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Vol. 51 No. 3March 2020

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Museum Family Free DaysSFMOMA and the Contemporary Jewish Museum are hosting free days for the entire family with special programming courtesy of SFPL.

SFMOMA Free Family Day – March 1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl, the talent behind the New York Times’ best-selling RAD Women series, share highlights from their new book, RAD American History A to Z, and lead a silk screening workshop for all ages. Join us for story-times, film screenings, instruments, modern art and more. Free admission for two

adults when accompanied by a kid.

Family ArtBash Sunday: Book Maker Day – March 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Celebrate bookmakers of all ages at this special event featuring a puppet show with Fratello Marionettes, the Ezra Jack Keats Student Bookmaking Project awards ceremony, the San Francisco Public Library Bookmobile, Calming Corner and a storytime with Puppy Dog Tales. Free admission for two adults when accompanied by a kid or a transitional aged youth (18–22).

PRO TIP: For other days of the year, use your library card to get free tickets via Discover & Go.

Honoring Past, Present and Future SHEroes

San Francisco Public Library presents HERstory, our celebration of Women’s History Month, as we honor and acknowledge the contributions of past and present women who inspire us today.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. Melissa Hobbs Schmidt presents the

lives of women who took risks and spoke out to earn women the right to vote. Scholars Patricia Southard and Elizabeth Thacker-Estrada discuss the progress and backlash experienced by the women’s movement and the expansion and

contraction of the office of the First Lady, beginning with Betty Ford in 1974 to Melania Trump in 2020.

Look for SF by the Bay programs that highlight the women of science fiction, including a reading by Sherilyn Connelly from her new work, The First

Star Trek Movie: Bringing the Franchise to the Big Screen, 1969-1980.

Check out the event calendar for a full lineup of events, including films, book clubs, presentations and performances by, for and about women.

The Mothers Building Murals – March 14, 1 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Room

The Fog City Sirens – March 14, 1 p.m., Potrero Branch

Women for Suffrage – March 21, 1 p.m., Mission Bay Branch

First Ladies and Women’s Rights, 1974-2020 – March 25, 7 p.m., Merced Branch

Author: Sherilyn Connelly – March 26, 6 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium

You’re Invited: Big San Francisco Play Date

Who is ready for some fun? Don’t miss the Big San Francisco Play Date, taking place at several library locations on

select days in March, April and May. Families and kids, five and under, will enjoy varied opportuni-ties to engage in explorative, pretend and open-ended play that encourage imagination while building fine and gross motor skills.

Activities differ at each location, but all locations offer families interesting ways to play, some of which can easily be replicated at home. Ask your librarian for play at home ideas. During your visit, we encourage you to read the signs that

complement each activity and provide ideas on how to engage in play with your child.

The Big San Francisco Play Date is one of our most beloved early learning offerings along with our storytimes and Play-to-Learn areas. So, even if you can’t make a play date, the Library welcomes your family to come play every day.

Check the calendar, page 6, for dates, times and locations.

Everyone CountsDid you know that California has not lost a House of Representatives seat

since 1850? If the inhabitants of California don’t participate in the decennial census, it is possible California may lose federal representation in the

House—for the first time in 170 years. The City and County of San Francisco, SFPL and a coalition of partners, including

the Census Bureau and the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, are fully committed to ensuring that every San Francisco resident is counted in 2020. At Library locations across the City, census employees are stationed and ready to help you apply for jobs administering the survey or guide you through filling out the census on one of our computers.

The official 2020 Census Day is April 1, and the Main Library will kick it off with a Census Festival featuring assistance with filling out the online census, community resources, button making and two special art activations, presented in partnership with Art + Action. Patrons can make their own free screen print poster with the Sanctuary City Print Shop and collaborate with fellow attendees on a series of jigsaw puzzles designed by artist Anna Sergeeva with images culled from SFPL’s Shades of San Francisco photography collection. Join the fun and COME TO YOUR CENSUS, S.F.!

Census Day 2020 Festival – April 1, 4–7:30 p.m., Main Library, Atrium

Suffragists Mrs. Stanley McCormick and Mrs. Charles Parker, April 22, 1913. Photo: Library of Congress

Photo: Quincy Stamper, CJM

Helen Forbes (left) and Dorothy Puccinelli (right), painting Fleishhacker Mothers Building mural, 1934. Photo: San Francisco History Center, SFPL

Artwork: George McCalman

Open Houses: Parkside - March 7

Sunset and Visitacion Valley - March 21

APRIL 28Jane Hirshfield & Robert Hass: An Evening Of Poems and Practice in the Climate Change CrisisMain Library, Koret Auditorium, 6 p.m.

APRIL 8Presentation: The Effects of Climate Change on Wild BirdsMerced Branch, 7 p.m.

APRIL 7Speaker: NPR Journalist Maanvi SinghMain Library, Learning Studio, 6 p.m.

Take a Ride in the Census Time MachineAs the 2020 U.S. Federal Census approaches, you may be inspired to look for your relatives who were counted in past decades. Through HeritageQuest Online, you can access a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical information rich in unique primary sources and local and family histories. Sophisticated search aids will enable you to plumb all publicly available U.S. Federal Census records (1790-1940), learn about your ancestors or discover the history of a region.

The U.S. Federal Census Collection has valuable data, including:

• 1850 & 1860 U.S. Federal Census Slave Schedules • Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940 • 1890 Veterans Schedule • Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880 • U.S. Enumeration District Maps and Descriptions, 1940 • U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885 • U.S. Special Census on Deaf Family Marriages and Hearing Relatives, 1888-1895

To access HeritageQuest Online, go to sfpl.org/databases. Select letter “H” or History & Genealogy from the Topic drop-down menu. For more information about the upcoming census, see visit sfpl.org/census-2020-sf-counts.

Collections and Services

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Bookmobile SchedulesEarly Literacy MobileSchedule of child care center visits at sfpl.org.

San Francisco Zoo

Entrance to Children’s Zoo, Sloat Blvd. and Great Hwy. 1st Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free Admission for San Francisco residents. Check 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 Jr. Drive), Tuesday, March 3

Parque Niños Unidos

3090 23rd St. (Between Folsom St. and Treat Ave.), Tuesday, March 10

Cayuga Playground

301 Naglee Ave., Tuesday, March 17

Helen Wills Playground

Broadway and Larkin St., Tuesday, March 24

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

Treasure Island BookmobileAvenue H & 11th St., near Island Cove Market Tuesdays, 2–5 p.m.; Thursdays, 1–5 p.m.

Special EventsCensus 2020 partners with the Bookmobile: Hiring Census Takers and SupervisorsGolden Gate Park, Koret Children’s Playground Carousel, Tuesday, March 3, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Paid Summer Opportunities for Teens

Teen leadership programs return to San Francisco Public Library this summer with Youth Engaged in Library Learning (YELL) and CORE at The Mix.

YELL offers teens entering grades 10–12 opportunities to develop 21st-century workforce skills like teamwork, problem solving and creativity while working on a project that benefits the Library, local youth and the community. Participants who complete the YELL requirements receive a $500 scholarship.

In CORE, youth ages 13–18 explore The Mix, the digital media lab exclusively for teens at the Main Library, and try out activities with a team of other teens.

Participants who complete the CORE requirements earn a stipend. Both programs take place from June 1 through Aug. 16, and no experience is necessary to apply.

Applications for YELL open March 1, and applications for CORE open March 27. Slots may go fast. For more information, visit themixatsfpl.org/jobs-and-volunteer.

Our Youthmobile Has a New Look!

Watch for us as we come to parks, schools and other places where children gather, spreading a love of reading and learning. Helpful and friendly staff guide children, caregivers and teachers in selecting and using our materials. We look forward to welcoming you!

