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Come learn the ancient art of jewelry making!

Jeweler extraordinaire, Chelsee Robinson, will guide you in learning the latest techniques and applications.  Work with real stones, crystals, beads and more to create a beautiful necklace, bracelet or earrings.  All materials provided.  Space is limited.

For ages 10-18

For more information and to register, please contact: Dorcas at dwong@sfpl.org

Join Jonathan Silverman of Feel the Earth in this two-day workshop for Teens.  Learn about Victory Gardens, how to start and care for a garden in our neighborhood and learn about an exciting volunteer opportunity that would allow you to work with the Mission Branch Library Garden through the summer and fall.  (Partaking in the workshop does not mean you have to commit long term.)

Questions?  Contact Teen Librarian, Maricela Leon-Barrera at mleonbarrera@sfpl.org

Interested in learning about the ukulele? Be a part of Ukulele for tweens and jam at the library. No music knowledge or experience required, just an open mind and willingness to learn.

This is a free program for ages 10 - 15. Drop-ins welcome but registration is encouraged to secure your own ukulele. For more information or to register call (415) 355-5660.

Interested in learning about the ukulele? Be a part of Ukulele for tweens and jam at the library. No music knowledge or experience required, just an open mind and willingness to learn.

This is a free program for ages 10 - 18. Drop-ins welcome but registration is encouraged to secure your own ukulele. For more information or to register contact (415) 355-2848.

Les Contes d'Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffman), by Jacques Offenbach

'A Tale of Three Women'

E.T.A. Hoffman (author of 'The Nutcracker') recalls his three tragic loves: Olympia the mechanical doll; Guilietta the greedy courtesan; and the genuinely good Antonia, who dies despite being treated by 'Dr. Miracle'.  When the drunk Hoffman's current flame Stella appears, he sees her as the embodiment of 'The Three'.  And he rejects her! 

SF Opera is performing The Tales of Hoffmann from June 5 through July 6.  Go see the opera with your newfound knowledge!

"Opera for the People" is a lecture series run by Larry Oppenheim.  He is President of the Kensington Symphony Orchestra in the East Bay, where he is co-principal oboe and solo English horn.  He also writes the program notes.  Larry's goal is to make classical music more enjoyable and accessible to "all the people".

Join us for a lively morning of music from around the world, including new and traditional songs. Clap, dance, and sing to the music!

Groups, please call for reservations.

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 for a reservation.

Join us to assemble and program a lego robot using Lego Mindstrom kits.  All materials provided.

Space is limited.

Ages 9 and up.  For more information contact: Maricela Leon-Barrera at mleonbarrera@sfpl.org.

Mobile Movie Making!

A TILT filmamking workshop for teens.

In this workshop, teens will learn the craft of movie making and will make their own one minute movie using the skills they acquire. These skills include camera basics and composition, video pre-production and planning, video production, and editing. Teens will go home with their own self produced movie! All equipment provided.

Ages 12-18.

Space is very limited. Please register online for this workshop here

Media releases are required for all participants and will be emailed after registration.

For questions, please call or email Eric Hannan at 415-557-4426

Free, safe, and temporary tattoos in the tradition of Africa and India. 
Choose your own design and learn how to apply it with henna. 
Henna artist Rachel-Anne Palacios will show you how, and will help apply a design on participants. 
Program limited to 25 people. 
For ages 12-19. 
This event requires a signed parent permission form for those under 18. 

To request a form and sign up, or for more information, please contact Lisa Fagundes lfagundes@sfpl.org or call 415 355 2822.

Drop off completed forms to Potrero Branch, 1616 20th Street, SF CA 94107

Come learn the ancient art of jewelry making!

Jeweler extraordinaire Chelsee Robinson will guide you in learning the latest techniques & applications.  Work with real stones, crystals, beads and more to create a beautiful necklace, bracelet or earrings!  All materials provided.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

For ages 12 - 18. Contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org or call 415-355-5700 to register.

