Down to Earth DayHalf Earth: Our Planet’s Fight for Life by Edward O. Wilson Wilson’s impassioned book, Half-Earth argues that the situation facing us is too large to be solved

Beloved Bay Area author and New York Times bestseller, Mary Roach, is in conversation with KALW Producer Steven Short to discuss Roach’s latest work, Grunt; a book that tackles the science behind some of the most challenging adversaries for

soldiers—panic, exhaustion, heat, flies and noise. Roach answers questions not found in any other book on the military: How is a wedding gown like a bomb suit? Why are shrimp more dangerous to sailors than sharks? Take a tour of duty with Roach, and you’ll never see our nation’s defenders in the same way again.

Mary Roach specializes in popular science mixed with humor and has published seven books. Roach is noted for her curiosity and humor in addition to her research. The author talk is part of the Annual Wit & Humor exhibition, Bombs Away: Humor Goes to War (see page 3).

Mary Roach in Conversation with Steven Short – April 13, 6:30 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium

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MAYAsian Pacific American Heritage Month Select libraries

MAY 2 Kill the Ámpaya!The best Latin American Baseball FictionMain Library, 6:30–8 p.m

MAY 8–13Digital Inclusion Week Panel discussion, films, workshops and more Main Library

MAY 13–AUG. 20Summer StrideRead. Explore. Connect. All libraries

Celebrating Children and Literacy at Día de los NiñosThe 18th Annual Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros Festival includes free live music, books and activities. Children are invited to climb aboard SFPL’s bookmobile, create art, meet new friends, explore the playground and select a

free book for their home library. Hosted by Dra. Marisol Muños-Kiehne, special guests include children’s music group Baila Baila from Los Angeles, DJ Eric Cuentos, community partners and more. Families will receive a special tote bag with free resources to help build the vocabulary of their young children courtesy of SFPL’s partnership with Talk, Read, Sing and the Talking is Teaching campaign.

Día de los Niños is a Mexican holiday that recognizes the importance and influence of children in society. The event is presented in partnership with San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and SF Early Literacy Network, bringing together community organizations with a passion for literacy and youth.

Día de los Niños/ Día de los Libros – April 30, 1 p.m., Parque Niños Unidos, 23rd St. and Folsom

Mary Roach

Earth Day is celebrated around the globe on April 22 to support environmental protection. Join us all month for programs in celebration of the earth, science and community. Meet your neighbors, activate your green thumb, connect with nature and make a lasting impact.

Pre-Earth Day Seed Swap

Swap seeds with local gardeners, donate seeds and begin activating your own garden. April 15, 11–5 p.m., Main Library, 6th Floor Terrace

Upcycled PlantersCreate pretty planters during an easy hands-on craft that teaches the importance of caring for our planet. For kids age 5-12. April 18, 4 p.m., Merced Branch

Endangered Species of San Bruno Mountain

David Schooley, the Bay Area's lifelong cam-paigner for protecting San Bruno Mountain, showcases his photos, poems and art. April 19, 7 p.m., Sunset Branch

San Francisco Green Film Festival: Death By A Thousand Cuts

The murder of a park ranger becomes a metaphor for the larger story of tension between Haiti and the Dominican Republic over illicit charcoal exploitation and mass deforestation. Stunning cinematography. April 21, 12–2:30 p.m. Main Library, Koret Auditorium

Movie Night: Chasing Ice

View an award-winning documentary about the growing threat of global warming to our Arctic region. April 26, 6 p.m. Potrero Branch

Down to Earth Day

Mission Blue butterfly

From Chasing Ice. Photo: James Balog

From Bright Star, directed by Jane Campion

National Poetry Month

Spring is in the air and poetry is every-where, specifically at a library location near you. Celebrate National Poetry Month

with more than 20 programs in neighborhood branch libraries dedicated to poetry’s vital place in American culture.

Special guests include local poet and activ-ist Tony Robles with Bay Area poets Jacqueline

Scott Ramos, Delina Patrice Brooks, and Kim Shuck at the Main Library and a poetry series at Presidio Branch with Jerry Ferraz and Jane Rades. Don your wordsmithing hat at an acrostic poetry event at Portola Branch, attend an Open Mic session at Mission, and “name

that poem” during a contest in the Main. Test your memory with a poetry recital at Ingleside, and bring the family to Bernal Branch’s PoeTree in the Children’s Room to help grow a river of words. Additional events include film screenings of Dead Poets Society, An Angel at My Table and Bright Star and a World Literature Book Club discussion of Eugene Onegin.

National Poetry Month was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996 and over the years it has become the largest liter-ary celebration in the world. Find all our poetry month events on the calendar on pages 4, 5 & 6, or visit sfpl.org.

Tony Robles Mary Roach and the Curious Science of Humans at War

Litquake presents an outspoken panel of cartoonists responding to

the Trump presidency.

Not Funny. Sad! – April 18, Main Library,

Koret Auditorium, 6 p.m.

Not Funny. Sad!

Collections and Services

BookmobileSchedulesEarly Literacy MobileSchedule of child care center visits at sfpl.org.

San Francisco Zoo

Entrance to Children’s Zoo1st Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.Free Admission for San Francisco residentsCheck sfzoo.org to verify.

Swing Into Stories Park visits: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.Storytimes start at 10:30 a.m.

Golden Gate Park Children’s Playground 295 Bowling Green Drive (off Martin Luther King Drive), Tuesday, April 4

Parque Niños Unidos

3090 23rd St. (Between Folsom St. & Treat Ave.),Tuesday, April 11

Cayuga Playground

301 Naglee Ave., Tuesday, April 18

Helen Wills Playground

Broadway & Larkin streets, Tuesday, April 25

Library on Wheels/Senior BookmobileSchedule of service locations at sfpl.org.

Treasure Island BookmobileChapel Parking Lot West at California Ave.and Avenue of the PalmsTuesdays, 2–5 p.m. Thursdays, 1–5 p.m.

Special Events6th Annual CJM Family Day Sunday, April 9 Celebrate authors big and small at the Contemporary Jewish Museum. Create art with San Francisco Center for the Book, lis-ten to stories alongside dogs from SF SPCA’s Puppy Dog Tales, view books created by the children of the Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking competition, and visit the bookmobile. Present your SFPL Library Card for free admission (plus one guest) to the CJM.

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Scholar Cards Help Students Thrive and Succeed

Launching National Library Week, San Francisco Public Library is thrilled to team up with the San Francisco Unified School District to provide every SFUSD student with a public library card. The Scholar Card simplifies the library card application process and connects students to millions of free resources, providing valuable tools to help students become lifelong learners.

A Scholar Card is a “clean slate” with all fees waived upon activation. Visit any SFPL location to activate a Scholar Card and select a special commemorative card designed by award-winning local artist Christian Robinson, in partnership with Chronicle Books and inspired by Leo written by Mac Barnett. Learn more at sfpl.org/scholarcard.

Check out these recommended titles and con-tinue the tradition of promoting environmental awareness throughout the year.

The War on Science by Shawn Lawrence Otto

Shawn Otto's compelling new book investigates the historical, social, philosophical, political, and emotional reasons why evidence-based politics are in decline and authoritarian politics are once again on the rise.

Terra Preta by Ute Scheube

This comprehensive book condenses everything we know about terra preta, or “black earth,” and provides instructions for how to make it. Both pas-sionate and practical, the book offers indispensable advice for how to create a better world from the ground up.

Climate Change: What Everyone Needs to Know by Joseph J. Romm

An up-to-date examination of climate change’s foundational science, implications for our future, and clean energy solutions that can mitigate its effects.

Half Earth: Our Planet’s Fight for Life by Edward O. Wilson

Wilson’s impassioned book, Half-Earth argues that the situation facing us is too large to be solved piece-meal and proposes to dedicate fully half the surface of the Earth to nature.