Make a Difference: Volunteer Technology is an essential part of daily life, from basic computer skills to using a smartphone. Volunteer with the

Library to help someone get comfortable with their device and learn something new. During class times, patient volunteers guide learners as they explore online, accomplish specific tasks and learn to enjoy their technology.

To get started helping someone cross the digital divide, email [email protected] or visit sfpl.org/volunteer.

Focus on the Collections

Pleasure Ground: Celebrating Golden Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary

“The Golden Gate Park is almost daily filled with carriages and pedestrians. The San Francisco people are just beginning to discover what a beautiful Park this is, and it is gaining day by day in favor as a popular resort.”

– From the San Francisco Chronicle section “Jottings About Town,” Nov. 26, 1873.

The Government Information Center and Wallace Stegner Environmental Center are collaborating on a small-scale exhibit highlighting significant moments in the history of Golden Gate Park. A timeline of the park is shown through primary sources, including historical government documents, photos, maps, newspapers and magazines. “Pleasure Ground,” a term popular in the

mid to late 19th century, is a large ornamented park created for recreation and leisure, a pastoral landscape, simulating the countryside within a city. Learn how our treasured three-mile pleasure ground began and what it’s become, from drifting sand to verdant fields, home to butterflies, bison and coyote.

Exhibit: Pleasure Ground: Golden Gate Park Celebrates 150 Years – March 21–July 10. Main Library, Government Information Center, 5th Floor

Children’s Playground, Golden Gate Park, 1890. Photo: San Francisco History Center, SFPL

Adults1 Sunday

Calligraphy Main, Paley Rm - Fl 3, 12:30–2 p.m.

Crossroads Main, Koret, 1 p.m. Film: Whale RiderMission Bay, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

20/20 Play Main, Latino/His-panic Rms, 2–4:30 p.m.

Author: Betty-Ann Kissilove North Beach, 2–3 p.m.

Film: Free Angela and All Political PrisonersWestern Addition, 2–3:30 p.m.

1, 15 Sundays

Chi Kung Marina, 1:15–2 p.m.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sundays

Sourdough WritersPresidio, 2–4:30 p.m.

2 Monday

Latino Parents Bayview, 10 a.m.

Film: The List of Adrian Mes-senger Golden Gate Valley, 3–5 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Mondays

Older Writers Lab Bernal Heights, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Low Impact Exercise Reserve. North Beach, 10–11 a.m. Tai Chi

• Eureka Valley, 12–12:30 p.m.• Anza, 4–5 p.m. Meditation Main, Learning Studio, 1–2 p.m.

Conversational English Main, Sycip Rm - Fl 4, 4:30–6 p.m.

AAC Conversation Alternative and Augmentative Communi-cation. Noe Valley, 4:30 p.m.

3 Tuesday

Letterforms: Marta BernsteinMain, Koret, 6–7:30 p.m. Board Games Eureka Valley, 6:30–8 p.m.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Tuesdays

Meditation Richmond, 12:15 p.m. Disability and Aging Ser-vices Parkside, 2–4 p.m.

Conversational English Main, Sycip Rm - Fl 4, 5:30–7 p.m.

Conversational French Main, Paley Rm - Fl 3, 6–7:30 p.m.

3, 17, 31 Tuesdays

Knitting Glen Park, 1–2:30 p.m.

4 Wednesday

Scrabble and ChessMain, Learning Studio, 2–4 p.m. Aging and Adult ServicesRichmond, 2–4 p.m.

Meditation Mission Bay, 6 p.m. Coloring Potrero, 6–7:30 p.m. Watercolor PostcardsReserve. Noe Valley, 7–8:30 p.m.

4, 11, 18 Wednesdays

TAY Lounge Main, Fulton Rm - Fl 3, 5–7 p.m.

4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesdays

Support for Small Businesses Reserve. Main, Study Rm 438, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Tai Chi

• Eureka Valley, 12 p.m.• Presidio, 1:30 p.m. Adv. Beg.• Presidio, 2:45 p.m. Beg. Meditation Main, LGBTQIA Center, 12–12:30 p.m. Coloring North Beach, 1 p.m.

4, 25 Wednesdays

Tai Chi Reserve. Chinatown, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

5 Thursday

Film: The Crying GameExcelsior, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Disability Film Fest.Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

5, 12, 19, 26 Thursdays

Yoga North Beach, 1–2 p.m. Qigong Presidio, 2–3 p.m.

6 Friday

Watercolors North Beach, 1 p.m. DIY Notebooks Reserve. Chinatown, 1:30–3 p.m. Aging Bernal Heights, 2–3 p.m.

6, 13, 20, 27 Fridays

ESL Class Visitacion Valley, 9–11 a.m.

Tax-Aide Reserve. Glen Park, 1–5 p.m. Game Group Park, 2:30–5 p.m.

6, 20 Fridays

Math Help Main, 5th Fl Com-puter Training Ctr., 12–1:30 p.m. Conversational Yiddish Main, Paley Rm - Fl 3, 1–5 p.m.

Knit and Crochet Anza, 3:30 p.m.

7 Saturday

Smart City Cycling Reserve. Bayview, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Knitting Noe Valley, 10:30 a.m.

Sing-Along Anza, 1–3 p.m.

Hepatitis B AwarenessOrtega, 1–2 p.m.

Soap Making Reserve. Ocean View, 2–3:30 p.m.

Open House Parkside, 2–5 p.m.

Wood Burning CraftVisitacion Valley, 2–3 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Saturdays

Conversational Mandarin Main, Chinese Center, 10:15 a.m.

7, 21 Saturdays

Smart Money Coaching Reserve. Main, Study Rm 437, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Knitting Sunset, 10:15 a.m.

8 Sunday

Film: Strange Fruit Anza, 2 p.m.

Creative Writing Portola, 2 p.m.

Film: Chisholm ’72Western Addition, 2–4 p.m.

9 Monday

Journaling WorkshopNorth Beach, 1–3 p.m.

10 Tuesday

Estate Planning Main, Paley Rm - Fl 3, 10–11:30 a.m.

Film: A Quiet PassionPresidio, 2–4 p.m.

Aging and Disability Resources• Bernal Heights, 2:30–4:30 p.m.• Main, Atrium, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

Women and Speculative Fiction Main, Latino/Hispanic A, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Film: JaujaMain, Koret, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Author: Kenneth T. Wals Main, Learning Studio, 6–7:30 p.m.

Knitting Merced, 6–7:30 p.m.

Graphic Novels North Beach, 6–7:30 p.m.

Film: Mrs. DoubtfireEureka Valley, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Open Mic Park, 7–8:30 p.m.

10, 17, 24, 31 Tuesdays

Sourdough WritersPresidio, 6–8 p.m.

Knit and Crochet North Beach, 6:30–8 p.m.

11 Wednesday

Foundation Directory OnlineMain, 5th Fl Computer Training Ctr., 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Aging Glen Park, 2–3 p.m. Alex Locust Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms, 6 p.m. Coasters Craft Reserve. Mission, 6–8 p.m. Creative Storytelling North Beach, 6–8 p.m. Film: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Ortega, 6 p.m. Jazz Bernal Heights, 6:30 p.m. Knitting Excelsior, 6:30 p.m.

11, 25 Wednesdays

Smart Money Coaching Main, Study Rm 437, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

12 Thursday

Film: Hidden Figures Richmond, 2–4 p.m. Film: Bunny Lake is MissingGolden Gate Valley, 3–4:30 p.m.

Poem Jam Main, Latino/His-panic Rms, 6–7:30 p.m. Craft Night Reserve. Merced, 6–7:30 p.m.

