Calendar

Toddler tales

Build a monkey out of LEGOs and learn how to program it to move and tap out a beat on a drum using motors and gears. For kids ages 7 and up. Space is limited. Sign-up by calling the library at (415) 355-5770.

Siblings run away from home and decide to move into the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art , where they soon discover there is a mystery to be solved.

The Insect Discovery Lab

The Center for Ecosystem Survival presents The Insect Discovery Lab.  Real live insects for you to learn about and maybe even hold!

Love LEGOs? We do too! Join us to build fabulous LEGO projects. Ages 5 and older.

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.

Magician Gerald Joseph will WOW you with amazing sleights of hand and magic! For ages 4 and up.

Magician Gerald Joseph will WOW you with amazing sleights of hand and magic! For ages 4 and up.

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with a perfect introduction to the joys of gardening. In this hands-on workshop, Jonathan Silverman, Founder and Managing Director of Feel the Earth, will offer LEARN the ART of SEEDING for children and their families. You will learn how seeds work, best ways to plant seeds, how to care for your seedlings, and begin to cultivate fresh produce or blossoms. Research shows that gardening improves children’s learning, self-confidence, health & feeling of community spirit. For ages 2 and older.

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

Learn  dance techniques while learning community awareness and conflict resolution skills. Through this process, gain body awareness and develop confidence. Space is limited. Please call 415-355-2838 for a reservation up to six days in advance.

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. Space is limited, please register at Chinatown reference desk or call (415)355-2888. For everyone ages 5 and up; children 8 and under must be with an adult.

Featuring music, clowning, juggling, and audience participation. For ages 5 and younger.

Join the fun and sing along with Alison Faith Levy, a wonderful children's musician, songwriter, and formerly "Sippy Alison" from the beloved San Francisco band The Sippy Cups!

Brave San Francisco firefighters will come to talk simply about fire safety and show off their marvelous firetruck. A must for all firetruck fans! Firefighters are on duty, so there is a chance they will get called away to fight a fire.  For ages 5 and under.

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.

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.

Bonnie Lockhart - Songs and Stories!

For children of all ages

Join Tammy from Destiny Art Center and learn a new skill! Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial-art that incorporates dance, agility, grace, music, instrumentation and play. Participants will learn the fundamentals of capoeira movements, philosophy, instruments and call and response songs. For ages 5-up, space limited to 30 participants arriving day of class.

In this hands-on workship with Jonathan Silverman children will learn how seeds work, best ways to plant seeds, how to care for their seedlings, and begin to cultivate their own fresh produce or blossoms! For ages 5 and up.

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

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.

Feel the Earth and Learn the Art of Seeding:  In this hands-on workshop learn how seeds work, the best ways to plant seeds and begin to cultivate fresh produce or blossoms. Take home your very own seedling and learn how to take care of it.  Open to children 2 yrs. old and their families.

Warm up to some cool, cold-blooded creatures. The Lizard Lady will show and share her extensive knowledge of snakes, lizards and exotic reptiles. For ages 5 and older. Groups, please call for reservations at (415) 355-5770.

Green Golly Project presents "Little Kids Little Songs". A wonderful introduction to live music, comedy and theatre for little kids. Space is limited. Please call 415-355-2838 up to six days in advance for a reservation. For children of all ages.

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 and pre-registration is required.

For ages 12 - 18. Contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org or call 415-355-5700 to register.

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 ages 13 and up. Advanced sign-up is encouraged--please call 355-5717

Gary Lapow - Musician & Singer

Enjoy a wonderful musical performance by Gary Lapow!

Explore the world of sharks, skates and rays with a naturalist from Aquarium of the Bay. Through hands-on activities find out how sharks are a special kind of fish with unique adaptations. Discover the importance of sharks in marine environments. Best for children ages 6-10. Space is limited; call 355-5770 to sign-up.

