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Anhvu from WritersCorps continues to lead fun and chill creative workshops. Expect arts and crafts like spray painting, bookmaking, altered t-shirts, recycled crafts, and surprise activities. For more info, contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2868.

Come and learn how to make a flower kusudama out of just six sheets of paper. Literally translated as "medicine ball," kusudamas are paper spheres that are made by sewing or gluing folded pieces of paper together. All materials will be provided. Everyone is invited to attend. Instructions will only be in English.

Legos for architects, engineers and artists of the future. Parents and caregivers are welcome to build with their child! Monthly program for ages 5-12.

Come join the Bay Area Rapid Folders and learn some great origami tricks.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own paper.

Age 6 and up

GoGo Craft will teach you how to make a customized tote bag that is perfect for carrying your library books or shopping at your local farmer’s market. Appliqué a cotton tote with San Francisco images like the Golden Gate Bridge, cable car, or your favorite landmark. Bring your own Bag or use one of ours. Materials, tips, and tricks provided.

For adults and older teens. Space is limited; call 355-5757 or contact Ileana at ipulu@sfpl.org to register or if you have any questions.

Learn to make beautiful origami flowers to celebrate spring. All materials provided. No experience necessary.

Join us for crafting in the Art, Music and Recreation Center on the first Saturday of each month.  Space limited to 12 people.

Craft enthusiant Roz Chang will teach novices how to make small animals from felt and wool.  Space is limited to 15 particpants

DYI enthusiasts welcome.

Learn how to turn a potato into a stamp and a freezer paper into a stencil. We will look at some design ideas to spark your imagination. Then the fun begins - you will plan and create your own masterpieces. Tote bags will be stenciled and stamped with paint. Materials will be provided.

See a librarian or call (415) 355-2848 to register.

Makers Monday!

Crafts program for children & teens

Learn to make single crochet stitiches to make adorable stuffed crochet projects. Limit to 6 participants, with limited supplies. For teens, age 12 and older. For information or to register, contact: Jewel Chen at North Beach Library (415)335-5626 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

Get the best of both worlds! Video gaming for teens and tweens! Bring a friend to challenge on our big screen. We will have video games here, but feel free to bring your own Wii games (rated E or T only please).

On break from your game?  Make a button to decorate your bag, jacket, shirt, hat or whatever. Materials provided. For more info, contact Ileana at ipulu@sfpl.org or (415) 355-5757.

Wanna pick up a new skill and have tons of fun in the process? Come join us in this hands-on workshop and learn how to fold paper into just about anything! Origami artist, Shinta Arifin will show you how! All materials provided. Ages 5-12.

In this hands-on, jewelry workshop, local designer and entrepreneur Chelsee Robinson will guide you in creating your own beautiful bracelet, necklace or earrings. Materials provided. Space is limited. Please call for a reservation. For children 5 and older.

Want to learn how to knit or crochet or hang out with other knitters and crocheters? The Knitting Circle at Sunset Library welcomes knitters and crocheters of all ages and all levels. Please bring your own supplies. We meet the second Saturday of each month.

For information contact:  Loretta 355-2808 or lchien@sfpl.org

Age 6 and up

Let mobile craft workshop, GoGo Craft, show you how a shrunken sweater can be turned into a pair of cozy fingerless gloves.  Not too handy with a sewing machine?  Not to worry!  This low sew project can be completed with our patterns and just a needle and thread.   Shrunken sweaters provided.  Ages 13 and up.

Makers Monday!

Crafts program for children & teens

Bring your imagination and make art! Various projects will be offered as well the chance to create whatever you can imagine! Work on one thing all summer or make something new every week. Ages 8-12

Brave San Francisco firefighters will come to talk simply about fire safety and show off their marvelous firetruck. A must for all firetruck fans! For ages 5 and under.

Learn to make single crochet stitiches to make adorable stuffed crochet projects. Limit to 6 participants, with limited supplies. For teens, age 12 and older. For information or to register, contact: Jewel Chen at North Beach Library (415)335-5626 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

San Francisco Public Library is proud to announce the launch of the Teen LEGO Robotics program. At this workshop teens will learn how to assemble a motorized LEGO robot and to program it to do various actions such as follow the sound of your handclap!

Please note:

Workshop space is extremely limited.

Registration strongly encouraged.

To register contact Eric Hannan at ehannan@sfpl.org or by calling 415-557-4426.

No experience needed.

Light snacks provided

Ages 11-19

Join Sophie in a  fun filled evening of family crafts.  All ages welcome!

