Vol. 42 No. 10October 2011

AT THE LIBRARY OCTOBER 2011 1

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NOV. 10A Thousand Lives: The Untold Story of Hope, Deception, and Survival at JonestownMain, Latino/Hispanic Community Room, 6:30 p.m.

NOV. 12Chris Van Allsburg and Lemony Snicket In conversation with Mac Barnett Main, Koret, 2 p.m.

NOV. 14Bag it! Film screeningSunset Branch Library, 7 p.m.

NOV. 16Music of the Barbary Coast and Beyond: San Francisco’s Musical Origins Main, Koret, 6 p.m.

The center of gravity of Filipino culture will temporarily shift to the San Francisco Bay Area as the Filipino American International Book Festival (FilBookFest) takes over the Civic Center

area on Oct. 1 and 2. Hear author readings, panel discussions and

workshops at the San Francisco Main Library, listen to culinary lectures and try food tastings at the Asian Art Museum and visit booksellers, food booths and other vendors on Fulton Street between Hyde and Larkin streets.

The book festival is the first ever of its size and scope that focuses on literature, music, art and performances by and of Filipinos and Filipino Americans. Everyone is invited to take part in this free public event to enjoy Philippine culture and food.

FilBookFest has something for everyone:l Browse and buy books of a wide variety of genres, many of them never before available in the U.S. l Enjoy fun and informative demonstrations and panel discussions on such topics as how to get published, how to market your book, how to create ebooks, how to translate ethnic literature, and more.l Attend lectures on Filipino heroes and Philippine cinema.

l Meet the largest gathering of authors of Filipino heritage outside the Philippines, including national artists BenCab, Rio Alma, Bien Lumbera and F. Sionil Jose.l Witness a balagtasan (traditional debate in poetry) by acclaimed balagtasan performers.l Visit the Main Library’s Filipino American Center, one of the few public library institutions dedicated to highlighting the Filipino American experience. l Bring children to the the Fisher Children’s Center for readings of children’s books by well-known personalities, videos of Batibot (a popular children’s TV program), talks for parents and teachers on various aspects of Filipino culture, and a digital storytelling program where teens can create their own digital stories.

l Be inspired by poetry readings, spoken word performances and theatrical renditions of popular novels.l Enjoy music, comedy and performances by local theater groups.l Partake of culinary lectures, free tastings and food booths.

FilBookFest is presented by the Literacy Initiatives International Foundation (LIIF), a nonprofit, the Filipino American Center of the San Francisco Public Library, the Philippine Consulate, the Asian Art Museum and the Philippine Department of Tourism, in cooperation with TFC/ABS-CBN Foundation International. Among its sponsors are Asia Foundation, the University of San Francisco’s Yuchengco Philippine Studies Program, Inquirer.net and Philippine News.

Golden Gate Valley Branch LibraryGrand Reopening – Oct. 15, 1 p.m., 1801 Green St. at Octavia (see page 2)

Poetry PlayoffFanaticism? No. Writing is excitingand baseball is like writing.You can never tell with either how it will go-Marianne Moore, from Baseball & Writing

Join us for the first annual “Poetry World Series,” in which two teams of up-and-coming San Francisco poets, Matthew Zapruder, Robin Ekiss, Troy Jollimore, Ada Limon, Dean Rader, and Melissa Stein will take turns “batting up” to a poem topic “pitched” to them.

A panel of judges including Bay Area author Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket) and KQED Forum host Michael Krasny will score each batter’s reading, and the winning team takes the series title till next year! Peg Purcell will host. Book sale and signing afterwards.

Poetry World Series Playoff: Oct. 5, 6 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room

One hundred years ago, California women won the right to vote. The struggle for women’s political equality was waged by women and men from all walks of life. When the final votes were tallied in

October 1911, women’s suffrage in California narrowly passed with an average of one vote in each voting precinct in the state. It would be another nine years before the 19th amendment was signed into law, guaranteeing all women in the U.S. the right to vote. The Library celebrates this California centennial with an exhibit on the Third Floor of the Main Library and a number of public programs honoring the suffragettes’ history.

The exhibit, on view through Dec. 30, makes use of historic documents, photographs, and other ephemera from the library collections which detail the long fight. Among the highlights of the exhibit are the stories of a number of San Francisco and Bay Area suffragists; official arguments for and against woman suffrage; and propaganda—pro and con, in sheet music, humor, cartoons, and flyers.

In honor of the Centennial, the Library is hosting a number of commemorative programs this fall:

Marching with Aunt Susan: Author Claire Rudolf Murphy and illustrator Stacey Schuett present their new picture book, which tells the story of a real girl, Bessie Keith Pond, who lived in Berkeley during the 1896 woman suffrage campaign and Susan B. Anthony. Oct. 5, 1:15 p.m., Merced Branch Library

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California Women and the Right to Vote

Tricycle Music FestJoin us for Tricycle Music Fest 2011(see page 9)

Filipino American International Book Festival

The Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University.

The largest building campaign in San Francisco Public Library history is in full swing. We are now seeing the fruits of the $106 million bond measure passed in November 2000. The Branch Library Improvement Program (BLIP) calls for the renovation of 16 branch libraries and the construction of eight new library buildings. The new buildings are: Bayview, Glen Park, Ingleside, Mission Bay, North Beach, Ortega, Portola and Visitacion Valley.

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 .

Branch Library Improvement Program (BLIP)

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Branches under construction and projected opening dates:

Golden Gate Valley – Oct. 15, 2011

Bayview – 2012

BLIP Update

The Library provides the following services during branch renovations.

Temporary Services Schedule

Bookmobile Locations:

Golden Gate Valley(1700 Green St., alongside Allyne Park.)Tuesday: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Friday: 2:15–5:30 p.m.

Temporary Site Hours:

Bayview(1601 Lane St.)Monday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.Tuesday: 10 a.m. –6 p.m.Wednesday: 10 a.m. –7:30 p.m.Thursday: 10 a.m. –7:30 p.m.Friday: 1–6 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. –1:30 p.m.Sunday: Closed

Bookmobile hours subject to change; call (415) 557-4343 or visit sfpl.org for updated information.

Treasure Island BookmobileBookmobile service to Treasure Island has changed. As of Aug. 4, the Treasure Island bookmobile is located in the parking lot at 850 D Ave., near the Treasure Island Child Development Center. Bookmobile hours are 1–7 p.m. on Thursdays.

Restoring a Neighborhood Gem

Join us on Oct. 15 as we celebrate the reopening

of the beautifully renovated Golden Gate Valley

Branch Library at 1801 Green St., at Octavia. City

Librarian Luis Herrera, District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell

and Library Commission President Jewelle Gomez will

be on hand to cut the ribbon and welcome patrons

back inside this neighborhood gem. The celebration

begins at 1 p.m. and will feature lion dancers and other

entertainment; library services will start at 2 p.m.

SFPL Recognized for Excellence The Branch Library Improvement Program honored this year with three awards.

The American Public Works Association (APWA) awarded the Bernal Heights Branch Library with the

Public Works Project of the Year. This award is given annually to promote excellence in administration

and the management of public works. The Bernal Heights branch earned this award in the Historical

Restoration category, which commemorates the efforts of the public library in their restoration of

historic-themed architecture by blending the work of today’s craft with the expertise of previous craftsmen.

These renovations have bridged two eras, from when the library was constructed in 1940, to 2011.

The Ingleside Branch recently became the 2011 Kirby Ward Fitzpatrick Prize Winner and was named

the “Best New Building in San Francisco.” With its prime corner location, the new library helped kick off the

rejuvenation of Ocean Avenue, the commercial center of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Not only has the Library been maintaining branches’

historical value through meticulous renovations but also it has

raised the bar for environmental sustainability. The city of San

Francisco awarded the Library its annual Green and Blue Award

as a Green Building Leader. This award is reflective of the many

steps that the Library has taken to make both its renovated

and new branch libraries more environmentally friendly. These

effects include green roof installations, solar panels, rainwater

storage containers and native plant landscaping.

Left to right: Bernal Heights Branch Library and Ingleside Branch Library. Photos: Michael Kromat

Green Stacks signage in Presidio Branch Library. Photo: Jason Doiy

Golden Gate Valley Branch Library

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ExhibitionsSubscribe to the monthly Exhibitions and Adult Programming newsletter at www.sfpl.org/nextreads

October 2011Jewett Gallery

*Music for a City, Music for the World: 100 Years with the San Francisco Symphony Exhibition tells the story of the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) and its role within, and im-pact on, its city, from its formative years following the 1906 earthquake to its present position as one of the country’s most respected orchestras. Through Jan. 9. Main, Lower Level, Jewett Gallery. Related Exhibit: See Exhibits. Related Program: see Adults, Oct. 5, 6 p.m. and Oct. 18, 6–7:30 p.m.

Skylight Gallery

Skylight Gallery Open Hours: same as MainSkylight Gallery Closes: Mon.-Sat. at 6 p.m.; Sun. at 5 p.m.

American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular MusicExhibition presents the musical contributions of U.S. Latinos from the 1940s to the present, exploring the social history and individual creativity that produced stars like Tito Puente, Ritchie Valens, Celia Cruz, Carlos Santana and Selena. Through Nov. 13. Main, 6th Floor, Skylight Gallery. Related Exhibit: See Exhibits. Related Programs: see Adults, Oct. 1, 2 p.m.; Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. & 3–5 p.m.; Oct. 16, 12:15 p.m.; Oct. 19, 6 p.m.; Oct. 26, 6:30–8:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.; and Oct. 27, 6–7:30 p.m.

Other Exhibits and Displays in the Library

Centennial of California Woman Suffrage The San Francisco Public Library is pleased to celebrate the centen-nial of California woman suffrage this fall with an exhibit and extensive schedule of programs at the Main and the branches, using historic documents, photographs, and other ephemera which detail the long fight for California woman suffrage. Highlights include the stories of a number of San Francisco and Bay Area suffragists; official arguments for and against woman suffrage; and sheet music, humor, cartoons and flyers. Oct. 1 through Dec. 31. Main, 3rd Floor, General Collections Exhibit Space Related Programs: see Adults, Oct. 5, 1:15–2:15 p.m.; Oct. 8, 1–2:30 p.m.; Oct. 11, 6–8 p.m.; Oct. 12, 6–8 p.m.; Oct. 15, 1–2:30 p.m.; Oct 15, 3–5 p.m.; Oct 18, 7 p.m.; Oct. 19, 7–8:15 p.m.; Oct. 22, 1–3 p.m.; Oct. 29, 4 p.m.; and Oct. 30, 1–3 p.m.

