Vol. 47 No. 1January 2016

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Celebrating 20 Years of the “New Main” Library

Fulfilling a Dream

On April 18, 1996, the Library began a new chapter with the opening of the “New Main.” Looking back to that day, it becomes clear that in the past two decades much has evolved, but the

new Main Library laid the groundwork for the substantial changes that were to come.

The seeds of the New Main date back as early as 1962, when, following decades of neglect, a group of activists formed a library support organization, Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. Among them were Marjorie Stern, Mary Louise Stong and Margaret Mayer, the founding pillars of the organization that advocated for a larger library budget and fought for 34 years to replace the old Main Library with a modern building.

The Library and the Friends faced multiple chal-lenges along the way, including stagnant or declining budgets, threatened branch closures, wavering political support, controversy over an appropriate site for the new library and more. Four mayors, five city librarians, many competing interests, and two and a half decades later, the timing was finally right. Proposition A was placed on the ballot in November 1988. It won with support of 88% of the vote, paving the way for the New Main.

The San Francisco Public Library will be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Main Library. Be on the lookout for articles, programs and events in the coming months.

Library Celebrates MLK WeekendThe African American Center of the Library is pleased to be a partner with the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Foundation to bring innovative programming in celebration of Dr. King’s birthday.

The MLK Foundation events in San Francisco will take place Jan.17 and 18, and culminate in the commemorative march/parade from San Francisco's Caltrain Station to Yerba Buena Gardens. The event theme, The Reality of the Dream, focuses on the tangible progress we have made, examination of the present reality we experience, and the commitment to a brighter future and a beloved community.

The Library is excited to be involved in the second annual Black Comix Arts Festival (BCAF), whose mission is to celebrate the creativity and subjectivity of African-Americans in the comic arts and popular visual culture. The Festival includes a grand exposition, kids‘ activities, film screenings and cosplay events. This year’s author panel at the Koret Auditorium will draw from the best of the Afrofuturist literary genre, including authors Nalo Hopkinson, Jewelle Gomez, Nnedi Okorafor, Ayize Jama Everett and John Jennings.

The Black Comix Art Festival continues on Jan. 18 with film screenings and Expo at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The Expo will feature some of the best and brightest creators of graphic fiction, speculative fiction and comics in the country, showcasing alternative perspectives and the diversity inherent in Dr. King’s vision.

Black Comix Arts Festival – Jan.17, 12 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic and Koret Auditorium, and Jan.18, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

The Year of the Monkey: Happiness, Health, and

Good Fortune to You!

Lunar New Year falls on Feb. 8.

In celebration, 21 neighborhood libraries and

the Main Library will host the annual Lion

Dance program featuring the Jing Mo Athletic

Association. During the celebration, see the

lion come to life while martial arts students

perform thrilling stunts accompanied by beat-

ing drums. Considered an auspicious animal

that brings good luck, the lion makes its way

through the Library, warding off evil spirits and

bringing good fortune. People of all ages will

enjoy this lively event, which brings families

and community together in celebration of

culture and tradition. Ask your librarian for in-

formation about the history and rituals associ-

ated with Lunar New Year and the Lion Dance.

Sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco

Public Library.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Lion Dancers at the Library.

Saturday, Jan. 9

Marina, 10:30 a.m.Richmond, 11:30 a.m.Parkside, 12:30 p.m.Ocean View, 2 p.m.Excelsior, 3 p.m.Bernal Heights, 4 p.m.Visitacion Valley, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 16

Chinatown, 10:15 a.m.North Beach, 11:15 a.m.Eureka Valley, 12:15 p.m.Presidio, 1:15 p.m.Anza, 2 p.m.Sunset, 3 p.m.Ingleside, 4 p.m.Glen Park, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 23

Ortega, 10:30 a.m.West Portal, 11:30 a.m.Merced, 12:30 p.m.Portola, 2 p.m.Potrero, 3 p.m.Mission Bay, 4 p.m.Main Children’s Center, 5 p.m.

Holiday Lecture Features Gale McNeely as Archy and MehitabelThe Book Arts & Special Collections Center (BASC) invites you to the Annual Holiday Lecture, which will showcase actor and singer Gale McNeeley. His com-ic performance will bring to life Don Marquis’ characters Archy and Mehitabel in celebration of the 100th anniversary of their first appearance in print.

For the uninitiated, and those recently born: Archy is a poetry-writing cock-roach and Mehitabel is Cleopatra, reborn as a cat. They were created in 1916 by the great newspaperman Don Marquis. The drawings of these characters, familiar to many, are by the brilliant cartoonist George Herriman, creator of the Krazy Kat comic strip. Gale McNeeley loves these characters and brings them to

life anytime he has the chance, and his timeless one-man show is a fitting tribute to the books.

Holiday Lecture – Tuesday, Jan. 26, 6 p.m. Main Library, Koret Auditorium.

Construction of the rotunda in the new Main Library.Courtesy of San Francisco History Center.

FEB. 4 & 25Latino Voices Latino Comics with Mario Hernandez.Main, 6 p.m.

FEB. 6Valentine Broadside Printing on our 1909 handpress.Main, SF History Center, 2–4 p.m.

FEB. 17BiblioBistro Live demo with the Library’s mobile kitchen. Heart of the City Farmer’s Market, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

FEB. 23Type@Cooper West Lecture Series Guided tour through letterforms.Main, Koret, 6 p.m.

Collections and Services

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BookmobileSchedules

Early Literacy MobileSchedule of child care center visits at sfpl.org.

San Francisco Zoo

Entrance to Children’s Zoo.1st Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.Free Admission for San Francisco residents. Check zoo website to verify: www.sfzoo.org.

Swing Into Stories:

Golden Gate Park Children’s Playground 295 Bowling Green Drive (off Martin Luther King Drive)Tuesday, Jan. 5, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Parque Niños Unidos

3090 23rd St. (between Folsom Street & Treat Avenue)Tuesday, Jan. 12, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Helen Wills Playground

Broadway & Larkin streetsTuesday, Jan. 19, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Library on Wheels/Senior BookmobileSchedule of service locations at sfpl.org.

Treasure Island BookmobileChapel Parking Lot West at Avenue of the Palms and California Avenue.Mondays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.Thursdays, 1–5 p.m.

Special Events

Black Comix Arts Festival at NORCAL MLK Celebration

Mobile Outreach Services will be present at this year’s MLK celebration at Yerba Buena Gardens. Join SFPL in our partnership with The Black Comix Arts Festival (BCAF) as it celebrates African-Americans’ creativity in the comic arts and popular visual culture. Yerba Buena Gardens750 Howard St.Monday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

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If you received a brand new tablet or smartphone for the holidays, you may have started to add apps to your device. Using apps makes it easy to access library eCollections. Here are some apps customized for library users.

If you’re looking for the latest e-books, try out Axis 360 and OverDrive. Both platforms offer thousands of bestsellers, which can be downloaded for offline use.

With the rising cost of living, some residents are choosing to forgo subscription-based services for comparable ones that the Library provides for free, such as Hoopla Digital. Stream all your favorite movies, TV shows, and music on demand.

Reading magazines online has become popular over the years. Zinio for Libraries provides access to thousands of popular titles, such as Newsweek and Better Homes and Gardens.

Have a new year’s resolution to learn a new language? Try Mángo Languages or Rosetta Stone, the fun and interactive approach to getting immersed.

To access these eCollections on your new mobile device, download the app from your app store or talk to a library staffer about how to connect you to our eCollection.