Teen DJ workshop with KMEL & Project Level

Program for Tweens and Teens, ages 11-18

Come learn how to spin and scratch records with KMEL and Project Level

No musical experience needed.

For more information please contact Eric Hannan

Orpheus in the Underworld, by Jacques offenbach

'The Gods Do the Can-Can'

Classical mythology is turned upside down.  Orpheus, the greatest of all musicians, takes the red eye to Hades to rescue his beloved Eurydice.  But he becomes bored with her, and his violin playing drives her crazy!  Only the gods and goddesses can save the day, by dancing the can-can.  Once unleashed upon the world, the can-can becomes popular with performers of - ahem - a more worldly nature.

"Opera for the People" is a lecture series run by Larry Oppenheim. He is  President of the Kensington Symphony Orchestra in the East Bay where he is co-principal oboe and solo English horn.  He also writes the program notes.  Larry's goal is to make classical music more enjoyable and accessible to "all the people".

Learn the basics of cartooning with Cara Goldstein. In this workshop, teens and tweens will learn how to draw and develop comic characters and bring them to life on paper! Space is limited. to reserve a spot contact Eric Hannan or call 415-557-4426

The Bernal Jazz Quartet explores familiar standards and fresh new compositions, from bop to blues to ballads and more. An unusual front-line pairing of vibraphone (Jim Zimmerman) and sax (Michael Gold) combines with a creative supportive rhythm section of bass (Ken Lenga) and drums (Curt Moore).

In this workshop, students discuss animals, plants, and other organisms that live in various habitats. Considering the sensory experience of different environments, they will create imaginary 3D animals which will explore how species might adapt to climate changes. Materials such as discarded cds, fabric, buttons, and other recycled objects will be utilized to make futuristic creatures that could inhabit each student’s selected environmentIn this workshop, students discuss animals, plants, and other organisms that live in various habitats. Considering the sensory experience of different environments, they will create imaginary 3D animals which will explore how species might adapt to climate changes. Materials such as discarded cds, fabric, buttons, and other recycled objects will be utilized to make futuristic creatures that could inhabit each student’s selected environment.

Green Saturdays@ Bernal takes place the second Saturday of every month. The program features hands-on activities and useful information for sustainable living. This program is for all ages and we encourage family participation. Limited to 20 participants.

Program and build real robots from Legos, motors, cables and more. For ages 11-18. For more information, contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2868.

Legos for all ages!  It's summertime,  there is no school tomorrow,  maybe work but what the heck -- come to Bernal Branch and build some wild and crazy creations.  Family participation is encouraged.  

Have you ever wondered how to make your own clay animation? Students will learn the basics of stop-motion animation in this project-based workshop. Youth will design their own clay characters and then produce a short animated film using multimedia tools. Participants will have their animations emailed to them at the end of the workshop! For ages 12-18.

Going away for college and don't know how to cook?  Only have a microwave in your dorm?  You're already preparing your mind for college.  Don't forget to keep up your body with these interesting, healthy, and *seriously* easy recipes to set you up for eating away from home.  Also, for teens who just want to learn how to make a quick and easy meal in your microwave.

We're not nuking frozen dinners here.

Saturday, 7/20/13: Breakfast and Lunch

Saturday, 7/27/13: Dinner and Dessert

For ages 12-18

For more information, contact: Dorcas at dwong@sfpl.org

Breakdancing combines flexibility, acrobatics and a culture of positive challenge that encourages each dancer to develop their own style.
In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of breaking and hip hop dance and participate in a  freestyle circle.
Ages 12-19
For more information, contact Lisa Fagundes at lfagundes@sfpl.org or 415 355 2822

Breaking and Hip Hop Dance with Destiny Arts

Breakdancing, a style of street dance that originated in New York City during the early 1970s, combines flexibility, acrobatics and a culture of positive challenge that encourages each dancer to develop their own style. As one of the original 5 elements of Hip Hop culture, breaking has had a big impact on popular dance in the U.S. and abroad. In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of breaking and hip hop dance and participate a culminating freestyle circle.

