Glen Park Library closing early on New Year's Eve and closed for New Year's Day.

The Glen Park Branch and all SFPL branches will close at 5:00pm on Friday December 31 and will be closed Saturday, January 1 for the New Year celebration. We will reopen with our regular hours on Monday, January 3 at 10:00am.

Library closing at 5pm on December 24 and closed on December 25 for Christmas

Please note that the Glen Park Branch and all other San Francisco Public Libraries will close at 5pm on Friday, December 24 and will be closed on Saturday, December 25, for Christmas. We will resume our regular opening hours on Monday, December 27.

Tie Dye T-shirts

Thursday, December 14
4:00 pm

Turn a plain t-shirt into colorful art and have fun doing it! We'll be using non-toxic airbrush paints, so bring a white t-shirt to tie dye!

For ages 12-18. Space limited. To register or for more information, contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2858.

*Music with Jim Stevens

Tuesday, December 14
10:30am

Join us for a morning of folk music for children. For children of all ages.

CANCELED !Make and Take Holiday Crafts

CANCELED-

Sorry for any inconvenience but the performers had to cancel. Will reschedule the craft for 2011. In the meantime we still have food and free bags!!

Make and Take Holiday Crafts

Saturday, December 4
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Come to our Make and Take Holiday Craft program! We will have stations set up to make crepe paper flower wreaths and needle felted angels or ornaments. Take your masterpiece home in our new Glen Park Library reusable bag (while supplies last).

Refreshments will be served throughout the day. For all ages!

Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

The Glen Park Library Branch and all SFPL branches will be closed on Wednesday through Friday, November 24-25-26 for Thanksgiving.

Lucha Libre Felt Buttons for Teens

Lucha Libre Felt Buttons for Teens: Skulls, flowers, monsters and wrestlers.

Thursday, November 18
4:00- 5:30 pm

Make felt pins based on your favorite Mexican wrestler, Day of the Dead image, or create your own original design. All materials supplied. For ages 13-18. For more information, contact Marla at 415-355-2858 mbergman@sfpl.org.

Closed on November 11

All the San Francisco Public Libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 11. Glen Park will reopen Friday, November 12 at 1pm.

SoulCollage Workshop for Adults

Saturday, November 13

3:00pm - 5:00pm

SoulCollage^® is a creative and satisfying collage process. Participants in this workshop will make decks of cards, with each collage card representing one aspect of the personality. The cards can be used to enhance self-discovery and to answer life's questions.

Space is limited. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 355-2858

Parents for Public Schools-SF

Saturday, November 6

3:00pm

Join Parents for Public Schools-SF for a Kindergarten Workshop on Saturday November 6th at Glen Park Branch from 3:00-4:30.
* Hear firsthand experience from parents about San Francisco public schools and why they chose them.
* Learn what you need to know about the "new" SFUSD enrollment process.
* Get tips and advice on key information and resources.
* Find out how Parents for Public Schools-SF can help you.

This event is sponsored by Parents for Public Schools, Friends of SFPL, and San Francisco Public Libraries.

Story Telling Dance Theater

Story Telling Dance TheaterThursday, November 4

4:00pm

Using folk tales around the world, Stortelling Dance Theater will perform a story while guiding kids in participation through song, movement and characters! For ages 5- up.

Ghost Hunting for Teens!

Ghost Hunting for Teens

Thursday, October 28
4:00pm

Hunt for ghosts or learn how to create spooky makeup effects at these Halloween-themed events.

Ever wonder if ghosts are real? If they are, how can you tell a real ghost from a fake? Do teens tend to experience poltergeists more than other age groups? A real ghost hunter from SF Ghost Society, Tommy Netzband, will talk about his experiences investigating ghosts and hauntings. He will also show you how to use ghost hunting tools and share some ghostly images and sounds he has caught on DVD. Get the info, then you decide what to believe! www.sfghostsociety.org

For information or to register, contact: Marla at 415.355.2858 or mbergman@sfpl.org

Happy Birthday Library!

Today marks our 3rd anniversary in our new building. The past three years have flown by but we love our new building and have received many wonderful comments about it the past 3 years. If you haven't visited us lately, today would be a great day to stop in. And we have air conditioning!

Happy Birthday Glen Park Library!