California’s Wild Edge by Tom Killion

Award-winning woodcut artist Tom Killion captures the beauty of California where it meets the sea, with poetry and prose by Gary Snyder and many others.

Save a Tree, Borrow a Book

More of The Mix: Now Open Everyday

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SFPL’s teen digital learning center, The Mix at SFPL, has new expanded hours. Now teens can make music, movies and more seven days a week in an innovative hub outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment.

Tax Filing Resources

The 2017 tax filing deadline is on Tuesday, April 18. Access tax forms via the IRS’s website on an SFPL public computer with Internet access, available at all library loca-tions. Visit sfpl.org/taxinformation to view a complete list of online resources, such as frequently asked questions, video tutorials, podcasts, free tax booklets and tax prepa-ration assistance for low and moderate income families.

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Exhibitions

April 2017Jewett GalleryReclaiming Earth: Works by Women Eco Artists In celebration of Earth Day, this annual exhibit features more than 50 artists whose work focuses on eco and cultural values of conservation, preservation and frugality. April 8–June 24. Related Program: April 9

Skylight Gallery

Bombs Away: Humor Goes to War Using humor to oppose tyranny in time of war: newspaper cartoons, propaganda art, Armed Service Edition books sent to the troops, and humor created by soldiers. Materials in this exhibition are drawn from the Schmulowitz Collection of Wit & Humor. April 1–May 31. Related Program: April 13

Over Here: San Francisco in The Great War: Selections from the San Francisco History Center This exhibition features materials urging preparedness as the U.S. entered World War I, and includes photographs of soldiers in training, letters sent home by servicemen, alien enemy registration files, and posters and ephemera. April 6–June 30

The Illustrated Alice: The Imagining of Wonderland Illustrators such as John Tenniel, Salvador Dali, Arthur Rackham, Robert Sabuda, Camille Rose Garcia, Barry Moser, and George Walker show how they each imagined the story of Lewis Carroll’s Alice. Through April 1. Related Program: April 1

Other Exhibits at the Main Library

Barack Obama: A Legacy of HopeA celebration of Obama's candidacy, his election, and his eight years of service as the 44th President of the United States of America. Through June 1, African American Center (3rd Floor)

Extraordinary Playscapes An exhibition and education program from the Design Museum Foundation that showcases unique examples of modern playground designs. April 6-July 7, Fisher Children’s Center (2nd Floor)

Images of the Floating World: Classic Ukiyo-e Prints of Japan The International Center presents a selection of Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, digitized and enlarged through the state-of-the-art technology of Hibiya and Hitachi. Through July 20, International Center (3rd Floor)

Still Here: Portraits of Gay Elders Series of portraits that celebrate the lives of older gay men. Through May 4, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center (3rd Floor)

The Heart of the City’s Farmers’ Market Photographs by Marianna Nobre and Chelsey Stewart capture the spirit and richness of this amazing food source. Through June 30, Business, Science & Technology (4th Floor)

Twittering Birds Over Flowers: Chinese Brush Paintings by Local Artist Zhi Quan Deng The Chinese Center presents the traditional Chinese brush paintings of local artist Zhi Quan Deng. Through June 22, Chinese Center (3rd Floor)

Exhibits at the Branches

PoeTree: Grow a Tree With a River of Words!Do you love poetry? How about a poeTREE? Check out the one growing in the children's room. You can add to it and help it grow, or pick a poemfruit to take home with you. April 1–30, Bernal Heights Branch

*Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library

Women Eco Artists Reclaim the Earth

The annual exhibition of Women Eco Artists Dialog (WEAD) showcases the work of more than 50 female artists in photographs, altered books, textile arts, paintings and sculpture. Works focus on ecological and social

justice issues and the cultural values of conservation, preservation, and frugality. Themes involve recycled and discarded materials and new takes on traditional quilting.

WEAD is an international artist organization that focuses on ecological and social justice issues. The exhibition honors WEAD’s 20 year history in San Francisco and celebrates the 100th birthday of WEAD’s co-founder, Jo Hanson.

Reclaiming Earth: Works by Women Eco Artists – On view April 8–June 24, Main Library, Jewett Gallery

Opening Event – April 9, 1 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium

Barack Obama: A Legacy of Hope

The African American Center presents a tribute to an American president who brought unbridled pride to the African American community and to millions of people around the world. Items on display showcase Obama’s life from ear-ly childhood to his years in the White House. The exhibit is curated by Francee

Covington from her personal collection, and is a celebration of Obama’s election and his eight years of service as the 44th President of the United States of America.

Barack Obama, a self-described “skinny kid with a funny name,” used the skills he honed as a community organizer and Harvard Law School graduate, along with strategies from his successful runs for Illinois State Senator and United States Senator, to become the first African American candidate from a major party to run for president. His candidacy became a movement of hope and a time for change.

What once might have seemed impossible became real on the night of Nov. 4, 2008: Barack Hussein Obama, America’s first African American President, was elected the 44th President of the United States. His election marked an unprece-

dented step forward in American history, shattering racial barriers and forever altering the political landscape.

Barack Obama: A Legacy of Hope – Through June 1, Main Library, African American Center, 3rd Floor

Yes We Did bumper sticker by Shepard Fairey

Annual Wit & Humor Exhibition, Bombs Away: Humor Goes to War

How did average readers and soldiers in the trenches deal with the stress of war in the 20th century? One way to preserve one’s sanity was keeping a sense of humor. From every imaginable corner of a war-torn world, humor was used to oppose tyranny

and satirize the enemy. War is hell, but troops found that humor stayed the beast, at least temporarily; they laughed while belly-aching daily about the latest SNAFU, they laughed about jawbreakers in the mess and ribbon-happy officers. Folks at home rationed fuel and stockings, collected pots and pans for the war effort and listened to the radio for the latest news from the front. The world was full of newspaper cartoons and

strips, editorial cartoons, propaganda art, Armed Services Editions sent to the troops, and humor created by the troops themselves in such newspapers as Stars and Stripes and Wipers' Times.

Bombs Away: Humor Goes to War draws from materials in the Schmulowitz Collection of Wit & Humor: a selection of the spirit, wit and humor of those at war, and the people they left behind on the home front. “Without humor we are doomed,” noted Nat Schmulowitz, local attorney and former library trustee, who donated his collection of 93 jest books to the San Francisco Public Library on April 1, 1947. The collection has grown to more than 22,000 volumes and includes periodicals and audio-visual materials; it is considered the most significant collection of its kind in a public library. Every year, the Book Arts & Special Collections Center presents an exhibition based on materials in the Schmulowitz Collection, in tribute to Mr. Nat Schmulowitz’s generosity and lifelong interest in the Library.

Bombs Away: Humor Goes to War – April 1–May 31, Main Library, Skylight Gallery

Between Shots by Percy L. Crosby (1919), Schmulowitz Collection of Wit & Humor, SFPL

4 APRIL 2017 AT THE LIBRARY *Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library

Adults1 Saturday

Poem in Your Pocket Bayview, all month

Selling & Closing SecretsMain, Learning Studio, 10 a.m.

Money Coaching Preregister. Main, Golden Gate Rm., 5th Fl., 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Lewis Carroll SocietyMain, Koret, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Knitting Noe Valley, 10:30 a.m.

Chi Exercise Marina, 11 a.m.

Plant Swap Ortega, 11 a.m.

Origami Bernal Heights, 1–5 p.m.

Diabetes Ingleside, 2–4 p.m.

Charles Sullivan Author TalkMerced, 2–3:30 p.m.

*Shakespeare: Twelfth NightNoe Valley, 2–3 p.m.