High Volume: Rock Art From The Chuck Sperry Archive and Firehouse Goldenvoice Poster Series This gorgeous archive highlights the Firehouse Goldenvoice Poster Series and musicians such as Neko Case, The Black Keys, Motor-head, and Nick Cave. Oct. 8 through Jan. 6. Main, 4th Floor Art Music and Recreation Exhibit Space. Related Program: see Adults, Oct. 20, 6 p.m.

Sun Yat-sen: His Life and Legacy Photo exhibition. On the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China, exhibit includes 30 historical photographs of major events that commemorate his life and legacy. Oct. 10 through Jan. 12. Main, 3rd Floor, Chinese Center Exhibit Space

The Shocking Truth About Cinderella, by Jane R. WillsonExhibit stars Yeh-Shen, the first recorded Cinderella from 9th century China, and celebrates the true worldwide Cinderella story. Through Nov. 1. Main, 2nd Floor, Children’s Center Exhibit Space. Related Program: see Children, Oct. 23, 2–4 p.m.

The San Francisco Symphony in the Library’s Collections Programs, posters, newspaper clippings and other ephem-era from SFPL’s Art, Music and Recreation Center’s collec-tion and historical files. Though Jan. 9, 2012. Main, Steve Silver Music Center, 4th Floor.

Locating Latino San Francisco Exhibit explores the diversity of San Francisco’s Latino communities over time, including 19th-century maps of California land grants, Bernal family letters, nightclubs of the Latin Quarter, and family photographs in the Mission District. Through Dec. 2. Main, 6th Floor, San Francisco History Center Exhibit Space. Related Exhibition: American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music

Sparkle of Stone A colored rock painting collection presented by artist Adeline Nip, using the color of minerals as a main artistic medium. Through Oct. 6. Main, 3rd Floor, Chinese Center Exhibit Space

Blue People by a Green Painter: Paintings by Nannette Harris Paintings exploring humanity by the skin of people of different races, countries and cultures as blue, because the color of blood inside each person is blue. Through Oct. 20. Main, 3rd Floor, African American Center Exhibit Space

Digging Deep: Underneath San Francisco Public LibraryThe current Main Library rests on a Gold Rush-era cemetery and the ruins of the old City Hall destroyed in the 1906 earthquake & fire. The archeological remains pulled from the site tell the story of the early development of the Civic Center area. Ongoing. Main, 1st Floor, Grove Street entrance exhibit cases

*Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library

Thursday@Noon Flm Series: When Women Got the Vote: Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27, noon, Main Library, Koret Auditorium

Lily Tung Crystal as Tye Leung: Bay Area actor Lily Tung Crystal portrays Tye Leung, a San Francisco woman who was the first Chinese American woman to vote in the U.S. Oct. 8, 1-2:30 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium; and Oct 18, 7 p.m., Excelsior Branch Library

The Sixth Star: Mae Kramer Silver discusses her book, The Sixth Star, Images and Memorabilia of California Women’s Political History 1868-1915. Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m., Main Library, Third Floor, Gay and Lesbian Center

Celebrate California woman suffrage by registering to vote: Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m, Main Library, First Floor lobby.

California Women and Politics from the Gold Rush to the Great Depression—What Difference Did Suffrage Make?: A panel discussion with editor Robert Cherny, Mary Ann Irwin, and Sue Englander, Oct. 12, 6-8 p.m., Main Library, Latino Hispanic

Community Meeting Room

Selling Suffrage—Taking the Fight for Women’s Rights to the Streets of Downtown San Francisco: Historian Jessica Sewell will compare the tactics used in the successful 1911 woman suffrage campaign with the unsuccessful campaign of 1896. Oct. 15, 1-2:30 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium

Woman Suffrage Walking Tour of San Francisco: Historian Jessica Sewell will lead a walking tour of significant San Francisco locations of the 1911

woman suffrage campaign. Oct. 15, 3-5 p.m., Main Library, Fulton Street steps

Stories from the Road: Actor Bonda Lewis portrays suffragist Sara Bard Field who made an 88-day cross-country automobile trip in 1915, carrying a petition to Congress for the immediate adoption of the Susan B. Anthony amendment giving the right to vote to all women of the United States. Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Merced Branch Library; and Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Excelsior Branch Library

California Suffragist Singers and Players: A family afternoon of music and theater that brings the California suffrage movement to life. Oct. 22, 1-3 p.m. Main Library, Koret Auditorium

Wherever There’s a Fight: Women and Civil Liberties in California: Authors Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi will share stories and historic photographs from their book. Oct. 29, 4 p.m., Potrero Branch Library; Oct. 30, 1-3 p.m., Main Library, Latino Hispanic Community Meeting Room; and Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m., Bernal Branch Library

We Cannot Fail: Actor Bonda Lewis portrays suffragist Sara Bard Field as she reflects on her cross country automobile trip, her poetry, and her unorthodox life tirelessly working for woman suffrage, and asks if her sacrifices have been worth the price. A Q&A session follows. Nov. 1, 6 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium

Suffrage Centennial programs are sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library and The Institute for Historical Study.

Votes for Women Continued from Page 1

High Volume: Rock Art from The Chuck Sperry Archive and Firehouse Goldenvoice Poster Series

An auburn-haired songstress holds a fawn. Shocking magenta hair falls to the shoulders of a blue nude strapped with artillery. A 1950s-model cop car

rests peacefully at the bottom of the sea, washed in blues and purples revealing a silent white angel. Each outstanding print on display represents a prominent rock band. Each was created by Chuck Sperry.

In early 2011, Chuck Sperry, San Francisco artist and co-owner of Firehouse Kustom Rockart Company,

made an unprecedented donation to the Library’s Art, Music and Recreation Department of more than 100 limited-edition, hand-printed rock art posters. Officially titled The Chuck Sperry Archive, this collection comprehensively documents the Goldenvoice Music Series (at the Regency and Warfield Theaters) from 2008 to present, as well as selected Firehouse productivity related to the cultural life of San Francisco.

This collection is exciting in both use of color and variety of content. Each silkscreen print is comprised of up to sixteen colors, applied as individual layers. The posters reference styles ranging from Japanese nishiki-e, Austrian Expressionism, 1960s psychedelia, to the provocative punk poster tradition of Sperry’s youth. Musicians such as Neko Case, Danzig, Bad Religion, Nick Cave, Sound Garden and The Black Keys are represented, as are a talented group of Bay Area graphic artists (Ron Donovan, Alex Fischer, Gregg Gordon, Dave Hunter, Alan Hynes, Scott Johnson, Dennis Loren, Chris Shaw, Frank Zio, and Zoltron) who contributed to the Firehouse Goldenvoice Poster series under the art direction of Chuck Sperry.

High Volume will be on display on the Main Library’s Fourth Floor, Oct. 7-Jan. 6, 2012. An opening reception will be held in the Main Library’s Latino/Hispanic Room on Thursday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m. A few of Mr. Sperry’s posters for Latin artists have been put on display in the Skylight Gallery in connection with the exhibition, American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music.

Elaine Elinson

One City One Book Selection:

Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void by Mary Roach

4 OCTOBER 2011 AT THE LIBRARY *Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library

Bay Area Astronomy Resources The San Francisco Bay Area is home to some of the finest science institutions, including many places to explore space.

San Francisco Amateur Astronomers

The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers is a nonprofit organization that gathers together people of all backgrounds, education and levels of experience to enjoy the wonders of amateur astronomy. The club has been operating since 1952 and has a great tradition of helping to promote appreciation of the night sky with the San Francisco community. sfsidewalkastronomers.org

California Academy of Sciences/ Morrison Planetarium

This popular attraction in Golden Gate Park houses a natural history museum, planetarium, aquarium, and rainforest dome. It hosts a variety of astronomical events including the Dean lecture series and amateur observing nights, in addition to a wide variety of planetarium shows. calacademy.org

NASA Ames Exploration Center

The NASA Ames Exploration Center in Moffett Field, where visitors can experience NASA technology and missions firsthand, has a number of exciting exhibits open to the public at no charge. nasa.gov/centers/ames/home/exploration.html

Lawrence Hall of Science

Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley is a renowned resource center for preschool through high school science and mathematics education, and a public science center with exciting hands-on experiences for learners of all ages. They hold Saturday night star parties and have a planetarium. lawrencehallofscience.org

Chabot Space and Science Center

Founded as an observatory in 1883, today Oakland’s Chabot Center offers visitors the very latest in hands-on, interactive exhibits, displays, and Planetarium and large-screen shows that explore the mysteries of the universe and of life here on earth. chabotspace.org

Foothill Observatory

Operated by the Peninsula Astronomical Society, Foothill Observatory in Los Altos Hills offers weekly public programs. These programs allow the public to directly view the wonders of the universe through the observatory’s large astronomical telescopes. foothill.fhda.edu/ast/fhobs.htm

Packing for Mars Discussion QuestionsReady to talk about Packing for Mars in your book club? Here are some questions to start off your conversation:

Did you or someone you know want to become an astronaut when you were a kid? Has this book changed your view of what it would be like? How?

What do you think is the hardest part about being an astronaut? Easiest?

Potential astronauts are observed for a number of days in close quarters with other candidates to see how they cope in stressful situations. How do you think you would fare in this type of experiment? Would you make it to the end? What type of personality traits would you need to make it through?

When Mary Roach visits the Flight Analogs Research Unit, she meets people who are paid to lie in bed to simulate the body’s degradations during space flight. Besides the money, why would people be interested in becoming human guinea pigs? Would you consider trying this?

Roach talks about the first test flights using rhesus monkeys after World War II. What do you think of this type of animal testing? Was it necessary? How could it have been different?

Why do you think humans are so fascinated by the prospect of visiting Mars and beyond? What is it about the unknown that is so intriguing?

Why do you think nations glorify astronauts? Do they risk more than people in other dangerous professions?

Cultural differences can cause major problems on space flights. How do you think space agencies should deal with these differences? How can people from various national backgrounds be taught to understand other cultures?

How do you think the space program will progress in the future? Do you think we should try to reach the outer limits of visible space?

Roach ends her work very optimistically about the future of space travel. After reading about all the dangers and costs associated with space travel, do you think it is worth it?

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Fabulous Space Books that Mary Roach Loves and Why

Animals in Space: From Research Rockets to the Space Shuttle by Colin Burgess and Chris Dubbs

An extremely thorough history of the topic, including section on the little known French space cats.