Hotspot Lending for Career Online High School StudentsGetting your high school diploma online just got easier! In conjunction with the Career Online High School (COHS) program, The Bridge at Main will be lending out laptops and wireless hotspots for home use. Ten of our COHS scholarship recipients will be eligible to check out this device package free of charge on a first-eligible, first-served basis. SFPL is piloting this new service model for COHS students who have no access to Internet at home so that they can still participate in the program. Career Online High School is a fully accredited online high school that can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, via the Library’s website. SFPL has a limited number of scholarships to award. To be considered for the

program, applicants must be over 19 years of age, have a library card in good standing, and show a willingness and ability to dedicate ten hours a week to coursework. For more information on COHS, visit sfpl.org/cohs.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo

This best-selling guide to decluttering your home from Japanese cleaning consultant

Marie Kondo takes readers step-by-step through her revolutionary KonMari Method for simplifying, organizing, and storing. Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you'll never have to do it again.

Unbreakable Runner by T.J. Murphy and Brian MacKenzieLooking to start the year with a goal of gaining more stamina, strength, endurance and resilience? Brian MacKenzie and journalist T.J. Murphy examine long-held beliefs about

how to train, tearing down traditions to reveal new principles for a lifetime of healthy, powerful running.

Living Well, Spending Less by Ruth Soukup

Ruth Soukup offers tips, advice, and inspiration for living on a budget. She knows the downward spiral of out-of-control spending and how it can

consume your life, eat up your time, and destroy your relationships. Learn a totally different way to think about money—and discover true happiness along the way.

Decolonize your Diet by Luz Calvo and Catriona Rueda Esquibel

More than just a cookbook, Decolonize Your Diet redefines what is meant by “traditional” Mexican food by reaching

back through hundreds of years of history to reclaim heritage crops as a source of healthy, vegetarian Mexican food. This vegetarian cookbook features 109 colorful, delicious recipes inspired by indigenous ingredients and knowledge, such as Red Pozole with Medicinal Mushrooms, Healing Green Chileatole, Amaranth Corn Tortillas, and Prickly Pear Chia Fresca.

Career Crossroads: A Headhunter's Guide to Career Strategy by Adrian Choo

Are you at the crossroads of your career right now? Should you stay or leave? And with mounting responsi-

bilities, how can you make a successful switch? An experienced headhunter in an international firm, Adrian Choo, shares the insights gathered from inter-viewing successful business leaders across the globe. He distills the essence of his findings into a set of simple career strategies that you can follow.

Year-Round Indoor Salad Gardening by Peter Burke

“Burke, founder of the Daily Gardener website, gets downright nerdy about seeds, soils, and salads in this treatise on the soil sprout.” – Publishers Weekly

Load up your new mobile device with library apps!

New Year’s Book ListHappy New Year! The new year inspires many of us to start afresh. What better way than to embark on a new home project, or trying new eating habits. Let this list inspire you to greatness this year:

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Exhibitions

January 2016Jewett Gallery

*Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change Photographs by Rob Badger and Nita Winter of spectacular wildflower landscapes and intimate floral portraits created on California's public lands. Jan. 23–March 27. Related Events: Jan. 23, 2 p.m., Feb. 3, 6 p.m., Feb. 9, 6 p.m., and March 2, 6:30 p.m.

*Daily and Transcendent: 25+ Years of Photojournal-istic Portraits by Jane Philomen Cleland and Rick Gerharter Portraits of the gay community as it made history. Through Jan. 3.

Skylight Gallery

*Arabic: Language of the Quran Illustrated verses from the Quran in calligraphy, painting and other art forms. Jan. 16–March 20. Related Events: Jan. 16, 1 p.m. and March 13, 1 p.m.

Artists in Action: Coit Tower Against the backdrop of the Great Depression, 27 California artists came together to paint the extraordinary Coit Tower murals in the first public art project in the U.S. funded by the New Deal. Jan. 16–April 2. Related Event: Jan. 27, 6 p.m.

Other Exhibits at the Main Library

49ers Lift Up San Francisco On display are books and newspaper clippings from the 1981 Super Bowl. Through Jan. 28, Grove Street entrance.

Black Environmental Champions A display of posters that celebrate the achievements of nine living and historical environmental champions. Jan. 30–April 28. Stegner Environmental Center (5th Floor).

Body by Derby: LGBT Athletes Photographs by Cory Layman reflect the inclusiveness of roller derby as a sport. Through Jan. 31, Gay & Lesbian Center (3rd Floor).

I Am San Francisco: (Re)Collecting the Home of Native Black San Franciscans Curated by Kheven La-Grone. The stories of African Americans address issues of marginalization and loss of home. Through March 10. African American Center (3rd Floor).

Faces of Fracking: Highlighting the Human Toll of Fracking in California Through Jan. 14. Stegner Environmental Center (5th Floor).

Music from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s! Display tells about the music featured in Season of the Witch. Through Jan. 28, Art, Music and Recreation Center (4th Floor).

Petting Zoo: The Art of Mrs. Vera Wearable art by David Faulk. Whimsical pieces made from recycled materials and dollar-store finds. Through Jan. 8. Library for the Blind (2nd Floor).

"Quotation Marks" Bay Area-based Plexus Art Group created artworks from favorite quotes, using a range of techniques and materials. Through Jan. 28. Art, Music & Recreation Center (4th Floor).

Selected Works from TALL The Tenderloin Art Lend-ing Library lends artwork free of charge. The majority of Tenderloin artists who donate work are homeless or formerly homeless. Through March 3. General Collections (3rd Floor). Related Event: Feb. 20, 2 p.m.

Tibetan Portraits 2007–2010: Photography by Feng Jian Guo Black & white photographs that show the inherent cultural and spiritual strength of the Tibetan people living in a time of great change. Through March 3. Chinese Center (3rd Floor).

World War II in the Philippines A look at the dramatic and horrific story of the Philippines during World War II. Through Jan. 9. International Center (3rd Floor).

Exhibits at the Branches

Harvey Milk: Private Life/Public Life Original photo-graphs and archival material. Through Jan. 28. Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Branch Library.

Moving Art House Recent public art projects by Kate Connell and Oscar Melara. Through March 31. Portola Branch Library. Related Event: Jan. 16, 4:30–8:30 p.m.

*Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library

Wildflowers and Climate Change

In this exhibition, 40 exquisite photographs by Rob Badger and Nita Winter, selected from their unique and impressive collection of fine art images, will highlight spectacular wildflower landscapes and intimate floral portraits created on California's public lands. Badger and Winter have documented wildflower environments from below sea level in Death Valley National Park to the high alpine "rock gardens" above

11,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The exhibit features Bay Area wildflowers, and includes many breath-taking photographs of 100 and 50 year blooms seen across Southern California that defy description.

This exhibit addresses climate change and its effect on a universal symbol of beauty—the wildflower. The project is a visual story about the diverse and delicately balanced ecosystems supporting spectacular explosions of nature’s color on our public lands. These protected habitats are being altered by climatic conditions alien to their region, and invaded and replaced by both non-local and non-native species.

Sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, the Wallace Stegner Environmental Center, San Francisco Public Library, and Blue Earth Alliance. Exhibit and project supported by Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, Marin Clean Energy, and California Native Plant Society.

Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change – Jewett Gallery, Main Library, Jan. 23–March 27.

Related programs:

Meet the Artists – Rob Badger and Nita Winter offer a lively discussion of their wildflower project. Jan. 23, 2 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium.

The Beauty of Natives: Photography Tips from a Garden – Photographer Saxon Holt. Feb. 3, 6 p.m. Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room

Native Plants in our Local Landscape – Feb. 9, 6 p.m. Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room

San Francisco, City of St. Francis with Margo Bors – March 2, 6:30 p.m. Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room.

