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Interested in learning about the ukulele? Be a part of Ukulele for tweens and jam at the library. No music knowledge or experience required, just an open mind and willingness to learn.

This is a free program for ages 10 - 15. Drop-ins welcome but registration is encouraged to secure your own ukulele. For more information or to register call (415) 355-5660.

A bilingual (English/Chinese) after-school teen activity. Workshop activities include: bilingual blog publishing, digital photography, database learning, gaming, home-work help and more. For teens, ages 12 and older.

Interested in learning about the ukulele? Be a part of Ukulele for tweens and jam at the library. No music knowledge or experience required, just an open mind and willingness to learn.

This is a free program for ages 10 - 18. Drop-ins welcome but registration is encouraged to secure your own ukulele. For more information or to register contact (415) 355-2848.

Join us to assemble and program a lego robot using Lego Mindstrom kits.  All materials provided.

Space is limited.

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

Free, safe, and temporary tattoos in the tradition of Africa and India. 
Choose your own design and learn how to apply it with henna. 
Henna artist Rachel-Anne Palacios will show you how, and will help apply a design on participants. 
Program limited to 25 people. 
For ages 12-19. 
This event requires a signed parent permission form for those under 18. 

To request a form and sign up, or for more information, please contact Lisa Fagundes lfagundes@sfpl.org or call 415 355 2822.

Drop off completed forms to Potrero Branch, 1616 20th Street, SF CA 94107

Teen DJ workshop with KMEL & Project Level

Program for Tweens and Teens, ages 11-18

Come learn how to spin and scratch records with KMEL and Project Level

No musical experience needed.

For more information please contact Eric Hannan

A bilingual (English/Chinese) after-school teen activity. Workshop activities include: bilingual blog publishing, digital photography, database learning, gaming, homework help and more. For teens, ages 12 and oder.

In this workshop, students discuss animals, plants, and other organisms that live in various habitats. Considering the sensory experience of different environments, they will create imaginary 3D animals which will explore how species might adapt to climate changes. Materials such as discarded cds, fabric, buttons, and other recycled objects will be utilized to make futuristic creatures that could inhabit each student’s selected environmentIn this workshop, students discuss animals, plants, and other organisms that live in various habitats. Considering the sensory experience of different environments, they will create imaginary 3D animals which will explore how species might adapt to climate changes. Materials such as discarded cds, fabric, buttons, and other recycled objects will be utilized to make futuristic creatures that could inhabit each student’s selected environment.

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. Limited to 20 participants.

Program and build real robots from Legos, motors, cables and more. For ages 11-18. For more information, contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2868.

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.  

Cara Goldstein is a writer, illustrator, and educator. BFA Syracuse University in painting and MFA in poetry from SF State. She was awarded the Yale University National Teacher Fellowship in 2010. Check out her class series at Sharon Art Studio. She also gives individual art lessons on how to build your art portfolio.

Have you ever wondered how to make your own clay animation? Students will learn the basics of stop-motion animation in this project-based workshop. Youth will design their own clay characters and then produce a short animated film using multimedia tools. Participants will have their animations emailed to them at the end of the workshop! For ages 12-18.

Build and program Legos robots. For ages 7 and up. For more information, contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2858. 

Custom Crafted Jewelry!!!! 
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. 
Ages 12-18 
Space limited to 20, please sign up with a librarian. Sign ups start 2 weeks before the event. 
For more info contact Lisa Fagundes at lfagundes@sfpl.org or 415 355 2822

Cara Goldstein is a writer, illustrator, and educator. BFA Syracuse University in painting and MFA in poetry from SF State. She was awarded the Yale University National Teacher Fellowship in 2010. Check out her class series at Sharon Art Studio. She also gives individual art lessons on how to build your art portfolio.

Teens will learn how to assemble a motorized LEGO robot and to program it to do various action such as follow the sound of your handclap! Space is limited, registration is required. Ages 11-19. To register, pelase contact Jewel at Chinatown Library, Tel: (415)355-2888 or jewelchen@sfpl.org