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Tutorial: Drop-In eBook Help Mondays, 2-3pm Learn about SFPL’s different electronic media platforms, including Libby by Overdrive, Hoopla and Boundless in a one-on-one setting. |
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Workshop: Breathwork Based Meditation Saturday, July 27, 11:15-noon Breathwork Based Meditation, rooted in ancient wisdom and modern science, is a practice that harnesses the breath as a powerful tool for relaxation, clarity, and self-awareness. Guided by a certified Art of Living instructor, participants will be gently guided through a series of breathwork techniques designed to calm the mind, release tension, and promote deep relaxation. Whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice, this session offers something for everyone. No prior experience is necessary, and all are welcome to join regardless of fitness level (age 18+). During the session, you will: - Experience the profound benefits of conscious breathing for stress reduction and emotional balance.
- Cultivate mindfulness and presence through focused awareness on the breath.
- Explore the connection between breath, body, and mind, and discover the potential for inner transformation.
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FULL Workshop: Art of Paper Marbling Sunday, 7/7/2024, 2:00 - 4:00In this hands-on workshop, David Sandow, a life-long bookbinder will teach you how to create your own marbled paper. This event is full.
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Workshop: Create Natural Dye from Food Waste Wednesday, 7/17/2024, 5:00 - 7:00Explore the spectrum of colors that can come from your compost bin. Artist Margaret Seelie will show you how to dye a set of napkins with avocado pits and onion skins. Margaret Seelie is an artist and writer based in the Bay Area. She founded Seelie Studio, a natural dye house, and Seawitches, a zine for water people. She is passionate about sparking creativity using natural materials. Her favorite materials to make dye from are purple sea urchins, metals, avocado pits, and oxalis flowers. When she is not in the studio, she’s surfing or walking her rescue doggie, Budgie. Space is limited. Reservations required. Call 415-355-2838.
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Workshop: Watercolor Tape Painting for Adults Wednesday, 7/24/2024, 5:30 - 7:00 Fill that empty space on your wall with a painting that you made yourself. The finished painting will have a stained-glass look and is perfect for watercolor beginners. Space is limited. Reservations required. Call 415-355-2838.
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Book Club: Mission Bay Reads Wednesday, 7/31/2024, 6:30 - 7:30pm Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro In this luminous tale Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro looks at our rapidly changing modern world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator to explore a fundamental question: what does it mean to love?
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Storytime: For Toddlers Tuesdays at 10:15 Books, songs, movement and more. For toddlers 16 months through age 2 and their caregivers. Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the reference desk starting at 10am.
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Storytime: For Preschoolers Tuesdays at 11am Books, songs, fingerplays and more for ages 3–5. Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the reference desk starting at 10:30am.
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Storytime: For Babies Thursdays at 10:15am Songs, rhymes and books for infants and their caregivers. Space limited. Tickets available on a first come basis at the reference desk starting at 10am.
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Activity: Crayon Rubbing Monday, 7/1/2024, 10:00 - 11:00 Rub a crayon over textured plates and create a beautiful piece of art.
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Workshop: Mandarin for Children Starts Tuesday, 6/25/2024, 3:00 - 5:00pm Led by experienced teachers, children engage in Mandarin language learning through vibrant story sessions and fun hands-on activities. For ages 2–10. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2838. There will be 8 sessions. All classes are from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Caregivers must be present. - Tuesday 6/25
- Tuesday 7/2
- Tuesday 7/9
- Tuesday 7/16
- Tuesday 7/23
- Tuesday 7/30
- Tuesday 8/6
- Saturday 8/17
由經驗豐富的教師帶領,孩子們透過生動的故事時間和有趣的活動學習中文。年齡: 2-10 需提前報名。請致電:(415) 355-2838 This program is provided by a partnership with the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco, Taiwanese American Center, and Mission Bay Branch Library. 此課程由臺北經濟文化辦事處教育組、聖亞納中文學校和日落區分館圖書館合作提供。北加州台灣會館- 華語文學中心
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Presentation: Animal Ambassadors with Tree Frog Treks Wednesday, 7/10/2024, 3:00 - 4:00 Meet reptiles and amphibians face-to-face and learn about the natural world around us. For children and their families. Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-2838.