Space is limited to reserve a spot contact Eric Hannan or call 415-557-4426

Come learn the ancient art of jewelry making! Jeweler Extraordinaire Chelsee Robinson will guide you in learning the latest techniques & applications. Work with real stones, crystals, beads and more to create a beautiful necklace, bracelet or earrings! All materials provided. Space limited.

Clay Animation Workshop with the Children's Creativity Museum
Have you ever wondered how to make your own clay animation? Students will learn the basics of stop-motion animation in this project-based workshop. Youth will design their own clay characters and then produce a short animated film using multimedia tools. Participants will have their animations emailed to them at the end of the workshop!

Space is limited. To reserve a spot contact Eric Hannan or call 415-557-4426

Custom Crafted Jewelry!!!!
Come learn the ancient art of jewelry making!!! 

Jeweler Extraordinaire  Chelsee Robinson will guide you in learning the latest techniques & applications. Work with real stones, crystals, beads and more to create a beautiful necklace, bracelet or earrings!!!

All materials provided. 
Ages 12-18 
Space limited to 20, please sign up with a librarian. Sign ups start 2 weeks before the event. 
For more info contact Lisa Fagundes at lfagundes@sfpl.org or 415 355 2822

Going away for college and don't know how to cook?  Only have a microwave in your dorm?  You're already preparing your mind for college.  Don't forget to keep up your body with these interesting, healthy, and *seriously* easy recipes to set you up for eating away from home.  Also, for teens who just want to learn how to make a quick and easy meal in your microwave.

We're not nuking frozen dinners here.

Saturday, 7/20/13: Breakfast and Lunch

Saturday, 7/27/13: Dinner and Dessert

For ages 12-18

For more information, contact: Dorcas at dwong@sfpl.org

Orlando, by George Frideric Handel

'The Battle Between Love and Reason'

The great soldier Orlando loves the queen Angelica who loves the prince Medoro, also loved in vain by the shepherdess Dorinda.  Orlando cannot accept this and goes completely mad, threatening to fight everything in sight.  Orlando's psychedelic hallucinations are ultimately cured - by the wise magician Zoroastro.

"Opera for the People" is a lecture series run by Larry Oppenheim.  Larry is currently President of the Kensington Symphony Orchestra in the East Bay, where he is co-principal oboe and solo English horn.  He also writes the program notes.  Larry's goal is to make classical music more enjoyable and accessible to "all the people".

Teens will learn how to assemble a motorized LEGO robot and to program it to do various action such as follow the sound of your handclap! Space is limited, registration is required. Ages 11-19. To register, pelase contact Jewel at Chinatown Library, Tel: (415)355-2888 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

Don Giovanni, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

'Psycho with a Seinfeldian Twist'

A master seducer - at least in his own mind - fails to seduce anybody.  And when he invites a statue to dinner, things simply get worse - he is dragged down by demons to hell.  And the remaining characters, self-absorbed as always, barely notice.

"Opera for the People" is a lecture series run by Larry Oppenheim.  He is President of the Kensington Symphony Orchestra in the East Bay, where he is co-principal oboe and solo English horn, and writes the program notes.  Larry's goal is to make classical music more enjoyable and accessible to "all the people".

The Bernal Jazz Quartet explores familiar standards and fresh new compositions, from bop to blues to ballads and more. An unusual front-line pairing of vibraphone (Jim Zimmerman) and sax (Michael Gold) combines with a creative supportive rhythm section of bass (Ken Lenga) and drums (Curt Moore).

The Bernal Jazz Quartet explores familiar standards and fresh new compositions, from bop to blues to ballads and more. An unusual front-line pairing of vibraphone (Jim Zimmerman) and sax (Michael Gold) combines with a creative supportive rhythm section of bass (Ken Lenga) and drums (Curt Moore).