Teen Guitar Hero Tournament

Thursday, October 21

3:30pm-5:30pm

This year’s Teen Read Week theme is “Books with Beat”! Come celebrate this (R)Oc(k)tober by entering a Guitar Hero Tournament at branch near you! For more information or to register, contact Marla at 355-2858 or mbergman@sfpl.org

Woody Guthrie and the Great American Folk Song

Woody Guthrie and the Great American Folk Song

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tim Holt presents a brief history of the American folksong, from the old-time ballads of Appalachia to the Depression-era songs of Woody Guthrie. He will also discuss the origins of our folk music in the British Isles and West Africa.

Holt will sing a variety of American folksongs, representing various aspects of our history and culture, including songs of westward settlement, old-time gospel, Guthrie's original contributions and a couple of Lead Belly classics.
As Holt comments, "The history of the American folksong is really a people's history of this country."

Computer Training: Language Learning Databases

Saturday, October 2
4:00-5:00

Discover Mango Language and PowerSpeak - the Library’s new language learning databases! Class size is limited. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 355-2858

Preparing Yourself and Your Companion Animal for a Disaster

Wednesday, September 22
6:30pm

Learn how to protect your beloved pets when an emergency or disaster occurs. A person from the Disaster Preparedness Coalition for Animals (DPCA) will discuss how to keep your animal companions safe, even in the event of rescue or evacuation. The DPCA is made up of the major stakeholders in animal protection and welfare in San Francisco, and the core of the Coalition includes San Francisco Animal Care and Control, the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Pets Unlimited, Pets Are Wonderful Support, Veterinary Street Outreach Services, and the California Veterinary Medical Association.

One of the tragedies of Hurricane Katrina was the number of pets lost during the hurricane as well as the people who endangered their lives by not leaving their pets.

Do you have a plan for your pets in case of an earthquake, flood or fire? Do your pets have an earthquake kit? Learn how to create an emergency plan and an earthquake kit for your pets.

This is a One City One Book event. The 2010 One City One Book is Zeitoun by Dave Eggers.

Music with Susan Pena and Michael Govea

This local family band sings and plays guitar, violin, trumpet, and accordion in traditional Mexican and American folk styles. They invite interaction and participation in both Spanish and English. Susan and Miguel have performed together for over 20 years.

Join us for this celebration of Latino-Hispanic Heritage Month.

Saturday, September 18
2:00 pm

For all ages

Henna for Teens

Thursday, September 10
3:30pm - 5:30pm

Henna body art, or mehndi, is an ancient art. Henna has been used to adorn young women's bodies as part of social and holiday celebrations since the late Bronze Age in the eastern Mediterranean. In this workshop, you'll be able to choose a design for a free, safe, temporary tattoo, and learn how to apply it with henna. Henna artist Rachel-Anne Palacios will show you how. Program limited to 20 teens.

For ages 12-18. For participants under 18, a signed parent/guardian permission form must be returned prior to the workshop.

To reserve your space and/or request a permission form, contact Marla at (415) 355-2868 or mbergman@sfpl.org

Author talk: Burned: A Memoir

Saturday, August 5

4:00 pm

Local author, Louise Nayer, will read from Burned: A Memoir. When Louise was four years old her mother struck a match to light the pilot light in a rented vacation home. Immediately she and her husband were engulfed in flames. While their parents underwent treatment and surgery, Louis and her sister stayed with relatives. Eventually the children were reunited with the parents they no longer recognized. The story details the tragedy, separation and the family's return to love and life.

She will read a short piece from the book and talk about the process of writing and publishing a memoir including navigating through the world of agents and editors to get a book to publication.

Friendship Bracelets for Teens

Thursday, August 12
3:00 pm


Make a friendship bracelet for a friend or yourself. All materials provided. For ages 12-18. For more information, contact Marla , Teen Librarian, at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2858.

Birth of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musee d'Orsay A Docent Leture

Wednesday, August 4

6:30-7:30 pm


Docent Peggy Gordon will present a slide show and discussion of Birth of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musee d’Orsay, on view at the de Young Museum until Sept. 6, 2010.

Take A Plunge into Fun with Gary Lapow!

Thursday, July 29
3:30pm

Former Disney Channel performer will have you swimming in songs and steeped in laughter. The program is a musical celebration of literacy through which the theme of water joyfully runs. For children of all ages.

Graywater: Reusing water for gardening

Wednesday, July 28
6:30 pm

Learn how to plan and design a laundry to landscape graywater system!