*Open Mic Preregister. Mission, 3–5 p.m.

1, 15, 29 Saturdays

Knitting Sunset, 10:15 a.m.

2 Sunday

Film: Rain Man Portola, 2 p.m.

3 Monday

Genealogy North Beach, 1 p.m.

*Film: Our Man in HavanaGolden Gate Valley, 3 p.m.

3, 10, 17, 24 Mondays

Older Writers Lab Bernal Heights, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Nutrition and Health Main, Learning Studio, 11 a.m.

Tai Chi • Eureka Valley, 12–12:45 p.m.• Anza, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meditation Main, Learning Studio, 1–2 p.m.

AAC Conversation Alternative & Augmentative Communication devices. Noe Valley, 4:30 p.m.

4 Tuesday

Film: Last Man Standing Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms., 4–8 p.m.

Laughter Yoga West Portal, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

4, 11, 18, 25 Tuesdays

Meditation Richmond, 12:15 p.m.

Tai Chi Bernal Heights, 2:15 p.m.

Conversational English Main, Paley Rm., 5:30–7 p.m.

Conversational French Main, Sycip Rm., 6–7:30 p.m.

Poetry North Beach, 6:30 p.m.

5 Wednesday

Share Your Art Main, Library for the Blind, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Scrabble Main, Learning Studio, 2–4 p.m.

Cookie of the Month Preregis-ter. Ingleside, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Films North Beach, 6:30 p.m.

Capitol Records: 75 YearsPark, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

*Local Poets Main, Koret, 6 p.m.

Will Writing Preregister. Main, Learning Studio, 6 p.m.

*Immigration InfoMerced, 7–8:30 p.m.

*Terrariums Preregister. Noe Valley, 7–8:30 p.m.

5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesdays

Health Conditions Main, Learning Studio, 10 a.m.

Tai Chi • Eureka Valley, 12–12:45 p.m.• Presidio, 1:30–4 p.m.

Meditation Main, LGBTQIA Center, 12–12:30 p.m.

Coloring North Beach, 1 p.m.

5, 19 Wednesdays

Conversational English Mission Bay, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

6 Thursday

Poetry Month Ingleside, 4 p.m.

Film: Dirty Harry Excelsior, 6:30 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays

*Yoga Main, Library for the Blind, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

6, 20 Thursdays

Seniors Park, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

7 Friday

Water Paint North Beach, 1 p.m.

Asthma OverviewEureka Valley, 2:30–3 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Fridays

Yoga North Beach, 1–2 p.m.

7, 21 Fridays

Math Drop-in Main, 5th Fl Computer Training Ctr., 12 p.m.

8 Saturday

Collecting BehaviorsNorth Beach, 12–2 p.m.

Man Who Invented AmericaNoe Valley, 1–3 p.m.

*Open House• Anza, 2–4 p.m.• Portola, 2–5 p.m.

*Film: An Angel at My TableChinatown, 2–5 p.m.

*Film: Dead Poet SocietyGlen Park, 2–4:30 p.m.

Film: Chinese CoupletsMain, Koret, 2–4 p.m.

*Alcatraz Films Potrero, 2 p.m.

Origami Western Addition, 3 p.m.

8, 22 Saturdays

Chair Yoga Preregister. Mission, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

9 Sunday

*Reclaiming Earth Opening event. Main, Koret, 1 p.m.

10 Monday

Caregivers Bernal Heights, 2 p.m.

11 Tuesday

Audio-Described Film: Zero Dark Thirty Main, Koret, 2 p.m.

Aging & Disability Resources Main, Atrium, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

Knitting Merced, 6–7:30 p.m.

Aging Bernal Heights, 6:30 p.m.

Coloring Excelsior, 6:30 p.m.

Stories through MovementWest Portal, 6:30–8 p.m.

Open Mic Park, 7–8:30 p.m.

Author: Shanta Sacharoff Parkside, 7–8 p.m.

*Wellness Words Sunset, 7 p.m.

12 Wednesday

Jazz Bernal Heights, 6:30 p.m.

12, 19, 26 Wednesdays

Conversational English Main, 4/12 & 4/19 Sycip Rm.; 4/26 Stong Rm. 6–7:30 p.m.

13 Thursday

*Japanese SeniorsWestern Addition, 2–3:30 p.m.

*Radar Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 6 p.m.

Small Business OwnershipMain, Learning Studio, 6 p.m.

Film: Arrival Ortega, 6 p.m.

*Mary Roach Author TalkMain, Koret, 6:30 p.m.

14 Friday

Alzheimer's: Early Detection Marina, 2–3:30 p.m.

*Film: Ghostbusters Noe Valley, 2 p.m.

14, 28 Fridays

Watercolor Bernal Heights, 1 p.m.

15 Saturday

*Seed Swap Main, 6th Fl. Terrace, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Knitting Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms., 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Film: Bright Star Chinatown, 2 p.m.

*Button-Making Preregister. Marina, 2–4 p.m.

Musical StorytellingWestern Addition, 2–5 p.m.

Share Care Bernal Heights, 3 p.m.

*Poetry Presidio, 3–4:30 p.m.

16 Sunday

Poetic Jolt Main, Latino/His-panic Rms., 2–3:30 p.m.

Chi Exercise Marina, 2–3 p.m.

17 Monday

Latino Parents Bayview, 10:30 a.m.

Cinema Main, Koret, 1–4 p.m.

*Film: GaslightGolden Gate Valley, 3 p.m.

18 Tuesday

Aging & Disability Resources Chinatown, 1:30 p.m.

Rebekah Alessi MusicNorth Beach, 5–6:30 p.m.

*LGBTQIA Writing Main, La-tino/Hispanic Rms., 6–8 p.m.

*Cartoonists Respond to Trump Main, Koret, 6 p.m.

Seniors Park, 6–7:30 p.m.

Community Richmond, 6 p.m.

Author: Happiest Kids in the World: Bernal Heights, 6:30 p.m.

Gaming Excelsior, 6:30 p.m.

*Chocolate for Health Prereg-ister. West Portal, 6:30–8 p.m.

*Notebook Craft Preregister. Parkside, 7–8:30 p.m.

Belly Bugs Presidio, 7 p.m.

19 Wednesday

Make Money Speaking Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Biblio Bistro Heart of the City Farmer's Market, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Armenian Genocide Com-memoration Main, Koret, 6 p.m.

SF Giants History Main, La-tino/Hispanic Rms., 6–7:30 p.m.

Film: What's Eating Gilbert Grape Merced, 6:30 p.m.

*Paper Flowers Preregister. Ortega, 6:30–8 p.m.

Film: I love you, Alice B ToklasPark, 6:30 p.m.

Parenthood West Portal, 6:30 p.m.

Yoga Ingleside, 6:45 p.m.

History Bernal Heights, 7 p.m.

World Religions Richmond, 7 p.m.

San Bruno Mountain: Endan-gered Habitat Sunset, 7 p.m.

20 Thursday

Make Money Speaking Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Brain Games North Beach, 1 p.m.

Feldenkrais Anza, 3–4 p.m.

*Film: Dear FrankieGolden Gate Valley, 3 p.m.

Your Money Story Main, La-tino/Hispanic Rms., 5:30 p.m.

Blackout Poetry Preregister. Excelsior, 6:30–8 p.m.

Film: The Red ShoesSunset, 6:30 p.m.

Paper Tulips Preregister. West Portal, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

21 Friday

Film: Death By A Thousand Cuts Main, Koret, 12–1:30 p.m.

Poems of Protest Main, Library for the Blind, 3–5 p.m.

22 Saturday

Family Book Take Main, Learning Studio, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Gardening Richmond, 1 p.m.

Genealogy Bernal Heights, 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Disaster Preparedness (Can-tonese) Chinatown, 1:30 p.m.

