Unless otherwise noted all programs will be presented in English. All programs and events are free and open to the public.
Monday, May 20, 2013
3:30 - 5:30
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
3:00 - 4:00
Ocean View
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
4:30 - 6:30
Game On!
Come play PS3 games on our big screen in the Potrero meeting room!
We have a selection, but you can bring your own T or E rated games to share.
Challenge your friends to determine who is the ultimate gamer!
♦ Some snacks will be provided! Snacks!!!♦
Ages 10-18 welcome
For more info, contact Lisa Fagundes at lfagundes@sfpl.org or 415 355 3822
Potrero
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
1:00 - 2:30
*Sophie's CraftJoin Sophie for a hands-on, fun, and creative craft program!
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
7:00 - 7:45
Russian Storytime with Nina!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!
Ingleside
Thursday, May 23, 2013
4:00 - 6:00
*Game on!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). For more info, contact Ileana at ipulu@sfpl.org or (415) 355-5757.
Bayview
Thursday, May 23, 2013
4:00 - 6:00
*Game On!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). For more info, call (415) 355-5660.
Portola
Friday, May 24, 2013
3:30 - 5:00
Crafty Friday!Come create crafty creations at the Mission Library.
Open to children 5 and older.
Drop-in, all materials provided.
Mission
Saturday, May 25, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, May 25, 2013
2:00 - 4:00
*Board Game Bonanza!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.
Richmond/Senator Milton Marks
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
4:30 - 6:30
Game On!
Come play PS3 games on our big screen in the Potrero meeting room!
We have a selection, but you can bring your own T or E rated games to share.
Challenge your friends to determine who is the ultimate gamer!
♦ Some snacks will be provided! Snacks!!!♦
Ages 10-18 welcome
For more info, contact Lisa Fagundes at lfagundes@sfpl.org or 415 355 3822
Potrero
Thursday, May 30, 2013
4:00 - 5:00
Build It! Lego ClubLegos for architects, engineers and artists of the future. Parents and caregivers are welcome to build with their child! Monthly program for ages 5-12.
Joe DiMaggio Playground Clubhouse
661 Lombard Street
Saturday, June 1, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, June 1, 2013
2:00 - 4:00
*Teen'Zine GamingLet's play teen video games: Mario Kart Wii, Wii Sports etc. For teens & tweens, ages 8 to 18 years old.
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai
Saturday, June 1, 2013
4:00 - 5:00
Trash Mash-upJoin us for a craft program in which recyclable materials will be utilized to create something new in an effort to “reduce waste and see each other and our environment in a new way.
Potrero
Monday, June 3, 2013
3:30 - 5:30
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
4:00 - 5:30
*Game On & Button UpGet 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.
Bayview
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
4:30 - 6:30
Game On!
Come play PS3 games on our big screen in the Potrero meeting room!
We have a selection, but you can bring your own T or E rated games to share.
Challenge your friends to determine who is the ultimate gamer!
♦ Some snacks will be provided! Snacks!!!♦
Ages 10-18 welcome
For more info, contact Lisa Fagundes at lfagundes@sfpl.org or 415 355 3822
Potrero
Thursday, June 6, 2013
3:00 - 4:00
*Origami Fun!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.
Ocean View
Thursday, June 6, 2013
3:30 - 4:30
Crafts with Sophie!A variety of fun craft projects for children with delightful craft expert Sophie. *Parents or caregivers should be available to help children under 8 years of age.
Anza
Friday, June 7, 2013
1:15 - 3:15
Jewelry WorkshopIn 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. For children 5 and older.
Potrero
Friday, June 7, 2013
4:00 - 6:00
Jewelry WorkshopIn 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.
Mission Bay
Saturday, June 8, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, June 8, 2013
1:00 - 4:00
*Teen GamingVie for the title of best gamer in the Sunset! Bring a friend to challenge in a movie theater-type environment. We will have games on hand, but feel free to bring your own Wii games (rated E or T only, please).
For more information contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org or (415) 355-5700
Ortega
Monday, June 10, 2013
3:30 - 5:30
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
10:00 - 11:00
Fire Truck @ the Library!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.
Ocean View
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
4:30 - 6:00
Game On!
Come play PS3 games on our big screen in the Potrero meeting room!
We have a selection, but you can bring your own T or E rated games to share.
Challenge your friends to determine who is the ultimate gamer!
♦ Some snacks will be provided! Snacks!!!♦
Ages 10-18 welcome
For more info, contact Lisa at lfagundes@sfpl.org or 415 355 3822
Potrero
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
3:30 - 5:00
*Game On!Come play on the XBOX Kinect and Wii systems or play ping pong and board games. Don't feel like gaming? Make something fun with duck tape.
Snacks provided.
For ages 11 - 18.
Visitacion Valley
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
7:00 - 7:45
Russian Storytime with Nina!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!
Ingleside
Thursday, June 13, 2013
1:00 - 2:00
*Lego WorkshopPower-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.
Merced
Thursday, June 13, 2013
1:00 - 2:00
Insect Discovery LabThe 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. Space is limited! Advance sign-ups required: limited to 25 children (no limit on parents/caregivers).
Anza
Thursday, June 13, 2013
4:00 - 5:00
*LEGO Workshop 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.
