potrero view

August 2010

Library News

By Abby Bridge and Jasmin Springer

Potrero Hill


Adult Programs

Home Preparedness in Earthquake Country. Matt Springer, a University of California, San Francisco Department of Medicine professor, presents a slideshow about how to lessen the damage from an earthquake at home and work.  August 4, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.


Children’s Programs

Baby Rhyme and Play Time. For infants up to 18 months and their caregivers. Tuesdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 1:15 to 1:45 p.m.


Family Storytime, featuring stories, songs and rhymes. For children from birth to five years old and their caregivers. Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.


Fun Flicks: The Amazing Bone, Knuffle Bunny, Frederick, and Harry the Dirty Dog. Fun Flicks is offered every second Wednesday of the month, and includes short films based on children’s books and stories. For children ages five and older. Wednesday, August 11, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

 

What Pete Ate from A-Z… at the Museum!  Maira Kalman’s exhibit features her lovable pooch Pete, who can’t help but eat everything in sight!  First listen to some Pete books read aloud, then roll up your sleeves and use your imagination as you create Kalmanesque art pieces imagining what Pete eats when he visits the museum.  For ages kindergarten to third grade. Program limited to 25 people; visit the library or call to make a reservation. August 14, 3 to 4 p.m.  


All Potrero Branch Library programs are held in the second floor meeting room.


Potrero Library Campaign

The Potrero Neighborhood Library Campaign Committee meets monthly to discuss fundraising strategies and progress.  If you’d like to join the committee, contact Mary Abler at Friends of the Library: 626.7512, extension 107; mary.abler@friendssfpl.org.

 

Mission Bay


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. Public transport to the library includes the N, T, 10, 30, 46, and 47.  There’s unmetered one-hour street parking on Channel Street, a block away.  Additional branch information:  355.2838; http://missionbaylibrary.blogspot.com.  


Children’s Programs

Baby Rhyme Time and Play Time.  Interactive music, rhymes, bounces, books, and more for infants to 24 months and their caregivers.  Afterward, there will be toys and play time.  Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:15 a.m.   


Toddler Tales and Play Time.  Music, movement, rhymes, books and more for 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.  Afterward, there will be toys and play time.   Fridays, August 6, 13, 20, 27, 4:30 p.m.


Preschool Storytime.  Stories, songs, rhymes and more for children ages three to five.   Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 4:30 p.m.  


Children’s Crafts with Sophie.  A variety of fun craft projects for children of all ages and their caregivers.  August 4, 4 p.m.

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