This presentation will cover graywater systems that do not require a permit, with a focus on issues that San Francisco residents may encounter. This is a Green Stacks Program.

Nick Barone's Puppet Show

Wednesday, July 21
5:30 pm

He will be performing "The Princess Mermaid", which will take you on a musical adventure beneath the sea. For children of all ages.

Computer Class: Overdrive

Computer Class: Overdrive

Saturday, July 17
4:00 pm

Learn how to download audiobooks, ebooks, music and video onto your personal computer and how to transfer audiobooks onto portable audio players - including the iPod. To sign up, call 355-2858

Teens...Make a button!

Thursday, July 15, 2010

4:00pm

Make yourself a button for your backpack or bulletin board. Create your own images or words, or cut them out from old magazines. Magazines provided. For more information, contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or (415) 355-2858.

Children's Program: An afternoon with the Museum of Craft

Friday, July 9
3:00pm

An instructor from the Museum will teach kids how use the ancient coil-and-scrape method to create their own clay pots like those of the Hopi, Navajo, Zuni, and others. For ages 5 and older.

Library closed on Monday, July 5, for Independence Day

Please note that the Glen Park Branch and all San Francisco Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, July 5, for Independence Day. The library will reopen on Tuesday, July 6, at 10am.

Marine Mammal Center

Monday, June 28
4:00 pm

The Marine Mammal Center traveling outreach van brings the world of marine mammals to our library! Many species of marine mammals frequent the California coast, including seals, sea lions, sea otters, whales and dolphins. Come and learn about their natural history and where to see them! For ages 5 and older.

The Bubble Lady!

Wednesday, June 23

3:00pm

Come on out for some Bubblicious adventures in Bubble Land. Join us as we weave stories and Bubble Magic for a truly Bubble Popping Hoping time! Tons of Bubble Fun for Everyone! For children of all ages.

Adult Program: Elder Financial Abuse

Elder Financial Abuse: Identification and Prevention

Saturday, June 19

1:30- 2:30 pm

Elder financial abuse is a growning problem that occurs daily in every community. Attorney Loren M. Lopin, on behalf of the State Bar of California's volunteer attorney Speaker's Bureau, will present information that will allow seniors to idenify scams. Mr. Lopin will discuss trust mills, annunties, long term care insurance and reverse mortgages.

Little Bears Music Program

Monday, June 14
10:30am

Babies, toddlers and big kids all join in the music making fun, watching and learning from one another. There will be plenty of music, movement and instrument play. For children ages birth to 5 years old.

Summer Reading Programs for all

On June 5th, our three reading programs begin:

Adult: Read and fill out your reading log to see which part of town reads more.

Teen: For ages 13-18. Complete 6 tasks on the gameboard and win a flash drive and an invite to the End of Summer reading party.

Children: Birth -13. Read or have books read to you for 8 hours and win a sketchbook or Giants tickets or a book.

For more detailed information on each of these programs, visit our Summer Reading Page.

Teens: Simple Sock Creatures

Thursday, May 20
4:30 pm

Learn how to make an adorable, plush creature from a sock! All materials provided, but feel free to bring in stray socks that are in good condition. For teens, ages 12-18.

Documentary Screening: Destination: Rossport, Ireland

We will be screening the Documentary :

Destination: Rossport, Ireland

On Wednesday, May 19

6:00 pm

In 2005, several men from Rossport, Ireland were sent to jail for 94 days as a consequence of not allowing Shell Oil to put a gas pipeline through their land. In part 2 of his Global Economic Documentary Series, filmmaker Jim Kerns goes to Rossport - a remote town in the northwest of Ireland - to examine this conflict and the socio-economic implications involved.

Adult Program : Engage as you age

Please join us on:

Wednesday, May 12

6:00 pm

Discover easy to use gizmos and gadgets that help family members stay connected - even when they live many miles apart.

Museum Passes for Families for Free!

The San Francisco Public Library has just started a new program for families that live in San Francisco. You can now check out a Family Pass to Enjoy FREE Admission to 18 Participating Attractions.

Every library has one pass for each location. You get to check out a pass for one week, which will entitle 1 to 2 adults accompanied by 1 to 4 children in for free.

Click here to see more about the program and what passes are offered.

