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Research Your Building
TheSanFranciscoHistoryCenterhasupdatedandexpandeditsSanFranciscoBuildingsResearchResourcesprintedguide,
anditsonlineversionwhichcanbefoundatsfpl.org/sfbuildings.Thenewguidehighlightsmanyresourcesaccessibleonline,suchascitydirectories,blockbooks,Sanbornmaps,andstep-by-stepresearchguides,aswellasadditionalmaterialsavailableonpaperandmicrofilm,andrefer-ralstonon-SFPLagenciesthatcanprovideothervaluableinformation.Itisdividedintosectionstohelpfocusonsuchquestionsas:Wholivedthere?Whoownedit?Howoldisit?Whobuiltit?Aretherephotosofit?And,whatresourcesareavailableonline?
IfyouweretoaskthestaffattheSanFranciscoHistoryCenterwhatquestionisaskedmostoften,theanswermightbe:“Wherearetheinternetcomputers?”Butrunningaveryclosesecondwouldbe:“DoyouhaveSanbornmaps?”FormanypeoplewhoareresearchingabuildinginSanFrancisco,Sanbornfireinsurancemapsareatthetopofthelist.TheSanFranciscoHistoryCenterhasseveraldifferentresourcesforbuildinghistorians,andsome—suchastheSanbornmaps—areavailableonmicrofilm,inprint,andnow,online.
SomepeopleresearchbuildingsbecauseofaneedtocompleteaformfortheCity’splanningdepartment,othersseekdocumentationtoresolveaconflictoverpropertylinesorpropertyuse,andstillothersaresimplyinterestedinthehistoryofaparticularbuilding.Whetheryou’reresearch-ingahouseoracommercialbuilding,thenewguide,“HowtoResearchaSanFranciscoBuilding”(sfpl.org/sfbuildings)isagreatplacetobegin.
Get Your Book Published this Year!two Steps to becoming a Successful Author
Nowisthebesttimetobeawriter.MichaelLarsenandElizabethPomada,literaryagentsandco-directorsoftheSanFranciscoWritersConference,willexplainhowtechnologymakesiteasierthanevertowrite,research,sell,andpromoteabook.Thishumor-filledclasswillgive
writersthestepstobecomingsuccessfulauthors,fromdevelopingskillsasawritertolearningwhatisneededtobeatechno-savvyauthorinanincreasinglymobile,omnimediaworld.
Thefirstpartofthetalkwillcoverthesevenkeystosalablewriting:credibility,clarity,quality,productivity,scalability,mobility,andcreativity.Thesecondpartwillpresentthesixkeystobecom-ingasuccessfulauthor:clarity,flexibility,community,visibility,promotability,anddurability.Valuablehandoutswillbeprovided.
LarsenandPomadastartedLarsen-PomadaLiteraryAgentsinSanFranciscoin1972.TheyaremembersoftheAssociationofAuthors’Representativesandhavesoldhun-dredsofbookstomorethan100publishersandimprints.
How to Get Your Book Published: Jan.11,6p.m.,MainLibrary,LowerLevel,LatinoHispanicCommunityMeetingRoomB
Plan for Retirement
It’snotgoingtobeyourparents’retirement—rewardedatage65withagoldwatch,aguaranteedpensionandhealthinsur-anceforlife.FormanyAmericans—especiallyBabyBoomers—
retiringinthiscenturywillbeachallenge.DevonKingfromtheU.S.DepartmentofLaborhelpstakethemysteryoutofretirementplanning.Shewilloutlinesimplestepsthatpeopleofanyagecanimplementnowtostartplanningforthefuture.ThisisaBoomer-stock/Wise-Upeventforlearningandlivingwellatanyage.
Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement Planning:Jan.26,6p.m.,MainLibrary,LowerLevel,LatinoHispanicCommunityMeetingRoomB
Vol. 42 No. 1January 2011
At the LibRARY JANUARY 2011 1
ComingUp:
SFPL.ORG
FEB. 12Lights! Camera! Cuisine! Cooking Fabulous Food from the Films You LoveNorth Beach Branch, 2 p.m., (661 Lombard St.)
FEB. 15Open Books: Conor Grennan Little Princes: One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of NepalMain, Latino/Hispanic Commu-nity Meeting Room, 6:30 p.m.
FEB. 19Jennifer 8 LeeFortune Cookie ChroniclesChinatown Branch Library, 2:30 p.m.
FEB. 26Park Branch Library Reopening1 p.m.
How to...First LinesLookingforanewreadinthenewyear?Hereisatantalizingtasteofthefirstlineofthelatestfavoritebooksfromlibrarystaff.
For Adults
InFortHoodhousing,likeallarmyhousing,yougetusedtohearingthroughthewalls.–You Know When the Men Are GonebySiobhanFallon
Deathisonlythebeginning;afterwardcomesthehardpart.–The Death InstinctbyJedRubenfeld
Atnighttheseaandtheskyareoneandeventheearthbecomesconfusedwiththedarkimmensitythatenvelopseverything.–Destiny and DesirebyCarlosFuentes.
Wecamehomebecausewewerefailures.–The Weird SistersbyEleanorBrown
Amanandaroosterexitataxiidlingonacrowdedstreet.–MoondogsbyAlexanderYates
ThoughIoftenlookedforone,IfinallyhadtoadmitthattherecouldbenocureforParis.–The Paris WifebyPaulaMcClain
KateBannonthoughtshewashavinganightmare,butactuallyshewasdying.–Agent XbyNoahBoyd
For teens
AtayoungageIlearnedhowquicklyone’sfortunescanchange,atruththatneverbetrayedme.–Cate of Lost ColonybyLisaKlein
BennyImuracouldn’tholdajob,sohetooktokilling.–Rot & RuinbyJonathanMaberry
Shespoketohimbeforetheworldfellapart.–The Scorch TrialsbyJamesDashner
DearReader,youareabouttopartakeinthejourneyofmylovelife,myhomelife,mymistakes,missteps,andeverythinginbetweenthatmakesme...well...me.–Teenage Love AffairbyNi-NiSimone
For Children
AllIwantedwastocharmasinglestinkingwartontomyface.–The Magical Misadventures of Prunella BogthistlebyDevaFagan
Evenbeforehegotelectrocuted,Jasonwashavingarottenday.–The Lost HerobyRickRiordan
Mrs.McMartinwasdefinitelydead.–The Shadows (The Books of Elsewhere, Volume One)byJacquelineWest
Picture books
ThebunniesaresoakingupthesunwhenMr.Goatdrivesalonginhistractor.–Bunny DaysbyTaoNyeu
Mr.ElephanterarrivesearlyinthemorningattheElephantery.He’sheretolookaftertheyoungandpeppyelephanties.–Mr. ElephanterbyLarkPien
StanleywastryingtohelpMommakepizza,butSLOSHhespilledtheoil,SPLOOFhesprayedtheflour,SPLAThetippedoverthebowloftomatosauce.–Welcome Home, MousebyElisaKleven
MichaelLarsenandElizabethPomada
TheSanFranciscoHistoryCenterhasseveraldifferentresourcesforbuildinghistorians,andsome—suchastheSanbornmaps—areavailableonmicrofilm,inprint,andnow,online.Photocourtesyof
theSanFranciscoHistoricalPhotographCollection
ThelargestbuildingcampaigninSanFranciscoPublicLibraryhistoryisinfullswing.Wearenowseeingthefruitsofthe$106millionbondmeasurepassedinNovember2000.TheBranchLibraryImprovementProgram(BLIP)callsfortherenovationof16branchlibrariesandtheconstructionofeightnewlibrarybuildings.Thenewbuildingsare:Bayview,GlenPark,Ingleside,MissionBay,NorthBeach,Ortega,PortolaandVisitacionValley.
B u i l d i n g b e t t e r l i b r a r i e s f o r s t r o n g e r c o m m u n i t i e s .
BranchLibraryImprovementProgram(BLIP)
2 JANUARY 2011 At the LibRARY
Branchesunderconstructionandprojectedopeningdates:
Park–2011
Presidio–2011
VisitacionValley–2011
Merced–2011
Ortega–2011
Anza–2011
GoldenGateValley–2011
BLIP UpdateTheLibraryprovidesthefollowingservicesduringbranchrenovations.