12, 26 Thursdays

Yoga Main, Learning Studio, 3–4 p.m.

13 Friday

Cultivating OptimismNorth Beach, 1–3 p.m. Film: V for VendettaNoe Valley, 2–4 p.m.

13, 27 Fridays

Watercolor Community Bernal Heights, 1–5 p.m.

14 Saturday

Dance Workshop Main, La-tino/Hispanic Rms, 10 a.m. Genealogy Main, Paley Rm - Fl 3, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Yoga and MeditationMission Bay, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Disaster Preparedness Marina, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Deaf Dance PerformanceMain, Koret, 1–2:30 p.m. Mothers Building Main, La-tino/Hispanic Rms, 1–2:30 p.m. Native Plants North Beach, 1–2:30 p.m.

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Events & Exhibits

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

A Celebration of Fantasy and Science FictionSF by the Bay, the Library’s grand celebration of fantasy and science fiction in the Bay Area, continues at the Main Library as we highlight women’s contributions to the genre and host programs with and about some of the Bay Area’s most influential writers in the realm of speculative fiction.

Women and Speculative Fiction – Authors M. Luke McDonell, Pat Murphy, Madeleine Robins, Lisa Goldstein and Rebecca Gomez Farrell read from their latest works. March 10, 5:30 p.m., Latino/Hispanic Community Room

Philip K. Dick in the Bay Area – Erik Davis, Kim Stanley Robinson, Jack Skillingstead, Daryl Gregory and Richard Lupoff discuss the prolific visionary Philip K. Dick and how the Bay Area shaped his writings. March 25, 6 p.m., Koret Auditorium

Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin – Editor Debbie Notkin and science fiction expert Phil Gochenour join director Arwen Curry after a

screening of her film, Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin, to discuss the late feminist author who brought fantastic literature into the mainstream. March 28, 2 p.m., Koret Auditorium

Radio Play: Ghost Town Mortuary – March 28, 12 p.m., Koret Auditorium

The Golden Age of Science Fiction – See local science fiction luminaries Robert Silverberg and Richard Lupoff debate the Golden Age of Science Fiction. March 29, 2 p.m., Koret Auditorium

Vist sfpl.org/sf-by-the-bay for the full program guide.

On ViewJewett GalleryI’m Walkin’ For My Freedom: The Selma March and Voting Rights Matt Herron’s black and white digital pigment prints document the Selma-to-Montgomery Civil Rights March, which directly resulted in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and was the most significant and celebrated march of the Civil Rights movement. Through May 10

Skylight GalleryChangemakers: Bay Area Disability Pride Artists with disabilities were commissioned to create portraits of local people with disabilities who were nominated by their communities for creating meaningful change. Through March 15

Made Land and Paper Streets SF Redevelopment Agency documents and photographs from the razing of the Butchertown district in 1967–72 are juxta-posed with objects extracted from the fill that made buildable land out of tidal mudflats in the Bayview. Through March 26

Bayview History and Stories This display of photo-graphs collected from the Shades of Bayview project highlights the celebrations, families and activism of the African American community in Bayview-Hunters Point. Through March 27

Other Exhibits at the Main LibraryCensus 2020 The United States Constitution requires a count of every 10 years of every person who is residing in the U.S., regardless of immigration status or citizenship. The Census Bureau’s goal for the 2020 Census is to “count everyone once, only once, and in the right place.” March 7–July 10. Government Information Center, 5th Floor

China: Through the Lens of American Photographers Photographs show a vivid Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei province, People’s Republic of China, through the perspective of US photographers, most of them engineers at leading high-tech companies in Silicon Valley. Through May 7. Library Café, Lower Level

Pleasure Ground: Golden Gate Park Celebrates 150 Years This small-scale exhibit shares the history of the Park. Learn about the nature and recreation of this three-mile pleasure ground. March 21–Aug. 27. Government Information Center, 5th Floor

Same Game, Different Smokers: A Look at the Tobacco Industry’s Footprint on Black Lives and Black Lungs Through March 19. African American Center, 3rd Floor

SF by the Bay: Science Fiction and Fantasy in the Bay Area This exhibit highlights the Library’s J. Francis McComas Fantasy and Science Fiction Collection and the Bay Area’s important contributions to the history of fantasy and science fiction literature, art and film. See calendar for related programs. Through April 30. General Collections & International Ctr, 3rd Floor; Art Music & Recreation Center, 4th Floor

The Black Aesthetic: Exploring the Black Arts Movement in Library Materials What is Black Art? This question came to prominence in the 1960s at the confluence of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements. Should art created by African American-identified artists be for its own sake, or should it somehow benefit the Black community? Two exhibit spaces display Library materials that tackle questions surrounding the Black Arts Movement of the 60s and 70s, including books, poems, magazine articles and visual art. Through March15. Magazine & News Center, 5th Floor; Grove St. entrance exhibit cases

Through the Lens of Black Photographers Pulling from the Art, Music and Recreation Center’s book collections and the San Francisco Historical Photograph collection, this small-scale exhibit highlights the work of professional and amateur photography by Black photographers. Through April 16. Art, Music & Recreation Center, 4th Floor

4 MARCH 2020 AT THE LIBRARY Thank you to Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for their generous support in funding library programs.

Author: Shanta Sacharoff Reserve. Ocean View, 1 p.m. Pi(e) Day West Portal, 1–2 p.m. Knife Maintenance Bernal Heights, 2–3 p.m. Film: The Shoes of the Fisher-man Chinatown, 2–4:30 p.m. Drawing Eureka Valley, 3 p.m.

Sex Positivity Mission Bay, 3 p.m. New Country Radio Play Noe Valley, 3–4 p.m. Intro. to JandekRichmond, 3–5 p.m.

15 Sunday

Film: Cities of the FutureMain, Latino/Hispanic Rms, 12:30–2 p.m. Inclusive Travel Main, Koret, 1–2:30 p.m. SF Correspondence Co-op Main, Learning Studio, 1 p.m. Film: Feminism Insha’Allah!Western Addition, 1–2 p.m. Jewelry Making Reserve. Bernal Heights, 2–3 p.m. Film: Harriet Western Addition, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Film: In the Dust of the StarsMain, Latino/Hispanic Rms, 3–5 p.m. Nail Art Portola, 3–4 p.m. Fog City Sirens Potrero, 3 p.m. Film: Jandek: Toronto Sunday Richmond, 3–5 p.m.

16 Monday

Film: Designing WomanGolden Gate Valley, 3–5 p.m.

17 Tuesday

Death Cafe North Beach, 1 p.m. Lactose IntoleranceGolden Gate Valley, 4–5 p.m. Letterforms: Tia Blassingame Main, Koret, 6–7:30 p.m. Transforming Sanchez School North Beach, 6:30 p.m.

18 Wednesday

Biblio Bistro Main, UN Plaza, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Brain Games Richmond, 3 p.m. Board Games Merced, 4 p.m.

Paper Roses Presidio, 6 p.m.

Irish Rock: 60’s-70’sEureka Valley, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Property Tax Reserve. Excelsior, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Terrariums Craft Reserve. Ortega, 6:30–8 p.m. Laughter YogaWest Portal, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Talk to Kids About GenderBernal Heights, 7–8 p.m.

18, 25 Wednesdays

Aging Mission Bay, 2–3 p.m.

19 Thursday

Live Music Main, Latino/His-panic Rms, 1–3 p.m. Notebook Craft Reserve. Richmond, 2–3:30 p.m. Film: Joker Ocean View, 4 p.m. Stamp MakingWest Portal, 6:30–8 p.m.

20 Friday

Aging In Spanish.Bernal Heights, 2–4 p.m.