Interactive and educational story time for ages 2-5. Come to play, listen to the stories, sing, dance, learn and meet new friends!  Have fun with bubbles and musical instruments! Share a story and make a craft project!

Power-up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®! Kids apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through motorized projects designed by engineers.  For ages 5 and older.

String colorful beads to make adorable ornaments. Materials provided. Limit to 8 participants. ages 10 and older.

Learn about honey bees with beekeeper/educator Tim Muhrlin. Space is limited. Please call for a reservation. For children of all ages.

Age 6 and up

Join us to create yarn ball catnip toys for your cat.  You and your cat will have lots of funs with yarn ball catnip toys. Materials will be provided.

Want to learn how to knit or crochet or hang out with other knitters and crocheters? Get Your Knit Together at Knit Happens is a big all ages (9 and up) knit and crochet gathering! The library has supplies to practice on but bring your own yarn and needles or hooks if you have a special project in mind. In general, we meet the third Saturday of each month.

Come join us as we make some fun crafts. Childrens of all ages. 

Learn to crochet a small animal. This 4-day workshop series is led by local teen crocheter. All materials provided. Previous experience with crochet or knitting is helpful, but not necessary. Space limited. For ages 12-18. To register, contact Marla at 415-355-2868 or mbergman@sfpl.org.

Mobile craft workshop, GoGo Craft, will show you how to make your very own customized tote bag that is perfect for carrying your library books or shopping at your local farmer’s market.  Appliqué a cotton tote with San Francisco images like the Golden Gate Bridge, cable car, or your favorite landmark.  Tote Bag provided.  This workshop is for makers of any skill level.

Space is limited to 10 participants (adults and teens age 13 and up). Please contact Excelsior Branch to sign up.

Learn to crochet a small animal. This 4-day workshop series is led by local teen crocheter. All materials provided. Previous experience with crochet or knitting is helpful, but not necessary. Space limited. For ages 12-18. To register, contact Marla at 415-355-2868 or mbergman@sfpl.org.

Join Sophie for some hands-on creative fun!

Makers Monday!

Crafts program for children & teens

Bring your imagination and make art! Various projects will be offered as well the chance to create whatever you can imagine! Work on one thing all summer or make something new every week. Ages 8-12

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

Learn to make single crochet stitiches to make adorable stuffed crochet projects. Limit to 6 participants, with limited supplies. For teens, age 12 and older. For information or to register, contact: Jewel Chen at North Beach Library (415)335-5626 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

Make your own bag out of a t-shirt.  You will learn how to cut up a t-shirt and make a very stylish fringe bag perfect for toting groceries or your libary books!  Bring your own t-shirt or use one we provide.

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

Learn the basics of  knitting, or bring along a project you need help with. Each knitter receives personal help in a nurturing and relaxing environment.  Beginners, rusty, and social knitters welcome!

Yarn provided; bring your own needles (if starting a new project, size 7 or 8).

Class size limited - register with Ocean View librarian.

Bring your knitting projects. All levels welcome. Ages 18 and up.

Drawing a portrait is a great skill to have. You will learn the measurements of the face, how to shade, and create likeness. Bring a photograph of yourself, friends, family or celebrity. We will use pencil and charcoal. This protrait will tell a story. Materials included. For teens, age 12 and older. Limit to 15 participants. Instructor: Cara Goldstein. For information, please contact Jewel at Chinatown Library, Tel: (415)355-2888 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

Age 6 and up

Clown around with gentle Jimbo and his accordian!

Celebrate summer by sending your friends a card that will sprout beautiful flowers or fragrant herbs! Learn how to make your own seed paper from scratch and take home a card or two that will surely delight whomever you decide to send it. Instructions will only be in English. All materials will be provided. For everyone ages 9 and up.

Learn to crochet a small animal. This 4-day workshop series is led by local teen crocheter. All materials provided. Previous experience with crochet or knitting is helpful, but not necessary. Space limited. For ages 12-18. To register, contact Marla at 415-355-2868 or mbergman@sfpl.org.

Learn to crochet a small animal. This 4-day workshop series is led by local teen crocheter. All materials provided. Previous experience with crochet or knitting is helpful, but not necessary. Space limited. For ages 12-18. To register, contact Marla at 415-355-2868 or mbergman@sfpl.org.

Makers Monday!

Crafts program for children & teens

Celebrate summer with some soap!  Learn how to make your own colorful and fragrant soap.  Materials provided for teens and tweens so bring a friend!  Registration is encouraged.  For questions or to register, contact Ileana at ipulu@sfpl.org or 415-355-5757. 