Temporary Services Schedule
bookmobile Locations:
Anza(Balboa St., at 31st Ave.)Tuesday: 10:30a.m.–1p.m.Saturday: 1:30–5p.m.
Golden Gate Valley(1700 Green St., alongside Allyne Park.)Tuesday: 10a.m.–12:30p.m.Friday: 2:15–5:30p.m.
Merced(Buckingham Way, near Stonestown movie theater.)Monday: 10a.m.–12:30p.m.Saturday: 10a.m.–12:30p.m.
Park(751 Stanyan St., south of Waller)Tuesday: 3:30–7p.m.Wednesday: 1–5p.m.
Presidio(2715 California St. at Scott St.)Wednesday: 10a.m.–12:30p.m.Friday: 10a.m.–12:30p.m.
A New Year of Libraries
TheNewYearwillbringexcitement,parties,
aweandlotsofhardworkfortheBranch
LibraryImprovementProgram.Sevenlibraries
currentlyunderconstructionwillopentothepublic
in2011—fiverenovations:Park,Presidio,Merced,
Anza,andGoldenGateValleyandtwobrandnew
buildings:VisitacionValleyandOrtega.
Eachlibraryisasuniqueastheneighborhood
itserves,yettheyallhavemuchincommon.Each
branchwillbe“green”andbuilttoLEED(Leadership
inEnergyandEnvironmentalDesign)SilverU.S.
GreenBuildingCouncilstandards—onewillhave
solarpanels,anotheragreenroof.
Thelibrarieswillhavedistinctareasforchildren,
teens,andadultsandthechildren’sareawillcontain
interactivelearningresourcesandplay-to-learn
panelsforyoungchildren.Therewillbemore
computers,self-checkoutmachines,andoutletsfor
patronstoplugintheirownlaptops.Eachwillhave
amorefunctionalareaforstafftoworkin,inorder
togetthebooksandothermaterialsbackonthe
shelveswiththegreatestofease.Allthelibrarieswill
beseismicallysafeandfullyaccessibleforallpatrons.
Thehistoricbrancheswillhavebeautifullyrestored
woodworkandceilings,whilethenewbranches
willshowcasetheirairinessandnaturallight.These
communitiesareeagerlyawaitingtheopeningof
theirneighborhoodbranchesandtheywon’tbe
disappointed.
Photos,clockwisefromtopleft:VisitacionValley,GoldenGateValley,Merced,Presidio,Park,AnzaandOrtegaBranchLibraries.
Bookmobile hours subject to change; call (415) 557-4343 or visit sfpl.org for updated information.
At the LibRARY JANUARY 2011 3
ExhibitionsSubscribe to the monthly exhibitions and Adult Programming newsletter atwww.sfpl.org/nextreads
January2011Jewett and Skylight Galleries
Skylight Gallery Open Hours: same as MainSkylight Gallery Closes: Mon.-Sat. at 6 p.m.; Sun. at 5 p.m.
*San Francisco EatsSanFranciscoEatsshowcasestheculinarydelightsthatcanbefoundintheSanFranciscoPublicLibrary’scollectionsdatingbacktothelate19thcentury,andwillserveasavisualfeastforvisitorsofallages.FromtheGoldRushtoSlowFood,SanFranciscohasneverstoppedbeingabeaconofgastronomicdelight.Thisexhibitionincludesmenus,historicalphotographs,anarrayoffoodwritingsandcookbooks,andephemerafrommatchbookstoteapots.ThroughMarch20.Main,6thFloorSkylightGallery&LowerLevel,JewettGallery.Related Programs: seeAdults,Jan.11,6-7:30p.m.;Jan.12,6-7:30p.m.;Jan.18,5:45-7:15p.m.;Jan.22,2:30-4p.m.;Jan.23,2p.m.;Jan.25,6:30p.m.;&ThursdaysatNoonFilms,Jan.6,13,20&27,12p.m.
Other exhibit/Display Areas in the Library
Taipei International Flora ExpositionPhotoexhibitcelebratingthe2010TaipeiInternationalFloraExposition,heldfromNov.6,2010toApril25,2011inTaipeiCity,Taiwan.Withthegoalsof“reduce,reuse,recycle,”theexpofocusesoncultureandartasapartofeco-friendlyliving.ThroughFeb.17.Main,3rdFloor,ChineseCenterExhibitSpace.Related Events: seeAdults,Jan.15.2p.m.,&Jan.29,4p.m.
*Love Shouldn’t Have to HurtAsianPacificIslanderLegalOutreach’syouthprojectpresentsanexhibitthat,throughposterart,expressesayouthperspectiveonteendatingviolenceanddomesticviolence.ThroughJan.6.Main,3rdFloor,TeenCenterExhibitSpace
Digging Deep: Underneath San Francisco Public LibraryThecurrentMainLibraryrestsonaGoldRush-eracemeteryandtheruinsoftheoldCityHalldestroyedinthe1906earthquake&fire.ThearcheologicalremainspulledfromthesitetellthestoryoftheearlydevelopmentoftheCivicCenterarea.Ongoing.Main,1stFloor,GroveStreetentranceexhibitcases
Digging Deep: Underneath San Francisco Public LibraryThecurrentMainLibraryrestsonaGoldRush-eracemeteryandtheruinsoftheoldCityHalldestroyedinthe1906earthquake&fire.ThearcheologicalremainspulledfromthesitetellthestoryoftheearlydevelopmentoftheCivicCenterarea.Ongoing.Main,1stFloor,GroveStreetentranceexhibitcases
Modern Day SlaveryExhibitfromtheSanFranciscoCollaborativeAgainstHumanTraffickingtodrawattentiontotheglobalissueofhumantrafficking.Jan.8–March3.Main,ThirdFloor,GeneralCollectionsandHumanitiesCenter.
exhibits at the branches
Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Fine Arts ExhibitThegoaloftheBoys&GirlsClubsofAmericaNationalFineArtsExhibitistouncovertheartistictalentsofourmembersandmotivatethemtodeveloptheirartisticskillsandpossiblyexplorecareeropportunities,andtoseetheirartworkprofessionallydisplayed,therebygainingrecognitionfromtheirfamily,peersandcommunities.Memberswillreceiveadditionalrecognitioniftheirworkisselectedforcitywide,regionalandnationalexhibits.ThelocalexhibitisoneofthemostimportantpartsoftheFineArtsprogram,becauseitencouragesahighdegreeofparticipationfromalargenumberofclubmembers.ThroughJan.7.Excelsior
Here and Now: Angels in America at 20 YearsExhibitoforiginalmaterialfromtheseminal,award-winningplaybyTonyKushner,includingbooks,productionphotographsandpostersrelatingtothehistoricworkofqueerart,“AngelsinAmerica,AGayFantasiaonNationalThemes.”ThroughFeb.18.EurekaValley
Crossing the Street: Tales from the PortolaExhibitcreatedbyPortolaneighborhoodartistsKateConnellandOscarMelaratellsthestoryofSanFrancisco’sPortolaDistrict,throughacollectionofhandmadeinteractivebooksdisplayedoncustombookstandsthroughoutthebranch.ThroughFeb.11.Portola
*FundedbyFriendsoftheSanFranciscoPublicLibrary
Exhibitions to Look Forward ToTheLibrarylooksforwardtohostingaphotographyexhibitionthatcelebratesournation’slibrariesby
SanFrancisco-basedphotographerRobertDawsonthisspring.Public Library: An American Commonswillhighlighturban,suburbanandrurallibrariesacrosstheU.S.anddemonstratetheirvibrantandes-
sentialfunctioninpubliclife.ThisexhibitionwillcoincidewithNationalLibraryWeekinAprilandthe50thanniversaryofFriendsoftheSanFranciscoPublicLibraryandwillbeonviewApril9–June12.
Inthefall,theLibrarywillhosttwogalleryexhibitionsonmusic.TheCentennialexhibition,Music for a City,Music for the World: 100 Years with the San Francisco Symphony,willbeheldintheJewettGalleryattheMainLibraryfromSept.8throughJan.9,2012.OrganizedbyJoeEvans,SanFranciscoSymphonyArchivist,theexhibitiontellsthestoryofthesymphonyanditsrolewithinandimpactonitscity,fromitsformativeyearsfollowingthe1906earthquaketoitspresentdaypositionasoneofAmerica’smostrespectedsymphonyorchestras.Thisexhibitionwillpresentmorethan100historicobjectsanddocuments,alldrawnfromtheSanFranciscoSymphonyarchivalcollection,includingphotos,concertposters,programs,andtickets,mostexhibitedforthefirsttime.Theexhibitionwillbeaccompaniedandenhancedbysamplesfromtheaudioarchive,lendingdepthandmusicalcontexttotheitemsonview.