Another Science Fiction: Advertising the Space Race 1957-1962 by Megan Prelinger

Prelinger is a space historian and collector of space ephemera, including the early aerospace industry journals whose ads form the visual spine of this unusual book. Don’t just look at the pictures, though. It’s one of the best histories of the early push to space. See page 5 for author talk at Richmond Branch

The Astronaut’s Cookbook by Charles Bourland

Bourland was director of the NASA space food program for de-cades. His stories, not the recipes, are the yummy part of this book. Learn here why the Russians refused to ship Twinkies to Mir, and why tourists are the only people eating “astronaut ice cream.”

The Pre-Astronauts: Manned Ballooning on the Edge of Space by Craig Ryan

These are the guys who really went first—back in the 1940s and 50s, when no one had a clue what would happen to a human being in the deadly cold airlessness of space. So parachutists donned oxygen masks and pressure suits, floated up in helium balloons and then parachuted back down. Unsung lunatic heroes of the space era!

Riding Rockets by Mike Mullane

You have to love an astronaut who refers to the space shuttle’s elaborate emergency abort procedures as “busy-work while dying.” Being an astronaut takes gits, but maybe the bravest thing Mullane ever did was publish this book.

Bay Area Science FestivalOne City One Book 2011 is excited to be partnered with the first Bay Area Science Festival. From Oct. 29 to Nov. 6, the Bay Area will come alive with more than 100 science & technology activities—lectures, debates, exhibitions, concerts, plays, workshops and more. This ambitious collaborative public education initiative brings together our leading academic, scientific, corporate, and nonprofit institutions to showcase the region as an international leader in innovation. Science happens all around us and directly impacts our daily lives—are you ready to unleash your inner scientist? Find out more: bayareascience.org.

Visit sfpl.org/onecityonebook for complete event schedule and more information.

AT THE LIBRARY OCTOBER 2011 5All programs and events are free and open to the public.

Adults1 Saturday

Origami Club All levels; bring paper. Bernal Heights, 2–4 p.m.

Orquesta Moderna Tradición performs Mission, 2 p.m. Relat-ed Exhibition: see Exhibitions.

*Sweater Craft Ages 12 & over. (In English.) Reserve space. Chinatown, 2:30–4 p.m.

Filipino International Book Festival Main, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room & Koret Auditorium, 11 a.m. –5 p.m.

2 Sunday

Filipino International Book Festival Main, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room & Koret Auditorium, 12–5 p.m.

3 Monday

*Film: High Sierra (1941/100 min.) Excelsior, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

3, 17, 24 & 31 Mondays

Staying Engaged for a Lifetime Main, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, 1:30–3:30 p.m. 24: guest film-maker, Sarah Entine

Older Writers Poetry GroupBernal Heights, 3:30 p.m.

4 Tuesday

San Francisco Sheriff Can-didate Forum Main, Koret Auditorium, 6 p.m.

Voice. Energy. Breath: Sound Workshop Bernal Heights, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Author Talk: Jean Grant; The Burning Veil Main, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, 6–7:30 p.m.

5 Wednesday

*Author Talk: Claire Rudolph Murphy & illustrator Stacey Schuett; Marching with Aunt Susan Merced, 1:15–2:15 p.m. Related Exhibit: see Exhibits.

Film: San Francisco Sympho-ny at 100 + Q & A. Main, Koret Auditorium, 6 p.m. Related Exhibition: see Exhibits.

Poetry World Series PlayoffMain, Latino/Hispanic Commu-nity Meeting Room, 6 p.m.

Getting a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential OnlineMission Bay, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Parents For Public School Workshop Bernal Heights, 6:30–8 p.m.

5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays

Mental Aerobics Park, 2–4 p.m.

8 Saturday

ECE Workshop Series: Rhythm to Readers Pre-register at cestrovitz@sfpl.org or (415) 557-4218. Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher Children’s Center, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

*Performance by Lily Tung Crystal: Life of Tye Leung of San Francisco, First Chinese American Woman to Vote Main, Koret Auditorium, 1–2:30 p.m. Related Exhibit: see Exhibits.

Films: Schooling the World; The New Environmentalists: River of Dreams Info: bioneers.org. Park, 2 p.m.

9 Sunday

Films: Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for our Time; Eel *Rock* Water* Man. Info: bioneers.org. Main, Koret Audi-torium, 2–4 p.m.

11 Tuesday

Register to Vote Main, 1st Floor Atrium, 9 a.m. –5 p.m. Related Exhibit: see Exhibits.

Author: Mae Kramer Silver; The Sixth Star, Images and Memorabilia of California Women’s Political History 1868-1915 Main, 3rd Floor, Hormel Gay and Lesbian Cen-ter 6–8 p.m. Related Exhibit: see Exhibits.

Knitting All levels; practice supplies provided. Merced, 6–7:30 p.m.

Writing Workshop, with Janelle Moon Bring pen or pencil. Bernal Heights, 6:45 p.m.

12 Wednesday

Opera Series Lecture Simon Williams: Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Main, Koret Audito-rium, 12 p.m.

Simple Ways to Tread Lightly on the Planet Reserve at https://www.calacademy.org/event_tickets/index.php or 1 (800) 794-7576. Main, Koret Auditorium, 6–7:30 p.m.

California Women & Politics from Gold Rush to the Great Depression: What Differ-ence Did Suffrage Make? Panel Discussion. Main, Latino/Hispanic Community Meet-ing Room, 6–8 p.m. Related Exhibit: see Exhibits.

Public School Enrollment Workshop Mission Bay, 6–7:30 p.m.

Getting a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential OnlineAnza, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Poetry Open Mic with Diamond Dave WhitakerPark, 7–8:30 p.m.

13 Thursday

Litquake Trio of Nonfiction Panels: Renegades, Activ-ists & Chroniclers Info: www.litquake.org. Main, Koret Auditorium, 4–7:30 p.m.

15 Saturday

Film: Journey into DyslexiaInfo: www.dyslexia-ncbida.org or (650) 328-7667; mdong@sfpl.org or (415) 557-4540. Main, Latino/Hispanic Com-munity Meeting Room, 10:15 a.m. –1 p.m.

Selling Suffrage: Taking the Fight for Women’s Rights to the Streets of Downtown San Francisco Main, Koret Au-ditorium, 1–2:30 p.m. Women’s Suffrage Walking Tour of San Francisco (following lecture) Main, Fulton Street Steps, 3–5 p.m. Related Exhibit: see Exhibits.

Salsamania: SF Trolley Dances Go American SaborMain, Skylight Gallery: approx. 11:30 a.m.; 12:15 p.m.; 1 p.m.; 1:45 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. & 3:15 p.m. Related Exhibition: see Exhibitions.

*Knitting Adults and ages 9 & over. blevine@sfpl.org or (415) 557-4497. Main, 2nd Floor, Chil-dren’s Creative Center, 2–4 p.m.

*Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Mission, 1 p.m.

*Rediscovery of Artist Fang Rending, with Tanya FangChinatown, 2:30–4 p.m.

La Bamba: Videos; Latinos in Vintage Rock, Pop & SoulMain, Koret Auditorium, 3–5 p.m. Related Exhibition: see Exhibitions.

15 & 16, Saturday & Sunday

S.F. Trolley Dance Perfor-mance Tours Tours & signups outside Main Library on Larkin St. steps, starting at 11 a.m., ending 2:45 p.m. Info: (415) 647-1443 or epiphanydance.org. Related Exhibition: see Exhibits.

16 Sunday

Salsalmania: SF Trolley Dances Go American SaborMain, Skylight Gallery: ap-prox. 12:15 p.m.; 1 p.m.; 1:45 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Related Exhibition: see Exhibitions.

*Manya: A Living History of Maria Curie One-woman dra-ma by Susan Marie Frontczak. Main, Koret Auditorium, 2 p.m.

17 Monday

*Author Slideshow: Megan Prelinger; Another Science Fiction: Advertising the Space Race Richmond, 6:30 p.m.

18 Tuesday

Audio History of San Fran-cisco Symphony, with Scott Foglesong Main, Koret Audi-torium, 6–7:30 p.m. Related Exhibition: see Exhibitions.

Scribblers & Scribes Write Club Bernal Heights, 6:30 p.m.

*Lily Tung Crystal: Life of Tye Leung, First Chinese Ameri-can Woman to VoteExcelsior, 7 p.m. Related Exhibit: see Exhibits.

19 Wednesday

Finding a Public School For Your Child Parkside, 6 p.m.

Jazz, Rumba & the Latin Music Craze Main, Koret Auditorium, 6 p.m. Related Exhibition: see Exhibitions.

S.F. Shakespeare Festival Performance: MacbethRichmond, 6:30–8 p.m.

*Bonda Lewis as Sara Bard Field’s Storie from the road+ Q & A. Merced, 7–8:15 p.m. Related Exhibit: see Exhibits.

October 2011 Events and Happenings

Renegades, Activists and Chroniclers— A Trio of Nonfiction Panels

Litquake returns to the Main Library, Koret Auditorium on Oct. 13 for three panel discussions featuring noted writers and journalists on the best of nonfiction writing.

Religious Renegades: 4 p.m.: Sam Barry, Anna Broadway, Tony DuShane, Julian Guthrie and Don Lattin discuss how im-portant faith is as a guiding compass in

our lives.

Writing Human Rights—Literature as a Window Into Iran: 5:15 p.m.: Persis Karim, Nazy Kaviani, Laleh Khadivi and Mahbod Seraji, ponder the crossover be-tween literature and activism in Iran.

This Just In…Local News Makes Headlines: 6:30 p.m.: Phil Bronstein, Frances Dinkelspiel, Darian Shirazi, and Jonathan Weber discuss the rapid state of change in Bay Area journalism.

A book sale by Readers Bookstore follows the event. For more information on Litquake visit litquake.org.

Litquake Related: Test your poetry composing talents with magnetic poetry outside the Library’s new Green Bookmobile, which will be parked on Valencia Street near Clarion Alley during Litquake’s annual Litcrawl, Oct. 15. Read more about the Library’s new Green Bookmobile on page 7.

San Francisco Symphony History In conjunction with the Main Library’s Jewett Gallery exhibition, Music for a City, Music for the World: 100 Years with the San Francisco Symphony, which is on view through Jan. 9, 2012, the Library is hosting two exhibition related programs this month.

On Oct. 5, the Library is screening the one-hour documentary, San Francisco Symphony at 100, which chronicles the orchestra’s century of cultural and civic contributions to its com-munities, local and global. Narrated by author Amy Tan (The Bonesetter’s Daughter, The Joy Luck Club) a longtime friend and fan of the Symphony, the documentary includes rarely seen

archival images and performance footage, interviews with musicians and supporters, and excerpts from its vast recording archives. A question and answer session with the film’s producer, Janette Gitler, will follow the screening.