Bring your imagination and make art! Various projects will be offered as well the chance to create whatever you can imagine! Work on one thing all summer or make something new every week. Ages 8-12

Learn to make single crochet stitiches to make adorable stuffed crochet projects. Limit to 6 participants, with limited supplies. For teens, age 12 and older. For information or to register, contact: Jewel Chen at North Beach Library (415)335-5626 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

Come and play games galore!  We will have a lot of your favorite board games available: Monopoly, Clue, Connect Four, Twister, and MORE. For ages 4 and up.

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. To reserve a spot please contact Eric Hannan at 415-557-4426 or ehannan@sfpl.org

Simple Machines

Recommended ages: 8+

Simple Machine & Powered Machines were designed for ages 8-up.  The kits enable children to be young engineers, designers & scientists.  Through use of the materials children are encouraged to think creatively about how things work and establish links between cause and effect.  The materials provided enable children make machines such as windmills, power cars, dogbots, clock mechanisms, fishing rods, letter balances & various vehicles. Limit 10 children. Please call for a reservation. 355-2822

Join Sopie for a fun craft project for children and their caregivers.
A parent or caregiver must be available to assist children eight years old and younger.

For children ages 3 and older.

Space is limited. Reservations for groups required by calling Sunset Children's Department at (415) 355-2818

Learn the basics of  knitting, or bring along a project you need help with. Each knitter receives personal help in a nurturing and relaxing environment.  Beginners, rusty, and social knitters welcome!

Yarn provided; bring your own needles (if starting a new project, size 7 or 8).

Class size limited - register with Ocean View librarian.

Interactive and educational story time for ages 2-5. Come to play, listen to the stories, sing, dance, learn and meet new friends!  Have fun with bubbles and musical instruments! Share a story and make a craft project!

Simple Machines

Recommended ages: 8+

Simple Machine & Powered Machines were designed for ages 8-up.  The kits enable children to be young engineers, designers & scientists.  Through use of the materials children are encouraged to think creatively about how things work and establish links between cause and effect.  The materials provided enable children make machines such as windmills, power cars, dogbots, clock mechanisms, fishing rods, letter balances & various vehicles. Limit 10 children. Please call for a reservation. 355-2822

Blue Jeans Bike Bag
GoGo Craft will show you how to take an old pair of jeans and transform them into a cool bag for your bike.  This bag is made entirely from items that you can find at any thrift store or in the back of your closet.  Biking not your thing?  Not a problem, turn your jeans into a shoulder bag.  Then learn how to decorate your bag with simple stamps that you can make yourself.  Bring your own pair of straight leg jeans and 2 belts, or use some of ours.  This workshop is for makers of any skill level. 
Ages 13 and up. 
12 participants max. Sign-up beginning June 15^th.

Questions?  Contact: Maricela Leon-Barrera at mleonbarrera@sfpl.org or (415) 355-2800

Legos for architects, engineers and artists of the future. Parents and caregivers are welcome to build with their child! Monthly program. For ages 5-12.

San Francisco has some of the greatest landmarks in the world. Join Felicia as she shares a little history. Create an edible mosaic of the site you like best. Ages 5 and up. Advance sign-ups required.

Mobile Movie Making!

In this workshop, teens will learn the craft of movie making and will make their own one minute movie using the skills they accquire. 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.

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

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

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

Come create crafty creations at the Mission Library.

Open to children 5 and older.

Drop-in, all materials provided.

Drawing a portrait is a great skill to have. You will learn the measurements of the face, how to shade, and create likeness. Bring a photograph of yourself, friends, family or celebrity. We will use pencil and charcoal. This protrait will tell a story. Materials included. For teens, age 12 and older. Limit to 15 participants. Instructor: Cara Goldstein. For information, please contact Jewel at Chinatown Library, Tel: (415)355-2888 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

Join us for a musical treat with master flutist Barbara Siesel and storyteller Keith Torgan. Space is limited. Please call up to six days in advance for a reservation. For children of all ages.

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Age 6 and up

Bring your imagination and make art! Various projects will be offered as well the chance to create whatever you can imagine! Work on one thing all summer or make something new every week. Ages 8-12

Come join the Bay Area Rapid Folders and learn some great origami tricks.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own paper.

Age 6 and up

Bring your imagination and make art! Various projects will be offered as well the chance to create whatever you can imagine! Work on one thing all summer or make something new every week. Ages 8-12

Interactive and educational story time for ages 2-5. Come to play, listen to the stories, sing, dance, learn and meet new friends!  Have fun with bubbles and musical instruments! Share a story and make a craft project!