TheMainLibrarywillalsohostatravelingexhibition,American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music,inthefall,whichexplorestheenormousinfluenceofLatinomusiciansinpost-WorldWarIIAmericathroughthelensofthemajorcentersofLatinomusicproductionincludingSanFrancisco,NewYork,LosAngeles,SanAntonioandMiami.TheexhibitionwascreatedbyExperienceMusicProjectandorganizedfortravelbytheSmithsonianInstitutionTravelingExhibitionService.American Sabor,itsnationaltour,andrelatedprogramsaremadepossiblebyFordMotorCompanyFund.
2010 Taipei International Flora Expo Photo ExhibitionPhotographsofthe2010TaipeiInternationalFloraExpoareonviewintheChineseCenterattheMainLibrarythroughFeb.17,forthosewhocan’tmakeatriptoTaipei,Taiwantoseetheexpoinperson.
TheInternationalFloraExpoinTaiwanwillbringeightmillionvisitorstotheexpansivelygroomedgroundscovering228acresinandaroundTaipei.Alongwithmanycolorfulgardensoutdoor,theexpoalsoincludes14pavilionswithextensiveindoordisplaysandentertainment.Focusingonthemantraof“reduce,reuseandrecycle,”eachofthebuildingsisdesignedtoensurealowcarbonfootprintthroughminimizingwaterandenergyuse.With87organizationsfrom31countriesparticipating,theeventwillputTaiwanon
theworldstage,showcasingTaiwan’shorticulture,scienceandenvi-ronmentalprotectionachievements.Inparticular,itwillhighlighttheisland’sstellarorchidindustry,whichnowaccountsforathirdoftheworld’smarket.TolearnmoreabouttheTaipeiexpo,visit2010taipei-expo.tw.TheexpoisonviewinTaiwanthroughApril25.
ThephotographyexhibitwasmadepossiblebytheLibraryandtheTaipeiEconomicandCulturalOffice.ThisisaGreenStacksexhibit.
21st Century EnslavementWithmorethan2,000women,men,andchildrentraffickedeverydayand800,000victimsenslavedeachyear,humantraffickingisrecognizedaroundtheworldasanegregioushumanrightsviolation.Humantraf-fickinghappenshereintheSanFranciscoBayArea.TheSanFranciscoCollaborativeAgainstHumanTraffick-inginvitesthecommunitytolearnmoreaboutthisserioustopicwithanexhibit,Modern Day Slavery,onviewattheMainLibrary,GeneralCollectionsandHumanitiesCenter,3rdFloor,fromJan.8throughMarch3.
TheCollaborativeislocal,public-privateinitiativeofhumantraffickingadvocates,lawenforcement,andexpertsthataimstoendhumantraffickingthroughstrategicapplicationofpolicy,awarenesscampaigns,datacollection,andoutreachefforts.Dr.EmilyMurase,executivedirectoroftheDepartmentontheStatusofWomen,whichhelpscoordinatetheCollaborative,explains,“Oneofthebiggestchallengesinfightingmod-erndayslaveryisthatit’ssohiddenandlargelyunknown.TheCollaborativewantseverySanFranciscantobeeducatedandinformed,sotheycanrecognizetraffickingwhentheyseeit,andthentakestepstoendit.”
in addition to the exhibit, the Library will host these related programs:
Panel Discussion: AnatomyofaCase:FederalInterventionsinCasesofHumanTrafficking,Feb.2,6p.m.,KoretAuditorium,MainLibrary
Author Reading: ConorGrennan,Little Princes: One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal,Feb.15,6:30p.m.,Latino/HispanicCommunityMeetingRoom,LowerLevel,MainLibrary
RobertDawson’sphotographyexhibition,Public Library: An American Commons,willbeonviewthisspring.Photo:RobertDawson
PhotographicdocumentationfromtheUnitedNationsGlobalInitiativetoFightHumanTrafficking.Photo:AlessandroScotti
Related Program
Documentary:Taiwan Blooms Across the World,Jan.15,2p.m.,MainLibrary,KoretAuditorium
4 JANUARY 2011 At the LibRARY *FundedbyFriendsoftheSanFranciscoPublicLibrary
Adults3 Monday
*First Monday Movies: The Asphalt Jungle (1950, 112 min.)Excelsior,6:30–8:30p.m.
3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Mondays
Older Writers Poetry Group BernalHeights,3:30p.m.
*4 tuesday
Knitting Class (In English & Mandarin)Ages13&over.20attendeelimit;signupatbranch.Bringsupplies(exceptbegin-ners).Chinatown,3:30–5p.m.
5 Wednesday
*San Francisco Public School Kindergarten Enrollment WorkshopEurekaValley,6:30–8p.m.
8 Saturday
*Documentary Film: My Journey HomeMain,KoretAuditorium,2–4p.m.
*San Francisco Public School Kindergarten Enrollment Workshop (In Chinese)Chinatown,10-11:30a.m.
*Origami ClubBernalHeights,2p.m.
*Chinese Traditional Music Con-certVisitacionValley,4–5p.m.
11 tuesday
Farm to Table: Panel Discus-sionMain,KoretAuditorium,6–7:30p.m.Related Exhibi-tion: seeExhibitions.
Get Your Book Published Main,Latino/HispanicCommu-nityMeetingRoom,6–7:30p.m.
Tuesday Evening Writers’ WorkshopBringpenorpencil.BernalHeights,6:45p.m.
*The High Desert Revisited: Poetry Reading(NorthBeachProgram.)Heldat661Lom-bardSt.,7p.m.
12 Wednesday
Elizabeth Wright; Dear Bob, Dear Betty: Love and Marriage During The Great DepressionBernalHeights,6:30p.m.
Chef Laura F. Stec; Cool CuisineMain,Latino/HispanicCommunityMeetingRoom,6–7:30p.m.Related Exhibi-tion:seeExhibitions.
13 thursday
*San Francisco Public School Enrollment WorkshopInfo:(415)[email protected],5–6:30p.m.
15 Saturday
Documentary: Taipai Inter-national Flora Expo (60 min.)Main,KoretAuditorium,2p.m.Related Exhibition: seeExhibitions.
The Sit-Down Readers’ Theatre Presents the Poetry of Charles Baudelaire (In English & French)Read,ifyoulike.(NorthBeachProgram.)HeldatClubhouse,661LombardSt.,2p.m.
*Knit HappensAdultsandages9&over.Info:[email protected](415)557-4497.Main,2ndFloor,Children’sCreativeCenter,2–4p.m.
*Chinese Zodiac CraftAges12&over;20-attendeelimit.Contactbranchtosignup.Chinatown,2:30–4p.m.
The Rediscovery of Artist Fang Rending, with Tanya Fang Main,Latino/HispanicCommu-nityMeetingRoom,3:30p.m.
18 tuesday
S.F. Bites: Panel of Local Food Bloggerswww.GreenGrapesBlog.com,www.thetomatotart.com,www.forageSF.com&www.vinography.com.Main,KoretAuditorium,6–7p.m.Related Exhibition: seeExhibitions.
*Teaching San Francisco Black HeritageMain,Latino/HispanicComunityMeetingRoomA,6p.m.
19 Wednesday
*Card/Scrabble/Chess ClubAges50&over.MissionBay,3–4:30p.m.
Ancient Celt Harp MusicMain,KoretAuditorium,6–8p.m.
20 thursday
Ways to Enable Reading Flu-ency in Children (For Adults)Ingleside,4:30–5:30p.m.
22 Saturday
*“Write Your Will” WorkshopBringbluenon-erasablepen.Infoorregistration:[email protected](415)355-2860.Bayview,2–3:30p.m.
*John Jung; Sweet and Sour (In English) +poetNellieWong.Booksale.Chinatown,2:30–4p.m.Related Exhibi-tion:seeExhibitions.
*San Francisco Public School Kindergarten Enrollment-WorkshopPortola,3–4:30p.m.
The HIP Investor: Make Bigger Profits by Building a Better World, with R. Paul HermanPotrero,4p.m.