Financial Planning Portola, 2–5 p.m.

*Terrariums Preregister. Ocean View, 2:30–4 p.m.

Talking to Kids about RaceMain, Koret, 3:30 pm

23 Sunday

Yoga Visitacion Valley, 1–2 p.m.

24 Monday

Pedestrian Safety (Cantonese) Portola, 3–4 p.m.

25 Tuesday

Latino Parent ClubVisitacion Valley, 10–11 a.m.

Meditation Bernal Heights, 12 p.m.

Knitting Bayview, 4:30 p.m.

Clothing Repair Main, Learn-ing Studio, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Books: Basic Repairs Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms., 6 p.m.

Self Healing West Portal, 6:30 p.m.

26 Wednesday

*Coloring Preregister. Visitacion Valley, 12:30–2 p.m.

*Indian Spices Noe Valley, 4 p.m.

Women's Chess Main, Sycip Rm. 6–7:30 p.m.

Yoga Main, Latino/Hispanic Rm., 6–7:30 p.m.

*Film: Chasing Ice Potrero, 6 p.m.

Natural History of San Fran-cisco Richmond, 6–7:30 p.m.

Film: The AccountantAnza, 6:30 p.m.

Parents: Early LiteracyGlen Park, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Feldenkrais Mission Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Phonographic MemoryBernal Heights, 7–8 p.m.

27 Thursday

Film: It Ain't Pretty Main, Koret, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Knitting Golden Gate Valley, 6–7:30 p.m.

29 Saturday

Grow Your Business Prereg-ister. Main, Learning Studio, 10:15 a.m.–1:15 p.m.

Shanghai Faithful Author Talk Chinatown, 10:30 a.m.

Vegan Diet North Beach, 11 a.m.

Dances for CameraMain, Koret, 2:30–5 p.m.

Jam Session Main, Library for the Blind 3–5 p.m.

*Fred Korematsu Speaks Up Author Western Addition, 3 p.m.

30 Sunday

SF Correspondence Main, La-tino/Hispanic Rms., 1–3:30 p.m.

Lois Ann Flood & Isadora Duncan Main, Koret, 2–4 p.m.

Book Groups1 Saturday

1984 Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms., 1–4 p.m.

LGBT Book Club Eureka Valley, 4–5 p.m.

3 Monday

Beautiful Ruins Western Addition, 4–5:30 p.m.

4 Tuesday

The Summer Before the WarMerced, 7–8 p.m.

5 Wednesday

Great Books Presidio, 6:30 p.m.

*El Intenso Calor de la Luna Mission Cultural Center, 7 p.m.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End Sunset, 7–8:30 p.m.

6 Thursday

Great Books Main, Sycip Rm. 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Eugene Onegin Chinatown, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Fridays

The Mouse and the Motorcycle For adolescents & adults with developmental disabilities. Main, Learning Studio, 3–4 p.m.

8 Saturday

Talking Book Club: The Lathe of Heaven Main, Library for the Blind, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

All Our Names by Dinaw Mengestu

A story about two young men who come of age during an African revolu-

tion, drawn from the safe confines of the university campus into the inten-sifying clamor of the streets outside. As the line between idealism and vio-lence becomes increasingly blurred, the limits of their friendship are tested.

We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo

The unflinching and powerful story of a young girl's journey out of

Zimbabwe and to America. Darling is just 10 years old, navigating a fragile and violent world. She travels to America in search of the country’s famous abundance, encountering harrowing challenges along the way.

Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue

A debut novel about marriage, immigration, class, race, and the

trapdoors in the American Dream. Behold the Dreamers tells the unforgettable story of a young Cameroonian couple making a new life in New York just as the Great Recession upends the economy.

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

In The Namesake, Lahiri enriches the themes that made

her an international bestseller: the immigrant experience, the clash of cultures, the conflicts of assimilation, and, most poignantly, the tangled ties between generations.

March/April Selection:

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

If you enjoyed our On the Same Page selection, these titles might pique your interest.

AT THE LIBRARY APRIL 2017 5All programs and events are free and open to the public.

9 Sunday

And the Mountains Echoed Portola, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

11 Tuesday

Great Books Richmond, 6:15 p.m.

12 Wednesday

Great Books Noe Valley, 6:15 p.m.

15 Saturday

When Breath Becomes AirOrtega, 12–1 p.m.

Great Books Anza, 1–3 p.m.

18 Tuesday

Literate Goat Potrero, 6 p.m.

Great Books Sunset, 6:15 p.m.

19 Wednesday

Book Club Visitacion Valley, 6 p.m.

Our Souls at Night Noe Valley, 7–8:30 p.m.

20 ThursdayArt as Therapy West Portal, 2 p.m.

25 Tuesday

Thus Bad Begins Excelsior, 7 p.m.

Modern Death Parkside, 7 p.m.

26 Wednesday

*El Intenso Calor de la Luna Main, Paley Rm., 6–7:30 p.m.

Great Books West Portal, 6:30 p.m.

27 ThursdayThe Mystery of Edwin Drood Golden Gate Valley, 3–4 p.m.

Book Club Bernal Heights, 4 p.m.

29 SaturdayRussian Bibliophiles Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms., 2–4 p.m.

Computer ClassesClasses Held at the Main:

5th Floor Bridge (unless noted). Most classes require basic key- board skills. First come, first served.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Saturdays

Computer Help (Spanish)10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

eBook Preregister. Stong Rm., 3–4 p.m.

3, 10, 17, 24 Mondays

Coding 2–5 p.m.

4 TuesdayEncryption Apps 6–7:30 p.m.

4, 11, 18, 25 TuesdaysBasics 1–2:30 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays

Basics 1–2 p.m.

Digital Devices 4–5 p.m.

7 FridayWeChat (Mandarin) 1–3 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Fridays

eResources Preregister. 4 p.m.

8 Saturday

Google Slides 1–2:30 p.m.

11 Tuesday

Coding: Python, pt 1 3–5 p.m.

Snapchat 6–7:30 p.m.

Digital Privacy 6–7:30 p.m.

12 Wednesday

MS Word Basics 6–7:30 p.m.

13 Thursday

Coding: Python, pt 2 2:15 p.m.

14 Friday

Android Phone/Tablet 2 p.m.

18 Tuesday

Encryption Apps 6–7:30 p.m.

19 Wednesday

Internet Safety 2–3 p.m.

*3D Design 6–7 p.m.

20 Thursday

Japanese Internet 11 a.m.

20, 27 Thursday

WordPress Part I & II 6 p.m.

26 Wednesday

Mothers Day Cards 1–3 p.m.

MS Excel Basic 6–7:30 p.m.

27 Thursday

Personal Digital ArchivingMain, DIGI Center, 6:30 p.m.

28 Friday

Google Photos (Mandarin)Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms., 1 p.m.

Computer Classes Held at the Branches:

1 Saturday

eReader Presidio, 10 a.m.

1, 15, 29 Saturdays

*Comp. Help West Portal, 2 p.m.

1, 8, 15, 22 Saturdays

Comp. Help Excelsior, 3:30 p.m.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Saturdays

Computer Help Sunset, 2 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sundays

Computer Help • Portola, 1:30–3:30 p.m.• Ortega, 2–4 p.m.

3 Monday

eReader Portola, 4–5 p.m.

4 Tuesday

eReader & Online ResourcesNoe Valley, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

5 Wednesday

eReader (English-Chinese)Richmond, 3–4 p.m.

5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesdays

*Book a Librarian Preregister. • Glen Park, 4–5 p.m.• Ocean View, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

6, 13, 20 Thursdays

Book a Librarian Preregister. Marina, 3–4:30 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays

eBook • Golden Gate Valley, 4–5 p.m.• Marina, 6–7 p.m.