Islamic Art Exhibit (IAE) is a local nonprofit arts organization established in 2009 to promote Islamic arts and provide a platform for the creative individuals of the Muslim com-munity. Arabic: Language of the Quran is the theme for their

current exhibit. Each artist takes a verse from the Quran and illustrates it through calligraphy, painting and other art forms. The artworks consists of a variety of mediums from traditional calligraphy to digital media and also other mediums like ceram-ics and stained glass.

The tradition of Islamic art has flourished throughout the world for 1400 years, with beautiful patterns and designs unique to the art manifested in a wide variety of forms, such as architecture, calligraphy, painting and ceramics.

IAE seeks to build bridges between diverse communities through the visual arts. Each exhibition provides a unique op-portunity to explore the scope of “Islamic art” and celebrate the rich tapestry of countries, cultures and artistic traditions of the Muslim diaspora.

Sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, Zaytuna College, Council on American-Islamic Relations, Ziya Studios, South Bay Islamic Association, Center for Islamic Studies Graduate Theological Union, and Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California. Visit www.islamicartexhibit.com for more information.

Arabic: Language of the Quran – Main Library, Skylight Gallery, 6th Floor, Jan. 16–March 20.

Opening Event: Meet the Artists – Jan. 16, 1 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium.

Arabic Persian Calligraphy with Arash Shirinbab – March 13, 1 p.m. Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Room.

The Quran Interpreted Through Art

Peace: art by Rubina Kazi.

Left: Poppies and Giliga, Antelope Valley California Poppy Preserve, CA. Below: Desert Chicory, Anza Borrego Desert State Park, CA.

January/February Selection:

The Orphan Master's Sonby Adam Johnson

Pulitzer Prize-winner The Orphan Master’s Son has been described as “an exquisitely crafted novel that carries the reader on an adventuresome journey into the depths of totalitarian North Korea and into the most intimate spaces of the human heart.”

Pak Jun Do is the haunted son of a lost mother—a singer “stolen” to Pyongyang—and an influential father who runs a work camp for orphans. Considering himself “a humble citizen of the greatest nation in the world,” Jun Do rises in the ranks. He becomes a professional kidnapper who must nav-igate the shifting rules, arbitrary violence, and baffling demands of his Korean overlords in order to stay alive. Driven to the absolute limit, he boldly takes on

the treacherous role of rival to Kim Jong Il in an attempt to save the woman he loves, Sun Moon, a legendary actress.

Adam Johnson, a professor of English at Stanford and a San Francisco resident, is also the author of the short story collection, Fortune Smiles, which won the 2015 National Book Award for fiction.

Adam Johnson in Conversation – Feb. 9, 6 p.m. Main Library.

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January 2016 Events

Adults2 Saturday

Visit The Mix Signup via Eventbrite. Main, Mix, 10 a.m.

Knitting Noe Valley, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Origami Bernal Heights, 1 p.m.

4 Monday

Palace Hotel Armchair WalkMain, Koret, 2–5 p.m.

4, 11, 25 Mondays

Older Writers LaboratoryBernal Heights, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Nutrition and HealthMain, Learning Studio, 11 a.m.

MeditationMain, Learning Studio, 1–2 p.m.

AAC Conversation ClubNoe Valley, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

5 Tuesday

Approaches to Death Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 6 p.m.

Laughter YogaWest Portal, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesdays

Meditation Richmond, 12:15–1 p.m.

Family History ResearchMain, General Collections, 6–7:30 p.m.

5, 19 Tuesdays

Art Basics Chinatown, 5–6 p.m.

6 Wednesday

Scrabble Main, Learning Studio, 2–4 p.m.

Aging & Disability Resource-Center Marina, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

Anchor Brewing Tour Registration required. (415) 355-2822. Meet at 1705 Mari-posa St. Potrero, 6–7:30 p.m.

Will Writing Register: Lia.Hill-man@sfpl.org. Main, Learning Studio, 6–7:30 p.m.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 129 min. North Beach, 6:30 p.m.

Retirement Planning BasicsOrtega, 6:30–8 p.m.

*Book Arts Craft Noe Valley, 7–8 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Wednesdays

Meditation Main, Gay & Les-bian Center, 12–12:30 p.m.

Tai Chi Presidio, 1:30–4 p.m.

6, 20 Wednesdays

Just Dance Mission Bay, 6 p.m.

7 Thursday

Key Largo Excelsior, 6:30 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Thursdays

*Yoga Main, Library for the Blind, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Conversational English Main, Paley Room, 5:30–7 p.m.

8 Friday

Monuments Men PG-13; 118 min. Noe Valley, 2 p.m.

8, 22 Fridays

Watercolor CommunityBernal Heights, 1–5 p.m.

9 Saturday

*Healing Cuisine Space limited. • Noe Valley, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., • Glen Park, 2–3:30 p.m.

492 Great Things about Being Italian By Boze Hadleigh.North Beach, 1–2:30 p.m.

Investing Basics Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 2–4 p.m.

*Identity Theft SolutionsMarina, 2–3:30 p.m.

The Chinese and the Trans-continental RailroadChinatown, 2:30–4 p.m.

Vietnamese CookingSunset, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Crafts Mission, 3:30–5 p.m.

11 Monday

Genealogy & Family History Research North Beach, 1 p.m.

Family Caregiver Alliance (Spanish) Bernal Heights, 2 p.m.

*Midnight (1939), 94 min.Golden Gate Valley, 3 p.m.

12 Tuesday

US Citizenship & Immigra-tion Info North Beach, 12 p.m.

Financially Savvy SeniorsPotrero, 6–7 p.m.

The Paleovedic Diet Dr. Akil Palanisamy. Main, Latino/His-panic Rm., 6–7:30 p.m.

Knitting Merced, 6–7:30 p.m.

Fermented FoodsNorth Beach, 6:30–8 p.m.

Solution to Food AddictionWest Portal, 6:30–8 p.m.

The Opposite of HollywoodBernal Heights, 7–8:30 p.m.

Understanding Credit (Spanish) Excelsior, 7–8 p.m.

*Book Craft Parkside, 7 p.m.

13 Wednesday

*Book Craft Visitacion Valley, 5–6:30 p.m.

Film: Just Eat It Main, Koret, 6–7:30 p.m.

*Button Making Main, Learn-ing Studio, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Phonographic Memory Main, Latino/Hispanic B, 6:30 p.m.

Saving and Investing BasicsOrtega, 6:30–8 p.m.

Jazz Quartet Bernal Heights, 7–8:30 p.m.

*Senior Home Care and Asset Preservation Merced, 7 p.m.

14 Thursday

*Jane Eyre (UK; 2011), 120 min.Golden Gate Valley, 3 p.m.

Small Business OwnershipOcean View, 5:30–7 p.m.

Music & You Main, Latino/His-panic Rm., 6–7:30 p.m.

Film: San Andreas 114 min. Ortega, 6 p.m.

Rock of Ages (2012), 123 min.Sunset, 6:30 p.m.

15 Friday

Grow Your Business Main, Latino/Hispanic A, 1–2 p.m.

Knitting and Crocheting Anza, 3:30–5 p.m.

15, 22, 29 Fridays

Healthy Living Excelsior, 2 p.m.

16 Saturday

Career Online H.S. Info Main, Learning Studio, 10:30–11 a.m.

*Red Envelope Candy DishMerced, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

*Arabic: Language of the Quran Opening: meet the ex-hibit artists. Main, Koret, 1 p.m.

Knitting Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 1:30–4:30 p.m.

*Saving and Investing BasicsMarina, 2–3:30 p.m.

Earthquake PreparednessNorth Beach, 2–3:30 p.m.

Credit Reports Chinatown, 2:30–4 p.m.