Then on Oct. 18, the Library will present an audio history of the San Francisco Symphony with Scott Foglesong. Foglesong, a musicologist and chair of the San Francisco Conservatory department of musicianship and music theory, has spent the last two years unearthing rare recordings and broadcasts by the San Francisco Symphony. Foglesong will lead a fas-cinating curated musical journey through time, from 1925 to the present.

Film Screening: San Francisco Symphony at 100: Oct. 5, 6 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium

An Audio History of the San Francisco Symphony with Scott Foglesong: Oct. 18, 6 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium

Scott Foglesong

Orchestra portrait. Courtesy of San Francisco Symphony, photographer unknown

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Julian Guthrie

Persis Karim

Phil Bronstein

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October 2011

Alexander Street Press Music DatabaseAre you a Bluegrass fan? Curious to hear the difference between Blue-grass, Bluegrass Gospel and Progressive Bluegrass? While you’re waiting for the next performer to play at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival this month, use your mobile device to listen to over 900 streaming audio files of entire Bluegrass albums through the Alexander Street Press music da-tabase. This database has a wide range of artists such as Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Del McCourey, Hazel Dickens, Ralph Stanley, Ricky Scaggs, Bela Fleck, Peter Rowan, David Grisman and the Flatlanders, to “pick” just a few.

You can start your exploration by doing a keyword search in the Library’s catalog on Bluegrass and then limiting results to eMusic. Go directly to Alexander Street Press to browse by genre (“Bluegrass”) then refine by artist, composer, instrument, even record label. Refine even more by sub-genres of Bluegrass Gospel, Progressive Bluegrass, Old Time or Instrumental. Or simply do a keyword search of the artist you wish to listen to. Check it out!

The Green Bookmobile Rolls into Service

San Francisco Public Library’s new Green Bookmobile is now up and running. The Green Bookmobile runs on 20 percent biodiesel and is specially equipped with four solar panels, fantastic vents for green air conditioning, skylights for natural light, sustainably forested wood, recycled content in carpet, and a hybrid generator (turning off when fully charged and back on when charge gets low). It has a special Green Stacks collection as well as a variety of juvenile, teen and adult ma-terials available for checkout. The mobile library is able to cir-culate materials, create library cards, and provide the public with information about library services and programs.

Starting in October, the Green Bookmobile will be open for learning at the Exploratorium and the California Academy of Sciences. We have coordinated our visits with the Wednesdays that the museums are FREE to the public. Check the schedule below for your chance to step onboard the Green Bookmobile:

The Exploratorium

3601 Lyon St., Palace of Fine ArtsFirst Wednesdays, Starting Oct. 5, 12–4 p.m.

California Academy of Sciences

55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate ParkThird Wednesdays, Starting Oct. 19, 12–4 p.m.

Bay Area Business Databases

Ukrainian Day 2011 The International Center of San Francisco Public Library in collaboration with the Ukrainian Heritage Club and the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council will present a Ukrainian Day cultural program at the Main Library. A per-formance will feature authentic songs, dances, and tradition-al costumes. The program’s cast includes the vocal ensemble “Kolyada” and other prominent performers from the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California.

Ukranian Day: Oct. 22, 3-5 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium

Entrepreneurs and jobseekers looking to identify Bay Area companies that meet their job search or business criteria—will wel-come the recent addition of Rich’s Business Database to the Library’s lineup of business databases.

While SFPL already offers a great selec-tion of national and international online business directories, Rich’s adds a focused research tool that targets San Francisco Bay Area businesses. Sales professionals in search of local business-to-business sales prospects have long been familiar with the print version of Rich’s directory. The online version offers the same, but adds access outside the library and more frequently up-dated information.

Users can search for names of key man-

agers by position (such as VP or Director) and department (such as Purchasing or IT). A feature unique to Rich’s is its proprietary system of business classification. In a region as innovative as the Bay Area, new industries or new branches of industries are constantly changing. Rich’s makes it a point to include new terminology as it develops. This allows users to find companies by unique or spe-cific terms such as “B2B high tech,” “process control computers,” “CAD/CAM/CAE work-stations,” and various bioscience subfields. Find the database from the eLibrary section of our home page. If you’re interested in a demonstration of the database, visit us in person at any SFPL library, or visit sfpl.org/askalibrarian, and direct a question to the Business, Science & Technology Department.

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Opening Reception For High Volume: Rock Art from the Chuck Sperry Archive and Firehouse Goldenvoice Poster Series Main, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, 6 p.m. Related Exhibit: see Exhibits.

22 Saturday

San Francisco Rent BoardPresidio, 1–3 p.m.

Superfest Disability Film Fes-tival Showcase Main, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, 12–5 p.m.

California Suffragist Singers & Players Main, Koret Audito-rium, 1–3 p.m. Related Exhibit: see Exhibits.

*Music Business Crash CourseWestern Addition, 2–4 p.m.

*Film: Bag It Info: http://www.bagitmovie.com/. Potrero, 4 p.m.

*Italian Music Info: www.eurocafemusic.com. Glen Park, 3–5 p.m.

*Self-Exploration through Creativity: Introduction to SoulCollage Sign up at (415) 355-5707. Noe Valley, 3–5 p.m.

23 Sunday

*Classical Indian Touchstyle Ragas Main, Koret Auditorium, 2 p.m.

24 Monday

Sergio Troncoso: This Wicked Patch of Dust & Crossing Borders Main, Latino/Hispanic Community Room, 4:30–6 p.m.

*Film: A Double Life (1947/104 min.) Excelsior, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

25 Tuesday

Film: Deaf Jam + panel discussion. Main, Koret Auditorium, 5:45 p.m.

Jazz Fusion to Folk Music Duo Bernal Heights, 6:30 p.m.

26 Wednesday

Opera Series Lecture Bruce Lamott: Handel’s Xerxes. Main, Koret Auditorium, 12 p.m.

*Dark Energy & Runaway Universe With Astronomy Professor A. Filippenko. Main, Koret Auditorium, 6:15 p.m.

La Bamba: Latinos in Rock, Pop & Soul Excelsior, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Related Exhibition: see Exhibitions.

“ Write Your Will” Workshop Bring a blue pen. Register: (415) 355-5717. Anza, 6:30–8 p.m.

Laurie Barkin; The Comfort Garden Glen Park, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Rodger Birt & Marvin Nathan; History’s Anteroom-Photography in San Francisco, 1906-1909 Main, Latino/His-panic Community Room, 6:30–8 p.m.

Salsa with Corey Raynor Bernal Heights, 7 p.m. Related Exhibition: see Exhibitions.

27 Thursday

Art of Music: Michael Rios Main, Latino/Hispanic Commu-nity Room, 6–7:30 p.m. Related Exhibition: see Exhibitions.

Reporting on the War on Drugs with John Gibler and Diego Osorno (in Spanish) Main, Koret, 6 p.m.

29 Saturday

Horror TV Host: Michael Monahan & Lon Huber: Shock It To Me Main Latino/Hispanic Com-munity Room, 11:30 a.m. –1 p.m.

“ Write Your Will” Workshop Bring blue pen. Register at (415) 355-5717. Anza, 2–3:30 p.m.

*Poet Czeslaw Milosz + panel discussion. Main, Koret Audito-rium, 2 p.m.

The Sit-Down Readers’ The-atre: Edgar Allen Poe Bring favorite story to read, if you like. (North Beach Program.) Held at 661 Lombard St., 2 p.m.

Elaine Elinson + Stan Yogi; Wherever There’s a Fight Potrero, 4 p.m. Related Ex-hibit: see Exhibits.

30 Sunday

Elaine Elinson + Stan Yogi; Wherever There’s a Fight Main, Latino/Hispanic Community Room, 1–3 p.m. Related Exhib-it: see Exhibits.

Sweater Craft Reserve at (415) 355-2880. Presidio, 2–3:30 p.m.

31 Monday

*Guqin: Ancient Chinese Music (English/Mandarin) Sunset, 7–8 p.m.

Book Groups5 Wednesday

Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout. Sunset, 7 p.m.

6 Thursday

Great BooksRegister: clifford.louie@sbc-global.net or (415) 387-2125. Main, 4th Floor Conference Room, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

8 Saturday

(Chinese) Country Driving: A Journey Through China From Farm to Factory by Peter Hessler. Main, Latino/Hispanic Commu-nity Meeting Room, 2–4 p.m.

26 Wednesday

*(Spanish) Leer la Mente by Jorge Volpi. Main, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 6–7:30 p.m.

27 Thursday

Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat. Bernal Heights, 4–5:30 p.m.

29 Saturday

(Russian) Bibliophiles Club Main, Latino/Hispanic Commu-nity Meeting Room, 2–4 p.m.

One City One Book Discussions:

Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void, by Mary Roach

11 TuesdayPresidio, 6–7:30 p.m.

19 WednesdayWestern Addition, 6:30 p.m.

20 ThursdayWest Portal, 2–3:30 p.m.

25 TuesdayInfo: (415) 355-2825. Merced 6:30–7:30 p.m.

26 WednesdayParkside, 7 p.m.

Business Counseling5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays

Business Counseling One-hour appointments: (415) 744-6827. Main, 4th Floor, Business, Science & Technology Department, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Computer ClassesClasses Held at the Main: Held in the 5th Floor Training Center, unless otherwise noted. Most classes at the Main require profi-ciency in basic keyboard skills. All classes are first come, first served.

1 Saturday

OpenOffice Write Basics Mouse & keyboard skills required. 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Saturdays

Mouse & Keyboard Basics Volunteers available. 10:15–11 a.m.

3, 17, 24 & 31 Mondays

Job Seekers’ Lab Drop-in self-help. 11 a.m. –2 p.m.

4 & 11 Tuesdays

Internet 101 Mouse & keyboard skills required. 2–3 p.m.

4, 11, 18 & 25 Tuesdays

Job Seekers’ Lab Drop-in self-help. 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Mouse & Keyboard BasicsVolunteers available. Info: (415) 557-4400. 1:15–2 p.m.

5 Wednesday

Chinese Magazines (Qikan) Database (Mandarin) 2–4 p.m.

8 Saturday

Email Basics Mouse & keyboard skills required (or observe). 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

12 Wednesday

Job & Career Resources Abil-ity to navigate web required. 2–3:30 p.m.

18 Tuesday

Library Catalog Mouse & key-board skills required. 2–3 p.m.