Learn how to knit! No experience necessary! We will be knitting flowers, which make great accessories on jackets, bags, and hats. Ruth will teach you how to “cast on” (start your project) and bind off (end your project), knit and purl, read a pattern and even sew pieces together to create a finished project. Yarn and needles provided. For ages 10 and up. Space is limited. To reserve your spot, call 355-2858 or stop by the Information Desk.

Rock out with your little one(s) to the tunes of Alison Faith Levy, kid rocker extraordinaire.

Sing along with awarding winning musician Tim Cain.

The Lizard Lady will introduce you to some of her creeping, crawling, slithering pals. She might even invite you to touch one, if you dare!

Warm up to cold blooded critters with Lizard Lady Teressa Killeen and her wonderful reptiles!

Craft your own delicious San Francisco treat in the form of a mosaic. Space is limited. Please call 415-355-2838 up to 6 days in advance for reservations. For children of all ages.

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

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

Mark Bunnell, the Juggling Tornado, brings a fast-paced prop comedy show with hilarious stunts and audience participation. For children of all ages.

"The Carnival of Chaos!"

With Mark Bunnell, juggler & acrobat extraordinaire

Learn how to knit! No experience necessary! We will be knitting flowers, which make great accessories on jackets, bags, and hats. Ruth will teach you how to “cast on” (start your project) and bind off (end your project), knit and purl, read a pattern and even sew pieces together to create a finished project. Yarn and needles provided. For ages 10 and up. Space is limited. To reserve your spot, call 355-2858 or stop by the Information Desk.

Come and see a real fire engine up close and say hello to the fire fighters. Learn about fire prevention during this fun and educational program. Note that the fire engine visit is subject to emergency need, and in the event that it is required for duty, the visit will have to be cancelled.

Toddler tales

Cozy up to some cool cold-blooded critters. The Lizard Lady will show us snakes, lizards, tortoises, and other reptiles. For children ages 3 and older and their caregivers.

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. Ages 5 and up. Advance sign-ups required

The lizard lady presents a wildlife experience that children love! Come see reptiles, some local, some from far away, many endangered. Ages 3 and older.

Veteran beekeeper Tim Muhrlin leads a program on all the things that keep bees busy--tastings included!

Buzzy Bee's Traveling Hive brings the wonder & mystery of bees to Richmond Branch. Veteran beekeeper Tim Muhrlin will present a program about the complex behavior of the honey bee – honey tastings included!  For children ages 3 and older.

The Lizard Lady presents a wildlife experience that children love! Come see reptiles, some local, some from far away, many endangered. Ages 5 and older. Advance sign-ups required.

Drop-in and get creative building with LEGOs. We provide all the pieces you'll need to make vehicles, castles and more.

Bees are the best!  Veteran beekeeper Tim Muhrlin leads a program for the very young on all the things that keep bees busy--tastings included!  For ages 3-5.

Learn how to knit! No experience necessary! We will be knitting flowers, which make great accessories on jackets, bags, and hats. Ruth will teach you how to “cast on” (start your project) and bind off (end your project), knit and purl, read a pattern and even sew pieces together to create a finished project. Yarn and needles provided. For ages 10 and up. Space is limited. To reserve your spot, call 355-2858 or stop by the Information Desk.

Brave San Francisco Firefighters will come for a simple talk on fire safety and to show off their marvelous firetruck. A must for all firetruck fans! For ages 5 and younger.

Toddler tales

Jonathan Silverman, of Feel the Earth, will present LEARN the ART of SEEDING for children and their families.  Find out how to plant seeds.  Take home your very own seedling and learn how to take care of it. 

Jonathan Silverman with Feel the Earth!

Learn the Art of Seeding!

An opportunity to learn about seeds and cultivating the soil. Space limited.  Unfortunately no classes or groups.  Call Tim at (415) 557-4549 for more information.

Love LEGOs? We do too! Join us to build fabulous LEGO projects. Ages 5 and older.

Legos for all ages!  It's summertime,  there is no school tomorrow,  maybe work but what the heck -- come to Bernal Branch and build some wild and crazy creations.  Family participation is encouraged.  

Join us for an amazing and hilarious show with magic, comedy, juggling, and lots of audience participation.

