Events and Exhibitions
in celebration of 125th Anniversary

Events

•   5 JUNE, SATURDAY
     Neighborhood History Program - Discovering the History of Bernal Heights with Peter Wiley – A slide presentation and talk by local author and historian Peter Wiley, a longtime resident of Precita Valley. He will then moderate a group discussion on knowledge and memories of the neighborhood.
  Bernal Heights Branch Library, 2:00 p.m.
  500 Cortland Avenue (near Moultrie)
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  5 JUNE, SATURDAY
  Ernie Ng presents “The Origins of San Francisco and Chinatown” – City Guide Ernie Ng highlights Chinese culture and architecture of San Francisco's Chinatown. Chinatown tour follows.
  Chinatown Branch Library, 11:00 a.m.
  1135 Powell Street, near Jackson
• 5 JUNE, SATURDAY
  *Sunset Branch Open House– Celtic Harpists Laurel Rogers and Lavinia Karl, 11:00 a.m.-12 noon; welcome and celebration remarks and cake-cutting, 12 noon-1:00 p.m.; The Mandarin Trio (music from China); 1:00-2:00 p.m.
  Sunset Branch Library
  1305-18th Avenue (at Irving)
• 5 JUNE, SATURDAY
  Mieko Schwartz presents “The Growth of Japantown & The Western Addition” - A City Guide's regular walking tour starting at the Western Addition Branch Library, and followed by a one-hour tour that includes historical landmarks.
  Western Addition Branch Library, 2:00 p.m., Walking Tour, 3:00 p.m.
  1550 Scott Street (at Geary)
  
• 7 JUNE , MONDAY
  Two Sunset District Authors: Kim Wong Keltner and Martha Conway– The authors will read from and discuss their books; Keltner is the author of The Dim Sum of All Things. Conway is the author of 12 Bliss Street.
  Sunset Branch Library, lower level, 7:00 p.m.
  1305-18th Avenue (at Irving)
• 8 JUNE, TUESDAY
  *Live and in Person - Mark Twain, Jack London, Allen Ginsberg and Dashiell Hammett in conversation with David Kipen. San Francisco's favorite authors discuss the real facts about their fiction, their lives and San Francisco's literary scene as they experienced it.
  Main Library, Lower Level, Koret Auditorium, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  100 Larkin Street (at Grove)
  
• 10 JUNE, THURSDAY
  A Free Library in this City – Lecture and discussion with author and journalist Peter Wiley about the history of the San Francisco Public Library and the Civic Center neighborhood.
  Main Library, Lower Level, Koret Auditorium, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  100 Larkin Street (at Grove)
• 12 JUNE, SATURDAY
  Gold Mountain Music Ensemble -  Featuring Chinese classical folk music. Co-sponsored by the Chinatown Community Arts Program.
  Chinatown Branch Library, 11:00 a.m.
  1135 Powell Street (near Jackson)
• 12 JUNE, SATURDAY
  *Chinese Americans: Past and Present – A lecture/slide show by Ruthanne Lum McCum. Reception follows.
  Chinatown Branch Library, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
  1135 Powell Street (near Jackson)
• 12 JUNE, SATURDAY
  Glen Park-Then and Now: Lecture & Slides– Patricia Duff of San Francisco City Guides traces the development of the Glen Park neighborhood. Come early; space is limited.
  Glen Park Branch Library, 4:00 p.m.
  653 Chenery Street (near Diamond)
  
• 14 JUNE, MONDAY
  The History of the Sunset District: The Early Years– A slide show by Lorri Ungaretti. Book sale and signing follow the program.
  Sunset Branch Library, 7:00 p.m.
  1305 18th Avenue (at Irving)
  
• 16 JUNE, WEDNESDAY
  *San Francisco's Literary Neighborhoods – Michelle Tea, Genny Lim, Rebecca Solnit, Kevin Killian and others read and discuss their work and San Francisco's literary scene.
  Main Library, Lower Level, Koret Auditorium, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  Related Exhibition: Street Festivals of San Francisco,through July 25, 2004, Main Library, Lower Level, Jewett Gallery
  100 Larkin Street (at Grove)
• 16 JUNE, WEDNESDAY
  *“Nibble Snacks and Check Out Books” Reception– Also sign our “Happy 125th Birthday, SFPL” card.
  Western Addition Branch Library, 4:30-7:00 p.m.
  1550 Scott Street (at Geary)
• 19 JUNE, SATURDAY
  *Flying Angels Dance Company – Chinatown Branch Open House. Reception follows.
  Chinatown Branch Library, 2:30 p.m.
  1135 Powell Street (near Jackson)
• 19 JUNE, SATURDAY
  *Park Branch Open House celebrating SFPL's 125th Anniversary -
  Tie-Dye Craft Program (for ages 3 & up; preregister at 355-5656), 2:00 p.m.
  Lecture by Don Herron: Literary San Francisco; especially the Haight, 4:00 p.m.
  Park Branch Library, 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
  1833 Page Street (near Cole)
  
• 23 JUNE, WEDNESDAY
  *“Oui Be Negroes”– The only African American sketch comedy improv theatre company in the country. For the whole family. Refreshments will be served.
  Ocean View Branch Library, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
  345 Randolph Street (at Ramsell)
• 23 JUNE, WEDNESDAY
  Video Presentation: The Fillmore – KQED presentation.
  Western Addition Branch Library, Meeting Room, 5-6:30 p.m.
  1550 Scott Street (at Geary)
  