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AT THE LIBRARY OCTOBER 2011 7All programs and events are free and open to the public.

Events and HappeningsThe Great Teen Book SwapEver wonder how teen books get selected for the Library? The Library’s teen services librarians make sure that what you see on the shelves reflects the interests of local teens. These dedicated librarians often receive advance reader’s copies of upcoming books. They wonder, what will be the next big

thing? Paranormal romance? Mystery? Steam-punk? Post-apocalyptic adven-tures? A genre-blending of all of the above with a few zombies thrown in?

To help answer these questions, the Teen librarians give some lucky teens sneak previews of up-and-coming publications. Teens who participate in the Great Teen Book Swap help de-termine what will end up in the Library teen sections. Here’s how the Great Teen Book Swap works: on specified days at the West Portal, Parkside, Glen Park, and Richmond branches, the Teen Services Librarian will bring out sev-eral books (new, old, and soon-to-be-published titles) and allow teens the chance to browse through them for one to keep. In turn, the teen will swap the teen librarian a review of the book by the end of the month.

The best part of this program is that it promotes lively discussions with teens about their reading tastes. San Francisco teens help ensure that the the library is truly a community creation. Check the teen calendar for dates and times.

Environmental SolutionsLearn about a legendary environmen-talist in the film, Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for our Time which will be screened at the Main Library in conjunction with the Bioneers Confer-ence. Presented by the Library’s Stegner

Environmental Center, this documentary traces Leopold’s extraordinary career, shaping and and influencing the modern environmental movement. On hand for the film will be screenwriter Stephen Most and Jon Christensen from the Bill Lane Center for the American West at Stanford University.

Later in the month, hear Aaron Pope, manager of sustainability pro-grams at the California Academy of Sciences, talk about natural solutions that each of us can use to be better stewards of the planet and help con-serve our natural resources. By changing the way we design our homes and grow our food, we can make positive changes without adding costs. This program is presented with the California Academy of Sciences.

Bioneers Film Event: Oct. 9, 2 p.m., Koret Auditorium, Main Library

Natural Solutions: Abundant Opportunities: Oct. 12, 6 p..m., Koret Audi-torium, Main Library. Seating is limited; Reserve online at calacademy.org/event_tickets/ or by phone at 1 (800) 794-7576.

Trolley DancesThe 8th annual San Francisco Trolley Dances take audiences on a moving journey the weekend of Oct. 15 and 16, from the Main Library to the West Portal Branch Library and will feature an extraordinary lineup of Bay Area dance luminaries performing outdoor, site-specific work.

ODC/Dance launches this fall’s urban dance/public transit adventure at the Main Library with a premiere by Co-artistic Director KT Nelson on the Larkin Street steps. Critically acclaimed Sweet Can Circus will perform in the Children’s Center (2nd Floor). 2011 Bay Area Dance Troupe Competition winner, Salsamania, will perform on the Sixth Floor Terrace at the Main Li-brary, dancing to music featured in the Library’s nearby Skylight Gallery exhi-bition, American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music. Trolley dance attendees are encouraged to visit the exhibition.

Performance tours, led by “trolley dance tour guides,” then board a K, L, or M Muni Metro train at Civic Center and head to the West Portal Muni Station, with performances along the way by Tat Wong Kung Fu Lion Danc-ers, and Epiphany Productions Sonic Dance Theater featuring students from San Francisco State University. The dance performances culminate with Jodi Lomask’s Capacitor which will be dancing on a seven-foot sphere in front of the West Portal Library.

Audience members, who pay a $2 Muni fare or have a fast pass, can take the full tour, or see one or two events at their own discretion. All performanc-es at the libraries are for free. Trolley Dances is produced by Kim Epifano’s

Epiphany Productions.

Trolley Dances: Tours start at the San Francisco Main Library every 45 min-utes. Saturday, Oct. 15 at 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 at 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.

Paranormal romance? Mystery? Steam-punk? Post-apocalyptic adventures? ...what will be the next big thing?

19 Wednesday

Magazine, Newspaper & In-formation Databases Ability to navigate web required (or observe). 2–3 p.m.

20 Thursday

Internet & Library Catalog (Russian) Meet at 3rd Floor International Center Info: (415) 557-4430. 9:15–11:15 a.m.

21 Friday

Internet & Library Catalog (Cantonese) Meet at 3rd Floor International Center Info: (415) 557-4430. 2–4 p.m.

25 Tuesday

Internet 102 Basic Internet proficiency required (or observe). 2–3 p.m.

29 Saturday

Internet 102 Basic Internet proficiency required (or ob-serve). 11 a.m. –12 p.m.

Lectures Held at Main, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room:

8 Saturday

Google 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

14 Friday

Sogou Chinese Handwriting Input Method (Mandarin)2–4 p.m.

15 Saturday

Taiwan Tablet Computers: (English/Chinese) 1:30–4:30 p.m.

17 Monday

eLibrary! eBooks, eVideos (Brown Bag) 12–1 p.m.

21 Friday

iPad2 (Mandarin) 2–4 p.m.

25 Tuesday

Resume Writing Workshop10 a.m. –12 p.m.

Classes Held at the Branches:

1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Saturdays

Computer Basics Excelsior, 3:15–5:15 p.m.

6 Thursday

Email Basics Bernal Heights, 2 p.m.

12 & 26 Wednesdays

Computing for Seniors Por-tola, 6–7 p.m.

24 Monday

Mouse & Keyboard BasicsSunset, 6:30–8 p.m.

TeensS.A.T Workshops High School Students, visit: www.successlink-tutoring.com/SFPL/ for schedule, information and registration.

Teen Read Week: Picture it! @ your Library! Book Cover Design Contest Ages 13-18. Info: www.sfpl.org/teens.

1 Saturday

*Sweater Craft (English)Ages 12 & over. Register at branch. Chinatown, 2:30–4 p.m.

1, 8, 15 & 29 Saturdays

*Teen ’Zine Register: jew-elchen@sfpl.org or (415) 355-2888. Chinatown, 1–3 p.m.

4 Tuesday

*Bracelet Craft Info: ghom@sfpl.org or (415) 355-5610. Richmond, 3:30–5 p.m.

*Film: Insidious Ages 10-18.Info: mbergman@sfpl.org or (415) 355-2868. Excelsior, 4–6 p.m.

4, 11, 18 & 25 Tuesdays

*Your Space Bernal Heights, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

*Writing Workshop Ages 12-19. Register: blevine@sfpl.org or (415) 557-4497. Main, 2nd Floor, Children’s Creative Center, 4–6 p.m.

5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays

*Book Craft Register: mberg-man@sfpl.org or (415) 355-2868. Excelsior, 4-5:30 p.m.

6 Thursday

*Gaming Ages 10-18. Info: ghom@sfpl.org or (415) 355-5610. Richmond, 3:30–5 p.m.

6, 13, 20 & 27 Thursdays

*Book Swap Info: dwong@sfpl.org. Parkside, 2:30–5:30 p.m.

7 Friday

*Gaming Ages 8-18. Chinatown, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

7, 14, 21 & 28 Fridays

*Book Swap Info: dwong@sfpl.org. West Portal, 2:30–5:30 p.m.

8 Saturday

*Book Reviewers Info: blevine@sfpl.org or (415) 557-4497. Main, 3rd Floor Confer-ence Room, 2–4 p.m.

13 Thursday

*Open Meeting Room Info: ghom@sfpl.org or (415) 355-5610, 3:30–5 p.m.

*Wreck this Journal Craft Info: mbergman@sfpl.org or (415) 355-2858 Glen Park, 3:30 p.m.

14 Friday

*Chinese Reading Club (Mandarin/English) Ages 12 & older. Kadokawa Fantastic Novels Merchant Meats Spicy Wolf, by Isuna Hasekura. Info: ghom@ sfpl.org. Chinatown, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

15 Saturday

*Ghost Hunting VideosInfo: ghom@sfpl.org or (415) 355-5610. Richmond, 12–1 p.m.

*Knitting Adults and ages 9 & over. blevine@sfpl.org or (415) 557-4497. Main, 2nd Floor, Chil-dren’s Creative Center, 2–4 p.m.

18 & 25 Tuesdays

*Crafts Ages 8-18. Materials provided. North Beach (Held at 661 Lombard St.), 3:30–5 p.m.

20 Thursday

*Gaming Info: mbergman@sfpl.org or (415) 355-2858. Glen Park, 4–5:30 p.m.

*Make Scary Cookies Ages 10 & over. Call or sign up at Refer-ence Desk. Ingleside, 5–5:45 p.m.

22 Saturday

*Jewelry-making Ages 8-18. Register: jewelchen@sfpl.org or (415) 355-2888. Chinatown, 3–4:30 p.m.

25 Tuesday

*Scary Cupcake Decorating Info: mbergman@sfpl.org or (415) 355-2868. Excelsior, 4–5:30 p.m.

27 Thursday

*Graphic Novel Reviewers Info: dwong@sfpl.org. Parkside, 1:30 p.m.

*Scary Cupcake Decorating(Bayview Program.) Held at Bayview Hunters Point YMCA, 1601 Lane Street, 3:30 p.m.

*Monster Makeup Info: ntermini@sfpl.org or (415) 355-5738. Mission, 4–5:30 p.m.

28 Friday

*Graphic Novel ReviewersInfo: dwong@sfpl.org. West Portal, 1:30 p.m.

*Monster Makeup Glen Park, 4–5:30 p.m.

29 Saturday

*Scary Cupcake DecoratingRegister: raronowitz@sfpl.org or (415) 557-4426. Main, 2nd Floor, Children’s Creative Center, 3:30–5 p.m.

30 Sunday

*Sweater Craft Reserve at (415) 355-2880. Presidio, 2–3:30 p.m.

31 Monday

*Wear Costume: Get Free Book Ages 10 & over. Info: dwong@sfpl.org. West Portal, 5–7 p.m.

Videos on theLarge ScreenIn the Koret Auditorium at the Main, Thursdays at NoonWhen possible, films are shown with captions to assist our deaf and hard of hearing patrons.

Theme: When Women Got the Vote See related Exhibitions & Exhibits.

Oct. 6

One Woman, One Vote (1995, 106 min.)

Oct. 13

Iron-Jawed Angels (2004, 124 min.)

Oct. 20

Suffragettes in the Silent Cinema (2008, 35 min.)Give the Ballot to the Mothers (1996, 28 min.)California Women Win the Vote (2011, 30 min.)

Oct. 27

Standing on My Sister’s Shoul-ders (2002, 60 min.)

