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Anhvu from WritersCorps continues to lead fun and chill creative workshops. Expect arts and crafts like spray painting, bookmaking, altered t-shirts, recycled crafts, and surprise activities. For more info, contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2868.

Let's string colorful beads to make adorable ornaments. Materials provided. Limited to 6 participants, ages 8 to 18 years old. For information, please contact Jewel at North Beach Branch Library, Tel: (415)355-5626 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

Anhvu from WritersCorps continues to lead fun and chill creative workshops. Expect arts and crafts like spray painting, bookmaking, altered t-shirts, recycled crafts, and surprise activities. For more info, contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2868.

Makers Monday!

Crafts program for children & teens

Learn to make single crochet stitiches to make adorable stuffed crochet projects. Limit to 6 participants, with limited supplies. For teens, age 12 and older. For information or to register, contact: Jewel Chen at North Beach Library (415)335-5626 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

Get 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.

Makers Monday!

Crafts program for children & teens

Learn to make single crochet stitiches to make adorable stuffed crochet projects. Limit to 6 participants, with limited supplies. For teens, age 12 and older. For information or to register, contact: Jewel Chen at North Beach Library (415)335-5626 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

San Francisco Public Library is proud to announce the launch of the Teen LEGO Robotics program. At this workshop teens will learn how to assemble a motorized LEGO robot and to program it to do various actions such as follow the sound of your handclap!

Please note:

Workshop space is extremely limited.

Registration strongly encouraged.

To register contact Eric Hannan at ehannan@sfpl.org or by calling 415-557-4426.

No experience needed.

Light snacks provided

Ages 11-19

Learn to crochet a small animal. This 4-day workshop series is led by local teen crocheter. All materials provided. Previous experience with crochet or knitting is helpful, but not necessary. Space limited. For ages 12-18. To register, contact Marla at 415-355-2868 or mbergman@sfpl.org.

Learn to crochet a small animal. This 4-day workshop series is led by local teen crocheter. All materials provided. Previous experience with crochet or knitting is helpful, but not necessary. Space limited. For ages 12-18. To register, contact Marla at 415-355-2868 or mbergman@sfpl.org.

Makers Monday!

Crafts program for children & teens

Come learn the ancient art of jewelry making!

Jeweler extraordinaire, Chelsee Robinson, will guide you in learning the latest techniques and applications.  Work with real stones, crystals, beads and more to create a beautiful necklace, bracelet or earrings.  All materials provided.  Space is limited.

For ages 10-18

For more information and to register, please contact: Dorcas at dwong@sfpl.org

Learn to make single crochet stitiches to make adorable stuffed crochet projects. Limit to 6 participants, with limited supplies. For teens, age 12 and older. For information or to register, contact: Jewel Chen at North Beach Library (415)335-5626 or jewelchen@sfpl.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.

Drawing a portrait is a great skill to have. You will learn the measurements of the face, how to shade, and create likeness. Bring a photograph of yourself, friends, family or celebrity. We will use pencil and charcoal. This protrait will tell a story. Materials included. For teens, age 12 and older. Limit to 15 participants. Instructor: Cara Goldstein. For information, please contact Jewel at Chinatown Library, Tel: (415)355-2888 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

Learn to crochet a small animal. This 4-day workshop series is led by local teen crocheter. All materials provided. Previous experience with crochet or knitting is helpful, but not necessary. Space limited. For ages 12-18. To register, contact Marla at 415-355-2868 or mbergman@sfpl.org.

Learn to crochet a small animal. This 4-day workshop series is led by local teen crocheter. All materials provided. Previous experience with crochet or knitting is helpful, but not necessary. Space limited. For ages 12-18. To register, contact Marla at 415-355-2868 or mbergman@sfpl.org.

Makers Monday!

Crafts program for children & teens

Celebrate summer with some soap!  Learn how to make your own colorful and fragrant soap.  Materials provided for teens and tweens so bring a friend!  Registration is encouraged.  For questions or to register, contact Ileana at ipulu@sfpl.org or 415-355-5757. 

Learn to make single crochet stitiches to make adorable stuffed crochet projects. Limit to 6 participants, with limited supplies. For teens, age 12 and older. For information or to register, contact: Jewel Chen at North Beach Library (415)335-5626 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

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. To reserve a spot please contact Eric Hannan at 415-557-4426 or ehannan@sfpl.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.

Blue Jeans Bike Bag
GoGo Craft will show you how to take an old pair of jeans and transform them into a cool bag for your bike.  This bag is made entirely from items that you can find at any thrift store or in the back of your closet.  Biking not your thing?  Not a problem, turn your jeans into a shoulder bag.  Then learn how to decorate your bag with simple stamps that you can make yourself.  Bring your own pair of straight leg jeans and 2 belts, or use some of ours.  This workshop is for makers of any skill level. 
Ages 13 and up. 
12 participants max. Sign-up beginning June 15^th.

Questions?  Contact: Maricela Leon-Barrera at mleonbarrera@sfpl.org or (415) 355-2800

Mobile Movie Making!

In this workshop, teens will learn the craft of movie making and will make their own one minute movie using the skills they accquire. These skills include camera basics and composition, video pre-production and planning, video production, and editing. Teens will go home with their own self produced movie! All equipment provided.

Space is very limited. Please register online for this workshop here

Media realeses are required for all participants and will be emailed after registration.

For questions, please call or email Eric Hannan at 415-557-4426

Drawing a portrait is a great skill to have. You will learn the measurements of the face, how to shade, and create likeness. Bring a photograph of yourself, friends, family or celebrity. We will use pencil and charcoal. This protrait will tell a story. Materials included. For teens, age 12 and older. Limit to 15 participants. Instructor: Cara Goldstein. For information, please contact Jewel at Chinatown Library, Tel: (415)355-2888 or jewelchen@sfpl.org