21 Saturday

Creative Writing Main, Paley Rm - Fl 3, 12–3 p.m. Open House

• Visitacion Valley, 12–3 p.m.• Sunset, 1–5 p.m.

Calligraphy ToolsMain, Learning Studio, 1–3 p.m. Women for SuffrageMission Bay, 1–2 p.m. Divine in Indian ArtNorth Beach, 1–3 p.m. Knitting Main, Music Center - 4th Fl, 1:30–4:30 p.m. Film: Downton AbbeyChinatown, 2–4 p.m. Felt Flowers Reserve. Marina, 2–4 p.m. Financial Seminar English and Japanese. Western Addi-tion, 3–5 p.m. Drop-in Painting Reserve. Glen Park, 4–5:30 p.m. Author: Jeffrey Thomas Le-ong Noe Valley, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

22 Sunday

Soul Making Keats AwardsMain, Koret, 1 p.m.

Book Swap Mission Bay, 1:30 p.m.

Felt Succulents Bayview, 2 p.m.

Poetry Reading Main, African American Center, 2–4 p.m. Soap Bars Craft Reserve. Western Addition, 2–3:30 p.m.

23 Monday

Disability and Aging Ser-vices Ingleside, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

24 Tuesday

Chair Yoga Golden Gate Valley, 1–2 p.m. Stamp Making Bernal Heights, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Poetry Richmond, 6–8 p.m. Card Making Reserve. Sunset, 6–7:30 p.m. Spanish Speakers Mission, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

25 Wednesday

Cultivating OptimismMarina, 1:15–2:45 p.m. Dementia PresentationGlen Park, 2–3 p.m. Films: Impostor and A Scanner Darkly Main, Koret, 2 p.m. Life of Evgeny VinokurovRichmond, 2–3:30 p.m. Film: Woman on the RunBernal Heights, 6–8:30 p.m. Panel on Philip K. Dick Main, Koret, 6–7:30 p.m. Author: Cesar Love Main, La-tino/Hispanic Rms, 6:30 p.m. Film: The Quiet ManPark, 6:30–8:30 p.m. First Ladies and Women’s Rights Merced, 7–8:30 p.m.

26 Thursday

Buy a Business Main, Learning Studio, 9:15–11:15 a.m. Freestyle Watercolor Reserve. Ocean View, 2–4 p.m.

Knitting Golden Gate Valley, 6–7:30 p.m. Author: Sherilyn ConnellyMain, Koret, 6–7:30 p.m. Coloring Merced, 6–7 p.m. Photography GroupMission, 6:30–8 p.m.

27 Friday

Coloring Ingleside, 2–3 p.m.

Audio-Described Film: The Goldfinch Main, Koret, 2–4 p.m.

Aging and Disability Re-sources Chinatown, 3–4 p.m. Film: Wonder WomanVisitacion Valley, 3:30–6 p.m.

28 Saturday

Zombie Apocalypse & Uto-pian Tradition Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms, 10:30–11:15 a.m. Gentle Yoga Mission Bay, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Craft Main, Stong Rm - Fl 1, 12–1 p.m. Ghost Town Mortuary Perfor-mance Main, Koret, 12 p.m.

Healthy Condiments: Chut-neys North Beach, 1–2:30 p.m. How To Sing Bernal Heights, 2–3:30 p.m. Film: Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin Main, Koret, 2–4 p.m. Performance: MacbethNoe Valley, 2–3 p.m. Poetry Presidio, 2–4 p.m. Tales of the City FunEureka Valley, 3–4 p.m. Book Swap Merced, 3 p.m. Beginners Ukulele Main, Learning Studio, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

29 Sunday

Sunday Streets Excelsior, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Healthy Pelvis Anza, 2–3 p.m. Film: Knives Out Bayview, 2 p.m. Golden Age of Sci-FiMain, Koret, 2–3:30 p.m.

Electric Vehicles Potrero, 2 p.m.

Coloring & Tea Reserve. Western Addition, 2–4 p.m.

Make KombuchaGolden Gate Valley, 4–5:30 p.m.

30 Monday

Film: East Side, West Side Golden Gate Valley, 3–5 p.m.

31 Tuesday

Goddess: Images of PowerMain, Learning Studio, 12 p.m. Letterforms: Hope MengMain, Koret, 6–7:30 p.m. Film: Queer & Present pres-ents I Am the QueenEureka Valley, 6–8 p.m.

Petal Pouches Craft Reserve. Parkside, 7–8:30 p.m.

Book Clubs1 Sunday

Maurice Eureka Valley, 3:30 p.m.

2 Monday

Black Leopard, Red Wolf Western Addition, 3–4:30 p.m.

4 Wednesday

ASL Book Club Main, Deaf Services Center, 6–8 p.m.

5 Thursday

Great Books Main, Sycip Rm - Fl 4, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Orlando Main, Paley Rm - Fl 3, 6–7:30 p.m.

Tiempos Recios Mission Cul-tural Center, 7–8:30 p.m.

7 Saturday

Hope Springs Eternal Main, Talking Books & Braille Center, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Japanese Books Western Addition, 2–3:30 p.m.

8 Sunday

Book Club Portola, 3:30 p.m.

10 Tuesday

Great Books Richmond, 6:15 p.m.

11 Wednesday

Feast Your Eyes Main, Stong Rm - Fl 1, 6–7 p.m.

Great Books Noe Valley, 6:30 p.m.

The Ensemble Sunset, 6:30 p.m.

15 Sunday

Metro Girl Eureka Valley, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

17 Tuesday

Great Books Sunset, 6 p.m.

Bannerless Mission, 6:30 p.m.

18 Wednesday

The Soul of America West Portal, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

There There Noe Valley, 7 p.m.

Orphan Train Potrero, 7–8 p.m.

19 Thursday

The Literate Goat Potrero, 6 p.m.

21 Saturday

Washington BlackOrtega, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Rothschild’s Fiddle Anza, 1 p.m.

22 Sunday

Dutch House Main, Stong Rm - Fl 1, 1–2:30 p.m.

The Handmaid’s Tale Marina, 2–3 p.m.

BannerlessMain, Stong Rm - Fl 1, 3–4 p.m.

24 Tuesday

The Handmaid’s Tale Excelsior, 7–8 p.m.

25 Wednesday

La Maestra de Títeres Main, Paley Rm - Fl 3, 6–7:30 p.m.

Blowout Mission Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Great Books West Portal, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

26 Thursday

Machines Like Me Golden Gate Valley, 3–4 p.m.

The Buried Giant Bernal Heights, 4–5:30 p.m.

Notes from a Young Black Chef Chinatown, 6:30 p.m.

What You Have Heard Is True Main, Paley Rm - Fl 3, 6:30 p.m.

28 Saturday

Boris Rozenfeld Bibliophiles Main, Latino/Hispanic Rms, 2 p.m.

Computer ClassesClasses Held at the Main:

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

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Tuesdays

Basic Skills 1–2:30 p.m.

Computer Quick Start 3:30–5:30 p.m.

5, 12, 19, 26 Thursdays

Computer Basics 1–2 p.m.

Digital Devices 4–5 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Saturdays

Computer Help 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

11 Wednesday

Adobe Illustrator for Fashion6–7:30 p.m.

12 Thursday

Interm. Adobe Photoshop6–7:30 p.m.

13 Friday

Record & Share Videos Man-darin. Learning Studio, 1–3 p.m.

25 Wednesday

3D Design 6–7 p.m.

27 Friday

Android Basics Main, Learning Studio, 1–3 p.m.

28 Saturday

Web Design 12:30–3:30 p.m.

