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

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children, ages 3 to 5 years old.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

El título de este mes es Nadar Desnudas de Carla Guelfenbein.

Club de lectores en español

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.

Aprenda habilidades básicas para usar Computadoras, Internet, y Correo Electrónico.

• Primer miercoles: Computación básica
• Segundo miercoles: Internet
• Tercer miercoles: Correo electronico
• Cuarto miercoles: Ayuda general

Se brindará la ayuda necesaria a los participantes con sus preguntas; estas clases no requiren inscripción por adelantado.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5.

May 30 - All May long, SFPL is having a Michael Moore-a-thon during Thursdays @ Noon!

Sicko
(2007, 123 minutes)

A documentary comparing the highly profitable American health care industry to other nations, and HMO horror stories. As the Affordable Care Act has passed into law, this film still remains highly informative and relevant.

¿Tiene una pregunta acerca de cómo usar las computadoras y la internet, como usar eBooks o las bases de datos de la biblioteca? ¿Tiene alguna pregunta de referencia que requiere una ayuda más extensa?

Ahora puede obtener ayuda en español con sus preguntas reservando una cita por 30 minutos con un bibliotecario de la biblioteca Misión. Este servicio especial de la biblioteca comenzara todos los viernes a las 3:00 p.m. a partir del 15 de marzo.

Por favor llame al (415) 355-5735 para reservar su cita y obtener respuestas a sus preguntas. Este servicio estará limitado a una cita por mes por persona.

Misión Flamenca: Primer Evento de Lectura de Verano 2013
Las actuaciones de Misión Flamenca tienen como objetivo profundizar en la energía creativa de sus componentes y crear un espacio abierto y de colaboración, en un recinto accesible a todos aquellos que desean participar --- compartiendo el flamenco con todos, no solo con los que actúan en el escenario, sino con los que participan en la actuación como espectadores activos.

Vengan a disfrutar este expresivo baile de España.
Es la mejor manera de comenzar la Lectura de Verano 2013.

Preschool Storytime for 3 to 5 years old. Groups of 5 or more must call ahead to confirm space.  

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

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

Join us at the 3rd San Francisco Green Film Festival for this special free event!

This year, attendees will learn about the threats of plastic pollution to animals and humans, and talk with experts in this area.

Film line-up:

-  Winners from the 2013 Breathe California student video contest (8 mins) - sponsored by SF Green Film Festival.

-  “Scars of Freedom” (6 mins) - A moving film about a whale’s struggle for survival off the coast of Chile’s Juan Fernandez Archipelago, from filmmaker Celine Cousteau.

-  “Coastguards” (4 mins) - A short film about humanity’s obsession and mixture of fear and fascination for sharks.

-  “Plastic Paradise” (57 mins) - Travel with filmmaker Angela Sun to Midway Atoll, a remote island in the Pacific, as she seeks to uncover the mystery behind the island of garbage that everyone has heard of but no one truly understands. What she discovers is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an island littered with plastics, causing great harm not only to our beaches, oceans, and sea life, but to ourselves. Midway sees 20 tons of plastic trash wash ashore each year and as we watch her sift through ordinary household items among the debris – reusable coffee mugs, flip flops, lighters, even a computer monitor – we find ourselves uncomfortably complicit. This film tackles a seriously daunting problem with high energy and humor, archival footage, and animation as it tracks down the who, what, where and why of this phenomena. Along the way Sun speaks to scientists, environmental activists, the plastic bag guy, marine researchers, plastics industry representatives, even Jack Johnson, to get a sense of how our obsession with plastic began, where it all went wrong and how we can fix it.   Discussion following films.

While we particularly encourage youth participants, all are welcome to attend this free festival program. Further Information: http://sfgreenfilmfest.org  

 This is a Stegner Environmental Center, San Francisco Green Film Festival and Green Stacks Program.

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.

Aprenda habilidades básicas para usar Computadoras, Internet, y Correo Electrónico.

• Primer miercoles: Computación básica
• Segundo miercoles: Internet
• Tercer miercoles: Correo electronico
• Cuarto miercoles: Ayuda general

Se brindará la ayuda necesaria a los participantes con sus preguntas; estas clases no requiren inscripción por adelantado.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5.

For Love of the Game  (1999, 129 minutes)

Directed by Sam Raimi. On the heels of one of the most exciting seasons in baseball history, Kevin Costner ("DANCES WITH WOLVES") stars as Billy Chapel, an All-Star pitcher who comes face to face with hard personal choices as his career is winding down. Preparing for the final game of the season, Billy finds himself caught in the worst situation he's ever been in - not only is he about to be traded after 18 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, the woman he's been with for several years is about to leave him. Against this backdrop, Billy begins pitching the greatest game of his long and glorious career against the New York Yankees, the most feared team in baseball. Kelly Preston ("JERRY MAGUIRE") gives an enchanting performance as Jane Aubrey, the love of Billy's life, in this romantic drama.