23 Sunday
*Author Discussion: John Jung; Sweet and Sour (In English)Main,Latino/HispanicCommunityMeetingRoom,2p.m.Related Exhibition: seeExhibitions.
24 Monday
*“Write Your Will” WorkshopBringbluenon-erasablepen.Mission,6:30-8p.m.
24 & 31 Mondays
Staying Engaged As We AgeRegisterinclass.Main,Latino/HispanicCommunityMeetingRoom,1:30–3:30p.m.
25 tuesday
Documentary Film: For Once in My Life+paneldiscussion.Main,KoretAuditorium,5:45p.m.
Local Ingredients: Panel Discussion With Bernal Neighbors-Entrepreneurs- LocavoresBernalHeights,6:30p.m.Related Exhibition: seeExhibitions.
26 Wednesday
Retirement PlanningMain,Latino/HispanicCommunityMeetingRoom,6p.m.
*Women’s Initiative for Self-Employment/Alternativa para Latinas en Autosuficien-ciaExcelsior,7–8:30p.m.
*Documentary Film: A Sea Change: Imagine a World without FishMain,KoretAuditorium,6–7:30p.m.
29 Saturday
Early Childhood Educators Workshop SeriesLimitedtothreeeducatorsperorganization.RegistrationstartsJan.3atbestrella@sfpl.orgor(415)557-4272.Main,2ndFloor,Children’sCenter,10:30a.m.–1:30p.m.
*Container Gardening, with Dennis GranahanO.K.tobringindoorplantsam-ples.Potrero,4p.m.Related Exhibition: seeExhibitions.
*Documentary Film: A Sea Change: Imagine a World without FishMain,KoretAuditorium,2–3:30p.m.
31 Monday
Shanghai: World Expo Film Sunset,7–8p.m.
Book Groups5 Wednesday
Selection:The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.Sunset,7p.m.
20 thursday
2:30p.m.,WestPortal
21 Friday
*Chinese Reading ClubSelection:Hush, HushbyBeccaFitzpatrick.DiscussioninMan-darinChinese.Info:[email protected](415)355-2888.Chinatown,3:30–5:30p.m.
26 Wednesday
Selection:Freedom,byJonathenFranzen,MissionBay,6:30–7:30p.m.
*Rincón Literario: (In Span-ish)Selection:El Tiempo entre CosturasbyMariaDueñas.Main,3rdFloorConferenceRoom,6–7:30p.m.
27 thursday
Selection:MudboundbyHillaryJordan.BernalHeights,4p.m.
29 Saturday
The Russian Bibliophiles ClubMain,Latino/HispanicCommunityMeetingRoom,2–4p.m.
Business Counseling5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesdays
Service Corps of Retired Executives Free Business CounselingAppointments:(415)744-6827.Main,4thFloor,Business,Science&Technol-ogyDepartment,10a.m.–3p.m.
Computer ClassesClasses Held at the Main: Held in the 5th Floor Training Center, unless otherwise noted. Most class-es at the Main require proficiency in basic keyboard skills. All classes are first come, first served.
3, 10 & 24 Mondays
Job Seekers’ LabDrop-inself-help.11a.m.–2p.m.
January2011
Hungry for More?Joinusforaseriesofdeliciouspublicprogramsthismonth.Andwhileyou’reattheMainLibrary,visittheSkylightandJewettGalleriesandtakeinSan Francisco Eats,anexhibitionthatshowcasestheculinarydelightsthatcanbefoundintheLibrary’scollectionsdatingbacktothemid19th-century.
Farm to Table-ApaneldiscussionthatinvestigateshowlocalandorganicallygrownproduceshapesSanFranciscocookinganddining.Jan.11,6p.m.,MainLibrary,KoretAuditorium.
Cool Cuisine-LocalchefandauthorLauraStecshowshowtodecreaseyourcarbonfootprintbyeatingglobal-coolingcuisine.Jan.12,6p.m.,MainLibrary,LatinoHispanicCommunityMeetingRoom.
San Francisco Bites-Apaneldiscussionthatbringstogetheradiversegroupoflocalfoodbloggersaddressinghealthyeating,wineandfood,SanFrancisconeighborhoodsandforaginginandaroundthem.Jan.18,6p.m.MainLibrary,KoretAuditorium.
Sweet and Sour-AuthorJohnJungdiscusseshisbook,asocialhistoryofChinesefamilyrestaurants.Jan.22,2:30p.m.,ChinatownBranchLibraryJan.23,2p.m.,MainLibrary,LatinoHispanicCommunityMeetingRoom.
Local Ingredients: An Evening With Bernal Locavores-AconversationwithBernalHeightsneighbor-entrepreneurswhohavealldedicatedthemselvestoputtingthe“locavore”philosophyintopractice.Jan.25,6:30p.m.,BernalHeightsBranchLibrary,6:30p.m.
Seesfpl.org/sfeatsforcompleteprogramlistings.
Pick for January and February:
The Fortune Cookie Chronicles by Jennifer 8. Lee
Inherfirstbook,New York TimesreporterJennifer8.LeehascookedupadeliciouslyentertaininghistoryoftheChinesefoodindustryintheU.S.
Partmemoir,partjournalisticinvestigation,The Fortune Cookie Chroni-cles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food,focusesnotontheancientartofChinesecuisinebutratherontherelativelyrecenthistoryofNorthAmericanChineserestaurantfare—take-outincluded.AninterestingfactdishedoutbytheauthoristhatthenumberofChineserestaurantsintheU.S.exceedsthetotalofalltheMcDonald’s,BurgerKingandWendy’soutletscombined.Welearn,too,thatChinesefoodisservedonallsevencontinents(evenAntarctica).
Whatwouldthestorybewithoutsomethingsweetandsour?Besidesdiscoursingonthesweettreatmentionedinthetitle,theauthorprovidessourreportsofrecentimmigrantsleadingnomadiclivesasrestaurantworkers,frequentlybusedintofar-offsmalltownrestaurants.ShealsopointsoutthedangersfacedbythosewhodeliverChinesefood—amongthemostdangerousjobsinAmerica.
Theauthor’sself-descriptiononTwitteras“JournalistandDumpling-maker”showsthatLeetakesfoodseriously,ifseasonedwithhumor.AfluentspeakerofMandarinChineseandthedaughterofimmigrantsfromChina,shegrewupeatinghermother’sauthenticChinesefoodinthefamily’sNewYorkCitykitchen.AftergraduatingfromHarvardin1999withadegreeinAppliedMathematicsandEconomicsandstudyingatBeijingUniversity,Ms.Leewashiredattheageof24byTheNew York Timesasametroreporter.Shehaswrittenstoriesonculture,poverty,andtechnology.
ForOntheSamePage,theLibraryhaspurchasedthepaperbackeditionpublishedbyTwelve,animprintofHachette.
Meet the Author:Jennifer8.LeewillbespeakingattheChinatownBranchLibraryonFeb.19at2:30p.m.
At the LibRARY JANUARY 2011 5Allprogramsandeventsarefreeandopentothepublic.
Computer Classes cont.
4 & 11 tuesdays
Internet 101Mouse&key-boardskillsrequired,2–4p.m.
4, 11, 18 & 25 tuesdays
Job Seekers’ LabDrop-inself-help.10a.m.–1p.m.
Mouse & Keyboard BasicsVolunteersavailable.1:15–2p.m.
7 Friday
Internet & Library Catalog (In Spanish)Meetat3rdFloorInternationalCenter:Info:(415)557-4430,2–4p.m.
8 Saturday
Word Processing BasicsMouse&keyboardskillsrequired.11a.m.–1p.m.
8, 15, 22 & 29 tuesdays
Mouse & Kayboard BasicsVolunteersavailable.10:15–11a.m.
10 Monday
eLibrary Brownbagclass.HeldintheLatino/HispanicCommu-nityMeetingRoom.12–1p.m.
12 WednesdayJobs & Career Resources on the InternetAbilitytonavi-gateWebrequired.2–4p.m.
14 Friday
Internet & Library Catalog (In Cantonese Chinese) Meetat3rdFloorInternationalCenterInfo:(415)557-4430.2–4p.m.
15 Saturday
E-mail BasicsMouse&keyboardskillsrequired(orobserve.)11a.m.–1p.m.
18 tuesday
Library CatalogMouse&key-boardskillsrequired,2–4p.m.
