Get Inked...Naturally! Henna for Teens on Thursday, January 12!

Are you interested in unraveling the mysteries of one of the oldest most traditional arts of the ancient world? Come join us and kick off the New Year with San Francisco’s Organic body artist Charitie Bolling for an exciting afternoon of fun learning and hands on activities. Secrets and truths of the origins of henna will be unraveled and mysteries revealed. Learn how to mix, apply and adorn with this beautiful and delicate fine art. All workshop participants will be able to choose from a plethora of designs and be painted with henna the traditional safe and organic way. For attending you’ll be entered into a mini raffle for your chance to win a personalized gift after the workshop!! Refreshments will be provided don’t miss out!! Bring a friend! Ages 12-18. For participants under 18, a signed parent/guardian permission form must be returned prior to the workshop.
To reserve your space and/or request a form, contact Nicole at 415.355.5738 or ntermini@sfpl.org

eReader Open Houses at the Mission Branch Tuesdays, Dec. 27, Jan. 3, and Jan. 10, 6:30 - 8:30pm

Did you get a Kindle, Nook or other eReader this holiday season? Want to learn how to use it and download library ebooks?




Come to a Mission Branch eReader Open House...

Tues., Dec. 27
Tues., Jan. 3
Tues., Jan. 10
any time between 6:30 - 8:30pm.

A librarian will help you on the 2nd floor at the reference desk. (Feel free to bring a laptop so you can download and transfer library ebooks to your device.)

U.S. Congress on your Corner!

If you are having problems with a federal agency or obtaining your Social Security, Medicare, veterans or other federal benefits, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi’s office may be able to help. Staff from her office will visit the Mission Branch to answer questions about federal agencies, programs and benefits, and to offer any possible assistance.


Please note that Congresswoman Pelosi will not be at this event. Only staff from her office will be present.


En Español:
Si tiene alguna pregunta o problema con una agencia federal o obteniendo su Seguro Social, beneficios de veterano, o de otro tipo, la oficina de la Congresista Nancy Pelosi podría ayudarle. Representates de su oficina estaran visitando la Biblioteca de la Mission para contestar sus preguntas.

Aclaración: por favor note que la Congresista Pelosi no estará presente en este evento. Solo representates de su oficina estarán disponibles.

Congress On Your Corner
Monday, December 5, 2011
6:15-8:30 p.m.
Mission Branch Library

Ricardo Antoni, Adult Services Librarian/Bibliotecario

eBooks Anyone?

Did you know that the SFPL public library has downloadable
ebooks you can borrow and transfer to ebook readers like the
Kindle for free?

Let Joseph Trent Garcia, SFPL's eResources Specialist, show you
how you can borrow ebooks from your public library and learn
what devices are compatible in this free, hourlong
workshop.

This is a perfect workshop for those giving or getting an
eBook reader for the holidays! Don't miss!


eBooks Workshop
Monday, November 28, 2011 6:30 p.m.
Mission Branch Library Children's Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Mission Branch on Saturday, October 15!

Please join us to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Mission Branch Library with a wonderful afternoon of programs:

1:00 p.m. in the Adult Reading Room:
Venezuelan Cooking Demonstration with Adriana Lopez Vermut



Chef and Co-Owner of local Mission eatery Pica Pica Maize Kitchen,
will visit the Mission Branch Library to present a cooking demonstration using recipes from Venezuelan cuisine. Don’t miss this gastronomic tour of the most characteristic and flavorful tastes of Venezuelan cuisine. All ages are welcomed!

2:00 p.m. in the Adult Reading Room:
Argentinean Music Performance by Tengo Tango Tengo Tango features Marcelo Puig(Guitar & Vocal) and Seth Asarnow(bandoneon). Marcelo is one of the most in-demand and popular performers of authentic Argentine Tango music in the Bay Area. A
native of the Bay Area, Seth is musical director of the Los Angeles Tango Festival as well as Nora’s Tango Week, a Bay Area international conference celebrating tango. All ages welcome and tango dancers too!

3:00 p.m in the Children's Room:
Music and Dance from Mexico with Maria Luna
This workshop is based on integrating Mexican folk dance and creative movement. Children will become exposed to Latin-American culture, history, geography, and traditions as they learn dances from different regions in Mexico including structured footwork and partner dancing.

See you at the Mission Branch on October 14!

Orquesta La Moderna Tradición Live at the Mission Branch!!

From the first note, you'll want to jump out of your seat! Since 1996, the San Francisco-based Orquesta La Moderna Tradición has thrilled audiences across the country with a mix of contemporary timba-infused arrangements of Danzón music. Originating in the late 1800s, Danzón still remains one of the most important musical styles in Cuba, and it was the music of choice at the Havana social clubs of the 1950s.

La Moderna Tradición has performed at Lincoln Center in New York, the Smithsonian Institution, the San Francisco Jazz Festival, and the Telluride Jazz Festival. Don’t miss this rare free concert by Orquesta La Moderna Tradición as part of the American Sabor Exhibition at the San Francisco Public Library and don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!

Orquesta La Moderna Tradición Live!
Mission Branch Library - Adult Reading Room
Saturday, October 1, 2011
2:00 p.m.

Presented as part of American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian at the San Francisco Public Library.

Bring on the Buttons! (for Teens)

Do you have any idea how fun it is to make your own buttons?

Join us on Monday, September 19, from 3:30-5:30 and find out!

Draw a picture, cut one out, or bring one in! Bring on the buttons!

Ages 11-18 welcome

For more information contact Nicole at 415.355.5738 or ntermini@sfpl.org