Buzzy Bee's Traveling Hive brings the wonder & mystery of bees to the Merced Branch. Veteran beekeeper Tim Muhrlin will present a program about the complex behavior of the honey bee – tastings included!  For children ages 3 and older.

Join Cherry Hoops for  a fun hoopdance class at the Library.  High-quality instruction and professional hoops make it easy to learn this mesmerizing art form. Play, laugh, and get fit with Cherry Hoops!  Best for children  age 5 and up.

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

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.

Join us for a crafty time and create a unique button for yourself or to give! Ages 5 and up. Space is limited. Advance sign-ups required.

Bring your knitting projects. All levels welcome. Ages 18 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 more information, see a librarian or call 355-2808.

Baby Yoga & Massage for newborn to pre-crawling

Introduce your baby to the many benefits of yoga from the beginning of life. This sweet program includes yoga movement, songs and infant massage for babies that enrich their development and deepen the parent/caregiver and child bond.

Ages 0 - 18 months. Space is limited, please call for reservations.

Want to hang out with other knitters and crocheters? Knit Happnes is a big all ages (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. Contact Rachel Aronowitz for more information.

Did you know that worms will eat your food scraps and turn them into compost?  Come learn how to make a special house for worms called a "worm bin."  Free red wiggler worms will be given away to participants who bring an adult to help care for the worms.  Ages 6-12.

"Make a Book Workshop!"

Presented by the Academy of Art University

Learn how to make a book!  Children 5 and above.

Jonathan Silver of Feel the Earth will present LEARN the ART of SEEDING for children and their families. Find out how to plant seeds. Take home your very own seedling and learn how to take care of it. For children ages 2 and older and their families.

Bonnie Lockhart  performs a sing-along, move-along family concert to celebrate the library’s Summer Reading Program.

Learn How To Cross-stitch
Cross-stitch for beginners!  With simple step-by-step instructions GoGo Craft will show you the basics of cross-stitch while you make a really cool pin.  Perfect for crafters of any level.  Materials and instruction provided.  (4-5 other design templates will be provided for students).

Class runs from 6 to 7:30p.m. Ages 13 and up. Classes are free and you don't need to register in advance, but we do have limited seating for 40 so come early. Doors open at 5:45pm.

Take a dip into the ocean and discover the amazing and mysterious water world that makes up the bulk of our planet.

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

Come in and learn how to fold a delicate lotus flower out of  paper. All materials will be provided. For all ages. Program will only be in English.

Explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, tarantulas, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more.  Learn about the extraordinarily diverse world in which they live and their key role in the web of life. For ages 5 and up.  Participation limited to 25 children.  Please call 355-5666 to reserve your place now!

Enjoy the juggling, magic, and hilarious antics of Boswick the Clown! Boswick Turnstyle is a former Ringling Brothers Circus clown with a ridiculous slapstick style. Children of all ages.

Summer is the time for bubbles and no one blows bubbles like Rebecca Nile. She will astound you with her unique bubble creations!

Groups please call for reservations.

Come have fun with Tony Borders, hilarious puppeteer, magician, and ventriloquist!  Age 3-11.

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.

Experience the wonderful world of Tony Borders: puppeteer, ventriloquist and magician. Children and caregivers will delight in this exciting, interactive and laugh-out-loud show. Best for children ages 3-11.

Toddler tales

Magician Gerald Joseph will WOW you with amazing sleights of hand and magic! For ages 4 and up.

Having a ruff time? Come and meet Kathy Brody and her furry friends from SF SPCA.

Give worn and torn books new life! Save books from becoming trash by  making them live another way! Ages 5 and up. Space is limited, please call (415) 355-5624 for reservations.

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

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

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

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 more information, see a librarian or call 355-2808.

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

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

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 more information, see a librarian or call 355-2808.

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

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

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 more information, see a librarian or call 355-2808.

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

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

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 more information, see a librarian or call 355-2808.

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

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

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 more information, see a librarian or call 355-2808.