Through 15 October

The Shocking Truth About Cinderella, by Jane R. WillsonThrough Nov. 1. Main, 2nd Floor, Children’s Center Exhibit Space.

Through 15 Saturday

Bookmaking Drop in any afternoon and ask for a kit. Bernal Heights

1 Saturday

Family Storytime & Thaumat-rope Craft Ages 4-7. Noe Valley, 10:15–10:45 a.m.

1 & 2, Saturday & Sunday

Filipino American Interna-tional Book Festival Info: (415) 557-4554. Main, Children’s Center

1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Saturdays

Chess Club Ages 6 & over. Excelsior, 1–3 p.m.

3, 17, 24 & 31 Mondays

Homework Help (Grades K-7) Excelsior, 4–6 p.m. Mission, 4–6 p.m.

4 Tuesday

*Tree Frog Treks: Reptiles & Amphibians Ages 3 & over. (North Beach Program.) Held at 661 Lombard St., 11 a.m.

Films Ages 3-5. Parkside, 10 & 11 a.m.

4, 11, 18 & 25 Tuesdays

Homework Help (Grades K-7) Portola, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Excelsior, 4–6 p.m. Mission, 4–6 p.m.

4 & 18 Tuesdays

Films/Videos Ages 5 & younger. Visitacion Valley, 10–10:30 a.m.

5 Wednesday

Francisco Herrera, Singer & Guitarist (Spanish/English)Class reservations: Tim Troy at (415) 557-4549. Main, Chil-dren’s Center, 10:30 a.m.

*Claire Rudolf Murphy & Stacey Schuett: Marching with Aunt Susan Ages 5 & older. Merced, 1:15–2:15 p.m.

*Destiny Arts WorkshopAges 8 & older. Western Addi-tion, 4 p.m.

5, 12, 19 & 26 Wednesdays

Early Literacy Play GroupAges birth -5. Visitacion Valley, 11 a.m. –12 p.m.

Homework Help (Grades K-7) Excelsior, 4–6 p.m. Portola, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Mission, 4–6 p.m.

6 Thursday

Read for the RecordSee article, page 9, for libraries and times

*Charity Kahn & the JAM-band Ages 3-5. Sunset, 10:30 a.m.

6, 13, 20 & 27 Thursdays

Homework Help (Grades K-7) Portola, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Mission, 4-6 p.m.

Reading Buddies Ages 5 & older. Excelsior, 4–6 p.m.

7 Friday

*1st Friday’s – Button MakingAges 6 & older. Glen Park, 4 p.m.

8 Saturday

Tricycle Music Fest West: Rhythm Child Ortega, 3 p.m.

*¡Baila Conmigo! Mexican Folk Dance & Creative Move-ment with Maria Luna Ages 5 & older. Potrero, 4 p.m.

11 Tuesday

*SPCA Dog Talk with Kathy Brody & Joey CupcakeVisitacion Valley, 10–11 a.m.

12 Wednesday

Kidquake: Local Children’s Book Authors & Illustra-tors + Poetry, Songwriting and Theater Workshops Grades K-2. Signup required: kidquake@litquake.org. Main, Koret Auditorium and Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

*La Familia Peña-Govea Fam-ily Music Night Ages 3 & over. Richmond, 7 p.m.

*Make “Day of the Dead” Altar, with Anita de Lucio Chinatown, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Films Ages 4 & older. Potrero, 6:30 p.m.

13 Thursday

Kidquake: Local Children’s Book Authors & Illustra-tors + Poetry, Songwriting and Theater Workshops Grades 3-5. Signup required: kidquake@litquake.org. Main, Koret Auditorium and Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Magic Dan Ages 3-5. Excelsior, 11 a.m.

Board Game Bonanza Ages 6-10. Noe Valley, 3:30–5 p.m.

13 & 27 Thursday

Playtime for Babies & Tod-dlers Ages birth-36 months. West Portal, 10:30 a.m.

14 Friday

Inca Armband Craft Portola, 3:30–4:45 p.m.

15 Saturday

Kidquake at USF Storytime with Park Branch librarian. Thacher Gallery, 2130 Fulton St. Info: http://www.usfca.edu/library/thacher/kidquake, 11 a.m.

*Indian Dance Performance by Sarika Parekh. West Portal, 10:30 a.m.

Family Film Raiders of the Lost Arc. Light refreshments, prize.Presidio, 3 p.m.

15 & 16, Saturday & Sunday

S.F. Trolley Dances Tours & signups begin outside the Main on the Larkin St. steps, starting at 11 a.m., and ending at 2:45 p.m. Info: (415) 647-1443 or epiphanydance.org.

18 Tuesday

*Friendship Bracelet CraftAges 6-12. Richmond, 4 p.m.

Films Ages 3-5. Western Addition,

10 a.m. Ages 3-5. Chinatown, 10,

10:30 & 11:05 a.m; & 2 p.m. Ages 3-5. Noe Valley,

10:15–10:45 & 11–11:30 a.m. Ages 5-7. Chinatown, 4 p.m.

19 Wednesday

Films/Videos Ages 5 & young-er. Main, Children’s Center, 10 & 10:45 a.m.

Films Ages 3-5. Chinatown, 10 & 10:40 a.m.

*Crafts with SophieMission Bay, 4 p.m.

Finding a Public School for Your Child (Adults Only)Parents for Public SchoolsParkside, 5–6:30 p.m.

20 Thursday

*Crafts with Sophie Ages 5 & older and caregivers. Anza, 3:30 p.m.

*La Familia Pena/Govea Music Ages 3 & older. Marina, 3:30 p.m.

3rd Thursdays - Houdini & Other Mysteries Ages 6 & older. Bernal Heights, 4 p.m.

*Halloween Stories & Craft, with Roz Chang Ages 6-10. Sign up at (415) 355-5616. Eureka Valley, 4-5 p.m.

Storytime with OMI Ingleside, 4:30 p.m.

Films/Videos Ages 5 & young-er. Main, Children’s Center, 10 & 10:45 a.m.

Films Ages 3-5. Chinatown, 10 &10:40 a.m.

Videos Ages 3-5. Sunset, 10:30 a.m.

21 Friday

*Make “Dia de Los Muertos” Altar, with Anita De LucioBernal Heights, 3:30 p.m.

22 Saturday

*Halloween Crafts Ages 3-5. West Portal, 10:30 a.m.

Films/Videos Ages 5 & younger. Main, Children’s Center, 11 a.m.

Haight Street Fair ’s Halloween Hootenanny Storytime Wear costume. (Park Program). Waller & Stanyan Sts., 11 a.m.

*Seeding WorkshopAges 3 & older. Reserve at lkanno@sfpl.org (415) 355-5770. Parkside, 2 p.m.

Tricycle Music Fest West: Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band Main, Children’s Center,

11 a.m. –12 p.m. Mission, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Bernal Heights, 3 p.m.

*Italian Culture and MusicGlen Park, 3 p.m.

Make Art Workshop Ages 5 and older. Main, Fisher Center, 2–3:30 p.m.

23 Sunday

Jane R. Willson: Mail Art Workshop Ages 5 & over. Space limited. Call (415) 557-4554 for reservations. Main, Children’s Center, 2-4 p.m.

25 Tuesday

*Make “Dia de Los Muertos” Altar, with Anita De Lucio Ages 5 & over. Ocean View, 11 a.m.

*Spooky Stories & Mask Mak-ing Western Addition, 4 p.m.Films Ages 5 & younger. Marina, 10:15 a.m.

27 Thursday

Bay Area Science Festival: Cabbage Juice ChemistryAges: 8-11. Reserve with Tim at 557-4549. Main, Children’s Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

28 Friday

Bay Area Science Festival: Chromatography ActivityAges 5 & older. Reserve at lkanno@sfpl.org or (415) 355-5770. Parkside, 4 p.m.

29 Saturday

*Stories & Craft with S.F. Wildlife Hospital Ages 5 & over. Richmond, 2:30 p.m.

Films Ages 3-5. Parkside, 10 a.m. Ages 3-5. West Portal,

10:30 a.m.

31 Monday

Halloween Family StorytimeWear costumes. Park, 3:30 p.m.

Trick or Treating No candies. Ingleside, 4-5 p.m.

Children’s Calendar

8 OCTOBER 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.

October 2011

*Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library

**Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. Groups need to reserve space.

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

Anza Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Excelsior Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 11 a.m.Wed, 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 11 a.m.(Trilingual: Mandarin/ Cantonese/English)

Marina Tue, 4, 11 & 18 10:15 a.m. (Leave strollers outside library.)

Mission Wed, 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:15 a.m.

North Beach Thur, 6, 13, 20 & 27 11–11:30 a.m. (Held at 661 Lombard St., at Mason)

Ocean View Tue, 4, 11 & 18 at 11:15 a.m.

Ortega Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Park Mon, 3, 17 & 24 at 3:30 p.m.

Parkside Tue, 11, 18 & 25 10:30–10:30 a.m.

Portola Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:30–11 a.m. (Groups, re-serve at (415) 355-5660.)

Richmond Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 11–11:30 a.m.

Sunset Thur, 13 & 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Visitacion Valley Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 11–11:30 a.m.Thur, 6 at 9 a.m–12 p.m.

Western Addition Tue, 4, 11 & 25 at 10–10:45 a.m. (Groups of five or more, reserve at (415) 355-5752.)

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

Bayview Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:30-11 a.m. (Held at YMCA, 1601 Lane St. (at Revere)

Bernal Heights Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:15-11:15 a.m. Ages birth-5

Chinatown Sat, 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Excelsior Sat, 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 11:30 a.m.

Ingleside Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 11 a.m.Wed, 5, 12, 19 & 264:30 p.m.

Main Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 10:30 a.m. Sat, 1, 8 & 29 at 11 a.m. Sun, 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 1 p.m. (Spanish/English)

Mission Bay Fridays, 7, 14, 21 & 28 4:30 p.m.

Park Thur, 6, 13, 20 & 2711:30 a.m. (Space limited: tickets distributed beginning 10 a.m.)

Parkside Thur, 13, 20 & 27 at 10 a.m. Birth-5 Sat, 1, 8, 15 & 22 at 10 a.m. Birth-5

Potrero Thur, 6, 13, 20 & 27 10:30 & 11:15 a.m. Ages birth-5

Richmond Sat, 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 11 a.m. Ages 3 & younger

West Portal Wed, 5 & 19 at 7:15 p.m. Ages 2-5 (In Russian) + craftSat, 8 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 5 & younger

Toddler Talesn Books, rhymes, music, move-ment and more for toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.**

Anza Thur, 6, 13, 20 & 27 10:30–11 a.m. & playtime

Eureka ValleyTue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:30–11 a.m.