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Celebration: Open House at Mission Bay Branch Saturday, 7/13/2024, 10:00 - 2:00 Participate in a day of fun at Mission Bay Branch's Open House. Meet staff and community partners, browse the library collection of vinyl records and enjoy scenic views of Mission Creek. Activities for all-ages include: - button-making
- craft activities led by the Museum of Craft and Design
- 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., a lively storytime session and
- 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., a performance by Esencia Latin Jazz Ensemble
Refreshments will be provided.
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Activity: Mixed-Media Geode Paintings Saturday, 7/20/2024, 10:30 - 11:30 Geodes are spherical rocks that contain hollow cavities lined with crystals. Paint a picture of a geode using a variety of water-based media including watercolor paints, colored pencils, and markers. For children and their families.
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Storytime: For Families at Spark SocialMonday, 7/22/2024, 11:15 - 11:45Books, songs, rhymes, movement and fun for children of all ages. SPARK Social is an outdoor food truck park located at 601 Mission Bay Blvd, North. San Francisco, CA 94158
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Activity: Light and Shadow STEM Play Monday, 7/29/2024, 11:00 - 12:00 Hear and see how shadows and the sun move together as we read the story Moonbear's Shadow, by Frank Asch. Play with flashlights and miniature landscapes to learn more about the science of light and shadow. For ages 4–8.
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Friday, 8/2/2024, 2:00 - 2:45 Performance: CMC Bayanihan Equity Center Choir in SOMA Saturday, 8/10/2024, 2:00 - 3:00 Workshop: Nourishing Modern Hungers Wednesday, 8/14/2024, 5:30 - 7:00 Workshop: Decoupage Tiles Craft for Adults
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Thursday, 8/15/2024, 2:00 - 3:00 Workshop: Rhythm and Dance with Jarrel Phillips Saturday, 8/17/2024, 10:30 - 11:30 Activity: Galaxy Paintings Some programs require registration. Please visit www.sfpl.org for more information.
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Mission Bay Reads Book Club
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Klara and the sun
by Kazuo Ishiguro
"From her place in the store that sells artificial friends, Klara--an artificial friend with outstanding observational qualities--watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass in the street outside. She remains hopeful a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change forever, Klara she is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans. In this luminous tale, Klara and the Sun, Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro looks at our rapidly changing modern world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator to explore a fundamental question: what does it mean to love?"
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Thank you, Mr. Nixon : stories
by Gish Jen
This collection brings to life an 11-story journey through U.S.-Chinese relations, capturing both the excitement of a world on the brink of change and the all-too-human encounters that follow as East meets West.
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Punky Aloha
by Shar Tuiasoa
Armed with her grandmother's magical sunglasses and a lot of aloha in her heart, plucky Polynesian girl Punky Aloha, who is scared to make new friends, sets off on a BIG adventure for the very first time. Illustrations.
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The storyteller
by Brandon Hobson
To discover what happened to his mother, one of many Native women who've mysteriously gone missing, anxiety-riddled Ziggy, his sister Moon, and his friends Alice and Corso set out on a mind-bending adventure where he learns the lessons of the Cherokee storytellers. Simultaneous eBook.
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Ink girls
by Marieke Nijkamp
Charged with treason after accusing the principessa's powerful brother of stealing from the city, Cinzia manages to escape and works with the principessa's daughter to expose the truth, following a whisper network of girls who empower them to change the course of history. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Call me Iggy
by Jorge Augusto Aguirre
Crushing on a girl at school who doesn't know he exists, Ohio-born Colombian American teen Iggy finds his life unraveling when his grandfather's ghost decides to meddle in his love life, setting him off on a journey of self-discovery. Simultaneous. (Young Adult– Grade 10+)
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Mission Bay Branch Library 960 Fourth St. San Francisco, California 94158 (415) 355-2838
sfpl.org
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