Henna Art Richmond, 2:30 p.m.

*Moving Art HousePortola, 4:30–8:30 p.m.

Classical Guitar Recital Main, Art, Music & Recreation, 4 p.m.

Artists in Action: Coit TowerMain, Skylight. Exhibit opens.

17 Sunday

Black Comix Arts FestivalMain, Koret, 12–4 p.m.

19 Tuesday

*Radar Reading Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 6 p.m.

The Sum Total of Our Memory Filmmaker Barbara Klutinis.West Portal, 6:30–8 p.m.

First Time Home Buyer Anza, 7 p.m.

20 Wednesday

*Biblio Bistro Heart of the City Farmer’s Market, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Financially Savvy SeniorsRichmond, 2–3:30 p.m.

Healthy Diet North Beach, 3 p.m.

*Jewelry-Making Portola, 6 p.m.

Retirement Planning BasicsIngleside, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

*LED Origami Main, Learning Studio, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

*Book Craft Ortega, 6:30–8 p.m.

History of Narrative FilmNorth Beach, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Psych-out 1968, 101 min.Park, 6:30 p.m.

Personal Finance Anza, 7 p.m.

Self-Employment Career Options Merced, 7–8:30 p.m.

21 Thursday

Book Arts West Portal, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

*Crowdfunding Basics Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 6 p.m.

Film: Aluna Excelsior, 6:30 p.m.

College Financing Sunset, 7–8:30 p.m.

22 Friday

Audio-described Film: The Miracle Worker (1962), 106 min. Main, Koret, 2 p.m.

23 Saturday

*Open House Family program.Ortega, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

*Red Envelope Craft Register.• Excelsior, 1:30–3 p.m. • Ortega, 2–3:30 p.m.

The Slipper and the Rose G, 143 min, (1976). Chinatown, 2–4:30 p.m.

*Beauty and the Beast: Califor-nia Wildflowers and Climate Change Meet the photogra-phers. Main, Koret, 2 p.m.

French Club Ingleside, 2:30 p.m.

Harnessing HappinessGlen Park, 3–4 p.m.

Beading WorkshopRichmond, 3–4:30 p.m.

24 Sunday

SF Correspondence Co-opMain, Latino/Hispanic A, 1 p.m.

Romeo et Juliette 161 min.Main, Koret, 1 p.m.

First Time Home BuyerWestern Addition, 2–4 p.m.

25 Monday

Telling your Life Story Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 1–4 p.m.

*Film: The Big Sleep (1946), 114 min. Golden Gate Valley, 3 p.m.

26 Tuesday

*Holiday Lecture Archy & Me-hitabel. Main, Koret, 6–8 p.m.

Peaceful Mind West Portal, 6:30–8 p.m.

*(Mis)Represented Homo-sexuality in HollywoodEureka Valley, 7–8 p.m.

Conversational English Lan-guage Parkside, 7–8 p.m.

27 Wednesday

Find Your Park Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 6–7:30 p.m.

Coit Tower Artists in ActionMain, Koret, 6–8 p.m.

Estate & Financial PlanningNorth Beach, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Phonographic MemoryBernal Heights, 7–8 p.m.

*Ina Coolbrith: CA's First Poet Laureate Merced, 7 p.m.

*Royal Hawaiian Featherwork Lecture Noe Valley, 7–8 p.m.

*Russian Folk MusicParkside, 7–8 p.m.

28 Thursday

Funding Your BusinessMain, Learning Studio, 6 p.m.

*Latino Voices: A History of Latino Press, Radio & Comics in the U.S. Main, Koret, 6 p.m.

30 Saturday

*Red Envelope Craft Register. Sunset, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Lunar New Year CraftChinatown, 2:30–4 p.m.

Poetry Presidio, 2–3:30 p.m.

*Six Roses Jazz performance.Western Addition, 3:30 p.m.

Rainbow Root KimchiGlen Park, 3–4:30 p.m.

Black Environmental Cham-pions Main, Environmental Center, Exhibit opens.

31 Sunday

Retirement Planning BasicsWestern Addition, 2–4 p.m.

Living with Death and DyingSan Francisco Public Library, over the four first Tuesdays of 2016, will be tackling an issue not normally dis-cussed openly in public: death. This four-part series investigates the one

thing we all will one day face but are often reticent to discuss with others. The first program, Jan. 5, Approaches to Death, will feature Sheila Himmel,

author of Changing the Way We Die, Nate Hinerman, author of The Presence of the Dead in Our Lives, Roy Remer of the Zen Hospice Center and Randy Reitzes from Hospice by the Bay, discussing different approaches to death. On Feb. 2, the film A Will for the Woods will be shown and discussed. On Mar. 1 we will show the film How to Die in Oregon with an accompanying talk. On April 5, we discuss Roz Chast’s book Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?

Approaches to Death – Discussion with guest authors, Jan. 5.

A Will for the Woods – Film and discussion, Feb. 2.

How to Die in Oregon – Film and discussion, Mar. 1.

Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant – Book discussion, April 5.

All events are at the Main Library, Latino Hispanic Community Room, 6 p.m.

Adam Johnson

Moving Your Career ForwardA New Year brings the desire to find that new opportunity at work, or in a business, or through education. The Library is here to offer some opportuni-ties for your future.

Looking for start in a new career? Marty Nemko, career counselor and KALW radio host of Work with Marty Nemko, will teach the art of exchanging career coaching with a peer on Saturday Jan. 9. On Saturday Jan. 23, he will speak candidly on finding work in the Bay Area interspersed with his three-minute Workovers.

l Marty Nemko – Main Library, Jan. 9 and 23, 10 a.m.

Is owning and running your own business what you are thinking about this year? Well the Library and its branches have a variety of classes and workshops to get you started.

l Is Small Business Ownership Right For You? – Ocean View Branch, Jan. 14, 5:30 p.m.

l Kiva Small Business Loans – Main Library, Jan. 15, 1 p.m.

l Be the Boss: Exploring Self-Employment Career Options – Merced Branch, Jan. 20, 7 p.m.

For more information on these programs click on the calendar tab at sfpl.org.

AT THE LIBRARY JANUARY 2016 5All programs and events are free and open to the public.

Book Groups4 Monday

Book Group Western Addition, 4–5:30 p.m.

6 Wednesday

Great Books Presidio, 6:30 p.m.

*Tertulias Literarias Mission Cultural Center, 7–8:30 p.m.

7 Thursday

The Social Me William James.Main, Typewriter Rm, 5:30 p.m.

10 Sunday

Orphan Train Christina Baker Kline. Portola, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

13 Wednesday

Great Books Noe Valley, 6:15 p.m.

Dead Wake: the Last Crossing of the Lusitania Erik Larson.Sunset, 7–8:30 p.m.

16 Saturday

Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now Ortega, 12 p.m.

Of Civil Government John Locke. Anza, 1–3 p.m.

19 Tuesday

China Dolls Potrero, 6–8 p.m.

Mary Postgate Rudyard Kipling. Sunset, 6:15–8:15 p.m.

20 Wednesday

H is for Hawk Helen Macdon-ald. Noe Valley, 7–8:30 p.m.

26 Tuesday

Book Club Parkside, 7:15 p.m.

27 Wednesday

*Papi Rita Indiana. Main, Paley Rm. 3rd Fl. 6–7:30 p.m.

Song of Solomon Toni Mor-rison. Mission Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Why War Sigmund Freud. West Portal, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

28 Thursday

1222 Anne Holt. Golden Gate Valley, 3–4 p.m.

Flight Behavior Kingsolver. Bernal Heights, 4–5:30 p.m.

30 Saturday

Russian Bibliophiles ClubMain, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 2 p.m.