March/April 2020 Selection:

Bannerless by Carrie Vaughn

In connection with San Francisco’s Climate Action Month, the On the Same Page selection, Bannerless by Carrie Vaughn, presents a prescient post-apocalyptic future. One generation after economic instability and climate changes cause societal collapse, the people of the Coast Road

region rebuild a strong community through the strict regulation of all remaining resources. In this population-controlled society, where birth control is mandatory, people are grouped into households and must earn the right to have children by demonstrating that they have adequate resources. Households that are able to do this are granted a banner, a symbol of

privilege. Households that have children without permission are deemed bannerless and are looked down upon by other members of their community.

When newly minted investigator Enid of Haven and her mentor Tomas are sent to a neighboring town to look into the suspicious death of a bannerless man, she confronts harsh truths about the nature of her job and begins to question what she has always believed about her society.

Bannerless won the Philip K. Dick Award for science fiction in 2018 and is the first book in the Bannerless Saga series. Carrie Vaughn

Author Ruha Benjamin From everyday apps to complex algorithms, Ruha Benjamin cuts through tech-industry hype to understand how emerging technologies can reinforce White supremacy and deepen social inequity in her latest book, Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code.

Ruha Benjamin – April 1, 6 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium

Ruha Benjamin

AT THE LIBRARY MARCH 2020 5All programs and events are free and open to the public.

Computer Classes Held at the Branches:

Tech Help

• 1, 8, 15, 22 SundaysAnza, 2–3 p.m.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 MondaysExcelsior, 1–3 p.m.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 FridaysParkside, 4–5:30 p.m.

• 7, 14, 21 SaturdaysExcelsior, 3:30–5 p.m.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 SaturdaysWest Portal, 2–4 p.m.

• 7, 14, 28 SaturdaysSunset, 2–4 p.m.

• 11, 25 WednesdaysRichmond, 4–6 p.m.

• 28 SaturdayChinatown, 2–3:30 p.m. Reserve.

1, 8, 15, 22 Sundays

Computer Basics English-Chinese. Portola, 1–2 p.m.

2 Monday

eReader Portola, 4–5 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Mondays

eBook Mission Bay, 2–3 p.m.

4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesdays

eReader Marina, 6–7 p.m.

5 Thursday

WeChat Basics Reserve.Chinatown, 2–4 p.m.

5, 12, 19, 26 Thursdays

eBook Golden Gate Valley, 1–2 p.m.

Book a Librarian Reserve.• Ortega, 1–2 p.m.• Marina, 6–7 p.m.

7 Saturday

eReader Presidio, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

8 Sunday

Valueline Potrero, 3–4 p.m.

8, 22 Sundays

Book a Librarian Reserve.Eureka Valley, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

10 Tuesday

Computer and Online Re-sources Noe Valley, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

11, 18, 25 Wednesdays

Tablet ClassesSunset, 10:15–11:15 a.m.

14, 21 Saturdays

Tablet and Smartphone North Beach, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

12 Thursday

iPad Basics Reserve.Chinatown, 2–4 p.m.

18 Wednesday

Gmail Basics Reserve. Spanish. Mission, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

19 Thursday

Chinese eBooksChinatown, 2–4 p.m. Kanopy and HooplaGolden Gate Valley, 2–3 p.m. Computer Basics Reserve.

• Western Addition, 2–3:30 p.m.• Mission, 6:30–8 p.m. Spanish

24 Tuesday

eMagazines Noe Valley, 2–3 p.m.

25 Wednesday

eReader Eureka Valley, 7–8 p.m.

26 Thursday

YouTube Basics Reserve.Chinatown, 2–4 p.m.

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

Career CoachingReserve. Main, Business, Sci-ence & Technology, 4th Floor.

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Tuesdays 9:30–10:30 a.m. & 5:30–7:30 p.m.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesdays 5–6 p.m.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Thursdays 11 a.m.–1 p.m. & 6–7 p.m.

1 Sunday

Résumé WorkshopMain, Sycip Rm - Fl 4, 2–4 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Mondays

Job Seekers’ LabMain, 5th Fl Computer Training Ctr., 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

5 Thursday

Healthcare Careers at CCSFMain, Learning Studio, 3:30–5 p.m.

11 Wednesday

Useful Tools for Job SearchMain, 5th Fl Computer Training Ctr., 2–4:30 p.m.

23 Monday

Résumé Writing Main, Sycip Rm - Fl 4, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

TeensCollege Prep ClassesReserve: studysmart.us/sfpl

ACT Test Prep

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Saturdays Park, 2–4:30 p.m.

SAT Test Prep

• 1, 8 Sundays Visitacion Valley, 1–4:30 p.m.

• 3, 10 Tuesdays Main, The Mix, 5–7:30 p.m.

• 4, 11 Wednesdays Presidio, 4–6 p.m. Single Subject

Drop-in Q&A

• 6 FridayExcelsior, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 SaturdaysGlen Park, 12–2 p.m.

• 12 ThursdayExcelsior, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

• 28 SaturdayChinatown, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sundays

Digital 3D Design and Animation 3–5 p.m. DIY Menstrual Pads 3–5 p.m.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Mondays

Mindful Mondays 3–4 p.m. Sewing Basics 4–5:30 p.m.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Tuesdays

DIY Robotics 4–6 p.m. Recording Studio Orienta-tion 5–5:30 p.m. Intro to Recording 5:30–6 p.m.

4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesdays

Mixed Media Crafts 3–4:30 p.m. Virtual Reality 3–5 p.m.

4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesdays

Recording Studio Orienta-tion 6–6:30 p.m. Intro to Recording 6:30–7 p.m.

4, 18 Wednesdays

Book Club: The Black Flamingo 4–6 p.m.

5, 12, 19, 26 Thursdays

Video Production Basics4–6 p.m.

Turn UP the Volume5:30–7:30 p.m.

6 Friday

Open Mic 4:30–5:30 p.m.

7, 14, 21, 28 Saturdays

Recording Studio Orienta-tion 12–12:30 p.m. Intro to Recording 12:30–1 p.m.

Virtual Reality 1–3 p.m. AV Club 3–5 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons3:30–5:30 p.m.

11, 25 Wednesdays

Writer’s Club 4–6 p.m.

13 Friday

Audio Portraits 3–5 p.m.

19 Thursday

Community Gathering4–5 p.m.

20 Friday

Karaoke 4:30–5:30 p.m.

21 Saturday

TeenTechSF 12–2 p.m.

26 Thursday

Biblio Bistro 4–6 p.m.

27 Friday

Snack Tasting 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Teens at the Branches

Book Review/Swaps

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 MondaysOrtega, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

• 3 TuesdayBayview, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 TuesdaysBernal Heights, 2–4 p.m.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 ThursdaysParkside, 2:30–5:30 p.m.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 FridaysWest Portal, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

• 18 WednesdayNorth Beach, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

• 19 ThursdayExcelsior, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

• 24 TuesdaySunset, 4–5 p.m.

1 Sunday

Orientation VolunteerVisitacion Valley, 1–2 p.m.

2 Monday

Tween MakersPortola, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

4 Wednesday

Paper and Light TinkeringIngleside, 4–5 p.m.

4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesdays

Girls Who CodeExcelsior, 4–6 p.m.

4, 18 Wednesdays

Game On Bayview, 4–5:30 p.m.

5 Thursday

Silk-Screening Reserve.Bayview, 2:30–5:30 p.m. Embroidered Feminist Badges Bernal Heights, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

6 Friday

Cookie SocialMerced, 4–4:30 p.m.

7 Saturday

Dungeons & Dragons Reserve.West Portal, 2–5 p.m.

7, 28 Saturdays

Volunteer Corps Merced, 2 p.m.

8 Sunday

Anime Club Park, 2–3:30 p.m.

