San Francisco Public Library

Tomorrow, Saturday November 9, we'll host Ohlone artist and activist Kanyon Sayers-Roods in her presentation of the Ohlone Land Minizine, a celebration of space, place, and the original people of the beautiful city we call San Francisco. Join us at 3:30pm for an hour of inspiration! Geared towards youth ages 10 and up, but all are welcome. https://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1039637401

Come on down to the Western Addition Library NOW for the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble! Show begins at 3:00! Viva la musica!!

Western Addition Library is pleased to host a presentation on the Ohlone Minizine with local activist and artist Kanyon Sayers-Roods! Join us on Saturday, November 9 at 3:30 pm for a celebration of the cultural diversity and history of space and place in the Bay Area. Maybe you'll get inspired to make your own zine! For tweens and teens age 10-18. https://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1039637401

Join us on Saturday, October 26 at 3pm to celebrate VIVA with the SF Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble! They will present a special concert and demonstration of the rhythms and instruments used in Latin jazz and salsa music. An informational discussion about the music from Cuba, Puerto Rico and Latin America will follow, led by music director John Calloway, Ph.D. For all ages. LYJE is made up of students ages 1017 from throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. They have performed at jazz festivals, music venues and private events. More information on the ensemble can be found at www.ljye.com.

Dance into VIVA (Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month) on Saturday, Oct 12 with Rueda Con Ritmo! Since its origins in the 1950s in Havana, Cuban Salsa (Rueda de Casino) has spread throughout Cuba and around the world, including a vibrant dance community in the SF Bay Area. This beginner hour-long class teaches the fundamentals, finishing with a group dance in a Rueda (circle). No partner or special attire required. Join the fun tomorrow at 2:00pm! https://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1039032201

End your Summer Stride with a BANG! Join us for Alka-Seltzer Rockets on Saturday, August 17 at 3:00pm. We'll use everyday ingredients to make our own "rocket fuel" and experiment to see how high our rockets can go. For youth age 6 and up. https://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1037012001

Ever stop and think about your daily routine and how you get from place to place? Join us for Go! Go! Go!: Wheels, Wings, and Walking, a series of STEM activities that encourage learning about popular modes of transportation, presented by Western Addition’s YELL (Youth Engaged in Library Leadership) summer interns. We’ll make paper airplanes, race a cardboard car around a track, learn interesting space trivia, and do a library scavenger hunt. Collect all four stamps in your ...Passport to earn a prize! Please join us this Sunday, August 11 from 2-4 pm. Program is for ages 3 and up! https://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1037565701

Come meet some fun critters at the Fur, Scales and Tales Animal Show, Friday August 9 at 2:45pm! Tracy Hill (aka Tracy the Animal Guy) will present some of his best animal buddies. We'll get to see the animals up close, and after the last animal is presented, we will have time to pet some of our favorite animal stars. For children and their caregivers and families. https://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1037013301

We are excited to host the DeYoung Museum Ambassadors on Friday, July 19 at 1:30pm! Teens from the Museum Ambassador Program will lead an interactive art activity inspired by the permanent collection. We'll experiment with materials and explore color, composition, and texture to create an original work of art. Children age 6-12 years old and their families are invited. Others may attend with space permitting. Limited to 30 participants, please call 415-355-5727 to sign up. https://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1037013001

Join us on Saturday, June 29 at 11:00am for Steelpan Musical History with Fauna Solomon! Fauna will share an interactive, performance-based presentation on the history of the steelpan, a traditional instrument of the Caribbean. This program includes music and history for all ages. Come https://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1037453501take a Caribbean vacation without leaving the city!

"Rise, Shine, #Woke!" Western Addition Library is thrilled to host the Grammy-nominated ALPHABET ROCKERS, Saturday June 22 at 11:30AM! Speak up and sing out for racial justice! For children ages 5-10 and their families. https://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1037010501