Computer ClassesClasses Held at the Main:

5th Floor Training Center (un-less noted). Most classes require proficiency in basic keyboard skills. First come, first served.

5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesdays

Basic Skills 1:15–2:15 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Thursdays

Basics 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Digital Drop-In 4–5 p.m.

Computer Help (Spanish) 6–7:30 p.m.

8, 15, 22, 29 Fridays

One-On-One eResource Help Signup: (415) 557-4388. 4 p.m.

11 Monday

SFPL's Online Articles and Databases 4–5 p.m.

12 Tuesday

Library Catalog 3–4 p.m.

12, 26 Tuesdays

Khan Academy 3–4:30 p.m.

15 Friday

iPad (Mandarin) 1–3 p.m.

20 Wednesday

Free Music Resources 3 p.m.

22 Friday

Free Music Resources (Man-darin) Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 1–3 p.m.

27 Wednesday

Screen Time: Zinio 6–7 p.m.

Computer Classes Held at the Branches: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Saturdays

Computer Corps Sunset, 2 p.m.

Computer Help Excelsior, 3:30 p.m.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Sundays

Computer Corps Ortega, 2 p.m.

6 Wednesday

eReader (English & Chinese)Richmond, 2–3 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Wednesdays

Book A LibrarianOcean View, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

eReader Marina, 7–7:45 p.m.

7 Thursday

Digital Drop-In (English & Japanese) Western Addition, 12–1:30 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Thursdays

eBook Golden Gate Valley, 4 p.m.

Book a LibrarianVisitacion Valley, 5–6 p.m.

8, 15, 22, 29 Friday

Computer Corps Sunset, 4 p.m.

13 Wednesday

eReader & Catalog Sunset, 1:30–3 p.m.

eReader Mission Bay, 6–7 p.m.

eReader Presidio, 6:30–8 p.m.

13, 27 Wednesdays

eReader Eureka Valley, 7–8 p.m.

14 Thursday

Email Basics (Chinese)Chinatown, 2–4 p.m.

14, 28 Thursdays

Computer Corps Richmond, 4–6 p.m.

20 Wednesday

eReader Glen Park, 3–4 p.m.

eReader & Tech HelpPotrero, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

21 Thursday

Tablet Basics (Chinese)Chinatown, 2–4 p.m.

26 Tuesday

eReader & Online Resources Noe Valley, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Screen Time: Zinio• Potrero, 6–7 p.m.• Excelsior, 6:30–8 p.m.

28 Thursday

Zinio Chinatown, 2–3:30 p.m.

Tablet Talk & Demo (Canton-ese) Sunset, 6:30–8 p.m.

Jobs & Careers2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Saturdays4, 11, 25 Mondays6, 13, 20, 27 Wednesdays

Job Seekers' Drop-In Main, Bridge, 5th Fl, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

9 Saturday

Coaching with Marty NemkoMain, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 10 a.m.

13 Wednesday

Career Strategies Main, 5th Flr. Training Ctr. 2–4:30 p.m.

19 Tuesday

LinkedIn Main, 5th Flr. Training Ctr. 5:30–7:30 p.m.

20 Wednesday

Career Tune-Up Anza, 1:30 p.m.

Social Media Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 6–7:30 p.m.

23 Saturday

Finding Work with Marty Nemko Main, Koret, 10 a.m.

25 Monday

Resume Workshop Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 10 a.m.

28 Thursday

Yoga Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 6–7:30 p.m.

TeensThe Mix Waiver Form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian for teens who want to use equipment at The Mix.

2 Saturday

Robocop Chinatown, 2:30 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Saturdays

Girls Who Code (415) 355-5700. Ortega, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

3, 10, 17, 24 Sundays

*ACT Intensive WorkshopChinatown, 1:30–4 p.m.

5 Tuesday

*Friendship BraceletsNorth Beach, 3:30–5 p.m.

5, 12, 19 Tuesdays

*Makerspace Main, Mix, 4 p.m.

*Performing Your Story Main, Mix, 5–7 p.m.

5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesdays

Girls Who Code (415) 355-2868. Excelsior, 4 p.m.

*Audio Main, Mix, 4–5 p.m.

*WritersCorps Open MicMain, Mix, 4:30 p.m.

6 Wednesday

*Minions Excelsior, 4–6 p.m.

7 Thursday

*Smoothies Richmond, 4 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Thursdays

Book Swap Parkside, 2:30 p.m.

*Audio Main, Mix, 4–5 p.m.

*Youth Speaks Main, Mix, 5 p.m.

8 Friday

*Craft Chinatown, 3:30 p.m.

8, 15, 22, 29 Fridays

Girls Who Code Richmond, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

*Book Swap West Portal, 3:30 p.m.

*Game On Main, Mix, 4 p.m.

8, 22 Fridays

*Gaming Ortega, 3:30–5 p.m.

9, 16 Saturdays

*SAT Test Strategy: Math edupath.org/sf. Presidio, 2 p.m.

9, 16, 23, 30 Saturdays

*Film & Video Main, Mix, 1 p.m.

*Music Main, Mix, 3–4 p.m.

13 Wednesday

*Space Plushies with GoGo Craft Excelsior, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

*Coloring for Relaxation Potrero, 6–7:30 p.m.

14 Thursday

LED Paper Houses North Beach, 3:30–5 p.m.

Game On Ingleside, 4 p.m.

15 Friday

LED Paper Houses Chinatown, 3:30–5 p.m.

Book Swap Glen Park, 3:30 p.m.

Avengers Ortega, 3:30 p.m.

16 Saturday

Clothing Swap Potrero, 4 p.m.

16, 23, 30 Saturdays

Girls Who Code (415) 355-2888. Chinatown, 2–4 p.m.

20 Wednesday

*Button Making Portola, 4 p.m.

21 Thursday

Make Granola Bars Mission, 2:30–4 p.m.

22 Friday

*Monopoly Chinatown, 3:30 p.m.

Book Swap Portola, 3:30 p.m.

*Crafts Visitacion Valley, 4 p.m.

23 Saturday

*SF Rock Project Main, Mix, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

26 Tuesday

*Biblio Bistro Main, Mix, 4 p.m.

27 Wednesday

Techmobile Chinatown, 3:30 p.m.

28 Thursday

*Snacks Mission, 3–5 p.m.

*Performing Your Story Main, Mix, 5–7 p.m.

30 Saturday

*Stencil Printmaking Richmond, 3–4 p.m.

*Thursdays at Noon FilmsDark Humor for Dark Days: Movies by the Coen Brothers Main, Koret, 12 p.m.

When possible, films are shown with captions to assist our deaf and hard of hearing patrons.

1/7 The Hudsucker Proxy PG, 106 min. 1994.

1/14 Fargo R, 98 min. 1996.

1/21 The Big Lebowski R, 117 min. 1998.

1/28 O Brother, Where Art Thou PG-13, 106 min. 2000.

Soothe Your Holiday Spending Hangover‘Tis the time for post-holiday regrouping! Join us for another round of financial education workshops throughout January and February. We have 20 plus programs scheduled at various locations to help you get your finances back on track! The Pennies to Plans series offers financial and investor education workshops and classes for all ages and income brackets. This program is made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart investing@your library®, a partnership with the American Library Association. Workshops will cover topics ranging from Understanding Credit to Financial First Aid. Beat the holiday spending blues and get on track for a happy, prosperous, and financially healthy new year!

See our calendar on Page 4 for program dates, or go to sfpl.org/calendar and choose the topic, Pennies to Plans.

These programs are provided in conjunction with Consumer Credit Counseling Service of San Francisco.