9 Monday

LEGO Visitacion Valley, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

10 Tuesday

Button-makingChinatown, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Film: Fighting With My FamilyNorth Beach, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

11 Wednesday

Button Making Sunset, 3–4 p.m.

11, 25 Wednesdays

Curiositeens Anza, 2–4 p.m.

12 Thursday

March Madness Snack TrialsBernal Heights, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

15 Sunday

Book Club: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban North Beach, 2–3 p.m. Cardboard Tube CreaturesPark, 2–3:30 p.m.

16 Monday

Shamrock ShirtsVisitacion Valley, 4–5:30 p.m. Book Group Western Addition, 4:30–5 p.m.

17 Tuesday

Spellbound CraftAnza, 3:30–5 p.m. Lip Balm CraftNorth Beach, 4–5 p.m.

Plant Holder CraftOrtega, 4–5:30 p.m.

Film: Gemini ManPotrero, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

18 Wednesday

Makey MakeyWestern Addition, 2:30–4 p.m.

Asian Snack TrialsGolden Gate Valley, 3–4 p.m.

Charm Bracelets CraftSunset, 3–4 p.m.

20 Friday

Nintendo SwitchChinatown, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

22 Sunday

Film: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanNorth Beach, 1:30–4 p.m.

24 Tuesday

Film: Pokémon Detective Pikachu Bayview, 4–6 p.m.

25 Wednesday

Tabletop GamesIngleside, 4–5 p.m.

Spring Book Trailers Parkside, 4–5 p.m.

26 Thursday

DIY Stickers Bayview, 4–5 p.m.

Lip Balm CraftIngleside, 4–5 p.m.

31 Tuesday

Film: John Wick: Chapter 3Bayview, 3–5 p.m.

Salsa and Chips TastingChinatown, 3:30–5 p.m.

Thursdays at Noon FilmsUnrepentant Desire: The Femme Fatale in MoviesMain, Koret, 12–2 p.m.

5 ThursdayDouble IndemnityNR, 107 mins., 1944.

12 Thursday

Body HeatR, 113 mins., 1981.

19 Thursday

The Last SeductionR, 110 mins., 1994.

26 Thursday

To Die ForR, 106 mins., 1995.

Meet the Changemakers Who Are Making a DifferenceOnly two weeks left to experience the exhibition Changemakers: Bay Area Disability Pride at the Main and meet some exceptional individuals who are making a difference in our community.

Superfest International Disability Film Festival Showcase The longest-running disability film festival, Superfest celebrates cutting-edge cinema that portrays disability through a diverse, complex, unabashed and engaging lens. See a selection of award-winning documentary films from the 2019 festival. March 5, 5:30 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Room. All films audio-described and captioned

Alex Locust in Conversation with Changemakers of the Future Known as the Glamputee, disability justice activist and educator Alex Locust leads a conversation with local disability community members about their lives and work. March 11, 5:30 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Room. ASL available

Dance and Movement Workshop with Antoine Hunter A family-friendly dance workshop for deaf and hearing people of all ages with choreographer and dance star Antoine Hunter, founder of the Urban Jazz Dance Group and the Annual Bay Area Deaf Dance Festival. Everyone is welcome—from beginner-level students to fluent ASL signers. March 14, 10 a.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Room

Deaf Dance Performance by Antoine Hunter and the Urban Jazz Dance Company – March 14, 1 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium

Irish American CrossroadsUncovering the hidden, traumatic or denied past is a recurring theme in Irish and Irish-American writing focused on family histories. Éanlaí

Cronin, Emer Martin and Linda Norton will share their work and join in conversation about the importance of exploring and sharing these untold experiences.

Éanlaí Cronin is a teacher, memoirist and certified facilitator in the Amherst Writers and Artist Method. Emer Martin recently published The Cruelty Men, which was nominated for Irish Novel of the Year 2019. Linda Norton is a visual artist and writer. Her book The Public Gardens: Poems and History was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.

This program is part of the Irish-American Crossroads Festival. For more information, visit irishamericancrossroads.org.

Irish American Crossroads: Telling the Untold – Uncovering and Healing in Irish/Irish-American Writing – March 1, 1 p.m., Main Library, Koret Auditorium

1 Sunday

LEGO• Park, 2–3:30 p.m.• Main, 3–4 p.m.

Paper Airplane Lab• Ingleside, 3–4 p.m.• Merced, 3–4 p.m.

1, 15, 22, 29 Sundays

Build It! Excelsior, 2–3:30 p.m.

3 Tuesday

Book Club: The True Confes-sions of Charlotte Doyle Marina, 4–5 p.m.

LEGO Merced, 4–5:30 p.m.

4 Wednesday

Dr. Seuss CelebrationPortola, 2–3 p.m.

Picture Frames CraftSunset, 3–4 p.m.

Family LEGO• Bernal Heights, 6–8 p.m.• West Portal, 6:30–8 p.m.

4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesdays

Custom Reading List Reserve. Excelsior, 4–5 p.m.

STEM Visitacion Valley, 4:15–5:15 p.m.

4, 11, 25 Wednesdays

Mandarin Story HourSunset, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

4, 18 Wednesdays

Puppy Dog TalesEureka Valley, 4:15–5:15 p.m.

4, 18, 25 Wednesdays

Play and LearnBayview, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

5 Thursday

Origami Ingleside, 4–5 p.m.

5, 12, 19, 26 Thursdays

Toddler ArtGlen Park, 10–11:30 a.m.

Parent-Child InteractionsPotrero, 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Reading BuddiesWestern Addition, 4–5 p.m.

6 Friday

Fun Flicks Portola, 3–4:30 p.m.

Author: Aimee LucidoRichmond, 4–5 p.m.

7 Saturday

Slime Western Addition, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Chess TournamentReserve. Richmond, 1–5 p.m.

Origami Bernal Heights, 2–5 p.m.

Open House Parkside, 2–5 p.m.

Bubble LabWest Portal, 3–4 p.m.

7, 21 Saturdays

Puppy Dog Tales Potrero, 12–1 p.m.

7, 21, 28 Saturdays

Snacktivity Potrero, 11 a.m.

8 Sunday

STEMtastic BooksMission Bay, 2–2:30 p.m.

Play Dough Science• Ingleside, 3–4 p.m• Merced, 3–4 p.m.

10 Tuesday

LEGO Ingleside, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Pocket Mirrors and MagnetsPotrero, 4–5 p.m.

11 Wednesday

Word Bracelets Golden Gate Valley, 3–4 p.m.

Rainbow NecklacesPortola, 3–4:30 p.m.

Folktales from Around the World Noe Valley, 3:30–4:15 p.m.

Women’s History TriviaIngleside, 4–5 p.m.

12 Thursday

Mark Foehringer’s Alice in WonderlandSunset, 10:30–11 a.m.

Marshmallow BuildersIngleside, 4–5 p.m.

LEGO North Beach, 4–5 p.m.

Mother-Daughter Book ClubWest Portal, 7–8 p.m.

13 Friday

LEGO Sunset, 3–4:30 p.m.

Boswick the Clown Reserve. Chinatown, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

14 Saturday

Drag Queen Story Hour Bayview, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Puppy Read Aloud Merced, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Bubbleology West Portal, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Film: Maleficent Mistress of Evil Ingleside, 2–4 p.m.

LEGO Portola, 2–3:30 p.m.

STEM: Paper DowelsAnza, 2:30–4 p.m.

Scribble Bots Marina, 3–5 p.m.

Boswick the ClownPresidio, 3–4 p.m.

Play Dough West Portal, 3–4 p.m.

15 Sunday

LEGO Glen Park, 2–4 p.m.