Golden Gate ValleyTue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:15 a.m. (Held at Sherman Elementary School Library, 1651 Union St., at Franklin)

Main Mon, 3, 17, 24 & 31 10:30–11 a.m. Wed, 5, 12, 19 & 26 10:30–11 a.m.

MarinaMon, 3, 17, 24 & 31 10:15 a.m. (Leave strollers outside library.)

MissionThur, 6, 13, 20 & 27 10:15 a.m. & playtime(Spanish/English)

Mission Bay Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:15 a.m.

Noe ValleyTue, 4, 11 & 25 10:15–10:45 a.m. & 11–11:30 a.m.(Park strollers by elevator.)

North Beach Thur, 6, 13, 20 & 27 11:45 a.m.(Held at 661 Lombard St.)

Ortega Mon, 3, 17, 24 & 31 at 10:30 a.m.

Park Thur, 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 10:30 a.m. (Space limited; tickets distrib-uted beginning 10 a.m.)

Presidio Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:15–10:45 a.m. & playtime

RichmondTue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Sunset Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:15 a.m. & playtime

Western Addition Thur, 6, 13 & 27 at 10:15–11:15 a.m. + playtime (Groups of five or more, reserve at (415) 355-5727.)

Baby Rhyme Time Rollicking rhymes, songs and

books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.**

Bernal Heights Wed, 5, 12, 19 & 26 1:15 p.m. + playtime

Chinatown Thur, 6, 13, 20 & 27 11 a.m.–12 p.m. + playtime

Eureka Valley Wed, 5, 12, 19 & 26 1:30–2 p.m. + playtime

Excelsior Thur, 6, 20 & 27 11 a.m. & playtime

Glen Park Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:30 a.m. + playtime

Main Thur, 6, 13, 20 & 27 3:30–4 p.m.

Marina Mon, 3, 17, 24 & 31 11 a.m. + playtime

Merced Thur, 6 & 27 10 a.m. + playtime

Mission Mon, 3, 17, 24 & 31 1:15 p.m. + playtime (English/Spanish)

Mission Bay Thur, 6, 13, 20 & 27 10:15 a.m.

North Beach Thur, 6, 13, 20 & 27 10:15–10:45 a.m. (Held at 661 Lombard St., at Mason.)

Park Sat, 1, 8 & 29 11 a.m.

Potrero Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 1:15 p.m. + playtime

Presidio Thur, 6, 13, 20 & 27 10:15 a.m. + playtime

Richmond Wed, 5, 12, 19 & 26 3:30 p.m. + playtime

Sunset Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 11 a.m.

West Portal Tue, 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:30 a.m.

Tricycle Music Fest West

Check it out – SFPL Kids Homework Help!The SFPL Kids website (sfpl.org/children) recently received a makeover. Click the large pencil on the SFPL Kids homepage, and you will be directed to SFPL’s new Homework Help website. At the Homework Help website, you will find direct links to categories that include Encyclopedias and Dictionaries, Math, English/Language Arts, History/Social Studies, and much more!

The Homework Help website content is selected by a team of Children’s Librarians, who judge each resource by its relevancy, usefulness and age-appropriateness. Each category highlights a variety of helpful research tools for grades K-8, and begins with a list of SFPL subscription databases, which outside the library can be accessed using your library card and PIN (personal identification number). A direct link to Live Homework Help, provided by Tutor.com daily from 2 to 9 p.m., is prominently displayed at the top of each category page, also available from home with your library card and PIN. Each Homework Help category page also lists a selection of useful Websites that can be accessed by anyone at anytime, no library card or PIN necessary!

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Kidquake Readings and Workshops

Kidquake, the children’s literary event associated with the Litquake Literary Festival, began as an idea in 2004 with three local children’s authors and about 40 children and their parents in the Main Library’s Fisher Children’s Center. Over the years, as the program has grown, participants have included New-

bery Award Honor winners Gennifer Choldenko, Zilpha Keatly Snyder and Jennifer Holm; Belpre Award win-ner Yuyi Morales; as well as LeUyen Pham, Belle Yang, Maya Christina Gonzalez, Bob Barner and Betsy Franco.

During the 2011 Litquake Festival week (Oct. 7-15) the programs at the Main Library will include four as-semblies and eight workshops involving 15 authors and illustrators, eight workshop leaders and about 800

elementary school children, teachers and parents—all taking place in the Main Library’s Koret Auditorium and Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Rooms on Oct. 12 and 13. Featured local authors and illustrators this year include: Tony Robles; Kathryn Otoshi; Mike Twohy; Gennifer Choldenko; Shirim Yin Bridges and Alma Flor Ada. David Schwartz, Tim Myers and California Poets in the Schools will be among the workshop leaders.

Additionally, there will be joint Kidquake/SFPL/University of San Francisco events in conjunction with the USF exhibit Monsters in the Bookshelf, artwork from Studio 5, including a Kids Poster Contest and a librarian-led Toddler Storytime at

USF’s Thacher Gallery on October 15.Kidquake has recently expanded even more, to also include a year round

program—Kidquake in Schools which began in February 2011 bringing children’s authors to public classrooms in San Francisco. Litquake authors visited more than 1,200 students, with each child receiving a free book.

Make Mine MythologyJoin us for Greek myth-based activities for school-age kids to celebrate the publication of The Son of Neptune, the latest Rick Riordan book in his Heroes of Olympus series.

We will build a model of a Greek temple with large wooden blocks, walk blindfolded through a labyrinth and go on a tour of the underworld with stories and puppets from the Magical Moonshine Theater. There will also be a Mythol-ogy Match-Up game connecting symbols to the gods and goddesses and a quiz on the Greek gods’ Roman names.

Make Mine Mythology: Nov. 3, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Main Library, Fisher Children’s Center. Pre-registration required, call (415) -557-4554.

Read for the RecordJumpstart’s Read for the Record brings national attention to the importance of early education by organizing the world’s largest celebration of reading. Each year, the campaign sets a new world record for the most children reading the same book with a caregiver on the same day. This year on Oct. 6, millions of children will read Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney. The San Francisco Public Library will host 27 events for the City’s children to join this record breaking fun.

Unable to attend a library event? Host your own at home or school. Here are three easy ways.

1) Check out a copy of Llama Llama Red Pajama from the library and read anytime on Oct. 6.2) Get your school involved by reading Llama Llama Red Pajama as a class. 3) Read Llama Llama Red Pajama during breakfast, in the bathtub, on the bus, anywhere or anytime on Oct. 6.

For more information about the national event, visit readfortherecord.org

Read for the Record Locations

Kick-off event: Main,

Second Floor, Fisher

Center, 10 a.m.

Visitacion Valley,

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Merced, 10 a.m.

Parkside, 10 a.m.

Noe Valley, 10:15–10:45 a.m.

North Beach (held at 661

Lombard St.) 10:15, 11 &

11:45 a.m.

Anza, 10:30 a.m.

Bernal Heights,10:30 a.m.

Presidio, 10:15 a.m.

Western Addition, 10:15 a.m.

West Portal, 10:30 a.m.

Excelsior, 11 a.m.

Potrero, 10:30 a.m. &

11:15 a.m.

North Beach, 10:15, 11 &

11:45 a.m.

Park, 11:30 a.m.

Chinatown, 3:30–4 p.m.

Glen Park, 4:30 p.m.

Ingleside, 4:30 p.m.

Marina, 5:30 p.m.

Ocean View, 5:30 p.m.

Richmond, 6 p.m.

Main, 2nd Floor, Fisher

Center, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

The best little music fest in San Francisco concludes its three-month run in October with three rockin’ mini concerts and a

spectacular Main Stage event at the Mission Branch Library in conjunction with San Francisco’s Sunday Streets Mission.

On Sunday, Oct. 23, kids and families can rock out with Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, on 24th Street near Bartlett Street, outside the Mission Branch Library. Los Angeles-based family rock band, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, are coming to San Francisco as part of the exhibition: American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music, which is on view in the Main Library’s Skylight Gallery through Nov. 13 (see Page 10). Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band combine retro and rockabilly, blending

influences from a splash of Vampire Weekend, a sprinkle of Death Cab for Cutie and a shaker full of Dan Zanes sing-along style, plus a whole lotta rock and roll.

They will be joined at the Main Stage event by The Time Outs whose rockin’ kid music offers a groovy new twist—a lively mix of indie pop and ‘60s garage sounds. Also on stage will be young musicians from the San Francisco Rock Project, a nonprofit organization providing intensive performance-based music instruction for ages 8-18 in the San Francisco Bay Area.

You can also catch Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band at two other mini concerts at libraries that weekend or check out Rhythm Child at the Ortega Branch Library on Oct. 8. Rhythm Child’s music is described as what would happen if Bob Marley, John Lennon and Otis Redding held a family music festival on Sesame Street.

San Francisco Public Library’s Tricycle Music Fest West promotes early literacy because music is a child’s first language, the universal language for learning and fun, and is good for brain development. Listening to music, singing songs, and playing instruments helps children hear the smaller sounds in words which fosters phonological awareness, an important pre-reading skill.

Tricycle Music Fest West Schedule:

Oct. 8, 3 p.m., Ortega Branch Library. Rhythm Child Oct. 22, 11 a.m., Main Library, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band*

Oct. 22, 3 p.m., Bernal Heights Branch Library, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band*

Oct. 23, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Mission Branch Library, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band*, The Time Outs, and San Francisco Rock Project

* These performances are in conjunction with the American Sabor exhibition which was created by Experience Music Project and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The exhibition, national tour and related programs are made possible by the Ford Motor Company.

Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band

The Time Outs

Find ages and program details at sfpl.org/events.

Alma Flor Ada

Kathryn Otoshi

Children rock out at Tricycle Music Fest West at Civic Center in August. Photos: Jason Doiy

SFPL Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

10 OCTOBER 2011 AT THE LIBRARY

The Main Library’s Skylight Gallery exhibition, American Sabor:

Latinos in U.S. Popular Music, puts a spotlight on San Francisco

as one of five major centers of Latino popular music

production in the U.S. From the Latin and Caribbean

infused nightclubs of North Beach to the Dolores Park

drum circles, the city‘s cultural flavor is well captured. Among

the Bay Area’s featured artists in the exhibition are

superstar Carlos Santana, folk icon Joan Baez, and rock

powerhouses, Sly and the Family Stone, Tower of

Power, Malo and Azteca.