Marty Nemko

*Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library6 JANUARY 2016 AT THE LIBRARY

Snacktivity Main, 3–4 p.m.Mondays, 4, 11, 25Every Tue., Wed., Thur. Fridays, 8, 15, 22, 29

2 Saturday

Film: A Very Merry Pooh Year Ingleside, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

*LEGO Potrero, 3:30–5 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Saturdays

*SnacktivityPotrero, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

LEGO ClubOcean View, 12–1:30 p.m.

3, 17 Sundays

LEGO Excelsior, 2–4 p.m.

4 Monday

Preschool FilmsIngleside, 10:30–11 a.m.

*The Lego Movie & Free PlayVisitacion Valley, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

5 Tuesday

Preschool FilmsParkside, 10–10:30 a.m.

*LEGO Club Merced, 4–5:30 p.m.

6 Wednesday

*Family LEGO• Glen Park, 2–4 p.m.• Bernal Heights, 6–8 p.m.• West Portal, 6:30–8 p.m.

6, 20 Wednesdays

Puppy Dog TalesEureka Valley, 7–8 p.m.

7 Thursday

Super Soccer Stars 12–24 mos. Ortega, 12–1 p.m.

*LEGO Mission, 2:30–5 p.m.

7, 21 Thursdays

LEGO • Bernal Heights, 4–6 p.m.• North Beach, 4–5 p.m.

7, 21, 28 Thursdays

Reading BuddiesExcelsior, 4–6 p.m.

8 Wednesday

Yoga for Families Golden Gate Valley, 4–4:30 a.m.

9 Saturday

*Lion Dancers• Marina, 10:30–11 a.m.• Richmond, 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.• Parkside, 12:30–1 p.m.• Ocean View, 2–2:45 p.m.• Excelsior, 3–3:30 p.m.• Bernal Heights, 4–5 p.m.• Visitacion Valley, 5–5:30 p.m.

Readers of the Pack Signup: (415) 557-4388. Main, 1–2 p.m.

Chess Tournament Ortega, 1–3:30 p.m.

*Chinese Paper LanternsBernal Heights, 2–3:30 p.m.

Family LEGO• Noe Valley, 2–3:30 p.m.• Park, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Crafts Ages 4+.Bayview, 3:30–5 p.m.

Tides and Climate ChangeAges 6+. Potrero, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

9, 16, 23, 30 Saturdays

Growing ReadersWestern Addition, 10:30–11:30 a.m. and 1–2 p.m.

10 Sunday

Ballet Class Ages 2-5.West Portal, 1–2 p.m.

Art All Around Main, 2–4 p.m.

12 Tuesday

Preschool FilmsChinatown, 10–10:30 a.m., 10:45–11:15 a.m. & 2–2:30 p.m.

School Age FilmsChinatown, 4–4:45 p.m.

13 Wednesday

Preschool Films Chinatown, 10–10:30 and 10:45–11:15 a.m.

*LEGOs & Magnetic TilesAnza, 3:30–5 p.m.

Family LEGO Portola, 2:45–4:15 p.m.

School Age FilmsChinatown, 4–4:45 p.m.

14 Thursday

Preschool FilmsChinatown, 10:15–10:45 a.m.

LEGOWestern Addition, 3–4:30 p.m.

Book Club Wonder by R.J. Pala-cio. Bernal Heights, 4–5 p.m.

Illuminated Arts WorkshopExcelsior, 4–6 p.m.

Mother-Daughter Book-group West Portal, 7–8 p.m.

15 Friday

LEGOGolden Gate Valley, 3–5 p.m.

*Bolt PG. 96 min. Potrero, 3 p.m.

Yoga Space limited.Western Addition, 3–3:30 p.m.

Dolphin Tales 2 Ingleside, 3:45 p.m.

16 Saturday

SF Chamber OrchestraPerformances at 10:15 & 11 a.m. Main, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

*Lion Dancers• Chinatown, 10:15–10:45 a.m.• North Beach, 11:15–11:45 a.m.• Eureka Valley, 12:15–1 p.m.• Presidio, 1:15–1:45 p.m.• Anza, 2–2:30 p.m.• Sunset, 3–3:45 p.m.• Ingleside, 4–5 p.m.• Glen Park, 5–6 p.m.

Kids Winter Read EndsPark, 1:30–2 p.m.

Inside Out Park, 3–5 p.m.

LEGO Parkside, 3:30–5 p.m.

17 Sunday

LEGO Glen Park, 1–4 p.m.

19 Tuesday

Preschool Films Western Addition, 10–10:30 a.m.

*OrigamiVisitacion Valley, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

20 Wednesday

*Red Envelope CraftSignup: (415) 355-2848. Visitacion Valley, 4:30–6 p.m.

21 Thursday

*Duct Tape MasterpiecesNoe Valley, 3–4:30 p.m.

LEGO Richmond, 4–5:30 p.m.

22 Friday

Block PartyGolden Gate Valley, 3–5 p.m.

23 Saturday

*Lion Dancers• Ortega, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.• West Portal, 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.• Merced, 12:30–1 p.m.• Portola, 2–2:30 p.m.• Potrero, 3–3:45 p.m.• Mission Bay, 4–4:30 p.m.• Main, 5–5:30 p.m.

Shaun the Sheep MoviePG, 85 min. North Beach, 3 p.m.

24 Sunday

Kathak Indian Dance Class West Portal, 2–3 p.m.

25 Monday

LEGO Ingleside, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Crafts Ortega, 3–4:30 p.m.

26 Tuesday

Tie-Dye Butterfly Craft & Storytime North Beach, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

27 Wednesday

*Red Envelope CraftsRegister (415) 355-5727.Western Addition, 4–5:30 p.m.

28 Thursday

Japanese Parents' GroupWestern Addition, 10 a.m.

Preschool Films Noe Valley, 10:15–10:45 and 11–11:30 a.m.

School Age FilmsChinatown, 3:30–5 p.m.

29 Friday

Crafts • Golden Gate Valley, 1:30–5:30 p.m.• Mission, 3:30–5 p.m.

LEGO Ortega, 3:30–5 p.m.

30 Saturday

*Chinese New Year Celebra-tion Main, 1–3 p.m.

*Chinese New Year's CraftsOcean View, 2–3:30 p.m. Super Soccer Stars Register (415) 355-5770. Parkside, Ages 12–24 months.: 3 p.m. Ages 3–5: 3:30 p.m.

31 Sunday

Bay Area Bike Mobile First come, first served. Merced, 1–4:30 p.m.

Children’s Calendar

All programs and events are free and open to the public.

Programs are for children of all ages, except where noted.

Please call ahead to confirm dates and times.

Groups of five or more: make reservations.

Children’s programs at the Main Library are at the Fisher Children’s Center except where noted.

JANUARY 2016

**Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. Groups of 5 or more, call ahead to reserve space. Hour-long or longer programs include a playtime .

Preschool Storytimen Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 3 to 5.**

AnzaEvery Tue. at 10:30–11 a.m.

BayviewEvery Tue. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Excelsior• Every Wed. at 11–11:30 a.m. Mandarin/English

• Every Thur. at 11–11:30 a.m.

North BeachEvery Thur. at 11–11:30 a.m.

ParkMon., 4, 11, 25 at 3:30–4 p.m.

ParksideTue., 12, 19, 26 at 10–10:30 a.m.

PortolaEvery Tue. at 10:30–11:15 a.m.

SunsetThur., 7, 14, 28 at 10:30–11 a.m.

Visitacion ValleyEvery Tue. at 11–11:30 a.m.

Western AdditionTue., 5, 12, 26 at 10–10:30 a.m.