Best Biographies Read AloudMission Bay, 2–2:30 p.m.

Science Behind Bubbles• Ingleside, 3–4 p.m.• Merced, 3–4 p.m.

17 Tuesday

Magna-TilesIngleside, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Little Creations Minnie and Lovie Ward Recreation Center, 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Crayon Rubbing North Beach, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Engineering CatapultsVisitacion Valley, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

18 Wednesday

Music and Movement Ingleside, 1–1:30 p.m.

LEGO and Magna-tilesAnza, 4–5:30 p.m.

19 Thursday

Seed Bombs Marina, 3–5 p.m. Craft: Paper FlowersSunset, 3–4 p.m.

LEGO • Eureka Valley, 3:30–5 p.m.• Ingleside, 4–5 p.m.• Richmond, 4–5:30 p.m.

Mad Scientist ClubExcelsior, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

20 Friday

Seed NecklacesPortola, 3–4:30 p.m.

Movie and a Meal: God Help the Girl Potrero, 3–5 p.m.

21 Saturday

Chess • Excelsior, 1–3 p.m.• North Beach, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Author: Avi, Gold Rush GirlMain, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Keva Presidio, 2–3 p.m.

STEM: Strawberry DNAWest Portal, 3–4 p.m.

Woman Artists Craft Reserve. Potrero, 4–5:30 p.m.

22 Sunday

Paper FlowersGlen Park, 2–4 p.m.

STEM: Strawberry DNA• Ingleside, 3–4 p.m.• Merced, 3–4 p.m.

23 Monday

Fire Truck Visit Western Addi-tion, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Instruments CraftSunset, 3–4 p.m.

24 Tuesday

Craft: Little ArtistsBernal Heights, 10–11 a.m.

Spring-Themed ArtIngleside, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

25 Wednesday

LEGO Golden Gate Valley, 3–4 p.m.

Pine Cone Bird FeedersOcean View, 3–4 p.m.

Iconic Fashion CraftSunset, 3–4 p.m.

Biblio Bistro Reserve. Main, 5:30–7 p.m.

LEGO Presidio, 6–7 p.m.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Reserve. Ortega, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

26 Thursday

Magna-Tiles Eureka Valley, 3:30–5 p.m.

Graphic Novel Book Club Excelsior, 4–5 p.m.

Makey MakeyNorth Beach, 4–5 p.m.

Magnet CraftVisitacion Valley, 5–6 p.m.

27 Friday

LEGO and Magna-Tiles Chinatown, 3:30–5 p.m.

Origami Sunset, 3–4 p.m.

28 Saturday

Jelly Jam Time Western Addi-tion, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Film: Mulan Ingleside, 2–4 p.m.

Animal Life CycleWest Portal, 3–4 p.m.

LEGO Parkside, 3:30–5 p.m.

29 Sunday

Bubble PaintingGlen Park, 2–3:30 p.m.

Animal Life Cycle Art• Ingleside, 3–4 p.m.• Merced, 3–4 p.m.

30 Monday

Spring Break Fun Reserve. Main, 2–3:30 p.m.

Table Top GamesVisitacion Valley, 4:30–5:30 p.m.

31 Tuesday

Spring Break Fun Reserve. Main, 2–3:30 p.m.

6 MARCH 2020 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.

MARCH 2020

*Hour-long or longer programs include a playtime.

For Preschoolersn Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 3 to 5.*

BayviewEvery Thu., 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Español-English

Excelsior• Every Wed., 11–11:30 a.m. English-Mandarin

• Thu., 5, 19, 11–11:30 a.m. Español

• Thu., 12, 26, 11–11:30 a.m.

North BeachEvery Thu., 10:30–11 a.m.

ParkEvery Mon., 3:30–4 p.m.

ParksideEvery Tue., 10–10:30 a.m.

PortolaEvery Tue., 10:30–11:15 a.m.

SunsetThu., 5, 19, 26, 10:30–11 a.m.

Western AdditionTuesdays, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10–10:30 a.m.

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

AnzaEvery Sat., 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

BayviewEvery Tue., 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Español-English

Bernal HeightsEvery Sat., 10:30–11 a.m.Ticketed.

ChinatownEvery Sat., 10:30–11:30 a.m.

ExcelsiorEvery Thu., 1:15–1:45 p.m.Every Sat., 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

MainEvery Tue., 10:30–11 a.m.Every Thu., 10:30–11 a.m. Español-EnglishEvery Thu., 11:15–11:45 a.m. Cantonese-EnglishEvery Sat., 11–11:30 a.m.

MissionEvery Sat., 11–11:30 a.m. Español-English

Mission BayEvery Fri., 4–4:30 p.m.

Ocean ViewEvery Thu., 11 a.m.–12 p.m.Every Sat., 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

OrtegaTuesdays, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30–11 a.m.

ParkEvery Thu., 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. ParksideEvery Thu., 10–10:30 a.m.Every Sat., 10:15–11:15 a.m.

RichmondEvery Tue., 11–11:45 a.m. Ticketed.Every Sat., 11–11:30 a.m.

SunsetEvery Sat., 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Visitacion ValleyTuesdays, 10, 17, 24, 31, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

West PortalEvery Sat., 11–11:30 a.m.

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

AnzaEvery Thu., 10:30–11:30 a.m. Bernal HeightsEvery Thu., 10–10:30 a.m. Eureka ValleyEvery Tue., 10:30–11:15 a.m. ExcelsiorEvery Tue., 11–11:30 a.m.

Glen Park

• Every Mon., 10:15–11:45 a.m.• Every Tue., 10–10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Golden Gate Valley

• Every Mon., 10:15–10:45 a.m.• Every Tue., 10:15–10:45 a.m. InglesideEvery Mon., 10:30–11:15 a.m.

Main• Every Mon., 10:30–11 a.m.• Every Wed., 10:30–11 a.m. and 11:15–11:45 a.m. Ticketed.

MarinaEvery Mon., 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11:15–11:45 a.m.

MercedEvery Mon., 10:15–10:45 a.m.

Mission• Every Tue., 10:15–11:15 a.m. Español

• Every Thu., 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11:15–11:45 a.m. Español-EnglishTicketed.

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

Noe ValleyEvery Thu., 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11–11:30 a.m.

North BeachTuesdays, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Ocean ViewEvery Tue., 11–11:30 a.m.Minnie & Lovie Rec Center (650 Capitol Ave)

OrtegaEvery Mon., 10:30–11 a.m.

ParkEvery Thu., 10:15–10:45 a.m.Ticketed.

PortolaEvery Mon., 10:30–11:30 a.m.

PotreroEvery Thu., 10:15–10:45 a.m.

RichmondEvery Wed., 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

SunsetEvery Tue., 10:30–11:30 a.m.

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

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

Western AdditionEvery Tuesdays, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:45–11:30 a.m.

For Babies Rollicking rhymes, songs and

books for infants to 15 months and their caregivers.*

AnzaTuesdays, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Bernal HeightsEvery Wed., 1:30–2:30 p.m.Ticketed.

ChinatownEvery Thu., 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

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

Golden Gate ValleyEvery Mon., 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

InglesideWed., 4, 11, 25, 1–2 p.m.

MainEvery Thu., 3:30–4 p.m. MarinaEvery Tue., 11–11:30 a.m.

MercedEvery Thu., 10:15–10:45 a.m. MissionEvery Fri., 1:15–2:15 p.m. Español-English. Ticketed. Mission BayEvery Thu., 10:15–10:45 a.m. and 11–11:30 a.m.Limit 54, first-come basis. Call (415) 355-2838 for details. North BeachEvery Thu., 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

OrtegaEvery Wed., 1–1:30 p.m.