Book a Librarian Preregister. Visitacion Valley, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Fridays

Computer Help Sunset, 4 p.m.

7, 21 Fridays

Computer Basics Preregister. Excelsior, 3:30–5 p.m.

8 Saturday

Comp. Help Chinatown, 2 p.m.

10 Monday

eReader & Online Resources Preregister. Bernal Heights, 3 p.m.

11 Tuesday

Book a Librarian Preregister. Presidio, 2–2:45 p.m.

12 Wednesday

Internet Security Mission Bay, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

12, 26 Wednesdays

eReader • Sunset, 2–3:30 p.m.• Eureka Valley, 7–8 p.m.

Comp. Help Richmond, 4 p.m.

13 Thursday

Mouse/Keyboard Skills Pre-register. Chinatown, 2–4 p.m.

eLearning Lab Richmond, 4 p.m.

14, 28 Fridays

Book a Librarian Preregister. Excelsior, 3–5 p.m.

*Comp. Help Parkside, 4:30 p.m.

15 Saturday

Genealogy Research Preregis-ter. North Beach, 10 a.m.

eResource Help Preregister. Mission Bay, 2–3 p.m.

19 Wednesday

Chinese eBooks: UDN• Sunset, 2–3:30 p.m.• Parkside, 7–8 p.m.

*Computer Basics (Spanish)Mission, 6:30–8 p.m.

20 Thursday

Internet (Cantonese)Chinatown, 2–4 p.m.

27 Thursday

Tablet Basics (Chinese)Chinatown, 2–4 p.m.

Jobs & CareersClasses are held at Main, 5th Floor Bridge unless noted.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Saturdays

3, 10, 17, 24 Mondays

Job Seekers' 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

4, 11, 18, 25 Tuesdays

Career Coaching Preregister.Bus., Sci. & Tech., 6–7:30 p.m.

5 Wednesdays

Gig Economy (Part 4) 1–4 p.m.

5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesdays

Job Seekers' 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Career Coaching Preregister.Business, Sci. & Tech., 12–1 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays

Career Coaching Preregister.Business, Science & Tech., 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m.

8 Saturday

Improvisation: Creative Col-laboration 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

9 SundayRésumé Workshop Sycip Rm., 2–4 p.m.

12 Wednesday

*Tools for Job Search 2–4:30 p.m.

13 Thursday

Acing the Interview 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

18 Tuesday

LinkedIn for Job Search Adv. 5:30–7:30 p.m.

24 Monday

Résumé Workshop Latino/His-panic Rm., 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

27 Thursday

Dept. of Rehabilitation 2 p.m.

TeensSAT Workshops www.edupath.org/sf

5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesdays

SAT 10 Hour Bayview, 5–7:30 p.m.

The Mix at SFPL, Mainthemixatsfpl.org. Ages 13-18.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Saturdays

Video Studio 12:30–2 p.m.

3-D Printing 2–4 p.m.

*Beat Making 3–3:30 p.m.

Music Production 3:30–4 p.m.

*Audio Production 4–5 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sundays

*Films 12:30–2:30 p.m.4/2 – 101 Dalmations4/9 – The Jungle Book4/16 – Beauty and the Beast4/23 – Mulan4/30 – The Black Cauldron

Art Collective 4:30–5:30 p.m.

4, 11, 18, 25 Tuesdays

*Open Mic 6–7:30 p.m.

5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesdays

*Minimoog: Analog Synthesis and Design 4–4:30 p.m.

*Video Studio 4–5:30 p.m.

*Ukulele Lessons 4:30–5 p.m.

Youth Speaks 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Songwriting 5–5:30 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays

*Book Club 4–5 p.m.

Video Studio 4–5 p.m.

*Audio Production 5–6 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Fridays

*Drum Lessons 4–4:30 p.m.

*Guitar & Bass Lessons 4 p.m.

*Filmmaking 4–6 p.m.

*The Mix House Band 4:45 p.m.

15 Saturday

*Movie Making 12:30–4:30 p.m.

25 Tuesday

Youth Speaks: Poetry 12–4 p.m.

26 Wednesday

Youth Speaks: Poetry 9–5 p.m.

29 Saturday

TableTop Day 1–5 p.m.

Teens at the Branches1 Saturday

*Fabric Envelope & Origami Preregister. Chinatown, 2:30 p.m.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Saturdays

Girls Who Code Ortega, 10 a.m.

4 Tuesday

*Coloring North Beach, 3:30 p.m.

4, 11, 18, 25 Tuesdays

Girls Who Code Excelsior, 4 p.m.

5 Wednesday

Game On Portola, 3–4:30 p.m.

*Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life Excelsior, 4 p.m.

Mini Macrame Potrero, 5:30 p.m.

6 Thursday

*Henna Body Art Preregister. Glen Park, 4–5 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays

*Book Swap Parkside, 2:30 p.m.

7 Friday

Gaming Bernal Heights, 2–5 p.m.

*Book Swap Ortega, 3:30 p.m.

*DIY Nails Parkside, 3:30 p.m.

*DIY Flower Crown Preregister.Bayview, 4–5:30 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Fridays

Game Group Park, 2:30–4 p.m.

11, 18, 25 Tuesdays

*Gaming North Beach, 3–5 p.m.

12 Wednesday

Book Swap Excelsior, 3:30–5 p.m.

13, 27 Thursdays

Teen Time Glen Park, 3:30–5 p.m.

14 Friday

*Origami Chinatown, 3:30 p.m.

*Nail Art Visitacion Valley, 4 p.m.

14, 28 Fridays

*Game on Ortega, 3:30–5 p.m.

15 Saturday

*Rock the Bike Merced, 2–3 p.m.

Anime & Manga Park, 2 p.m.

15, 22, 29 Saturdays

Girls Who Code Chinatown, 2 p.m.

19 Wednesday

*Pizza and Play Portola, 3–4 p.m.

LEGO Mindstorms: Techmo-bile Western Addition, 3 p.m.

20 Thursday

*Tasty Thursdays Mission, 3 p.m.

Book Swap Glen Park, 3:30 p.m.

21 Friday

Book Swap Portola, 1:30 p.m.

Fridays Bernal Heights, 2 p.m.

Film: X-Men: ApocalypseOrtega, 3:30 p.m.

22 Saturday

Hedgehog Book CraftRichmond, 4–5 p.m.

27 Thursday

Gaming Richmond, 4 p.m.

28 Friday

Film: Jack Reacher Never Go Back Bayview, 3:45 p.m.

*Button-Making Merced, 4 p.m.

29 Saturday

Henna Mission Bay, 2–4 p.m.

*Thursdays at Noon FilmsBombs Away: Humor Goes to War Main, Koret, 12–2 p.m.

4/6 Mister Roberts NR, 1955, 123 min.

4/13 The Marx Brothers' Duck Soup NR, 68 min, 1933

4/20 Operation Petticoat NR 124 min. 1959

4/27 To Be or Not To Be 107 min. 1983

The Turbulent History of the San Francisco GiantsAuthor Robert Garratt chronicles the story of the Giants and their often topsy-turvy relationship with the city of San Francisco. His book Home Team begins with the franchise's earliest days and leads up to the recent World Series glory. Attend a discussion to hear Garratt's history of the great ball club, one that makes the Giants’ story a com-

pelling one. Sponsored by the San Francisco History Center.