19 Wednesday
Magazine, Newspaper & Information DatabasesAbilitytonavigateWebre-quired(orobserve),2–4p.m.
20 thursday
Internet & Library Catalog (In Russian)Meetat3rdFloorInternationalCenter.Info:(415)557-4430,9:15–11:15a.m.
21 Friday
Sogou Chinese Handwriting Input Method (In Mandarin Chinese)Info:(415)557-4430.2–4p.m.
22 Saturday
Internet 101Mouse&keyboardskillsrequired.,11a.m.–1p.m.
25 tuesday
Internet 102BasicInternetproficiencyrequired(orob-serve),2–4p.m.
26 Wednesday
Computer BasicsPortola,6–7:30p.m.
27 thursday
Library Catalog20-attendeelimit.Firstcome,firstserved.Chinatown.InChinese:10–11a.m.InEnglish:11a.m.–12p.m.
28 Friday
Word Processing (In Man-darin Chinese)Info:(415)557-4430.11a.m.–1p.m.
29 Saturday
Internet 102BasicInternetproficiencyrequired.(orob-serve),11a.m.–1p.m.
Classes Held at the Branches:
5, 12, 19 & 26
Computer BasicsBernalHeights,3:30–5p.m.
8 Saturday
Library Online ResourcesGlenPark,4–5p.m.
8, 15, 22 & 29 Saturdays
Teens Teaching Seniors Com-putersExcelsior,4–5p.m.
10 Monday
Online Language Learning: MangoIngleside,4–5p.m.
22 Saturday
Internet 101Ingleside,2–3:30p.m.
24 Monday
ESL Conversation Group20-attendeelimit;registrationrequired.Ingleside,4–5p.m.
Mouse & Keyboard BasicsSunset,6:30–8p.m.
TeensSAT Workshops HighSchoolStudents!ImproveyourSATscorefortheupcomingtestdates!Visitwww.successlinktu-toring.com/SFPL/forschedule,info®istration.
1-8 January
*Winter Reading ContestInfoatbranch:Bayview,Chinatown,MainTeenCenter,NorthBeach,Parkside,Portola,Richmond,VisitacionValley&WestPortal.
4-31 January
*Book SwapRegister:[email protected]&WestPortal
4 tuesday
Knitting Class (In English & Mandarin)Ages13&over.20attendeelimit;signupatbranch.Bringsupplies(exceptbegin-ners).Chinatown,3:30–5p.m.
*FilmInfo:[email protected](415)355-2868.Excelsior,4–6p.m.
4, 11, 18 & 25 tuesdays
*Writers’ WorkshopAges12-19.Register:[email protected](415)557-4497.Main,3rdFloorConferenceRoom,4–6p.m.
5, 12, 19 & 25 Wednesdays
*Make Your Own Wall Calen-darRegister:[email protected](415)355-2868.Excelsior,4–6p.m.
7 Friday
*Teen ’Zine Wii GamingAges8-18.Info:[email protected](415)355-2888.Chinatown,3:30–5:30p.m.
8 Saturday
*Origami ClubBernalHeights,2p.m.
13 thursday
*GamingInfo:[email protected]
mond,3–5p.m.Info:[email protected]
(415)355-2858.GlenPark,4–6p.m.
14 Friday
*Crocheting with Rebekah AlessiAges8-18.12-partici-pantlimit.Register:[email protected](415)355-2888.Chinatown,3:30–5:30p.m.
15 Saturday
*Get Crafty Ages8-18.Materi-alsprovided.Register:[email protected](415)355-5660.Portola,1:30–3p.m.
*Knit HappensAdultsandages9&over.Info:[email protected](415)557-4497.Main,2ndFloor,Children’sCreativeCenter,2–4p.m.
*Chinese Zodiac CraftAges12&over;20-attendeelimit.Signupatbranch.China-town,2:30–4p.m.
18 & 25 tuesdays
*Craft: Recycled Paper BeadsAges8-18.Materialsprovided.Register:[email protected](415)355-5626.(NorthBeachProgram.)Heldat661LombardSt.,NorthBeach,3:30–5p.m.
19 Wednesday
*Film: Despicable Me (95 min.)Info:[email protected](415)355-2860.Bayview,4:30–6p.m.
*Film: Good HairInfo:RachelAronowitzat(415)557-4426.Main,KoretAuditorium,5p.m.
20 thursday
*Finger Knitting CraftMateri-alsprovided.Register:[email protected],4–5p.m.
21 Friday
*Chinese Reading ClubSelec-tion:Hush, HushbyBeccaFitz-patrick.DiscussioninMandarinChinese.Info:[email protected](415)355-2888.China-town,3:30–5:30p.m.
*Finger Knitting CraftMateri-alsprovided.Register:[email protected],4–5p.m.
22 & 29 Saturdays
*Teen ’Zine Ages13–18.Bilingualonlineteenmagazineworkshop.Register: [email protected](415)355-2888.Chinatown,1-3p.m.
27 thursday
*Button-makingInfo: [email protected],3:30–5:30p.m.
28 Friday
*WII GamingAges8-18.Register: [email protected](415)355-5660.Portola,3:30–5p.m.
Videos on the Large ScreenIn the Koret Auditorium at the Main, Thursdays at Noon
Whenpossible,filmsareshownwithcaptionstoassistourdeafandhardofhearingpatrons.Signupformonthlyprograme-mailnotificationsat:[email protected]
This Month’s Theme: Eat, Drink and Be Merry!
Related Exhibition:San Francisco Eats
Jan. 6
Waitress(2007,108min.)
Jan. 13
Fresh (2009,70min.)
Jan. 20
Julie and Julia(2009,123min.)
Jan. 27
Eat, Drink, Man, Woman (1994,124min.)
EventsandHappeningsThinking about Summer?ThelibraryfolkswhoputtogetherSummerRead-ingcertainlyare,especiallysince2011willfeaturetheinaugurationofanallages—SummerReadSF.Children,teensandadultswillallbeabletoreadandlogtimeinoneprogram.Thisyear’sthemefeaturesenergywithPower Your Mind: Read! Theartworkwillbecreatedbyillustrator/authorJaneWattenberg.SummerReading2011willrunJune1throughJuly30.Moredetailswillberevealedinthespring.
WritersCorps HonoredWritersCorps,aprojectoftheSanFranciscoArtsCommissionandtheSanFranciscoPublicLibrary,receivedtheprestigiousNationalArtsandHumanitiesYouthProgramAwardfromFirstLadyMichelleObamainOctober2010.TheawardhonoredWritersCorpsforitseffectivenessindevelopingcreativityandfosteringacademicsuccessbyengagingyoungpeopleintheartsandhumanities.
“Theirpoetryandproseinspireusanddemonstratethewonderfultalentinherentintheyoungpeopleofourcity,”saidLuisHerrera,CityLibrarian.
two new WritersCorps workshops:
Writing Down the SpineattheMainLibraryTeenCenteronTuesdaysat4p.m.
Calendar ManiaattheExcelsiorBranchonWednesdaysat4p.m.
Programsarefreeforages12-19.ChecktheTeencalendarlistingsfordetails.Comeinandgetcreative!
A Love Story During the Great DepressionAuthorElizabethWright,thegranddaughterofFrankLloydWright,willbediscussingherbookaboutherparents’courtship,Dear Bob, Dear Betty: Love and Marriage During The Great Depression.
In1932,twoyoungpeoplemetandfellinlove.LlewellynWright(Bob),whoseadolescencewasmarkedbythescandalssurroundinghisfather’sprivatelife,wasstrugglingtobeginaprivatelawpractice.ElizabethKehler(Betty),daughterofanartistwhoabandonedthefamily,wasworkingatvocationalschool.Theirferventcor-respondenceovera10-monthcourtshipperiodiswitty,sassyandpoignant,astheygrapplewiththeirpassionatefeelingsandtrytocreateafinanciallystablemarriageinthemidstofthe20thcentury’smostseriouseconomiccrisis.
Meet the Author:Jan.12,6:30p.m.,BernalHeightsBranchLibrary.
Socially Engaged SeniorsTheLibrary’sWiseUpprogrammingforlearningandlivingwellatanyage,inpartnershipwiththeOlderAdultsDepartmentofCityCollegeofSanFrancisco,isofferinganewweeklyclassattheMainLibrary:Staying Engaged as We Age.