ParkEvery Sat., 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

PortolaEvery Sat., 10:30–11:30 a.m.

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

PresidioEvery Thu., 10:15–11:15 a.m.

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

SunsetEvery Mon., 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Visitacion ValleyEvery Sun., 2–3 p.m.

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

Homework HelpExcelsiorEvery Mon.; Tuesdays, 24, 31; Wednesday, 25All days, 4–6 p.m.

Visitacion ValleyEvery Mon.; Tuesdays, 10, 24, 31; Every Wed.; Every Thu.All days, 3–4 p.m.

West PortalSundays, 1, 8, 15, 22, 2–4 p.m.

Children’s Calendar

Thank you to Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for their generous support in funding library programs.

Big San Francisco Play Date 7 SaturdayIngleside, 2–4 p.m.

14 SaturdayPotrero, 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

21 SaturdayMain, 12–2 p.m.

23 MondayGlen Park, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

28 SaturdayMarina, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

S T O R Y T I M E S

Friends of the San Francisco Public Library

March Events

March 4, 11, 21, 28

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

March 13-20, 2020

Cookbook Sale!40% off all cookbooksBoth Friends Bookstore locations

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

Friends Bookstore: Fort Mason and Main Library Red Hill Books San Francisco Botanical Gardens, Garden Bookstore Thidwick Books

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Locations & Hours

Friends Bookstore at Fort Mason Center Fort Mason Center, Building C Open seven days a week. Bookstore: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Telephone (415) 771-1076

Friends Bookstore at the Main Main Library, 100 Larkin St. Grove Street Entrance Hours: Monday: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Tuesday - Thursday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.Friday: 12–5:30 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Sunday: 12–4:30 p.m.(Closed most major holidays)Telephone (415) 557-4238

Book Donation Center1630 17th St. (between Carolina & Wisconsin)Drop Off Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sunday and Monday: CLOSED

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.

Your Spring Cleaning Helps Your Library and the Environment

Cleaning out your bookshelves can be more than just tidying up. Make a difference by donating your used books and media to Friends’ Book Program! Each year Friends receive over half a million donated books. Those books are then sold to the public through our Friends Bookstores at Fort Mason Center and the Main Library, the Big Book Sale (the largest book sale on the West Coast), $1 Library Step Sales, online, and

at specialty sales throughout the year. These efforts generate over $1.5 million (adjusted net revenue of $1.3 million) for Friends’ operations and to augment Friends’ annual gift to the Library.

As well as being a way for Friends to support the Library directly, our Book Program is also a massive recycling effort. Friends diverts 550 tons of books from landfills every year to higher and better uses in the community. The best way to recycle books and media is to put them to use in other ways. As the second-largest used bookseller in San Francisco, Friends makes sure your donations find new life in other peoples’ homes. Even damaged books get a second life. Local volunteer artists create book cover prints and collages that Friends sells at the bookstores. Another use for the recycled books is for donations to other community organizations—Friends partners with St. Vincent de Paul, Zuckerberg General Hospital, SFUSD and more.

Friends is committed to making an impact when it comes to the environment, so donate those books to become a part of our community of book lovers. Don’t worry if you accidentally donate too many books, you can always go to our bookstores or any of our book sales and get more amazing treasures.

To donate books, go to our Book Donation Center at 1630 17th Street (between Carolina & Wisconsin). Drop Off Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sunday and Monday: CLOSED.

For more information about donating, contact: Andrew Leonard, Donation Center Manager, (415) 522-8606 or [email protected].

Donation Center Annual Highlights

1,000,000SAVED

12,666 VOLUNTEER HOURS

ITEMS DONATED (KEPT OUT OF LANDFILL)

50 TONS OF PAPER250 TONS OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

MORE THAN 3,000 BOOK DONORS

155 VOLUNTEERS

What We Accept: In addition to books, we accept donations of media and assorted printed material, including:

· Audio CDs· LPs· Books on CD and tape· DVDs, Blu-ray discs· Computer software and console games· Textbooks· Graphic Novels-Comic Books. (Individual copies

or box lots.)

What We Do Not Accept:

· Books that are damp or moldy· General encyclopedias (World Book, Britannica, etc.)· Legal statutes and casebooks· Magazines (SCRAP SF takes donations of National

Geographic and Smithsonian magazines)· Loose CDs, DVDs, etc. without their cases· Home-recorded (aka burned) CDs, DVDs, etc.· VHS tapes· Children’s and young adult books from school

libraries

SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 LARKIN STREETSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102

At the Library

8 MARCH 2020 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.

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: 11,000

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.

SFPL.ORG All phone numbers are in the 415 area code. See bookmobile schedule, page 2.

L IBRARY LOCATIONS AND HOURS S M T W T F S

ANZA 550 37th Ave. 355-5717 1–5 10–6 10–8 1–8 10–6 1–6 10–6

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

BERNAL HEIGHTS 500 Cortland Ave. 355-2810 1–5 10–6 10–7 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

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 Ct. 355-5616 1–5 10–6 10–9 10–9 10–6 1–6 10–6 (at 16th St., near Market)

EXCELSIOR 4400 Mission St. 355-2868 1–6 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–8 1–6 10–6

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

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

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

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

The Mix at SFPL 557-4404 12–6 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 Dr. 355-2825 1–6 10–6 10–9 1–9 10–8 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 11–8 10–6 1–6 10–6

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 1–5 10–6 10–8 1–8 10–6 1–6 10–6

OCEAN VIEW 345 Randolph St. 355-5615 1–5 10–6 10–6 12–8 10–7 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 St. 355-5656 1–5 12–6 10–9 1–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

PARKSIDE 1200 Taraval St. 355-5770 1–5 1–6 10–9 12–9 10–6 1–6 10–6

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

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

PRESIDIO 3150 Sacramento St. 355-2880 1–5 1–6 10–9 11–8 10–6 1–6 10–6

RICHMOND/MARKS 351 9th Ave. 355-5600 1–6 1–6 10–9 10–9 10–8 1–6 10–6

SUNSET 1305 18th Ave. 355-2808 1–5 10–6 10–8 10–8 10–8 1–6 10–6

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

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 1–6 10–6 10–6 1–8 10–7 1–6 10–6

SFMOMA Public Knowledge 151 3rd St. 357-4000 10–5 10–5 10–5 closed 10–9 10–5 10–5

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 March 19 in the Koret Auditorium of the Main. The public is welcome to attend.

Pleasure Ground: Golden Gate Park Celebrates 150 Years. Exhibit details on page 2.

Clockwise from above: Youngsters from the Sunset District ice skating on Lake Mallard (1949). Children ride down a slide in the Children’s Playground (1978). Miss Sally Emerson and Miss Jean Williams question Park Policeman Arthur Dolan as to why he arrested them (1933). Photos: San Francisco History Center, SFPL

Top left: Navy aerial of San Francisco (1934). Photo: NASA

March 2020In this Issue:Page 1 – Past, Present and Future SHEroes

Everyone Counts

Museum Family Free Days

Big San Francisco Play Date

Page 2 – Ride the Census Time Machine

Paid Summer Opportunities for Teens

Pleasure Ground: Celebrating Golden

Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary

Make a Difference: Volunteer

Bookmobile Schedules

Our Youthmobile Has a New Look!

Page 3 – Celebrate Fantasy and Science Fiction

Exhibitions Calendar

Adult Calendar

Page 4 – On the Same Page: Bannerless

by Carrie Vaughn

Author Talk: Ruha Benjamin

Page 5 – Irish American Crossroads

Meet the Changemakers

Page 6 – Children’s Calendar

Page 7 – Friends Focus: Spring Cleaning Helps

Your Library and Environment