Family Storytimen Family Storytimes are for children of all ages unless noted.**

BayviewEvery Thur. at 11–11:45 a.m.

Bernal HeightsEvery Thur. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.Ticketed.

ChinatownEvery Sat. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Excelsior• Every Sat. at 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.• Thursday, 28 at 7–7:45 p.m.

Glen Park• Mon., 4, 11, 25 at 4–5:30 p.m.• Every Tue. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Ingleside• Wed., 13, 27 at 7–7:30 p.m. Russian

Main Library• Every Tue. at 10:30–11 a.m. (+play 11–11:30 a.m.)

• Every Thur. at 10:30–11 a.m. Spanish/English

• Every Thur. at 11:15–11:45 a.m. Chinese/English

Mission

• Every Sat. at 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Spanish/English +craft

• Wed., 13 at 10:15–11:45 a.m. Spanish/English inclusive for children with special needs.

Mission BayFri., 8, 15, 22, 29 at 4:30–5 p.m.Register: (415) 355-2838 starting six days prior.

North BeachEvery Thursday at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Ocean ViewEvery Sat. at 11–11:30 a.m.

OrtegaEvery Tue. at 10:30–11 a.m.

ParkEvery Thur. at 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Parkside• Every Sat. at 10:15–11:15 a.m.• Every Thur. at 10–10:30 a.m.

PotreroEvery Thur. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Richmond• Every Sat. at 11–11:30 a.m.• Every Tue. at 11–11:30 a.m.Ticketed.

SunsetSundays, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Toddler Talesn Books, rhymes, music, move-ment and more for toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers.**

AnzaEvery Thur. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Eureka ValleyEvery Tue. at 10:30–11:15 a.m.

ExcelsiorEvery Tue. at 11–11:45 a.m.

Goldan Gate ValleyEvery Tue. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.and 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

InglesideEvery Tue. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Main Library• Mon., 4, 11, 25 at 10:30–11 a.m. (+ play 11–11:30 a.m.)

• Every Wed. at 10:30–11 a.m. (+ play 11–11:30 a.m.)

MarinaMondays, 4, 11, 25 at 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11–11:30 a.m.Leave strollers outside.

MercedMon., 4, 11, 25 at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Mission• Every Tue. at 10:15–11:15 a.m.Spanish

• Every Thur. at 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11:15–11:45 a.m. Spanish/English. Limit 50.

Mission BayEvery Tue. at 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11–11:30 a.m.Register: (415) 355-2838 start-ing six days prior.

Noe ValleyThursdays, 7, 14, 21 at 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11–11:30 a.m.Leave strollers outside.

North BeachTue., 5, 12, 19 at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

OrtegaMon., 4, 11, 25 at 10:30–11 a.m.

ParkEvery Thur. at 10–10:30 a.m.

PortolaMon., 4, 11, 25 at 10:30–11 a.m.

PresidioEvery Tue. at 10:15–11:15 a.m.

RichmondEvery Wed. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.Ticketed.

SunsetEvery Tue. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

West PortalEvery Thur. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Western AdditionEvery Tue. at 11–11:45 a.m. Ticketed.

Baby Rhyme Time Rollicking rhymes, songs and

books for infants to 15 months

and their

Bernal HeightsEvery Wed. at 1:15–2:15 p.m.Ticketed.

ChinatownEvery Thur. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Eureka ValleyEvery Wed. at 1:30–2:15 p.m.

MainEvery Thur. at 3:30–4 p.m. (+ play 4–5 p.m.)

MarinaEvery Tue. at 11–11:30 a.m. (+ play 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.)Leave strollers outside.

MercedEvery Thur. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

MissionFridays, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 1:15–2:45 p.m. Spanish/EnglishLimit 50.

Mission BayEvery Thur. at 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11–11:30 a.m.Register: (415) 355-2838 starting six days prior.

OrtegaEvery Wed. at 1–1:30 p.m.

ParkEvery Sat. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

PotreroEvery Tue. at 1:15–2:15 p.m.Every Thur. at 11:15 a.m.– 12 p.m.

PresidioEvery Thur. at 10:15–11:15 a.m.

RichmondEvery Thur. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.Ticketed.

Visitacion ValleyMondays, 4, 11, 25 at 11–11:45 a.m.

West PortalEvery Tue. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Homework HelpExcelsior Mon. 4, 11, 25, and every Tue. & Wed. at 4–6 p.m.

InglesideReading HelpEvery Tue. and Thur., 7, 21, 28 at 4–5 p.m.

North BeachAfterschool StudyMon., 4, 11, 25 Every Tue. Wed., 6, 13, 27 Thur., 14, 28 at 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Ocean ViewMon. 4, 11, 25 at 2–4 p.m.Every Tue. at 2–3:30 p.m.Every Wed. at 2–4 p.m.Every Thur. at 2–3:30 p.m.

OrtegaEvery Tue. , Wed. & Thur. at 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Visitacion ValleyEvery Tue. , Wed. & Thur. at 3–4 p.m.

West PortalSun., 10, 24, 31 at 2–4 p.m.

Parents for Public Schools Office Hours

www.ppssf.org

2 Saturday

Sunset, 12–2 p.m.

2, 16 Saturdays

Portola, 3–5 p.m.

4 Monday

Excelsior, 3–5 p.m.

7 Thursday

Bayview, 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. (Spanish)

11, 25 Mondays

Western Addition, 2–5 p.m.

20 Wednesday

Bayview, 2–4 p.m.

Books at 10% off! Friends’ Independent Bookstore Program! Friends members ($60+ level) receive a 10% discount at the following bookstores:

A. Cavalli Italian Bookstore Academy Store, California Academy of Science Adobe Bookstore Alan Wofsy Fine Arts LLC Alexander Book Co., Inc.

Alley Cat Books Amazing Fantasy The Beat Museum Bibliohead Bookstore Bibliomania Bird & Beckett Books & Records

Black Oak Books Holding Corp. Bolerium Books Books, Inc. Booksmith Borderlands Books Browser Books Christopher’s Books Chronicle Books

Compass Books, Inc. Dog Eared Books Eastwind Books Globus Slavic Bookstore Great Overland Book Company Green Apple Books & Music

The Green Arcade Kayo Books Louie Brothers Book Store, Inc. Manning’s Books & Prints Marcus Book Stores Omnivore Books on Food

Readers Bookstore Fort Mason Readers Bookstore Main Red Hill Books San Francisco Botanical Gardens, Garden Bookstore Thidwick Books

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Friends of the San Francisco Public Library

January Featured Sections

Readers Bookstore Fort Mason Books about Books

Readers at the Main At the Movies

January Events

Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27

Steps Sales All books $1 or less!Every Wednesday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Main Library’s Larkin Street steps (100 Larkin St.)(Please note that the Step Sales are cancelled in the event of rain.)

Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28

Thursdays at Readers Poetry Series

Readers Bookstore, Fort Mason Center (Building C, South End), Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

7: Lorene Zaron-Zouzounis & John Curl

14: Dorothy Payne & Greg Pond

21: Mauro Zanetti & Peter Yamamoto

28: Sarah Menefee & Al Young

Readers Locations & Hours

READERS BOOKSTOREFort Mason Center, Building C Open seven days a week. Bookstore: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Telephone (415) 771-1076

READERS BOOKSTORE Main Library, 100 Larkin St. Grove Street Entrance Open all Library hours Telephone (415) 557-4238

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instagram.com/friendssfplThe mission of Friends of the San Francisco Public Library is to create, steward and support a superior, free public library system in San Francisco. We are committed to raising the standard of excellence of our libraries by funding programs and services beyond what is allocated in the city’s budget. We believe in free and equal access to information for all.