Thecourseisboundtohelpparticipantsappreciateagingasanunprecedentedtimeofpersonalenrichment,byfindingnewwaystoagepositivelyassocialrelationshipschange.Researchhasshownthatsocialengagementisakeytohealthyaging.
Participantswilldiscoverfreeandlow-costopportunitiesforintellectual,socialandphysi-calactivitiesinandaroundSanFrancisco.Plustheycanlearnwhatresearch,practiceandourdailyliveshavecontributedtoourunderstand-ingofourchangingrelationships,rolesandactivitiesinlaterlife.Someofthetopicscoveredincludeintergenerationalactivities,familyrela-tions,friendship,civicengagement,relocation,intimacy,lifereview,caregiving,andhumorasitrelatestoaging.AswithotherWiseUpclasses,participantsarewelcometojoinforoneclass,severalclassesorstayfortheentiresemester.
Staying Engaged As We Age: Mondays,Jan.24-May23,1:30-3:30p.m.,MainLibrary,LowerLevel,LatinoHispanicCommunityMeetingRoom.NoclassesonFeb.21orMarch28.
Someone’s Favorite Song
Yournameislikeacarthatappearsinasideshow.Yournameislikesomeone’sfavoritesong.Yournameislikeacoverfreshoutofthedryeronacoldday.Yournameislikefeelingtheadrenalinewhileonaroller-coaster,likeatwotimeloser’ssecondchanceatlife.Yournameislikearepetitivepoemandtheenergizerbunnythatgetsstuckinmyheadandkeepsgoingandgoingandgoing.
– D’Mario Webb, age 13, WritersCorps student
WritersCorpsprogrammanagerMelissaHungandstudentNicoleZatarainRiverawithFirstLadyMichelleObama.
through January
Junipero Serra School Photography ExhibitPhotographstakenbyJ.Serra’sphotographyclub.BernalHeights
3, 10, 24 & 31 Mondays
Homework Help (Grades K-7)Mission,4–6p.m.Excelsior,4–6p.m.
4 tuesday
FilmsAges3-5.Parkside,10-10:30&11–11:30a.m.
4, 11, 18 & 25 tuesdays
Homework Help (Grades K-7)Portola,2:30–4:30p.m.BernalHeights,4–5:30p.m.Excelsior,4–6p.m.Mission,4–6p.m.
4 & 18 tuesdays
Playtime for babies and tod-dlersAgesbirth-36months&caregivers.WestPortal,10:30a.m.
5 Wednesday
VideosAges3-5.VisitacionValley,11a.m.
Storytime: Curious George Goes to the Hospital (In Eng-lish & Mandarin)Ages3-5.+craft.Excelsior,11a.m.
*San Francisco Public School Kindergarten Enrollment Workshop (For Adults)EurekaValley,6:30–8p.m.
5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays
Homework Help (Grades K-7)Portola,2:30–4:30p.m.Excelsior,4–6p.m.
6 thursday
Curious George Stories, Videos & CraftVisitacionValley,5p.m.
*Music & movement with Beverly KhoAges3–5.Reserveat(415)355-2818.Sunset,10:30a.m.
*Baby Yoga Time, with Michelle WingAgesbirth-2&caregivers.Callbranchforres-ervations.Chinatown,11a.m.
6, 13, 20 & 27 thursdays
Homework Help (Grades K-7)Portola,2:30–4:30p.m.BernalHeights,4–5:50p.m.Mission,4–6p.m.
Reading BuddiesAges5&older.30-minutesessions.Excelsior,4–6p.m.
7 Friday
“Job Cartooning” Art ClassAges5&older.Reserveat(415)355-2818.Sunset,3:30p.m.
8 Saturday
Family CraftsAges5andyounger&caregiver.Callforres-ervations.WestPortal,10:30a.m.
Create Your Own Sound In-struments from Recyclables & Everyday MaterialsAges6-12.EurekaValley,3–4:30p.m.
*San Francisco Public School Kindergarten Enrollment Workshop (In Chinese)Chinatown,10–11:30a.m.
8, 15, 22 & 29 Saturdays
Chess ClubAges6&over.Alllevels.Excelsior,1–3p.m.
10 Monday
*Preschool Activity Time: Movies, Stories & CraftsIngleside,11a.m.
VideosAges3-5.GlenPark,10:30a.m.
10 & 24 Mondays
Films/VideosAges3-5.Bay-view,10:30–11a.m.
11 tuesday
FilmsAges3-5.Chinatown,10,
10:30,&11:05a.m.;2p.m.Ages5-12.Chinatown,4p.m.
12 Wednesday
FilmsAges3-5.Richmond,11a.m.Ages5-12.Chinatown,4p.m.Ages3&older.Potrero,6:30p.m.
Storytime: Curious George Sto-riesAges3-5.Mission,10:15a.m.
*The Bubble LadyAges1&older.MissionBay,4p.m.
13 thursday
FilmsAges3-5.Chinatown10a.m.Ages5-12.Chinatown,4p.m.
Storytime: Curious George Stories, Songs & CraftAges4&older.ReservewithLeslieat(415)355-2850.Bay-view,10:30–11:15a.m.
*Insect Discovery LabAges8&over.Reserveat(415)355-2818.Sunset,10:30a.m.
*San Francisco Public School Kindergarten Enrollment Workshop (For Adults)Bayview,5–6:30p.m.
15 Saturday
*Chinese Lion Dancers(MercedProgram)(Heldat
StonestownYMCA,ChildwatchRoom,333EucalyptusDr.(at21stAve.),10:30a.m.Excelsior,11:30a.m.GlenPark,1:30p.m.Ingleside,3p.m.OceanView,4p.m.Portola,5p.m.
18 tuesday
*Magic DanAges5&older.Callbranchforreservations.VisitacionValley,1p.m.
Storytime: Curious George, & Monkey CraftsAges3-10.Richmond,3:30p.m.
*GamesOceanView,4p.m.
FilmsGroupsof5ormoremust
callaheadtoconfirmspace.WesternAddition,10a.m.Parkstrollersbyelevator.
NoeValley,10:15–10:45a.m&11–11:30a.m.
19 Wednesday
*Hula Hooping with Cherry HoopsAges7&over.Reserveat(415)355-5727.Programheldoutsideincourtyard,weatherpermitting.WesternAddition,3:45–4:45p.m.
Films/VideosAges3-5.Main,2ndFloor,FisherChildren’sCenter,10&10:45a.m.
20 thursday
Films/VideosAges3-5.Main,2ndFloor,FisherChildren’sCenter,10&10:45a.m.
FilmsAges3–5.Sunset,10:30a.m.
22 Saturday
Storytime with Oliver Chin: The Year of the RabbitAges3-8.Richmond,11a.m.
Storytime: Curious George, & CraftAges3-5.WestPortal,10:30a.m.
*Chinese Lion DancersMarina,11:30a.m.Richmond,12:30p.m.Sunset,1:30p.m.WestPortal,3p.m.Parkside,4p.m.
FilmsAges3-5.Main,2ndFloor,FisherChildren’sCenter,11a.m.
*San Francisco Public School Kindergarten Enrollment Workshop (For Adults)Portola,3–4:30p.m.
25 tuesday*African American Quilt Workshop Ages5andover.WesternAddition,3:30p.m.
FilmsAges5&younger.Marina,10:15a.m.
27 thursday Family FilmsOceanView,4p.m.
29 SaturdayFilmsAges3-5.WestPortal,10:30a.m.
*Chinese Lion Dancers(NorthBeachProgram)Held
at661LombardSt.,NorthBeach,10:30a.m.Chinatown,11:30a.m.Main,2ndFloor,Fisher
Children’sCenter,12:30p.m.Potrero,1:30p.m.Mission,3p.m.BernalHeights,4p.m.Bayview,5p.m.
Early Childhood Educators Workshop SeriesForeducatorsworkingwithchildrenagesbirth-5incenter-basedorfamily
childcareenvironmentinSanFrancisco;limitedtothreeedu-catorsperorganization.Regis-trationstartsJan.3atbestrella@sfpl.orgor(415)557-4272.Main,2ndFloor,Children’sCenter,10:30a.m.–1:30p.m.
30 Sunday
Poetry Inside Out Book LaunchCyclops Wearing Flip Flops:CenterfortheArtofTranslation.Main,KoretAudito-rium.2p.m.
