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, 2:30 to 5 p.m., and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on the north side of 1502 Mariposa Street, adjacent to the Jackson Park Recreation Center building. Services include borrowing, returning, reserving or picking up materials, and obtaining or renewing a library card.
Children’s programs for June:
Storytime for children, from birth to five years old. Thursdays, June 4 and 11, 10:30 a.m.
Gary Lapow, Music for Children. Celebrate life with award-winning recording artist and well-loved performer of children’s music, Gary Lapow. For children of all ages. Thursday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.
Flute Sweets and Tickle Tunes perform Little Kids Little Songs. Enjoy original songs created to engage the imagination of the very young. For infants and toddlers. Thursday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.
All programs held at St. Teresa’s Community Hall, Connecticut and 19th streets. Enter on Connecticut Street.
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 available on Channel Street, also a block away. The branch phone number is 355.2838. Additional branch information can be found at http://missionbaylibrary.blogspot.com.
The Mission Bay Branch Library offers a variety of children’s and adult programming, including:
Baby Rhyme & Playtime. Rollicking rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months, and their caregivers. Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10:15 a.m.
Toddler Tales. Books, rhymes, music, movement and more for toddlers 18 to 36 months, and their caregivers. Fridays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 at 4:00 p.m.
Preschool Storytimes. Stories, songs, finger plays and more for children ages three to five. Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 at 4:30 p.m.
Children’s Yoga. Certified yoga instructor Tatjana Rmus leads a class for children ages three to five and their caregivers. Bring a mat or towel. Wednesday, June 3, 5:30 p.m.
Strategies for Ending Isolation and Loneliness for Older Adults and People with Disabilities. Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 p.m.
Nutrition and Cognitive Function for Older Adults. This program will offer diet, supplement, and physical activities for older adults. Tuesday, June 16, 2 p.m.
Carnival of Chaos. Mark Bunnell, “The Juggling Tornado,” will entertain you with juggling, comedy and audience participation. For children ages three and older. Saturday, June 20, 4 p.m.
Swazzle Puppets presents “River Otter Circus” for children ages three and older. Saturday, June 27, 4:00 p.m.
Resources for Job Seekers
Employment-related titles can be found at Mission Bay and other nearby branches or reserved through the Bookmobile. The newly-opened Job Seekers Lab at the Main Library Training Center, fifth floor, is available to independent job seekers who need computer time and/or assistance to prepare and send out resumés, complete online applications, and perform other job search activities. The Lab is open on a drop-in basis on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The next Jobs and Career Resources on the Internet class will be held on June 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Main Library Training Center, 100 Larkin Street, 5th floor.
Potrero Library Campaign
The Potrero Neighborhood Library Campaign Committee meets monthly to discuss fundraising strategies and progress. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m., usually on the third Wednesday of the month. If you’d like to join the campaign committee, please contact Tina Tom at Friends of the Library 626.7512, extension 106; tina.tom@friendssfpl.org.
