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Unless otherwise noted all programs will be presented in English. All programs and events are free and open to the public.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
12:00 - 2:00
2012 -2013 Opera Preview Lectures

Opera Guild preview lectures are scheduled in communities throughout the greater Bay Area by local Guild chapters. Each preview features a renowned musicologist who may use recordings and/or handouts to familiarize the audience with repertoire from the current season.

Tales of Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach

Speaker: Timothy Flynn

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
6:00 - 7:30
*Rincón Literario: Nadar Desnudas

The title for this month is Nadar Desnudas by Carla Guelfenbein.

Spanish language book club.

Club de lectores en español moderado por Chelis López, periodista y locutora de KPOO en el programa Pájaro Latinoamericano.
El ultimo miércoles de cada mes, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Sala Paley, 3ª planta, Biblioteca Central.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
6:00 - 7:30
Computer Classes in Spanish

Computer classes in Spanish.

Learn the basics about computers, email and Internet.

Friday, May 31, 2013
3:00 - 4:00
Book-a-Bilingual Librarian!
Do you have questions on how to use computers and the internet, how to download eBooks to your device, or how to use the library's databases? Have a reference question that requires more time to answer?

Now you can schedule a one-on-one appointment for 30 minutes with a Mission Branch librarian to answer your questions. This special library service will be offered on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. beginning on March 15.

Please call (415) 355-5735 to book your appointment today! Assistance can be provided in English or Spanish. There will be a limit of one appointment per person per month.

Mission
Saturday, June 1, 2013
3:00 - 4:00
*Six Roses - Jazz Concert
Back by popular demand, Six Roses, (David Boyce & Michael Cavaseno) kick off the Summer Reading Program and take us on a musical journey with a solid performance of Jazz renditions and creative originals. Great for the whole family.
Western Addition
Saturday, June 1, 2013
3:00 - 4:30
Summer Reading Kickoff with Misión Flamenca

Misión Flamenca's performances aim to access the creative energies of it's members and create an open, collaborative space, in a venue accessible to all who want to participate --- to share flamenco with everybody, not only those who want to perform on stage, but those who come to share in that process as active spectators.

So come and experience this expresive dance form and kick off your Summer Reading Program in Spanish style!

Mission
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
6:00 - 8:30
*Summer Reading Kickoff-- Lego Night!
Join us for Lego Night and get your inner builder into gears! And while you are here, sign-up for SFPLs largest annual event -- Summer Reading! This is an all ages event and family participation is encouraged.
Bernal Heights
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
6:00 - 7:30
Computer Classes in Spanish

Computer classes in Spanish.

Learn the basics about computers, email and Internet.

Friday, June 7, 2013
3:00 - 4:00
Book-a-Bilingual Librarian!
Do you have questions on how to use computers and the internet, how to download eBooks to your device, or how to use the library's databases? Have a reference question that requires more time to answer?

Now you can schedule a one-on-one appointment for 30 minutes with a Mission Branch librarian to answer your questions. This special library service will be offered on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. beginning on March 15.

Please call (415) 355-5735 to book your appointment today! Assistance can be provided in English or Spanish. There will be a limit of one appointment per person per month.

Mission
Friday, June 7, 2013
4:15 - 5:15
Teen DJ Workshop

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

Saturday, June 8, 2013
11:00 - 11:45
*Bonnie Lockhart

Musical fun for children and families.

For over twenty-five years, Bonnie has developed a dynamic repertoire which feeds Songs & Music Games.

Designed to maximize children's participation, her shows feature sing-along, clap along, move-along activities with folk songs from many countries and cultures.

In addition to a wealth of folk songs, Bonnie’s own original materials lend a distinctive vitality to her presentations.  She encourages children to sing, dance and fingerplay their way into the joys of music.  Kids and families cooperate and collaborate in singing games, call and response chants, story-songs, and on-the-spot rhythm bands.

Accompanying herself on guitar, keyboards, and percussion, Bonnie sings with irresistible enthusiasm.  With a repertoire rich in cultural diversity, she entertains while nurturing the seeds of children's self esteem.

Space is limited, please call for reservations.

Park
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
12:00 - 2:00
2012 - 2013 Opera Preview Lectures

Opera Guild preview lectures are scheduled in communities throughout the greater Bay Area by local Guild chapters. Each preview features a renowned musicologist who may use recordings and/or handouts to familiarize the audience with repertoire from the current season.

Gospel of Mary Magdalene by Mark Adamo

WORLD PREMIERE

Speaker: Lynne Morrow

Wednesday, June 12, 2013
6:00 - 7:30
Computer Classes in Spanish

Computer classes in Spanish.

