Library News
Lynn Barnes
The library will be closed January 16 for Martin Luther King’s birthday observance.
January Programs for Adults
Online Job Search. Learn how to conduct effective job searches, develop keywords and search strategies, and find job market information, career outlook projections, vocational training resources, career fairs, and job listings on the web. January 10, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
The Potrero Hill Book Club meets at the library every third Wednesday evening. January’s selection is The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Wodehouse. January 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
San Francisco Seed Library. In partnership with the San Francisco Seed Library, Potrero Branch has a variety of seeds available for “checkout.” Seed checkout is now self-serve. Look for the Seed Library seed packets on the first floor beneath the staircase and help yourself. The Seed Library features seasonal plantings, including mustard greens, chard, beets, parsley, sorrel, cilantro, and fava beans.
January Programs for Teens
Your Space. Gaming, crafts, computers. Bring a friend; meet a friend; hang out in our program room. Okay to bring your own computers, gaming devices, and craft projects. January 5, 12, 19, 26, 3 to 4 p.m.
January Programs for Children
Lion Dancers. The San Francisco Jing Mo Athletic Association, led by Rick Wing, will perform a lion dance and give a martial arts demonstration. Celebrate the Chinese New Year (The Year of the Dragon) in style with the lively, traditional art of Chinese Lion Dancers! January 14, 5 p.m.
Baby Rhyme and Play Time. For infants up to 18 months and their caregiver. January 3,10,17, 24, 1:15 to 1:45 p.m.
Family Storytime. Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes. For children up to five years and their caregiver. January 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 to11:45 a.m.
Fun Flicks. This film program is offered every second Wednesday of the month, and includes short films based on children’s books and stories. January’s films will be Liang and the Magic Paintbrush and Snow Cat. Bring a snack. For children ages three to eight. January 11, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