¿Tiene una pregunta acerca de cómo usar las computadoras y la internet, como usar eBooks o las bases de datos de la biblioteca? ¿Tiene alguna pregunta de referencia que requiere una ayuda más extensa?

Ahora puede obtener ayuda en español con sus preguntas reservando una cita por 30 minutos con un bibliotecario de la biblioteca Misión. Este servicio especial de la biblioteca comenzara todos los viernes a las 3:00 p.m. a partir del 15 de marzo.

Por favor llame al (415) 355-5735 para reservar su cita y obtener respuestas a sus preguntas. Este servicio estará limitado a una cita por mes por persona.

Ma Vie en Rose by Alain Berliner

Ludovic is waiting for a miracle. With six-year-old certainty, he believes he was meant to be a little girl and that the mistake will soon be corrected. But where he expects the miraculous, Ludo finds only rejection, isolation and guilt--as the intense reactions of family, friends, and neighbors strip away every innocent lace and bauble. Winner of the 1998 Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film. Produced in Belgium. (1997, 88 min. In French with English subtitles)

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.

Spike Lee's "Inside Man"

A world of girders and cable, that's where Mack Hale works, supervising the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. In its shadow is a world of hopes and fears. That's where Lynn Palmer works, aiding travelers stranded in an unforgiving city during the depths of the Depression.

San Francisco Public Library's theme for the summer is our own great City!

Don't forget to check out our June 5th presentation,  "The Golden Gate Bridge on the Silver Screen".  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.  6-7:30pm.

Preschool Storytime for 3 to 5 years old. Groups of 5 or more must call ahead to confirm space.  

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

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

Aprenda habilidades básicas para usar Computadoras, Internet, y Correo Electrónico.

• Primer miercoles: Computación básica
• Segundo miercoles: Internet
• Tercer miercoles: Correo electronico
• Cuarto miercoles: Ayuda general

Se brindará la ayuda necesaria a los participantes con sus preguntas; estas clases no requiren inscripción por adelantado.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5.

Moneyball  (2012, 113 minutes)

The Oakland A's general manager defies conventional wisdom and outsmarts his competition when forced to reinvent his team with bargain players.  Starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

¿Tiene una pregunta acerca de cómo usar las computadoras y la internet, como usar eBooks o las bases de datos de la biblioteca? ¿Tiene alguna pregunta de referencia que requiere una ayuda más extensa?

Ahora puede obtener ayuda en español con sus preguntas reservando una cita por 30 minutos con un bibliotecario de la biblioteca Misión. Este servicio especial de la biblioteca comenzara todos los viernes a las 3:00 p.m. a partir del 15 de marzo.

Por favor llame al (415) 355-5735 para reservar su cita y obtener respuestas a sus preguntas. Este servicio estará limitado a una cita por mes por persona.

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

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

This film discusses how faith, love, marriage, homosexuality and the Episcopal Church collide in the first openly gay Bishop Gene Robinson of New Hampshire.  An audience discussion with Rev. Jim Mitulski of the Pacific School of Religion  follows the film.

Aprenda habilidades básicas para usar Computadoras, Internet, y Correo Electrónico.

• Primer miercoles: Computación básica
• Segundo miercoles: Internet
• Tercer miercoles: Correo electronico
• Cuarto miercoles: Ayuda general

Se brindará la ayuda necesaria a los participantes con sus preguntas; estas clases no requiren inscripción por adelantado.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5.

De Lovely  (2004, 125 minutes)

Starring  Kevin Kline, Ashley Judd, Jonathan Pryce, and Allan Corduner, De-Lovely is an original musical portrait of American composer Cole Porter, filled with his unforgettable songs. In the film, Porter is looking back on his life as if it was one of his spectacular stage shows, with the people and events of his life becoming the actors and action onstage. Through elaborate production numbers and popular hits like "Anything Goes," "It's De-Lovely," and "Night and Day," Porter's elegant, excessive past comes to light - including his deeply complicated relationship with his wife and muse, Linda Lee Porter.

Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger games. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister's place and must rely upon her sharp instincts when she's pitted against highly trained Tributes who have prepared their entire lives. She must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.

Rated PG-13, 142 minutes.  2012.  Ages 13-18.  Snacks provided.

¿Tiene una pregunta acerca de cómo usar las computadoras y la internet, como usar eBooks o las bases de datos de la biblioteca? ¿Tiene alguna pregunta de referencia que requiere una ayuda más extensa?

Ahora puede obtener ayuda en español con sus preguntas reservando una cita por 30 minutos con un bibliotecario de la biblioteca Misión. Este servicio especial de la biblioteca comenzara todos los viernes a las 3:00 p.m. a partir del 15 de marzo.

