January 2013Library NewsBy Lynne BarnesPrograms for AdultsGolden Age of Soul Richie Unterberger presents another of his stunning collections of film clips, this one featuring soul singers from 1960-75. Saturday, January 12, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Book-a-Librarian: Family History Research Assistance Need help researching your family history? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a librarian for research assistance or personalized training on how to use the library’s genealogy databases and resources. Call 415-355-2822 to request a 30-minute appointment up to two weeks in advance. Sundays, January 6, 13, 27, 1-2:30 p.m. eBook and eAudiobook Help Sessions Bring your Kindle, Nook, iPad or other eReader device with you and learn how to download books and other materials from the Library website for free! For adults, 18+. Wednesdays January 9, 16, 23. 30, at 6:30 p.m. Genealogy Research Learn how to conduct genealogy search and find people using U.S. Census data, vital records, directories, photos and genealogical records. Learn to access and use the Library’s Ancestry and Heritage Quest Genealogy Search. For students, amateur genealogists, and novice researchers. Sunday, January 13, 3-4:30 p.m. Programs for Children Lion Dancers. Come celebrate Year of the Snake with the Chinese Lion Dancers on the first floor of the Potrero Branch Library! Saturday, January 26, 3:00 p.m. Baby Rhyme and Play Time. For infants up to eighteen months old and their caregiver. Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 1:15-1:45 p.m. Family Storytime. Featuring stories, songs and rhymes. For children from birth to five years old and their caregiver. Thursdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30-11 a.m. and 11:15-11:45 a.m. Fun Flicks. This film program is offered every 2nd Wednesday of the month and includes short films based on children’s books and stories. January’s films will be Antarctic Antics, Bear Wants More, Frederick, Snow Cat. For children ages 3 to 8. Wednesday, January 9, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Homework Help. A Library Volunteer will be available to help students K-12 with homework. Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-6 p.m. Library Sponsored Community Partnerships San Francisco Seed Library at the Potrero Branch Library In partnership with the San Francisco Seed Library, the Potrero Branch Library has seeds available for “checkout.” Located on the 1st floor beneath the staircase. The Potrero Hill Book Club meets at the library every third Wednesday evening. January’s selection is The Cat’s Table by Michael Ondaatje. Join the discussion on Wednesday, January 16, 7-8:30 p.m. Creative Writing Workshop Join writer, filmmaker, journalist Shevi Rosenfeld Loewinger for a free class to help you write your own stories, develop your characters, and find your own unique voice in a supportive and creative environment. Thursdays, January 17, 24, 31, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Please contact Shevi for more information: sheviros@gmail.com or 415-602-7961. Please note: NO WORKSHOP on Jan 3 or 10. |
This Month's StoriesSchool District Denies K-8 School at International Studies Academy Campus Kaiser Permanente Floats Revised Plans for Proposed Development City Budget Discussed at Town Hall Meeting Mariposa-Utah Street Neighborhood Association Challenges Development San Francisco Board of Supervisors Hosts Hearing on MTA Parking Plans Smashburger Replaces Blockbuster at Potrero Center on 16th Street Third Street Police Station to be Rented Hill Resident Helps LGBT Seniors SF Shines Brings Façade Improvements to Bayview As Neighborhood Transforms, Bayview-Hunters Point Still Plagued By Trash Bayview Professor Goes to Harvard Dogpatch Wine Bar Gets Trivial Thieves Repeatedly Steal “Safe and Clean Zone” Fence at McKinley Square Frameline37 Film Festival Features Potrero Hill Filmmakers The French Set-up Shop in Potrero Two New Officers Keep the Beat On-going FeaturesPublisher's View: Middle School
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