Year in ReviewFarewell, 2015—it’s been swell! Last year was a busy one for Friends: Over 61 book sale events, 1,374 volunteers, 52 weekly Thursdays at Readers poetry readings and more than $1.7 million dollars of support were given to the San Francisco Public Library. “Thank you” to all of our members, volunteers, community partners and supporters for contributing to a successful and fun year! Check out some of the annual highlights:

Best Party of the Year: IMBIBE

Last February we took over the Portola Branch Library for a valentine-themed cocktail party, and in the fall we threw a “spooktacular” Halloween party in the Golden Gate Valley Branch! Don’t miss out on this year’s best books & booze event: Become a member today and receive your exclusive invitation to our special cocktail parties! Sign up online at www.friendssfpl.org or in person in our Readers Bookstores.

Proudest Moment: Opening of The Mix at SFPL

The Mix at SFPL opened last spring and we’re so proud to support this new youth-designed, 21st-century teen digital learning center. We’re excited to continue working with the library to bridge the digital divide in San Francisco. Want to help us in our efforts? Donate today at www.friendssfpl.org or call (415) 626-7500 to find out how you can become involved.

Best Neighborhood Library Celebration:

Friends’ successful campaign provided the furniture and equipment for 24 renovated or rebuilt branch libraries. We threw a party at our Spring Big Book Sale last year to celebrate! As part of the festivities, the library rolled out its new Techmobile, a computer lab on wheels partially sponsored by Friends that brings digital training into the community.

Grand Opening of our new Donation Center:

After calling The Mission our home for almost a decade we moved into a larger facility in the beautiful Potrero neighborhood at 1630-17th St. to continue expanding our growing book operations. We celebrated our new space with an open house in November. Have items you’d like to donate? Come on by! We’re open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Stellar New Staff:

Meet Kristina Kearns, our new manager of volunteer services & outreach. Kristina is working hard to get shifts filled for our Readers Bookstores, Book Donation Center, many book sales, mailings, and special events. Last year volunteers donated over 21,000 hours of their time! Interested in joining the fun and helping out? Kristina would love to hear from you. You can email her at Kristina.Kearns@Friendssfpl.org or call her at (415) 477-5223.

Coming up…Friends is bringing back its Library Laureates gala reception and dinner on Mar. 18 in time to celebrate the Library’s 20th Anniversary of the “new” Main! We will honor inspirational community leader Cissie Swig, a former Library Commissioner who helped create the Library Laureates event, and who is a champion of San Francisco library branches in underserved neighborhoods. Featuring a one-of-a-kind evening with authors, cocktails, fine wine and delectable food at the Main, this event serves Friends’ mission to support the San Francisco Public Library. Join us! Please visit www.friendssfpl.org for more information.

Sponsorship opportunities available; deadlines approaching. Please contact Laurie Berk at laurie.berk@friendssfpl.org for more information.

Legacies for the Future

To pass on your values, see our planned giving program online at:www.friendssfp.org

SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 LARKIN STREETSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102

At the Library

8 JANUARY 2016 AT THE LIBRARY

The San Francisco Public Library system is dedicated to free and equal access to information,

knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse community.

Tours of MainTours are conducted on the first Tuesday of each month at 12 p.m. Meet at the Information Desk in the First Floor atrium. Tours are limited to 15 people on a first come, first served basis. Groups can schedule a private tour by calling (415) 557-4266.

SFPL CommissionMeetings are generally held on a Thursday each month. This month’s meeting: 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 21 in the Koret Auditorium of the Main. The public is welcome to attend.

Closure TimesThe San Francisco Main Library and all branch libraries will be closed on Friday, Jan. 1 for New Year's Day, and on Monday, Jan. 18 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

At the Library is published monthly on recycled paper by the San Francisco Public Library with support and funding from Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Circulation: 14,000

Online version: sfpl.org/atl

Main Library phone number: (415) 557-4400

How to reach usPublic Affairs, Main Library, 100 Larkin St.San Francisco, CA 94102(415) 557-4277; email: publicaffairs@sfpl.orgWebsite: sfpl.org

Every effort has been made to produce a monthly calendar that is both accurate and complete. Please contact Public Affairs if you have any questions or comments regarding the listings.

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LIBR ARY LOC ATIONS AND HOURS S M T W T F S

ANZA 550 37th Ave. 355-5717 x 12–6 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 12–6

BAYVIEW 5075 Third St. 355-5757 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–8 1–6 10–6

BERNAL HEIGHTS 500 Cortland Ave. 355-2810 x 10–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 1–6

CHINATOWN/LAI 1135 Powell St. 355-2888 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

EUREKA VALLEY/MILK 1 José Sarria Court 355-5616 x 12–6 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 12–6 (at 16th St., near Market)

EXCELSIOR 4400 Mission St. 355-2868 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

GLEN PARK 2825 Diamond St. 355-2858 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–7 1–6 1–6

GOLDEN GATE VALLEY 1801 Green St. 355-5666 x 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–8 1–6 10–6

INGLESIDE 1298 Ocean Ave. 355-2898 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–7 1–6 1–6

MAIN LIBRARY 100 Larkin St. 557-4400 12–5 10–6 9–8 9–8 9–8 12–6 10–6

MARINA 1890 Chestnut St. 355-2823 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–8 1–6 10–6

MERCED 155 Winston Drive 355-2825 1–5 10–6 10–9 1–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

MISSION 300 Bartlett St. 355-2800 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

MISSION BAY 960 Fourth St. 355-2838 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–6 1–6 1–6

NOE VALLEY/BRUNN 451 Jersey St. 355-5707 1–5 12–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

NORTH BEACH 850 Columbus Ave. 355-5626 x 1–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

OCEAN VIEW 345 Randolph St. 355-5615 x 10–6 10–6 12–8 11–7 1–6 10–6

ORTEGA 3223 Ortega St. 355-5700 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–9 12–9 1–6 10–6

PARK 1833 Page Street 355-5656 1–5 12–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

PARKSIDE 1200 Taraval St. 355-5770 x 1–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

PORTOLA 380 Bacon St. 355-5660 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–7 1–6 1–6

POTRERO 1616 20th St. 355-2822 1–5 x 10–8 12–8 10–8 1–6 10–6

PRESIDIO 3150 Sacramento St. 355-2880 1–5 x 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

RICHMOND/MARKS 351 9th Ave. 355-5600 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

SUNSET 1305 18th Ave. 355-2808 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

VISITACION VALLEY 201 Leland Ave. 355-2848 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–7 1–6 1–6

WEST PORTAL 190 Lenox Way 355-2886 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

WESTERN ADDITION 1550 Scott St. 355-5727 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–8 1–6 10–6

See bookmobile schedule, page 2

“x” means CLOSED. For more information: www.sfpl.org (All phone numbers are in the 415 area code.)

January 2016In this Issue:Page 1 – Celebrating 20 Years of the “New Main”

Library Celebrates MLK Weekend

Holiday Lecture: Archy and Mehitabel

Year of the Monkey Lion Dancers

Page 2 – Library Apps for your Mobile Device

Hotspot Lending for Career Online HS

New Year’s Book List

Bookmobile Schedules

Page 3 – Wildflowers and Climate Change

The Quran Interpreted Through Art

Exhibitions Calendar

Page 4 – The Orphan Master's Son

by Adam Johnson

Living with Death & Dying

Adult Calendar

Page 5 – Pennies to Plans

Moving Your Career Forward

Page 6 – Children’s Calendar

Page 7 – Friends of SFPL: Year in ReviewArabic: Language of the QuranSkylight Gallery, Main Library, Jan. 16–March 20.

Above artwork by Arash Shirinbab and Maryam Vesal.