The passes have been very popular, to find out what location has them in stock you can click here. Then click on the title of the attraction you are interested in.

Silk Diary: An Artist’s Journey from Moscow to Mendocino

Silk Diary: An Artist’s Journey from Moscow to Mendocino

Saturday, May 1
2:00 pm

Russian-born silk painter Natasha Foucault and co-author Jeanne-Michele Salander, will read from, "Silk Diary: An Artist’s Journey from Moscow to Mendocino." The memoir is an exciting tale of adventure, travel, romance, art, and intrigue.

Following the book talk Natasha will demonstrate painting on silk.

Glen Park Festival

The annual Glen Park Festival is happening this Sunday! Come say hi to us at the Library booth that we are sharing with the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

We will have a prize wheel for kids so they can try for a chance to win a book or another prize.

We will also have information on our upcoming programs.

For more info on the festival check out their website.

Duct Tape Wallets for Teens

Join us on Thursday, April 22

4:00 pm

Use ordinary duct tape in various colors to make a very functional and long lasting wallet for yourself or as an Earth Day gift. Ages 12-18. For more information, contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org nr 415-355-2858.

Lizard Lady

The Lizard Lady

Thursday, April 15
4:00 pm

Warm up to coldblooded critters with Teressa Killeen and her wonderful reptiles! For ages 5 and older.

Consumer Protection - Free Class

Take Charge California!
Be Smart. Be Safe. Be heard.

Wednesday, April 14
6:30 pm

Learn your consumer rights and responsibilities. Take advantage of free resources that can help you make informed and appropriate choices.

An Afternoon of Japanese Culture

Please join us for an afternoon of Japanese snacks, music and crafts.

On Saturday, April 10 from 1:00- 4pm.

Koto player Shoko Hikage will perform from 1:30-2:30.

Suminagashi, Japanese paper marbling, will be offered by Urban Fauna at 3:00. The craft class is for ages 10 and up.

Class size is limited so please sign up at in the Information Desk in advance or call 355-2858

Light refreshments will be available through out the program.

Online Social Networking and Tyze

Online Social Networking and Tyze A Way to End Isolation and Loneliness One Network at a Time

Wednesday, March 31 - 2:30- 4:00 pm

An introduction to Tyze, a service that provides secure, personal networks for people who are experiencing life challenges and those who support them. Tyze networks are fun, easy places to plan events, tell stories, post pictures and even securely store important documents on-line.

Participants will benefits most if they have an active email account and can access their email from the web. If you have your own laptop, you may bring it and access the Library's free Wi-Fi.

Please sign up to assure your space in the class by emailing tyze@sfcommunityliving.org
Please indicate the branch, date and time you wish to attend.

For additional information call the Community Living Campaign at 415-821-1003.

Gaming for Teens!

Please join us on:

Thursday, March 25

4:00- 6:00pm

Try your hand at Guitar Hero, challenge your friends! Play chess, cards and checkers while you wait your turn to be hero. Ages 11 to 18. For more information, contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or (415) 355-2858.

P & T Puppets

Tuesday, March 16

10:30am

Join us for a morning of puppets. For children of all ages.

Organic Vegetable Gardening

Organic Vegetable Gardening

Saturday, March 9

2:00 pm

In this class, you will learn to grow fresh organic vegetables at home with or without a garden from garden expert and SF native Dennis Granahan, who works at a local plant nursery and has a degree in Ornamental Horticulture. This is a Green Stacks program.

Computer Class: Using the Library Catalog

Tuesday

March, 9

2:00 - 3:00

Learn how to locate materials in the library’s catalog, place holds on items, and renew your materials online. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 355-2858

Author talk: Face to Face: Children of the AIDS Crisis in Africa

Face to Face: Children of the AIDS Crisis in Africa

Saturday, March 6

3:00 pm-4:00 pm

Karen Ande will discuss her book, Face to Face: Children of the AIDS Crisis in Africa, and present a slide show of the book's photographs. Ande's work features children in Kenya and Rwanda whose lives have been affected by AIDS and introduces activists who are working at the grassroots level to help restore their well-being.

Gaming for Teens!

Please join us on:

Thursday, February 25

4:00- 6:00pm

Try your hand at Guitar Hero, challenge your friends! Play chess, cards and checkers while you wait your turn to be hero. Ages 11 to 18. For more information, contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or (415) 355-2858.