-5700 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–9 12–9 1–6 10–6

PARK 1833 Page Street 355-5656 1–5 12–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

PARKSIDE 1200 Taraval St. 355-5770 x 1–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

PORTOLA 380 Bacon St. 355-5660 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–7 1–6 1–6

POTRERO 1616 20th St. 355-2822 1–5 x 10–8 12–8 10–8 1–6 10–6

PRESIDIO 3150 Sacramento St. 355-2880 1–5 x 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

RICHMOND/MARKS 351 9th Ave. 355-5600 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

SUNSET 1305 18th Ave. 355-2808 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

VISITACION VALLEY 201 Leland Ave. 355-2848 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–7 1–6 1–6

WEST PORTAL 190 Lenox Way 355-2886 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

WESTERN ADDITION 1550 Scott St. 355-5727 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–8 1–6 10–6

See bookmobile schedule, page 2

“x” means CLOSED. For more information: www.sfpl.org (All phone numbers are in the 415 area code.)

Quilt by Elvira Frolova. An exhibit of hand-made quilts illustrate the world-famous fairy tale poem, The Little Humpbacked Horse. See page 3.

December 2016In this Issue:Page 1 – Made in San Francisco Teen/Tween Winter Reading 3D Printing: In Good Hands Reduce Holiday Stress Page 2 – A Generous and Binding Gift Digital Comics: Where the Action Is Recipes for Healthy Holidays Computer Reservations Bookmobile SchedulesPage 3 – Everyone Deserves a Home Holiday Train Exhibit The Little Humpbacked Horse Exhibitions CalendarPage 4 – On the Same Page: Gods of Tango by Carolina de Robertis Indonesian Food Adult CalendarPage 5 – A California Childhood Paul Turner on Frank Lloyd WrightPage 6 – Children’s CalendarPage 7 – The Library, Friends and You Meet Craig Palmer, Friends’ CAO Happy Holidays from Friends Looking Forward to the New Year…