Learn the basics about computers, email and Internet.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013
6:30 - 8:30
Bernal Jazz Quartet

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).

Bernal Heights
Friday, June 14, 2013
3:00 - 4:00
Book-a-Bilingual Librarian!
Do you have questions on how to use computers and the internet, how to download eBooks to your device, or how to use the library's databases? Have a reference question that requires more time to answer?

Now you can schedule a one-on-one appointment for 30 minutes with a Mission Branch librarian to answer your questions. This special library service will be offered on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. beginning on March 15.

Please call (415) 355-5735 to book your appointment today! Assistance can be provided in English or Spanish. There will be a limit of one appointment per person per month.

Mission
Saturday, June 15, 2013
2:00 - 4:00
Golden Age of Soul Music- Vol 3

james brown

 Join music historian Richie Unterberger for  "The Golden Age of Soul Vol. 3"  The program will feature rare clips of  performers such as Mary Wells, Jackie Wilson, Major Lance, Jimmy Cliff, Little Eva, the Four Tops, and Les McCann & Eddie Harris.  Also featured will be performers spotlighted in the previous two programs, such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Sly Stone, and Stevie Wonder.

Western Addition
Saturday, June 15, 2013
2:30 - 4:30
Annual Open House Celebration

Come celebrate the 17th anniversary of the library's grand reopening and enjoy an afternoon of music with Gold Mountain Music Ensemble!  Light refreshments will be served.  There will be photo displays, digital scrapbook, and video documenting the branch’s long history including the 1996 reopening after major expansion and renovations, up to the present day.

Chinatown/Him Mark Lai
Monday, June 17, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias Literarias

Club de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!

Lugar de Reuniones:                                                                                          La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.

Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
6:00 - 7:30
Computer Classes in Spanish

Computer classes in Spanish.

Learn the basics about computers, email and Internet.

Friday, June 21, 2013
3:00 - 4:00
Book-a-Bilingual Librarian!
Do you have questions on how to use computers and the internet, how to download eBooks to your device, or how to use the library's databases? Have a reference question that requires more time to answer?

Now you can schedule a one-on-one appointment for 30 minutes with a Mission Branch librarian to answer your questions. This special library service will be offered on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. beginning on March 15.

Please call (415) 355-5735 to book your appointment today! Assistance can be provided in English or Spanish. There will be a limit of one appointment per person per month.

Mission
Monday, June 24, 2013
10:15 - 11:00
*Bonnie Lockhart

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.

Marina
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
10:30 - 11:30
*Green Golly & Her Golden Flute
Join us for a fabulous music program presented by the award-winning team, Keith Torgan and Barbara Siesel!
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
2:00 - 3:00
The Green Golly Project

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.

Park
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
6:00 - 7:30
*Rincón Literario

The title for this month is

Spanish language book club.

Club de lectores en español moderado por Chelis López, periodista y locutora de KPOO en el programa Pájaro Latinoamericano.
El ultimo miércoles de cada mes, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Sala Paley, 3ª planta, Biblioteca Central.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013
6:00 - 7:30
Computer Classes in Spanish

Computer classes in Spanish.

Learn the basics about computers, email and Internet.

Friday, June 28, 2013
3:00 - 4:00
Book-a-Bilingual Librarian!
Do you have questions on how to use computers and the internet, how to download eBooks to your device, or how to use the library's databases? Have a reference question that requires more time to answer?

Now you can schedule a one-on-one appointment for 30 minutes with a Mission Branch librarian to answer your questions. This special library service will be offered on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. beginning on March 15.

Please call (415) 355-5735 to book your appointment today! Assistance can be provided in English or Spanish. There will be a limit of one appointment per person per month.

Mission
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
6:30 - 8:30
Bernal Jazz Quartet

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).

Bernal Heights
Monday, July 15, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias Literarias

Club de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!

Lugar de Reuniones:                                                                                          La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.

Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
6:30 - 8:30
Bernal Jazz Quartet

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).

Bernal Heights
Monday, August 19, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias Literarias

Club de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!

Lugar de Reuniones:                                                                                          La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.

Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
6:30 - 8:30
Bernal Jazz Quartet

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).

Bernal Heights
Monday, September 16, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias Literarias

Club de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!

Lugar de Reuniones:                                                                                          La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.

Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
Monday, October 21, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias Literarias

Club de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!

Lugar de Reuniones:                                                                                          La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.

Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
Monday, November 18, 2013
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias Literarias

Club de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!

Lugar de Reuniones:                                                                                          La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.

Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street

*Funded by the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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