potrero view

October 2009

Library News

Abby Bridge, Potrero Branch Librarian

Jasmin Springer, Mission Bay Branch Children’s Librarian


Interim Services during Potrero Branch closure

Bookmobile service is available on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 5 p.m., and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on the north side of 1502 Mariposa Street, adjacent to the Jackson Park Recreation Center building.  Bookmobile services include borrowing, returning, reserving or picking up materials, and obtaining or renewing a library card.


October Potrero Hill Children’s Programs

Family Storytime, featuring stories, songs and rhymes. For children birth to five years old and their caregiver.  Thursdays, October 1, 8, 22, and 29 at 10:30 a.m.  


Participate in a national reading of Eric Carle’s, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.  For children birth to five years old and their caregivers.  October 8, 10:30 a.m.  


Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with songs from Latin America featuring Orgullo Bilingue.  For children birth to five years old and their caregivers.  October 15, 10:30 a.m.  


All programs are held at St. Teresa’s Community Hall, Connecticut and 19th streets.  Enter on Connecticut Street.  Information: http://potrerolibrarysfpl.blogspot.com.


Mission Bay Library

The Mission Bay Library is located at 960 Fourth Street, at Berry, near AT&T Park.  The library is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesdays noon to 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Muni N and T lines are a block away, at Fourth and King streets, and street parking is on Channel Street, also a block away.  Information:  355.2838; http://missionbaylibrary.blogspot.com.


October Mission Bay’s Programs

Baby Rhyme Time.  Interactive music, rhymes, bounces, books, and more for infants to 24 months and their caregivers.  Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:15 a.m.   


Toddler Tales.  Music, movement, rhymes, books and more for 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.   Fridays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 4:30 p.m.


Preschool Storytimes.  Stories, songs, rhymes and more for children ages three to five.   Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4:30 p.m.  


Woody Guthrie and the Great American Folksong, presented by Tim Holt. Sing along with old-time gospel, depression-era, and songs about pioneering trips across the country. Holt is a frequent contributor to the San Francisco Chronicle.  October 7, 6 p.m.


Home Preparedness in Earthquake Country.  Matt Springer, Associate Professor of Medicine, will talk about precautions that can be taken to lessen the damage from an earthquake at home and work. His one hour presentation includes photographs of preparations in his own home, and suggested measures ranging from simple to complex to prepare for the next temblor. Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m.


Children’s Yoga.  Yoga instructor Tatjana Rmus will lead a class for children ages three to five and their caregivers. Bring a mat or towel.  Wednesday, October 21, 5:30 p.m.

 

Halloween Crafts with Sophie.  A fun-filled craft program for children of all ages. Celebrate Halloween with ghoulish creativity!  October 28, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.







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