• 5 JUNE, SATURDAY
  *The Tanglers – For ages 4 and older.
  Will perform mountain music from around the world. Celebrate the Library's 125th Anniversary with refreshments following the performance. For all ages.
  Richmond/Senator Milton Marks Branch Library, 3:30 p.m.
  350 10th Avenue (near Clement)
• 5 JUNE, SATURDAY
  *Fratello Marionettes perform “Pierre's Birthday Surprise” – Celebrate the Library's 125th Anniversary with cake following the performance. For all ages.
  Sunset Branch Library, 10:30 a.m.
  1305 18th Avenue (at Irving)
• 5 JUNE, SATURDAY
  Magic by Alex! - Amazing and wondrous magical feats presented by Alex Gonzales. For all ages.
  West Portal Branch Library, 12:00 n.
  190 Lenox Way (at Ulloa)
• 8 JUNE, TUESDAY
  Magic Dan – Celebrate with magic and cake for all ages!
  Mission Branch Library, 4:00 p.m.
  300 Bartlett Street (at 24th Street)
• 8 JUNE, TUESDAY
  *Celebrate the Library's 125th Anniversary with Mother Goose – Singing and lots of interactive fun; birthday cake, too! For ages 3-5.
  North Beach Branch Library, 10:30 a.m.
  2000 Mason Street (at Columbus)
• 9 JUNE, WEDNESDAY
  *An Evening of Jazz by M. B. Hanif - For all ages.
  Parkside Branch Library, 7:00 p.m.
  1200 Taraval Street (at 22nd Avenue)
• 10 JUNE, THURSDAY
  *Happy Birthday, San Francisco Public Library! – Celebrate our 125th anniversary with crafts and refreshments. For all ages. Space limited. Call 415-715-4090 for reservations.
  Portola Branch Library, 2:00 p.m.
  2450 San Bruno Avenue (at Silliman)
• 11 JUNE, FRIDAY
  Happy Birthday Library! – Join us for birthday cake on the Bookmobile located in the Safeway parking lot. All ages welcome.
  Excelsior Branch Library Closed for renovations, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  4950 Mission Street
• 12 JUNE, SATURDAY
  *Sarah Holmes and “The Tanglers” – Featuring folksongs from around the world. Celebrate the Library's 125th Anniversary with refreshments after the performance.
  Main Library, Second Floor, Fisher Children's Center, 3:00 p.m.
  100 Larkin Street (at Grove)
• 18 JUNE, FRIDAY
  *The Amazing Magical Feats of Gerald Joseph – For all ages. Refreshments will be served.
  Anza Branch Library, 3:00 p.m.
  550 37th Avenue (near Anza)
• 19 JUNE, SATURDAY
  *Tie-Dye Art Program – Create a wearable piece of art. Ages 3 & up. Space limited; reserve at 415-355-5656.
  Park Branch Library, 2:00 p.m.
  1833 Page Street (near Cole)
• 22 JUNE, TUESDAY
  *Bouncin' Dan, the Paddleball Man: Amazing Tricks, Feats and Stunts - Followed by a celebration of SFPL's 125th birthday. For ages 5 and older.
  Visitacion Valley Branch Library, 2:30 p.m.
  45 Leland Avenue (near Bayshore)
• 25 JUNE, FRIDAY
  *Magician Gerald Joseph – Refreshments will be served. For ages 5 and older.
  Ocean View Branch Library, 2:00 p.m.
  345 Randolph Street (at Ramsell)
• 26 JUNE, SATURDAY
  *Ronn Bohn is Professor Funnybone, Ventriloquist Extraordinaire- A birthday cake, celebrating the Library's 125th anniversary follows. For ages 5 and older. Potrero Branch Library, 4:00 p.m. (Programming room is not accessible by elevator.)
  1616 20th Street (near Connecticut)

• 9 & 16 JUNE, WEDNESDAYS
  Zines For Teens: 125th Anniversary Program - Work with a professional zine artist to produce your own zine; we will distribute it at the Library this summer! For ages 13-18.
  Ocean View Branch, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  345 Randolph Street (at Ramsell)
• 11 & 18 JUNE, FRIDAYS
  Zines For Teens: 125th Anniversary Program - Work with a professional zine artist to produce your own zine; we will distribute your zine at the library this summer! For ages 13-18.
  Parkside Branch Library, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  1200 Taraval Street (at 22nd Avenue)

Exhibitions

Deaf Services Center 125th Anniversary Exhibit Photo Gallery
Main Library, First Floor, Deaf Services Center
100 Larkin Street (at Grove)

Digging Deep: Underneath San Francisco Public Library – The current Main Library rests on a Gold Rush era cemetery and the ruins of the old City Hall, destroyed in the 1906 earthquake and fire. The archaeological remains pulled from the site include some of the everyday and unusual objects that tell the story of the development of the Civic Center and The City’s earliest residents.
Exhibition: Opening June 7, 2004,
Floor, Grove Street entrance exhibit cases
100 Larkin Street (at Grove)

“This Institution is Yours”: San Francisco Public Library at 125 – This exhibition highlights historical moments from the 125 year history of the San Francisco Public Library and features what patrons were reading about from its founding in 1879 to the present, such as the hosting of the U.N. Conference in 1945, and a look at changing technologies.
Exhibition: Monday, June 7 through Thursday, September 23, 2004,
Main Library, 6th Floor, outside the San Francisco History Center,
100 Larkin Street (at Grove)

Programs marked with a candle image are in celebration of the Library's 125th anniversary.
Programs marked with an asterisk (*) are funded by the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. All programs at the Library are free. Please call to make group reservations.