Image representing Big Rumble events at the LibraryWhere were you Oct. 17, 1989? Were you watching the World Series between the Giants and the A’s? Were you driving home from work or school? This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake. To commemorate, the Library is hosting a series of programs on the earthquake – and how to prepare for the next big one. These are all part of a citywide event, The Big Rumble. For more information on events throughout San Francisco visit www.thebigrumble.org.
Big Rumble at the Main
- 5:04 PM: A First Person Account of the 1989 World Series Earthquake Game
On Oct. 14, join us for a screening of this documentary. What if you were a baseball fan whose dream was to see his team play in a World Series game? And after 30 years of waiting, you finally got to that game, only to have it interrupted by a 7.1 earthquake. Using video and photographs along with local and national television news reports and photographs, filmmaker and baseball fan Jon Leonoudakis brings viewers back to that fateful day. A discussion follows the film.
Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m.
Koret Auditorium, Main Library
Big Rumble in the Branches
- Be Red Cross Ready - Presented in Cantonese Learn key actions to prepare you and your loved ones for all types of disasters, such as earthquakes and fires. Learn how to make a disaster plan, assemble disaster supplies, and how to stay safe when disaster strikes.
Saturday, October 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Chinatown Branch Library, 1135 Powell St.
- Be Red Cross Ready
Learn key actions to prepare you and your loved ones for all types of disasters, such as earthquakes and fires. Learn how to make a disaster plan, assemble disaster supplies, and how to stay safe when disaster strikes.
Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Richmond Branch Library, 351 9th Ave.
- Home Preparedness in Earthquake Country
Matt Springer, Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCSF, will give a talk and slideshow about precautions that can be taken to lessen the damage from an earthquake at home and work.
Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Mission Bay Branch Library, 960 4th St.
- Be Red Cross Ready
Learn key actions to prepare you and your loved ones for all types of disasters, such as earthquakes and fires. Learn how to make a disaster plan, assemble disaster supplies, and how to stay safe when disaster strikes.
Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m.
Excelsior Branch Library, 4400 Mission St.
- Be Red Cross Ready
Learn key actions to prepare you and your loved ones for all types of disasters, such as earthquakes and fires. Learn how to make a disaster plan, assemble disaster supplies, and how to stay safe when disaster strikes.
Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Marina Branch Library, 1890 Chestnut St.
- Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Class for Seniors and Adults
Learn key actions to prepare you and your loved ones for all types of disasters, such as earthquakes and fires. Learn how to make a disaster plan, assemble disaster supplies, and how to stay safe when disaster strikes.
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Sunset Branch Library, 1305 18th Ave.
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