As a complement to the American Sabor exhibition,

the San Francisco Public Library’s History Center is exhibiting

Locating Latino San Francisco. The exhibit explores where the

Latino presence is in San Francisco and how subsequent waves

of Latino immigration have shaped the city’s geography, culture and

politics. Highlighting 19th century maps of California land grants to

Bernal Heights family letters, and from the nightclubs of the Latin Quarter

to family photographs in the Mission District, the exhibit delves into the

diversity of San Francisco’s Latino communities over time and the

traces they’ve left behind.

Locating Latino San Francisco is on view through Dec. 2 in the

Main Library, San Francisco History Center Exhibit Space.

American Sabor is on view in the Skylight Gallery

at the Main Library through Nov. 13. It was developed

by the Experience Music Project and the Smithsonian

Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). The

exhibition, its national tour and related programs are

made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.

In conjunction with the American Sabor exhibition, the Library

is hosting more than 10 programs for all ages this month. Read about

the Latin-infused Tricycle Music Fest on Page 9 and the Salsamania Trolley

Dances on Page 7.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Mission Branch

Continuing a long-standing tradition, the Mission Branch Library will host an afternoon of programs to celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Month. The programs will include a Venezuelan Cooking demonstration by Adriana López Vermut, chef and owner of Pica Pica Maize Kitchen, and a performance of music from Argentina by Tengo Tango. All ages are welcome so please come join us at the Mission Branch!

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated between Sept. 15 and Oct.15 across the country to recognize the culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the U.S. It begins on Sept. 15 as this date celebrates the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. They all declared their independence from Spain in 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence on Sept. 16, 18 and 21, respectively.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration: Oct. 15, 1 p.m., Mission Branch Library.

American Sabor October Programs

Orquestra La Moderna Tradicion: This San Francisco-based orchestra plays a mix of contemporary timba-infused arrangements of Danzón music, which originated in Cuba in the late 1800s. Oct. 1, 2 p.m., Mission Branch Library

Francisco Herrera-Singer & Guitarist: Herrera, an accomplished guitarist who has recorded several Spanish children’s music albums, will perform Latin music selections. Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m., Main Library, Fisher Children’s Center

La Bamba: Latinos in Vintage Rock, Pop, and Soul: Local rock historian Richie Unterberger will present a video-program of Latino performers from the 1950s through the 1980s. Oct. 15, 3 p.m. Main Library, Koret Auditorium; and Oct.26, 6:30 p.m., Excelsior Branch Library

Jazz, Rumba, and the Latin Music Craze: SF Jazz Director of Education Rebeca Mauleón leads a panel discussion on the impact of Afro-Caribbean music on the development of jazz. Oct. 19, 6 p.m. Main Library, Koret Auditorium

Dia de Los Muertos Altar Workshop: Anita De Lucio leads a hands-on workshop for children to create a Dia de los Muertos altar. Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m., Bernal Heights Branch Library

Salsa with Corey Raynor: Learn to Salsa with Corey Raynor who has been principal dancer of world-renowned dance companies including Salsamania and Beyond Dreamz. Oct. 26, 7 p.m., Bernal Heights

Branch Library

The Art of Music: Bay Area native and artist Michael V. Rios discusses his album and design work for performers including Carlos Santana, Steve Winwood and others. Oct. 27, 6 p.m., Main Library, Latino

Hispanic Community Room Main Library

Cha-Cha-Cha

Sí Se Puede! with Spanish Language DatabasesThe Library offers free access to several online databases in Spanish including periodical databases, encyclopedias, and health resources.

Periodical Databases

Clase Periódica and Informe!, include articles from periodicals published in Latin America and Spain, offering foreign perspectives on topics of interest to Latinos, Spanish-speakers, and those conducting research on the Spanish-speaking regions of the world.

Encyclopedias

Nueva Encyclopedia Cumbre includes articles in many subjects, historical chronologies, a World Atlas, and Actualidades, a monthly selection of news stories from the Americas and Spain. Also offered is Aula en Español, a module specifically designed for Spanish teachers and students

that includes over 375 readings on topics such as geography, history, and issues related to the Hispanic heritage in the United States.

Health Information

Salud en Español is a great resource that offers up-to-date health information provided by medical professionals. This database covers a wide variety of issues including dental hygiene, pregnancy, and chronic diseases. All the information can also be translated to English which makes this database a powerful tool for those seeking to improve their Spanish medical vocabulary.

The SFPL is proud to offer these databases and many other great collections in Spanish. Access is free from a home computer or at the library.

Enjoy and learn with these great electronic resources! Sí se puede at SFPL!

More Related Programs: American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music:

Orquestra La Moderna Tradicion

Album cover by Michael Rios

October Featured Sections

MainTorture, Death & the Undead

Fort MasonJazz Books & Recordings

October Events

THURSDAYS AT READERS

Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27

Readers Cafe & Bookstore Events Enjoy specially priced drinks and snacks all while supporting the San Francisco Public Library. All events begin at 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 6: Carl Weiner and Devereaux BakerOct. 13: Steve Arnston and Jeanne Powell Oct. 20: Robert Anbian & Lorene Zarou-ZouzounisOct. 27: David Volpendesta and MamaCoAtl

BOOK SALES

Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26

Step Sales Every Wednesday (April through October), fea-turing over 2,500 books and media, all priced $1.Main Library Steps (Larkin at Grove St.)11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Oct. 8

$1 Book Sale Donation Center, 438 Treat Ave., 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Readers Locations & Hours

READERS CAFE & BOOKSTOREFort Mason Center, Building C Open seven days a week. Bookstore: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Cafe: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Telephone (415) 771-1076

READERS BOOKSTORE Main Library Grove Street Entrance Open all Library hours Telephone (415) 557-4238

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.

Books at 10% off! Friends’ Bonus Bookstore Program! Friends members ($50+ level) receive a 10% discount at the following bookstores:

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 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 Phoenix Books Omnivore Books on Food

Readers Bookstore Fort Mason Readers Bookstore Main Red Hill Books San Francisco Botanical Gardens, Garden Bookstore Thidwick Books

AT THE LIBRARY OCTOBER 2011 11

Double Your Impact with Workplace GivingSupport Friends of the San Francisco Public Library through your Workplace Giving Program!

Each year, approximately $4.8 billion is donated to charities through workplace giving campaigns. The City and County of San Francisco’s Charitable Giving Campaign kicks off Oct. 1 and this year we ask you to select Friends of the San Francisco Public Library!

Many people choose to give through workplace giving programs by directing a portion of their pay-check to the charities of their choice, making it the most effective and efficient form of fundraising with advantages for employees and the organizations that conduct a workplace campaign.

If your employer has a workplace giving campaign, simply select Friends as your choice by writing in Friends of the San Francisco Public Library and full address (391 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102) on your pledge card. Any California state employee can give to Friends through workplace giving and Feder-al employees who participate in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) fund drives can simply mark Friends’ agency code #97418 on your pledge card.

Many employers have matching gift programs that can double or even triple your contribution! Make the most of your donation by requesting a matching gift form from your employer. If you send a completed and signed form with your gift, we will take care of the rest!

Learn more at FriendsSFPL.org.

Friends of the San Francisco Public Library is a charitable, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax-de-ductible. Friends is a member of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) #97418 and the Local Independent Chari-ties of America (LICA).

47th Annual Big Book Sale Raises More Than $250,000 for the Library!Hundreds of book lovers, community members and Friends flocked to the Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center for our 47th Annual Big Book Sale.

The six day extravaganza raised $250,000 for the San Francisco Public Library to fund education programs that promote literacy for children, teens and adults.

Friends would like to thank our volunteers, sponsors and everyone who came out to support the San Francisco Public Library and helped make the event a great success. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Thank you for your unwavering support of the San Francisco Public Library. Visit Friendssfpl.org for a complete sponsor list.

IMBIBE Rocks Richmond Branch Library!A special thanks to the well-traveled Friends Members who rev’d it up and partied down with us at the transportation-themed addition of IMBIBE on September 30th at the Richmond Branch Library!

We would also like to extend another HUGE THANKS to our sponsors:

Didn’t make it to the Richmond IMBIBE? Join us on Dec. 2 for IMBIBE at the Potrero Branch Library!Check out pictures from the IMBIBE party or become a Member at FriendsSFPL.org.

Friends Focus

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October 2011In this Issue:Page 1 – Filipino American Book Festival Votes for Women Poetry Playoff Page 2 – Blip News Golden Gate Valley Branch Reopening SFPL Recognized for ExcellencePage 3 – High Volume: Chuck Sperry Posters Exhibitions CalendarPage 4 – One City One Book ResoursesPage 5 – Litquake San Francisco Symphony History Adult CalendarPage 6 – Alexander Street Press Music Database Bay Area Business Databases Green Bookmobile Ukrainian Day 2011Page 7 – Trolley Dances The Great Teen Book Swap Environmental SolutionsPage 8 – Children’s CalendarPage 9 – Tricycle Music Fest West Read for the Record Kidquake Readings and Workshops SFPL Kids Homework Help!Page 10 – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage MonthPage 11 – Friends Focus

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

BAYVIEW Closed for construction 557-4353 See temporary services schedule on page 2.

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

CHINATOWN 1135 Powell St. 355-2888 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Children’s Room 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6

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

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

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

GOLDEN GATE VALLEY Reopens 10/15 1801 Green St. 355-5666 x 10–6 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6

INGLESIDE 1298 Ocean Ave. 355-2898 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 1–7 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 1–9 1–9 1–6 10–6

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

MISSION 300 Bartlett St. 355-2800 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Children’s Room 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6

MISSION BAY 960 Fourth St. 355-2838 1–5 x 10–6 12–8 10–6 1–6 1–6

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

NORTH BEACH 2000 Mason St. 355-5626 x 12–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 1–6

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

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

PARK 1833 Page Street 355-5656 x 10–6 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 x 10–6 12–8 1–7 1–6 1–6

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

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

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

SUNSET 1305 18th Ave. 355-2808 1–5 1–9 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 Children’s Room 1–5 1–6 10–8 10–8 10–6 1–6 10–6

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

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

WESTERN ADDITION 1550 Scott St. 355-5727 1–5 1–9 10–6 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

TREASURE ISLAND BOOKMOBILE 850 D Ave., near Treasure Island Child Development Center Thursdays, 1–7 p.m.

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

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 the first and third Thursday of each month. This month’s meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on October 6 at the Visitacion Valley Branch Library. The public is welcome to attend.

Closure TimesThe San Francisco Main Library and all branch libraries will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10 for Columbus Day.

The new Ortega Branch Library opened on September 10, 2011. Photo: Sarah Cross