Home Team – April 19, 6 p.m., Main Library, Latino Hispanic Room

April EventsThe Mix at SFPL Celebrates National Poetry Month The Mix at SFPL and Youth Speaks hosts Turn Up! (The Volume), Wednesdays, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Led

by Senior Poet Mentor and Hip Hop artist M.C. K~Swift, teens explore their unique histories and creativity through dynamic, hip hop centered writing and performances. “Teens from The Mix make the space their own while welcoming newcomers,” says K~Swift. “The poems and songs they write are amazing and even more vital is the community they create.” Through writing, sharing works in progress, performances, music and ample snacks, Turn Up! Is a creative, collaborative spoken word poetry jam for teens age 13-18. More information at youthspeaks.org.

Turn Up! (The Volume) with Youth Speaks – Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m., Main Library, The Mix at SFPL

After-School Snack Main, Monday–Friday, 4–5 p.m.

1, 8, 15, 22 Saturdays

*SnacktivityPotrero, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Saturdays

LEGO Ocean View, 12–1:30 p.m.

Chess Excelsior, 1–3 p.m.

Code Club Preregister. Main, 3–4:30 p.m.

2, 16 Sundays

LEGO Excelsior, 2–4 p.m.

3, 10, 17, 24 Mondays

Rising ReadersVisitacion Valley, 4–5 p.m.

4 Tuesday

Preschool FilmsParkside, 10–10:30 a.m.

Kids Music SFNorth Beach, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

*LEGO Merced, 4–5:30 p.m.

4, 11, 18, 25 Tuesdays

Kid Zone Glen Park, 3–5 p.m.

5 Wednesday

*LEGO • Glen Park, 2–4 p.m.• Bernal Heights, 6–8 p.m.• West Portal, 6:30–8 p.m.

5, 19 Wednesdays

Puppy Dog Tales Eureka Valley, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

6 Thursday

Family Sing-Along Park, 11–11:30 a.m.

LEGO Mission, 3–5 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays

Reading BuddiesExcelsior, 4–6 p.m.

6, 20 Thursdays

Parent-Child InteractionsWestern Addition, 11–12 p.m.

7 Friday

Film: Wall-E Portola, 3–5 p.m.

*LEGO Visitacion Valley, 3–5 p.m.

Family Yoga Preregister. Golden Gate Valley, 4–4:30 p.m.

*Coloring Book CraftMerced, 4–5 p.m.

8 Saturday

Readers of the Pack Main, 1–2 p.m.

*KEVA Marina, 3–5 p.m.

Big Bilder Park, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

8, 15, 22, 29 Saturdays

*FOG Readers Preregister. Main, 10–10:30 a.m.

Growing Readers: K–3rdWestern Addition, 10:30–11:30 a.m. and 1–2 p.m.

9 Sunday

Art All Around Main, 2–4 p.m.

11 Tuesday

Preschool Films Chinatown, 10–10:30 and 10:45–11:15 a.m. and 2–2:30 p.m.

Afterschool FilmChinatown, 3:30–4 p.m.

12 Wednesday

Preschool FilmsChinatown, 10–10:30 a.m. and 10:45–11:15 a.m.

Inclusive Storytime & Play-time: Spanish-EnglishMission, 10:15–11:45 a.m.

Afterschool FilmChinatown, 3:30–4 p.m.

LEGO and Magna-tilesAnza, 4–5:30 p.m.

12, 26 Wednesdays

Creative Building Portola, 2:30–4 p.m.

13 Thursday

Preschool FilmsChinatown, 10:15–10:45 a.m.

LEGO Eureka Valley, 3:30–5 p.m.

Big Bilder Ingleside, 5–6 p.m.

13, 27 Thursdays

LEGO North Beach, 4–5 p.m.

14 Friday

LEGO • Golden Gate Valley, 3–5 p.m.• Western Addition, 3:15–4:45 p.m.

Acrostic Poem FunPortola, 3–4:30 p.m.

15 Saturday

Insect Discovery LabNorth Beach, 1–1:30 p.m.

Film: The Jungle Book North Beach, 3–5 p.m.

*LEGO Parkside, 3:30–5 p.m.

16 Sunday

LEGO Glen Park, 1–4 p.m.

17 Monday

Kendama Ortega, 3–4:30 p.m.

18 Tuesday

Preschool Films Western Addition, 10–10:30 a.m.

*Upcycled Planters CraftMerced, 4–5 p.m.

20 Thursday

Preschool Films Noe Valley, 10:15–10:45 and 11–11:30 a.m.

LEGO Richmond, 4–5:30 p.m.

Exotic Fish Arts & CraftsNorth Beach, 4–5 p.m.

Button Making Ingleside, 5–6 p.m.

21 Friday

Magna-TilesGolden Gate Valley, 3–5 p.m.

Scavenger Hunt & Recycled Crafts Portola, 3–4:30 p.m.

*Movie and a Meal: Earth (2007) Potrero, 3–5 p.m.

*Film: Queen of KatweVisitacion Valley, 3–5 p.m.

Afterschool FilmChinatown, 3:30–4 p.m.

*LEGO Merced, 4–5 p.m.

22 Saturday

Family Literacy Book TakeMain, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

LEGO Presidio, 2–3 p.m.

24 Monday

Monthly CraftOrtega, 3–4:30 p.m.

25 Tuesday

*Creative Pasta Arts and Sculptures Anza, 4–5:30 p.m.

26 Wednesday

Biblio Bistro Main, 5–6:30 p.m.

27 Thursday

Kids Music SFNoe Valley, 10:30–11:15 a.m.

Japanese Parents' Group & Storytime Western Addition, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Bookmark Craft Marina, 3 p.m.

Afterschool FilmChinatown, 3:30–4 p.m.

28 Friday

LEGO and Magna-Tiles Chinatown, 3–5 p.m.

*Crafty FridayMission, 3:30–5 p.m.

29 Saturday

Fred Korematsu Speaks Up West Portal, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Flower Garlands CraftVisitacion Valley, 2–3:30 p.m.

30 Sunday

*Dia de los Niños / Dia de los Libros Parque Niños Unidos, 1–4 p.m.

*Funded by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library6 APRIL 2017 AT THE LIBRARY

All programs and events are free and open to the public.

Programs are for children of all ages, except where noted.

Please call ahead to confirm dates and times.

Groups of five or more: make reservations.

Children’s programs at the Main Library are at the Fisher Children’s Center except where noted.

APRIL 2017

**Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. Groups of 5 or more, call ahead to reserve space. Hour-long or longer programs include a playtime .

Preschool Storytimen Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 3 to 5.**

AnzaEvery Tue. at 10:30–11 a.m.

BayviewEvery Tue. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Excelsior• Every Wed. at 11–11:30 a.m. Mandarin

• Every Thu. at 11–11:30 a.m.

North BeachEvery Thu. at 11–11:30 a.m.

Ocean ViewEvery Monday at 11–11:30 a.m.

ParkEvery Mon. at 3:30–4 p.m.

ParksideTuesdays, 11, 18, 25 at 10–10:30 a.m.

PortolaEvery Mon. at 10:30–11:15 a.m.

SunsetThursdays, 6, 13, 27 at 10:30–11 a.m.

Visitacion ValleyEvery Tue. at 11–11:30 a.m.

Western AdditionTuesdays, 4, 11, 25 at 10–10:30 a.m.

Family Storytimen Family Storytimes are for children of all ages unless noted.**

BayviewEvery Thu. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m. English/Spanish

Bernal HeightsEvery Thu. at 10–10:30 a.m. Ticketed.

ChinatownEvery Sat. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

ExcelsiorSaturdays, 1, 8, 22, 29 at 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Glen Park• Every Mon. at 4–5:30 p.m.• Tuesdays, 4, 11, 18 at 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Ingleside• Tuesday, 25 at 11:15–11:45 a.m. Mandarin

• Wednesdays, 12, 26 at 7–7:30 p.m. Russian

Main Library• Every Tue. at 10:30–11 a.m.• Every Thu. at 10:30–11 a.m. Spanish-English

• Every Thu. at 11:15–11:45 a.m. Chinese-English

• Every Sat. at 11–11:30 a.m.