Children’sCalendar
6 JANUARY 2011 At the LibRARY
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 need to reserve space.
Where branch is closed for renovation, alternate location is listed.
For film titles, call branch library.
January2011
*FundedbyFriendsoftheSanFranciscoPublicLibrary
**Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. Groups need to reserve space.
Preschool StorytimenStories, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 3 to 5.**
AnzaTue,4,11,18&25at10:30–11a.m.(HeldatRichmondDistrictNeighborhoodCenter,741-30thAve.,betweenBalboa&CabrilloSts.).
BayviewTue,4,11,18&25at10:30–11a.m.(Groupscall(415)355-2850forreservations.)
Eureka Valley Wed,5,12,19&26at3:30–4p.m.
Excelsior Wed,5,12,19&26at11–11:30a.m.(Mandarin/Cantonese)Tue,4,11,18&25at11–11:30a.m.
Marina Tue,4&11at10:15a.m.
Mission Wed,5,12,19&26at10:15a.m.
Mission BayThur,6,13,20&27at4:30–5p.m.
North BeachThur,6,13,20&27at11–11:30a.m.(Heldat661LombardSt.,atMason,)
Ocean ViewTue,4,11,18&25at11:15a.m.
OrtegaTue,4,11,18&25at10:30a.m.
ParksideTue,11,18&25at10:30–10:30a.m.&11–11:30a.m.(Groups,reserveat(415)355-5770.)
PortolaTue,4,11,18&25at10:30–11a.m.(Groups,reserveat(415)355-5660.)
RichmondTue,4,11,18&25at11–11:30a.m.
SunsetThur,27at10:30a.m.
Western Addition Tue,11&25at10–10:30a.m.(Groupsoffiveormore,reserveat(415)355-5752.)
Family StorytimenFamily Storytimes are for children of all ages unless noted.**
Bayview Thur,6,20&27at3:30p.m.Ages5&younger
Bernal HeightsTue,4,11,18&25at10:15–11:15a.m.
ChinatownSat,8,15,22&29at10:30–11a.m.
Excelsior Sat,8,22&29at11:30a.m.–12:20p.m.
Ingleside Tue,4,11,18&25at11a.m.Wed,5,12,19&26at4:30p.m.
MainTue,4,11,18&25at10:30a.m.Sat,8,15&29at11a.m.
ParkThur,6,13,20&27at11:30a.m.(HeldatErnestIngoldClubhouse,Boys&GirlsClub,1950PageSt.)
Potrero Thur,6,13,20&27at10:30&11:15a.m.Agesbirth-5
RichmondSat,8,15,22&29at11a.m.Ages3&under
Visitacion Valley Tue,4,11,18&25at11a.m.
West PortalWed,5&19at7:15p.m.Ages2-5(InRussian)+craftSat,15at10:30a.m.Ages5&younger
Toddler TalesnBooks, rhymes, music, move-ment and more for toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.**
Anza Thur,6,13,20&27at10:30a.m.+playtime(HeldatRichmondDistrictNeighborhoodCenter,741-30thAve.,betweenBalboa&CabrilloSts.
BayviewThur,6at10:30a.m.
Eureka ValleyTue,4,11,18&25at10:30–11a.m.
Golden Gate ValleyTue,4,11,18&25at10:15a.m.(HeldatShermanElementarySchoolLibrary,1651UnionSt.,atFranklin)
Main Mon,3,10,24&31at10:30–11a.m.Wed,5,12,19&26at10:30–11a.m.
MarinaMon,3,10,24&31at10:15–10:45a.m.
MissionThur,6,13,20&27at10:15a.m.+playtime(Spanish/English)
Mission Bay Fri,7,14,21&28at4:30p.m.+playtime
Noe Valley Tue,4,11&25at10:15–10:45a.m.&11–11:30a.m.(Parkstrollersbyelevator.)
North Beach Thur,6,13,20&27at11:45a.m.–12:15p.m.(Heldat661LombardSt.,atMason.)
Ortega Mon,10,24&31at10:30a.m.
ParksideSat,8,15,22&29at10–10:30a.m.
PresidioThur,6,13,20&27at10:15–10:45a.m.(HeldattheJewishCommu-nityCenter,3200CaliforniaStreet,2ndFloor.)
RichmondTue,4,11,18&25at10:15–10:45a.m.
Western AdditionThur,6,13,20&27at10:15a.m.+playtime(Groupsoffiveormore,reserveat(415)355-5727.)
West Portal Thur,6&20at10:30a.m.
Baby Rhyme TimeRollicking rhymes, songs and
books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.**
Bernal HeightsWed,5,12,19&26at1:15p.m.+playtime
Chinatown Thur,6,13,20&27at11a.m.–12p.m.+playtime
Eureka ValleyWed,5,12,19&26at1:30–2p.m.+playtime
ExcelsiorThur,6,13,20&27at11–11:30a.m.
Glen ParkTue,4,11,18&25at10:30a.m.+playtime
Main Thur,6,13,20&27at3:30–4p.m.
MarinaMon,3,10,24&31at11a.m.+playtime
MercedMon,3&10at9:30a.m.+playtime(HeldatSton-estownYMCA,ChildwatchRoom,333EucalyptusDr.(at21stAve.)
MissionMon,3,10,24&31at1:15p.m.+playtime(English/Spanish)
Mission Bay Thur,6,13,20&27at10:15a.m.+playtime
North Beach Thur,6,13,20&27at10:15–10:45a.m.(Heldat661LombardSt.,atMason.)
Park Thur,6,13,20&27at10:30a.m.(HeldatErnestIngoldClubhouse,Boys&GirlsClub,1950PageSt.)
PotreroTue,4,11,18&25at1:15p.m.+playtime
Richmond Wed,5,12,19&26at3:30p.m.+playtime
Sunset Tue,4,11,18&25at10:30a.m.+playtime
West PortalTue,11&25at10:30a.m.
Poetry Inside OutComecelebratethelaunchofthelatestanthologyofpoetry,Cyclops Wearing Flip Flops,fromtheCenterfortheArtofTranslation’sin-schooltranslationprogram,PoetryInsideOut.
ParticipantsintheCenter’sground-break-ingPoetryInsideOuteducationprogramwillreadfromthiseighthanthologyofthebeststudentpoetryandtranslations.Thisisafuneventforthewholefamily.
Book Launch: Jan.30,2p.m.,KoretAuditorium,MainLibrary,LowerLevel
January Featured Sections
Book Bay MainAttheMovies
Book Bay Fort MasonUnexpectedHistories
January events
Jan. 8
$1 Book Sale DonationCenter,438TreatAve.10a.m.–2p.m.
Jan. 13
Poets 11 ShowcaseAselectionofwriterspublishedinFriendsPoets11collectionwillreadtheirnewwork.ReadersCafe&Bookstore,FortMason,6:30p.m.
books at 10% off! Friends’ bonus bookstore Program! Friends members ($50+ level) receive a 10% discount at the following bookstores:
A Different Light bookstore Academy Store, California Academy of Science A. Cavalli italian bookstore Adobe bookstore Alan Wofsy Fine Arts LLC Alexander book Co., inc. Amazing Fantasy the beat Museum bibliohead bookstore bibliomania bird & beckett books & Records
black Oak books holding Corp. bolerium books book bay Fort Mason book bay Main books, inc. booksmith borderlands books browser books Christopher’s books Chronicle books Compass books, inc. Cover to Cover booksellers
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
Phoenix books Omnivore books on Food Red hill books San Francisco botanical Gardens, Garden bookstore thidwick books
At the LibRARY JANUARY 2011 7
book bay Locations & hours
BOOKBAYFORTMASONFortMasonCenter,BuildingCOpendaily10a.m.–6p.m.Telephone(415)771-1076
READERSCAFEFortMasonCenter,BuildingCLocatednexttoBookBayFortMason,atthesouthendofbuildingC.Opensevendaysaweek.
BOOKBAYMAINMainLibraryGroveStreetEntranceOpenallLibraryhoursTelephone(415)557-4238
ThemissionofFriendsoftheSanFranciscoPublicLibraryistocreate,stewardandsupportasuperior,freepubliclibrarysysteminSanFrancisco.Wearecommittedtoraisingthestandardofexcellenceofourlibrariesbyfundingprogramsandservicesbeyondwhatisallocatedinthecity’sbudget.Webelieveinfreeandequalaccesstoinformationforall.