Por favor llame al (415) 355-5735 para reservar su cita y obtener respuestas a sus preguntas. Este servicio estará limitado a una cita por mes por persona.

Tomboy by Celine Sciamma

Laure is 10 years old and a tomboy. On arrival in a new neighborhood, she lets Lisa and her crowd believe that she is a boy. Summer becomes a big playground and Laure pretends to be Mikael, a boy like the others, different enough to get the attention of Lisa, who falls in love with him. Laure takes advantage of her new identity as if the end of the summer would never reveal her unsettling secret. Audience Award, Best Feature, SF International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (2012, 84 min. French with English subtitles)

When filmy spores fall from space and take root in San Francisco, the city is beautifully transformed by spectacular and exotic flowers. But these lovely extraterrestrial blossoms have gruesome plans for their earthly admirers. These blossoms are going to slowly clone human bodies and then dispose of the originals.  From 1978.  117 minutes.

San Francisco Public Library's theme for the summer is our own great City!

Don't forget to check out our June 5th presentation,  "The Golden Gate Bridge on the Silver Screen".  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.  6-7:30pm.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first full-length animated feature and one of the top ten all-time money makers. It is still considered by many critics one of the 40 greatest American films, animated or not.  Come watch Doc, Happy, Bashful, Sneezy, Sleepy, Grumpy, and Dopey sing "Whistle While You Work" and vanquish the evil queen on our big screen!

Preschool Storytime for 3 to 5 years old. Groups of 5 or more must call ahead to confirm space.  

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

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

El título de este mes es El Manuscrito de Nieve de Luis García Jambrina.

Club de lectores en español

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.

Aprenda habilidades básicas para usar Computadoras, Internet, y Correo Electrónico.

• Primer miercoles: Computación básica
• Segundo miercoles: Internet
• Tercer miercoles: Correo electronico
• Cuarto miercoles: Ayuda general

Se brindará la ayuda necesaria a los participantes con sus preguntas; estas clases no requiren inscripción por adelantado.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5.

Saved  (2004, 92 minutes)

Mandy Moore, Jena Malone, Macaulay Culkin star in film about a young girl at a conservative Southern Baptist high school who becomes pregnant while trying to “save” her gay boyfriend, and finds herself the victim of persecution as all of her friends ostracize her.

Question:  How can a Blind or partially sighted person enjoy a feature film without relying on someone to whisper the visual aspects of the movie in his or her ear? 

Answer: Audio-described films include a second soundtrack that describes the sets, costumes and any visual cues that the director uses to establish place, create mood and foreshadow events.

Join us for a movie followed by a discussion about the film and the effectiveness of the audio-descriptions.

Sighted people are welcome.  If you find it distracting to listen to the descriptions while watching the movie, you might try closing your eyes. 

Please note that we must request noise be kept to a minimum during the film so people can hear the descriptions.

Unfortunately there currently is no option to include closed captioning for the Deaf and hard of hearing with audio description.

¿Tiene una pregunta acerca de cómo usar las computadoras y la internet, como usar eBooks o las bases de datos de la biblioteca? ¿Tiene alguna pregunta de referencia que requiere una ayuda más extensa?

Ahora puede obtener ayuda en español con sus preguntas reservando una cita por 30 minutos con un bibliotecario de la biblioteca Misión. Este servicio especial de la biblioteca comenzara todos los viernes a las 3:00 p.m. a partir del 15 de marzo.

Por favor llame al (415) 355-5735 para reservar su cita y obtener respuestas a sus preguntas. Este servicio estará limitado a una cita por mes por persona.

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

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

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

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

American Graffiti (1973, 110 minutes)

This film from director George Lucas was selected by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest 100 movies ever made. Four California teenagers who are unsure of their futures spend one last night cruising their small town before leaving for college. A nostalgic look at life in the early 60’s.

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

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

Foul Play (1978, 116 minutes)

“Beware of the Dwarf," is the strange warning to a San Francisco librarian played by Goldie Hawn. Suddenly she is propelled into a world of wild chases, bizarre attempts on her life, and deadly encounters with an assortment of underworld characters known as the Albino, Scarface, Stiltskin, and the Turk. Hawn is joined by Chevy Chase who plays a federal agent trying to unravel the clues.

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

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

Escape from Alcatraz  (1979, 112 minutes)

A fascinating account based on the true events of the one and only successful escape from the maximum security prison at Alcatraz in 1962. Frank Morris (Clint Eastwood) and a couple of fellow prisoners break out of Alcatraz. They are never heard from again.

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

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

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

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

The Insect Discovery Lab provides youth with an opportunity to handle and explore the fantastic lives of millipedes, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more while learning about the extraordinarily diverse world in which they live and their key role in the web of life.

 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. Limit to first 25 participants

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

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

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

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

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

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

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.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For children up to 5 years

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.

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.

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.