MissionSat., 1, 8, 15, 29 at 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. Spanish-English

Mission BayFridays, 7, 14, 21 at 4:30–5 p.m.Limit 54, first-come basis. Call (415) 355-2838 for details.

North BeachEvery Thu. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Ocean ViewEvery Sat. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

OrtegaEvery Tue. at 10:30–11 a.m.

ParkThursdays, 13, 20, 27 at 11:30–12 p.m.

Parkside• Every Thu. at 10–10:30 a.m.• Every Sat. at 10:15–11:15 a.m.

Richmond• Every Tue. at 11–11:45 a.m.• Every Sat. at 11–11:30 a.m.Ticketed.

ParkEvery Sat. at 3–4 p.m.

Toddler Talesn Books, rhymes, music, move-ment and more for toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers.**

AnzaEvery Thu. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Eureka ValleyEvery Tue. at 10:30–11:15 a.m.

ExcelsiorEvery Tue. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Golden Gate Valley• Every Mon. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.• Every Tue. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Ingleside• Every Mon. at 10:30–11 a.m.• Every Tue. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Main • Every Mon. at 10:30–11 a.m.• Every Wed. at 10:30–11 a.m.

MarinaEvery Mon. at 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11:15–11:45 a.m.Please leave strollers outside.

MercedEvery Mon. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Mission• Every Tue. at 10:15–11:15 a.m. Spanish

• Every Thu. at 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11:15–11:45 a.m. Spanish-English

Mission BayEvery Tue. at 10–10:30 a.m. and 10:45–11:15 a.m.Limit 54 for each session, first-come basis. Call (415) 355-2838 for more details.

Noe ValleyThursday, 6 at 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11–11:30 a.m.Please leave strollers outside.

North BeachTuesdays, 11, 18, 25 at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Ocean ViewEvery Tue. at 10:45–11:15 a.m. Held at the Minnie & Lovie Ward Recreation Center, 650 Capitol Ave. (at Montana).

OrtegaEvery Mon. at 10:30–11 a.m.

ParkThursdays, 13, 20, 27 at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

PortolaEvery Tue. at 10:30–11 a.m.

PotreroEvery Thu. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

PresidioTuesdays, 11, 18, 25 at 10:15–11:15 a.m.

RichmondEvery Wed. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.Ticketed.

SunsetEvery Tue. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Visitacion ValleyEvery Mon. at 11–11:45 a.m.

West PortalEvery Thu. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Western AdditionEvery Tue. at 10:45–11:30 a.m.Ticketed.

Baby Rhyme Time Rollicking rhymes, songs and

books for infants to 15 months and their caregivers.**

Bernal HeightsEvery Wed. at 1–2 p.m.Ticketed.

ChinatownEvery Thu. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Eureka ValleyEvery Wed. at 1:30–2:15 p.m.

Golden Gate Valley• Every Mon. at 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

• Every Tue. at 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Main Every Thu. at 3:30–4 p.m.

MarinaEvery Tue. at 11–11:30 a.m. (+play, 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.)Please leave strollers outside.

MercedEvery Thu. at 10:15–10:45 a.m.

MissionEvery Fri. at 1:15–2:15 p.m.

Mission BayEvery Thu. at 10–10:30 a.m. and 10:45–11:15 a.m.Limit 54 for each session, first-come basis. Call (415) 355-2838 for more details.

Ocean ViewEvery Thu. at 1:30–2 p.m.

OrtegaEvery Wed. at 1–1:30 p.m.

ParkEvery Sat. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Potrero• Every Tue. at 1:15–2:15 p.m.• Every Thu. at 11:15 a.m.–12 p.m.

PresidioEvery Thu. at 10:15–11:15 a.m.

RichmondEvery Thu. at 11 a.m.–12 p.m.Ticketed.

West PortalEvery Tue. at 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Homework HelpBayviewEvery Mon. at 3:30–5 p.m.

Bernal HeightsEvery Tue. at 3:30–5 p.m.Every Thu. at 3–5 p.m.

ExcelsiorEvery Mon.–Wed. at 4–6 p.m.

MercedEvery Wed. at 3–4:30 p.m.

North BeachEvery Mon. and Wed. at 3:30–5:30 p.m.Thu., 6 at 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Ocean ViewEvery Mon. –Thu. at 2–3:30 p.m.

Visitacion ValleyEvery Tue.–Thu. at 3–4 p.m.

Children’s Calendar

Family Fun at The Big SF Play DateThe Big SF Play Date is back at a library location near you: Twenty Library locations will be rolling out the play carpet with an array of fun and engaging activities for the whole family to

play and learn together, recognizing the importance of play in early language development, skill building and family. Activities are geared toward 0-5 but older siblings will be sure to find activities they can also enjoy.

Playdate Schedule: April 1 – Bayview, 11 a.m–2 p.m.

April 4 – Presidio, 10–11 a.m.

April 8 – Bernal Heights, 1–4 p.m.; Main, 12–2 p.m., Marina 11 a.m–1 p.m.; Parkside 2:30–4:30 p.m.; West Portal, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.; Western Addition 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

April 13 – Noe Valley, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

April 15 – Excelsior, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Ocean View, 2–4 p.m.

April 20 – Eureka Valley, 10:30–12 p.m.

April 22 – Merced, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; Mission, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

April 25 – Glen Park, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

April 28 – Golden Gate Valley, 1:30–5 p.m.; Mission Bay 3:30–5 p.m.

April 29 – Chinatown, 2–4 p.m.; Potrero, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Richmond, 1–3 p.m.

Books at 10% off! Friends’ Independent Bookstore Program! Friends members ($60+ level) receive a 10% discount at the following bookstores:

A. Cavalli Italian Bookstore Academy Store, California Academy of Science Adobe Bookstore Alan Wofsy Fine Arts LLC Alexander Book Co., Inc.

Alley Cat Books Amazing Fantasy The Beat Museum Bibliohead Bookstore Bibliomania Bird & Beckett Books & Records

Black Oak Books Holding Corp. Bolerium Books Books, Inc. Booksmith Borderlands Books Browser Books Christopher’s Books Chronicle Books

Compass Books, Inc. Dog Eared Books Eastwind Books Globus Slavic Bookstore Great Overland Book Company Green Apple Books & Music

The Green Arcade Kayo Books Louie Brothers Book Store, Inc. Manning’s Books & Prints Marcus Book Stores Omnivore Books on Food

Readers Bookstore Fort Mason Readers Bookstore Main Red Hill Books San Francisco Botanical Gardens, Garden Bookstore Thidwick Books

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Friends of the San Francisco Public Library

April Featured Sections

Readers Bookstore Fort Mason Poetry

Readers at the Main Creatures Great and Small

April Events

April 4, 11, 18, 25

Tuesdays at North Beach: Poetry SeriesNorth Beach Branch Library Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

4 – Lisbit Bailey & Jorge Argueta

11 – Boadiba & Rafael Jesus Gonzalez

18 – Diego De Leo & Adrian Arias

25 – Barbara Paschke & Neeli Cherekovski

April 5, 12, 19, 26

Steps Sales All books $1 or lessWednesdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Main Library’s Larkin Street steps (100 Larkin St.)(Please note that the Steps Sales are cancelled in the event of rain.)

April 8

Donation Center Book Sale All books are $11630 17th St., 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Readers Locations & Hours

READERS BOOKSTOREFort Mason Center, Building C Open seven days a week. Bookstore: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Telephone (415) 771-1076

READERS BOOKSTORE Main Library, 100 Larkin St. Grove Street Entrance Open all Library hours Telephone (415) 557-4238

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The mission of Friends of the San Francisco Public Library is to create, steward and support a superior, free public library system in San Francisco. We are committed to raising the standard of excellence of our libraries by funding programs and services beyond what is allocated in the city’s budget. We believe in free and equal access to information for all.