FriendsFocus
2011 is Our 50th Anniversary!
FriendsoftheSanFranciscoPublicLibrarycelebratesitsofficial50thanniversaryin2011.Looking
andfeelinggreatat50,Friendsisproudofeachandeverymilestoneandbumpintheroadand
looksforwardtoayearlongcelebrationwithyou!
SFPLstruggledfromthebeginning,alternatingbetween“inspiredleadershipandlongperiods
ofcivicdisinterest.“TheLibrary’sWallofHeroesinscriptionnotesthatinthelate1950s,afteryearsofdecline,
theSanFranciscoPublicLibraryfounditsmoderndayangelswhoultimatelyfoundedFriendsoftheSFPL.
Demandingagreatpubliclibraryforagreatcity,thesechampionsdreamedbigandworkedtirelesslyto
createsomethingtangibleandimportantforfuturegenerations.
Since1961,we’vebeenraisingthestandardofexcellenceofourlibrarieswithourgrassrootsadvocacy
andbyfundingprogramsandservicesbeyondwhatisallocatedintheCity’sbudget.
Inthisgoldenanniversaryyear,wecanseethevisionarycitywidelibraryrenovationprojectnearing
completion,with15renovatedornewbranchlibrariesopening.Friendssalutestheforesightofourfounding
membersandthepassionanddedicationofeveryonewhohasrealizedthedreamofagreatpubliclibrary
andlooksforwardtothenextchallenge!
Aspartoftheanniversaryfestivities,Friendsishostingeventsyearround,includingaWORDUPWine
tasting,Feb.13,2–5p.m.atFortMasonCenteranda50thAnniversaryBookSale,April21-24,intheFort
MasonFestivalPavilion.
We’llbeinauguratingLibraryHeroawardstohonorthosewhoseextraordinaryleadership,visionand
tenacityhelpedrealizethedreamofagreatpubliclibrarysystem,collectingyourstoriesaboutFriendsand
aboutSFPLandhostinganopenhouseduringNationalFriendsoftheLibraryWeekinOctober.
Detailsoneventsandpartiestocomesoon,sosavethedateandjoinaswefeteourGoldenAnniversary!
2011 Member Sales
Valentine’sDaySaleFeb.11-14l35%offtomembers
April Anniversary Sale
April(allmonth)l30%offtomembers
Fourth of July Sale
June30-July3l35%offtomembers
Labor Day Sale
Sept.2-5(Note:BookBayMainclosedSept.5)l35%offtomembers
thanksgiving Sale
Nov.21-23,26&27(Note:BookBayMainclosedNov.23)l35%offtomembers
holiday Sale
December(allmonth)l30%offtomembers
Friends with Benefits
OurMembersareourbestFriendsandMembershipcertainlyhasitsbenefits!Notonlydoour
Membersreceive10percentoffatnearlyeveryindependentbookstoreinSanFrancisco,invitations
tospecialeventsandmore,but,throughouttheyear,ourbookstoreshostsalessoourlibrarylovin’
memberscanstockupontheirpersonallibraries,withoutbreakingthebank!
MarkyourcalendarsandvisitReadersCafe&BookstoreandBookBayMainforbigsavings,reservedspecially
forourbestFriends.Formoreinfoonbecomingamember,visitFriendsSFPL.orgorcall(415)626-7500.
SANFRANCISCOPUBLICLIBRARY100LARKINSTREETSANFRANCISCO,CA94102
At the Library
8 JANUARY 2011 At the LibRARY
January 2011In this Issue:Page 1 – First Lines
how to Research Your building
how to Get Your book Published
how to Plan for Retirement
Page 2 – blip News
Page 3 – exhibitions to Look Forward to
taipei international Flora expo Photos
21st Century enslavement
exhibitions Calendar
Page 4 – The Fortune Cookie Chronicles
San Francisco Eats Programs
Adult Calendar
Page 5 – WritersCorps honored
Love During the Great Depression
thinking about Summer?
Socially engaged Seniors
Page 6 – Poetry inside Out
Children’s Calendar
Page 7 – Friends Focus
50th Anniversary
Friends with benefits
LIBRARY LOCATIONS AND HOURS S M T W T F S
ANZA Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2.
BAYVIEW/WADEN 5075ThirdSt. 355-5757 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–8 1–6 10–6
BERNALHEIGHTS 500CortlandAve. 355-2810 x 10–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 1–6
CHINATOWN 1135PowellSt. 355-2888 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Children’sRoom 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6
EUREKAVALLEY/MILK 1JoséSarriaCourt 355-5616 x 12–6 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 1–6 (at16thSt.,nearMarket)
EXCELSIOR 4400MissionSt. 355-2868 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6
GLENPARK 2825DiamondSt. 355-2858 x 10–6 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6
GOLDENGATEVALLEY Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2.
INGLESIDE 1298OceanAve. 355-2898 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6
MAINLIBRARY 100LarkinSt. 557-4400 12–5 10–6 9–8 9–8 9–8 12–6 10–6
MARINA 1890ChestnutSt. 355-2823 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–9 1–9 1–6 10–6
MERCED Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2.
MISSION 300BartlettSt. 355-2800 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Children’sRoom 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6
MISSIONBAY 960FourthSt. 355-2838 1–5 x 10–6 12–8 10–6 1–6 1–6
NOEVALLEY/BRUNN 451JerseySt. 355-5707 1–5 x 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6
NORTHBEACH 2000MasonSt. 355-5626 x 12–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 1–6
OCEANVIEW 345RandolphSt. 355-5615 x 10–6 10–6 10–7 1–7 1–6 1–6
ORTEGA 3223OrtegaSt. 355-5700 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–9 1–9 1–6 10–6
PARK Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2.
PARKSIDE 1200TaravalSt. 355-5770 x 1–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6
PORTOLA 380BaconSt. 355-5660 1–5 x 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6
POTRERO 161620thSt. 355-2822 1–5 x 10–8 12–8 10–6 1–6 1–6
PRESIDIO Closed for renovation 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2.
RICHMOND/MARKS 3519thAve. 355-5600 1–5 10–6 10–9 10–9 1–9 1–6 10–6
SUNSET 130518thAve. 355-2808 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Children’sRoom 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6
VISITACIONVALLEY 45LelandAve. 355-2848 x 10–6 10–6 12–7 1–7 1–6 1–6
WESTPORTAL 190LenoxWay 355-2886 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6
WESTERNADDITION 1550ScottSt. 355-5727 1–5 1–9 10–6 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6
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.
At the LibraryispublishedmonthlyonrecycledpaperbytheSanFranciscoPublicLibrarywithsupportandfundingfromFriendsoftheSanFranciscoPublicLibrary.
Circulation:12,000
Onlineversion:http://sfpl.org/atl
MainLibraryphonenumber:(415)557-4400
how to reach usPublicAffairs,MainLibrary,100LarkinSt.SanFrancisco,CA94102(415)557-4277;e-mail:[email protected]:www.sfpl.org
Everyefforthasbeenmadetoproduceamonthlycalendarthatisbothaccurateandcomplete.PleasecontactPublicAffairsifyouhaveanyquestionsorcommentsregardingthelistings.
TREASUREISLANDBOOKMOBILE CommunityCenter,497Ave.I Thursdays,10:30a.m.–12:30p.m.and1–4:30p.m.
“x”meansCLOSED.Formoreinformation:www.sfpl.org(Allphonenumbersareinthe415areacode.)
Tours of MainToursareconductedonthefirstTuesdayofeachmonthat12p.m.MeetattheInformationDeskintheFirstFlooratrium.Toursarelimitedto15peopleonafirstcome,firstservedbasis.Groupscanscheduleaprivatetourbycalling(415)557-4266.
SFPL CommissionMeetingsaregenerallyheldonthefirstandthirdThursdayofeachmonth.Thismonth’smeeting:4:30p.m.onJan.6and20intheKoretAuditoriumoftheMainLibrary.Thepubliciswelcometoattend.
Closure TimesTheSanFranciscoMainLibraryandallbranchlibrarieswillbeclosedonSaturday,Jan.1,forNewYear’sDayandMonday,Jan.17forMartinLutherKingJr.Day.
Lion dancer blessing the reopened Parkside Branch Library. See the Children’s Calendar, Page 6, for lion dance performances in honor of Chinese New Year this month.
