Green Golly & Her Golden Flute

Wednesday, June 26

 2PM

Park Branch Meeting Room

New York-based duo Barbara Siesel and Keith Torgan will introduce children to the magic of classical music through a lighthearted, comical embellishment of the traditional Rapunzel.

 For ages 5 and up. Space is limited, please call 355-5656 for a reservation.

The Golden Gate Bridge on the Silver Screen

Wednesday, June 12

7-9PM

Park Branch Meeting Room

On Location: the Golden Gate Bridge on the Silver Screen: 

The Golden Gate Bridge has starred in more movies than any other American architectural icon. From Dark Passage (1947) to The Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) the iconic span appears in wide range of films including Superman, Star Trek, Time After Time, It Came from Beneath the Sea, Love Bug, A View to a Kill, Monsters vs. Aliens, Interview with a Vampire, X-Men. In honor of its 75th anniversary, Jim Van Buskirk, author of Celluloid San Francisco, (and former SFPL librarian) offers a clip-filled program of hilariously horrifying depictions of San Francisco’s beloved bridge.

Bubble Lady ~ Monday, June 10

The Bubble Lady will be at the Park Branch

Monday, June 10th

11AM

This fabulous show really pops! It’s crazy, zany, super silly and tons of fun. Parents and children alike will be wowed as we follow “The Bubble Lady” to “Bubbleland” and participate in an incredible musically enhanced bubble adventures. For Ages 3-5. Space is limited, please call 355-5656 for reservations.

Please note there is no Preschool Storytime scheduled on Monday, June 10th

Saturday, June 8 ~ Bonnie Lockhart

Baby Rhyme Time is cancelled on Saturday, June 8th. 

Please join us for an interactive concert for children and families

Bonnie Lockhart

Saturday, June 8th

11AM

Park Branch Meeting Room

Tim Cain at Children's Alley ~ Sunday, June 9

 The San Francisco Public Library invites you to come and enjoy the music of Tim Cain*

Sunday, June 9, 2013

11AM

Children's Alley

Haight Ashbury Street Fair

*This program is sponsored by the Friends of the  San Francisco Public Libary

Sourdough Bread Making

Wednesday, May 22

7:00-8:30PM

Park Branch Meeting Room

Cat Shimizu, the "breaductor" from Sour Flour, a Mission bakery dedicated to neighborly bread gifting and bread education, will teach the basics of how flour ferments to create bread. Shimizu will focus on the starter, and discuss the 5 factors of time, temperatures, hydration, ratio, and food.

Rise and Sign

Saturday, May 18th @ 11:00AM

Signing Storytime for Babies & Toddlers

Park Branch Meeting Room

Join Rise & Sign Academy founder, Erika Vetter as story time becomes a whole-body experience.  Beloved children’s tales seem to jump off the pages, as elements of American Sign Language are added to captivating storytelling.  As children are presented with basic signs, story time becomes an interactive learning experience, not to mention tons of fun!

Space is limited to 30 families. Please call 355-5656 to RSVP.