The Partnership of Friends, the Library, and YouMaking the Exceptional Difference, Then and Now

With the rebuilding of 24 branch libraries, we enjoy the enormous benefits of dynamic libraries that light up each neighborhood. With the same passion that supercharged the Neighborhood Library Campaign, Friends turns efforts to advocating and raising funds for new and emerging needs of our community and its libraries.

The 21st century requires our libraries to be smart, flexible and quick in responding to resource and programmatic needs; accessibility of new digital communication and learning platforms; literacy and learning to prepare our children for future employment and civic engagement; and assurance that our libraries reach the most needy and disadvantaged, especially as the cost of raising a family and

surviving in San Francisco grows more difficult. Friends makes this kind of difference with your financial support.

Moreover, as we enter into politically unstable times with possible restriction of federal funds for basic local needs, we must be vigilant in our efforts to protect the Library as a democratic, nonpartisan, welcoming, and accessible public space of learning and opportunity for everyone.

More than ever, Friends must be prepared for the future of the San Francisco Public Library. We have launched our spring fundraising efforts and ask you to join us by making a gift for the future of our Library. It’s as easy as visiting our website at friendssfpl.org.

Let Dennis McNally, author of Jerry on Jerry, (dennismcnally.com) and one of our 2017 Library Laureates, inspire you… “I think the principle of the public library—that all information be held in common, free to any person—is as fine an expression of civilized behavior as the human race has yet achieved.”

Thank you for your support this spring!

No Big Book Sale in the Spring? Here’s Why

This year, Friends of the San Francisco Public Library will return to the tradition of holding a single Big Book Sale every September. This allows us to consolidate resources and

inventory from both the Spring and Fall Sales to offer a greater selection for customers. The decision to discontinue the Spring Sales was reached after a review of the steadily rising cost of doing business in the city, and feedback from members, customers and volunteers.

The 53rd Annual Big Book Sale will be held in the Festival Pavilion at the Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture. It will be open to the public Wednesday, Sept. 20–Sunday, Sept. 24. All items will go for $3 or less, and be reduced to $1 on Sunday. The Members’ Preview Sale will be held Tuesday, Sept. 19.

To become a member of Friends, visit friendssfpl.org.Book lovers who don’t want to wait until September can visit the Readers Fort Mason and Readers Main

book stores, open seven days a week (see website for hours and exact locations) or attend weekly Library Steps Sales, held every Wednesday (weather permitting) on the front steps of the Main, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Friends has resumed its Dollar Sales on the second Tuesday of every month 10 a.m.–2 p.m.. at the Book Donation Center on 17th St between Carolina and Wisconsin. Keep an eye on the website for exciting upcoming pop-up book sales and events!

SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 LARKIN STREETSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102

At the Library

8 APRIL 2017 AT THE LIBRARY

The San Francisco Public Library system is dedicated to free and equal access to information,

knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse community.

Tours of MainTours are conducted on the first Tuesday of each month at 12 p.m. Meet at the Information Desk in the First Floor atrium. Tours are limited to 15 people on a first come, first served basis. Groups can schedule a private tour by calling (415) 557-4266.

SFPL CommissionMeetings are generally held on a Thursday each month. This month’s meeting: 4:30 p.m. on April 20 in the Koret Auditorium of the Main. The public is welcome to attend.

At the Library is published monthly on recycled paper by the San Francisco Public Library with support and funding from Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Circulation: 14,000

Online version: sfpl.org/atl

Main Library phone number: (415) 557-4400

How to reach usPublic Affairs, Main Library, 100 Larkin St.San Francisco, CA 94102(415) 557-4277; email: [email protected]: sfpl.org

Every effort has been made to produce a monthly calendar that is both accurate and complete. Please contact Public Affairs if you have any questions or comments regarding the listings.

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April 2017In this Issue:Page 1 – Down to Earth Day

Mary Roach in Conversation

Not Funny. Sad!

National Poetry Month

Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros

Page 2 – Scholar Cards Help Students Succeed

Save a Tree, Borrow a Book

More of The Mix

Tax Filing Resources

Bookmobile Schedules

Page 3 – Women Eco Artists Reclaim the Earth

Bombs Away: Humor Goes to War

Barack Obama: A Legacy of Hope

Exhibitions Calendar

Page 4 – On the Same Page: Americanah

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Adult Calendar

Page 5 – Turbulent History of the SF Giants

The Mix at SFPL Celebrates Poetry

Page 6 – Children’s Calendar

Page 7 – Friends, the Library, and You

No Spring Big Book Sale? Here’s Why

Reclaiming Earth: Works by Women Eco Artists, on view April 8–June 24, Jewett Gallery. See Page 3.Just Enough Rope by Leslie Morgan

LIBR ARY LOC ATIONS AND HOURS S M T W T F S

ANZA 550 37th Ave. 355-5717 x 12–6 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 12–6

BAYVIEW/BROOKS BURTON 5075 Third St. 355-5757 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–8 1–6 10–6

BERNAL HEIGHTS 500 Cortland Ave. 355-2810 x 10–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 1–6

CHINATOWN/LAI 1135 Powell St. 355-2888 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

EUREKA VALLEY/MILK 1 José Sarria Court 355-5616 x 12–6 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 12–6 (at 16th St., near Market)

EXCELSIOR 4400 Mission St. 355-2868 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

GLEN PARK 2825 Diamond St. 355-2858 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–7 1–6 1–6

GOLDEN GATE VALLEY 1801 Green St. 355-5666 x 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–8 1–6 10–6

INGLESIDE 1298 Ocean Ave. 355-2898 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–7 1–6 1–6

MAIN LIBRARY 100 Larkin St. 557-4400 12–5 10–6 9–8 9–8 9–8 12–6 10–6

The Mix at SFPL 12–5 1–6 1–8 1–8 1–8 1–6 12–6

MARINA 1890 Chestnut St. 355-2823 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–8 1–6 10–6

MERCED 155 Winston Drive 355-2825 1–5 10–6 10–9 1–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

MISSION 300 Bartlett St. 355-2800 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

MISSION BAY 960 Fourth St. 355-2838 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–6 1–6 1–6

NOE VALLEY/BRUNN 451 Jersey St. 355-5707 1–5 12–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

NORTH BEACH 850 Columbus Ave. 355-5626 x 1–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

OCEAN VIEW 345 Randolph St. 355-5615 x 10–6 10–6 12–8 11–7 1–6 10–6

ORTEGA 3223 Ortega St. 355-5700 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–9 12–9 1–6 10–6

PARK 1833 Page Street 355-5656 1–5 12–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

PARKSIDE 1200 Taraval St. 355-5770 x 1–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

PORTOLA 380 Bacon St. 355-5660 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–7 1–6 1–6

POTRERO 1616 20th St. 355-2822 1–5 x 10–8 12–8 10–8 1–6 10–6

PRESIDIO 3150 Sacramento St. 355-2880 1–5 x 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

RICHMOND/MARKS 351 9th Ave. 355-5600 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

SUNSET 1305 18th Ave. 355-2808 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

VISITACION VALLEY 201 Leland Ave. 355-2848 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 12–7 1–6 1–6

WEST PORTAL 190 Lenox Way 355-2886 1–5 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–9 1–6 10–6

WESTERN ADDITION 1550 Scott St. 355-5727 1–5 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–8 1–6 10–6

See bookmobile schedule, page 2. “x” means CLOSED. For more information: sfpl.org (All phone numbers are in the 415 area code.)