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Film: FridaWednesday, 9/11/2024, 5:30 - 7:30 The life of artist Frida Kahlo, from her humble upbringing to her worldwide fame and the controversy that surrounded both Frida and husband Diego Rivera. R, 122 mins., 2002. Closed captions (CC) in English. |
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Activity: Draw Frida Sunday, 9/15/2024, 2:00 - 3:30 We will read 2-3 books about Frida Kahlo, then you can try your hand at creating a portrait in the style of her art. For ages 3 and older. |
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Wednesday, 9/25/2024, 6:30 - 7:30pm Join the Mission Bay Reads Book Club and embark on a literary adventure like no other! Whether you're a lifelong book lover or just discovering the joy of reading, our club offers an inclusive and engaging environment where you can share your passion for books with fellow enthusiasts. Each month, we choose a book from a diverse selection of genres, from classic literature to contemporary bestsellers, and participate in thought-provoking discussions that bring new perspectives to every page. Our book club is more than just a reading group—it's a community where friendships are formed and ideas are exchanged. Don’t miss the chance to be part of a welcoming and inspiring group of readers. Join us at the Mission Bay Reads Book Club and let your next great read be just a discussion away!  |
Violeta
by Isabel Allende
This sweeping novel tells the epic story of Violeta Del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century.
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The haunting of Hill House
by Shirley Jackson
When four seekers arrive at a notorious old mansion, their stay seems destined to be merely a spooky encounter with inexplicable phenomena, but Hill House is gathering its powers and will soon choose one of them to make its own
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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: Gentle Yoga
Saturdays, September 14 &28, 10:00 - 11:00am
This is a gentle yoga class for all ages and experience levels. We'll move mindfully and slowly to soothe the nervous system, stretch the body and build a little strength and stability along the way. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. A limited number will be available to borrow. |
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Activity: Tai Chi for Beginners Saturdays, September 14 & 28, 1:00 - 2:00 Learn and practice Tai Chi - a gentle, slow moving form of exercise and meditation - with skilled instructor Richard Fong. Tai Chi may help improve your overall health, fitness, balance, flexibility, coordination, posture and mental well being. In 2020, Tai Chi was included in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. |
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Workshop: Breathwork Based Meditation Saturday, September 28, 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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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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Storytime: For Families at SPARK Social SF
601 Mission Bay Boulevard North Monday, 9/9/2024, 11:15 - 11:45 Books, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages. |
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Workshop: Scrape Painting Saturday, 9/21/2024, 10:30 - 11:30 Create a stencil and then fill it in with acrylic paints using a scrape painting technique. A scrape painting is a form of abstract painting where you use a tool to scrape paint across a surface, creating random patterns of colors. |
Saturday, 10/5/2024, 11-11:45 Presentation: Dog Best Friends Saturday, 10/12 & 10/26/2024, 10:00 - 11:00 Workshop: Gentle Yoga with Daniela Saturday, 10/12 & 10/26/2024, 11:15 - 12:00 Workshop: Breathwork Based Meditation |
Wednesday, 10/16/2024, 5:00 - 7:00 Workshop: Ribbon Weaving Adult Craft Saturday, 10/19/2024, 10:30 - 11:30 Workshop: Ghostly Watercolor Resist Painting Please visit www.sfpl.org for more information on these programs. |
Book Recommendations for Latinx Heritage Month |
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Vanishing maps : a novel
by Cristina Garcâia
"From the acclaimed author of Dreaming in Cuban, a new novel that follows three generations of a divided family against the tumultuous backdrops of Cuba, America, Germany, and Russia in the new millennium"
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Our share of night : a novel
by Mariana Enriquez
United in grief after the death of the wife and mother they both loved, a young father and son travel to confront the terrifying legacy she bequeathed—a family called the Order that commits unspeakable acts in search of immortality. 30,000 first printing.
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The hacienda
by Isabel Caänas
In the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence and the execution of her father, Beatriz accepts Don Rodolfo Solórzano's proposal of marriage and is whisked away to his remote country estate where she is faced with a malevolent presence linked to his first wife's death.
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A nation of women : an early feminist speaks out
by Luisa Capetillo
The groundbreaking feminist and socialist writings of Puerto Rican author and activist Luisa Capetillo. In 1915, Puerto Rican activist Luisa Capetillo was arrested and acquitted for being the first woman to wear men's trousers publicly. While this act of gender-nonconforming rebellion elevated her to feminist icon status in modern pop culture, it also overshadowed the significant contributions she made to the women's movement and anarchist labor movements of the early twentieth century--both in her native Puerto Rico and in the migrant labor belt in the eastern United States. With the volume A Nation of Women, Capetillo's socialist and feminist activism is given the spotlight it deserves with its inclusion of the first English translation of Capetillo's landmark Mi opiniâon sobre las libertades, derechos y deberes de la mujer. Originally published in Spanish in 1911,
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Mission Bay Branch Library
960 Fourth St.
San Francisco, California 94158
(415) 355-2838
sfpl.org
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