Richmond/Senator Milton Marks
Friday, June 14, 2013
1:15 - 2:15
Potrero
Friday, June 14, 2013
4:30 - 5:30
Mission Bay
Saturday, June 15, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, June 15, 2013
3:30 - 4:30
Ingleside
Saturday, June 15, 2013
4:00 - 5:30
Make Art Workshop
Come make greeting cards with the Museum of Craft and Design using a non-traditional material: balsa wood! For children of all ages.
Potrero
Monday, June 17, 2013
3:30 - 5:30
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
3:00 - 4:00
*Be Green - Plant A Bean!Listen to some "Green" stories and decorate your own terra cotta pot. Then plant a budding bean, take it home, care for it and watch it grow. Advanced sign-ups required.
Western Addition
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
4:30 - 6:30
Game On!
Come play PS3 games on our big screen in the Potrero meeting room!
We have a selection, but you can bring your own T or E rated games to share.
Challenge your friends to determine who is the ultimate gamer!
♦ Some snacks will be provided! Snacks!!!♦
Ages 10-18 welcome
For more info, contact Lisa Fagundes at lfagundes@sfpl.org or 415 355 3822
Potrero
Friday, June 21, 2013
1:15 - 2:15
Destiny Arts Hip Hop DanceLearn Hip Hop dance techniques while learning community awareness and conflict resolution skills. Through this process, gain body awareness and develop confidence. For children of all ages
Potrero
Friday, June 21, 2013
3:30 - 5:30
Game On!Join us for video games on the Wii at Mission Branch! Game On!, is your oportunity to bring your friends and play together on the big screen. (We have games, but if you decide to share, please bring games rated E or T, thanks!) Ages 8- 18.
Questions? Email
Maricela Leon-Barrera or call (415) 355-2800.
Mission
Friday, June 21, 2013
4:30 - 5:30
Destiny Arts Salsa DanceLearn dance techniques while learning community awareness and conflict resolution skills. Through this process, gain body awareness and develop confidence. Space is limited. Please call for a reservation up to six days in advance.
Mission Bay
Saturday, June 22, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, June 22, 2013
2:00 - 3:00
Ocean View
Monday, June 24, 2013
3:30 - 5:30
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
3:30 - 5:30
*Board Game Bonanza!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.
Merced
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
2:00 - 4:00
Lego WorkshopSimple 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
Potrero
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
7:00 - 7:45
Russian Storytime with Nina!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!
Ingleside
Thursday, June 27, 2013
3:00 - 5:00
Lego Simple Machines WorkshopSimple 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
Potrero
Thursday, June 27, 2013
4:00 - 5:00
*Build It! Lego ClubLegos for architects, engineers and artists of the future. Parents and caregivers are welcome to build with their child! Monthly program. For ages 5-12.
Joe DiMaggio Playground Clubhouse
661 Lombard Street
Friday, June 28, 2013
1:30 - 2:30
*San Francisco - Edible Mosaics with Felicia.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.
Western Addition
Friday, June 28, 2013
3:30 - 5:00
Crafty Friday!Come create crafty creations at the Mission Library.
Open to children 5 and older.
Drop-in, all materials provided.
Mission
Friday, June 28, 2013
4:30 - 5:30
Little Kids Little SongsGreen Golly Project presents "Little Kids Little Songs." A wonderful introductionto live music, comedy and theatre for little kids. Space is limited. Please call up to six days in advance for a reservation. For children of all ages.
Mission Bay
Saturday, June 29, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, July 6, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
7:00 - 7:45
Russian Storytime with Nina!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!
Ingleside
Saturday, July 13, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, July 13, 2013
1:00 - 4:00
*Teen GamingVie for the title of best gamer in the Sunset! Bring a friend to challenge in a movie theater-type environment. We will have games on hand, but feel free to bring your own Wii games (rated E or T only, please).
For more information contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org or (415) 355-5700
Ortega
Saturday, July 20, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
7:00 - 7:45
Russian Storytime with Nina!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!
Ingleside
Friday, July 26, 2013
3:30 - 5:00
Crafty Friday!Come create crafty creations at the Mission Library.
Open to children 5 and older.
Drop-in, all materials provided.
Mission
Saturday, July 27, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, July 27, 2013
3:30 - 4:30
Ingleside
Saturday, August 3, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, August 10, 2013
1:00 - 4:00
*Teen GamingVie for the title of best gamer in the Sunset! Bring a friend to challenge in a movie theater-type environment. We will have games on hand, but feel free to bring your own Wii games (rated E or T only, please).
For more information contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org or (415) 355-5700
Ortega
Saturday, August 17, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, August 24, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Friday, August 30, 2013
3:30 - 5:00
Crafty Friday!Come create crafty creations at the Mission Library.
Open to children 5 and older.
Drop-in, all materials provided.
Mission
Saturday, August 31, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, September 7, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, September 14, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, September 21, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, September 28, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, October 5, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, October 12, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, October 19, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, October 26, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, November 2, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, November 9, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, November 16, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, November 23, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, November 30, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, December 7, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, December 14, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, December 21, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
Saturday, December 28, 2013
1:00 - 3:00
Excelsior
*Funded by the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.