Want to learn how to knit or crochet or hang out with other knitters and crocheters? The Knitting Circle at Sunset Library welcomes knitters and crocheters of all ages and all levels. Please bring your own supplies. We meet the second Saturday of each month.

For information contact:  Loretta 355-2808 or lchien@sfpl.org

Age 6 and up

Bring your imagination and make art! Various projects will be offered as well the chance to create whatever you can imagine! Work on one thing all summer or make something new every week. Ages 8-12

Age 6 and up

Bring your imagination and make art! Various projects will be offered as well the chance to create whatever you can imagine! Work on one thing all summer or make something new every week. Ages 8-12

Interactive and educational story time for ages 2-5. Come to play, listen to the stories, sing, dance, learn and meet new friends!  Have fun with bubbles and musical instruments! Share a story and make a craft project!

Come create crafty creations at the Mission Library.

Open to children 5 and older.

Drop-in, all materials provided.

Age 6 and up

Come join us as we make some fun crafts. Childrens of all ages. 

Bring your imagination and make art! Various projects will be offered as well the chance to create whatever you can imagine! Work on one thing all summer or make something new every week. Ages 8-12

Kodi SKodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mitz-Plasse

Focus Focus Features; Directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell

Rated PG; 92 minutes; 2012 When a small town comes under siege by zombies, who can it call? Only misunderstood local boy Norman, who is able to speak with the dead. In addition to the zombies, he’ll have to take on ghosts, witches and, worst, of all, grown-ups, to save his town from a centuries-old curse. But this young ghoul whisperer may find his paranormal activities pushed to their otherworldly limits.

Space is limited. Please call up to 6 days in advance for a reservation.

Come join the Bay Area Rapid Folders and learn some great origami tricks.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own paper.

Age 6 and up

Bring your imagination and make art! Various projects will be offered as well the chance to create whatever you can imagine! Work on one thing all summer or make something new every week. Ages 8-12

Want to learn how to knit or crochet or hang out with other knitters and crocheters? The Knitting Circle at Sunset Library welcomes knitters and crocheters of all ages and all levels. Please bring your own supplies. We meet the second Saturday of each month.

For information contact:  Loretta 355-2808 or lchien@sfpl.org

Bring your imagination and make art! Various projects will be offered as well the chance to create whatever you can imagine! Work on one thing all summer or make something new every week. Ages 8-12

Age 6 and up

Age 6 and up

Come create crafty creations at the Mission Library.

Open to children 5 and older.

Drop-in, all materials provided.

Age 6 and up

Come join the Bay Area Rapid Folders and learn some great origami tricks.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own paper.

Age 6 and up

Want to learn how to knit or crochet or hang out with other knitters and crocheters? The Knitting Circle at Sunset Library welcomes knitters and crocheters of all ages and all levels. Please bring your own supplies. We meet the second Saturday of each month.

For information contact:  Loretta 355-2808 or lchien@sfpl.org

Age 6 and up

Age 6 and up

Age 6 and up

Come join the Bay Area Rapid Folders and learn some great origami tricks.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own paper.

Age 6 and up

Want to learn how to knit or crochet or hang out with other knitters and crocheters? The Knitting Circle at Sunset Library welcomes knitters and crocheters of all ages and all levels. Please bring your own supplies. We meet the second Saturday of each month.

For information contact:  Loretta 355-2808 or lchien@sfpl.org

Age 6 and up

Age 6 and up

Age 6 and up

Come join the Bay Area Rapid Folders and learn some great origami tricks.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own paper.

Age 6 and up

Want to learn how to knit or crochet or hang out with other knitters and crocheters? The Knitting Circle at Sunset Library welcomes knitters and crocheters of all ages and all levels. Please bring your own supplies. We meet the second Saturday of each month.

For information contact:  Loretta 355-2808 or lchien@sfpl.org

Age 6 and up

Age 6 and up

Age 6 and up

Age 6 and up

Come join the Bay Area Rapid Folders and learn some great origami tricks.

All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own paper.

Age 6 and up

Want to learn how to knit or crochet or hang out with other knitters and crocheters? The Knitting Circle at Sunset Library welcomes knitters and crocheters of all ages and all levels. Please bring your own supplies. We meet the second Saturday of each month.

For information contact:  Loretta 355-2808 or lchien@sfpl.org

Age 6 and up

Age 6 and up

Age 6 and up