The Comic Book Guide to the Mission Program

Over 60 patrons attended yet another "happening" event at the Mission Branch!

Lauren Davies and over 10 of the anthology's contributors were on hand to discuss and read from newly published "The Comic Book Guide to the Mission". Lauren herself projected pages on a screen from the anthology as each contributor read from their piece. It was an evening to remember.

There are lots of more Adult programs and events coming to your Mission Branch. On Monday, August 1, we will offer a "Write your Will" workshop. Stuart Bronstein, an estate planning and probate lawyer in San Francisco for more than 30 years, will help participants create fully functional wills. Space is limited so please call us at (415) 355-5734 to sign up. As with all of our programs, the workshop is free!

See you at our next event!

Ricardo Antoni
Adult Services Librarian
Mission Branch Library

Workshop: Jewelry Making for Teens

In this fun, hands - on workshop, local designer Chelsee Robinson will guide you in creating your own beautiful bracelet, necklace, or earrings. Come for the fun, leave with a skill! Materials will be provided.

Ages 12 - 18.
Pre - registration is required.

Mission Branch * 300 Bartlett Street
Monday, August 1st * 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Nicole at (415) - 355 - 5738 or email her at ntermini@sfpl.org.

All programs at the library are free. Supported by friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Just Published! The Comic Book Guide to the Mission

Join us right here at the Mission Branch Library when Lauren Davis, Collector & Editor of The Comic Book Guide to the Mission, discusses this funny, raw, and vivid anthology of comics based on San Francisco's Mission District.

Contributors to the guide Justin Hall, Matt Stewart, Dan V., Aindrila Mukhopadhyay, Nomi Kane, Chuck Whelon, Jamaica Dyer, Sean Chiki and Mario Hernandez will also be on hand.

A book sale by local bookstore Mission: Comics & Art follows the event.

The Comic Book Guide to the Mission Author Event
Mission Branch Library - Adult Reading Room
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
7:00 p.m.

Omnifarious Origami: An Exciting Paper Folding Workshop

Origami [折り紙] has been part of the Japanese culture since the Heian Period, as early as 794 b.c.e. In this fun, hands-on workshop, you too can take part in this ages-old tradition! Learn to fold just about anything, including boxes, decorations, cranes, and more! For youth ages 8-12, this is an event you DON'T want to miss out on.


INFORMATION

Who: Our skilled instructor Shinta Arifin and youth ages 8 - 18
When: Thursday, July 21st @ 3:00 - 5:00p.m.
Where: Mission Branch Library @ 300 Bartlett St.

For more information, call Nicole at (415) 355 - 5738 or email her at ntermini@sfpl.org.

In association with Shinta Arifin.

Power Your Mind with a Mystery!

Join the Mission Branch Book Club!
Our first discussion will focus on the bold Swedish thriller: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson.
When: Monday, July 11, at 6:30pm
Where: We'll meet at the Mission Branch Children's Room (1st floor).

Sign up at the 2nd floor Information Desk for the Mission Branch Book Club & pick up a copy of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (bring your library card!). See you July 11th! And, don't forget: There's still time to log your hours for Summer Read SF 2011.

¿Busca una buena novela de Mario Vargas Llosa?

Mario Vargas Llosa ganó el Premio Nobel de Literatura en el 2010. Si busca leer una de sus mejores libros le recomendamos “La Fiesta del Chivo” (2000). Esta obra es una extraordinaria ventana con vista a una de las dictaduras más largas y crueles que se han dado en la historia de Latinoamérica: la del General Rafael Trujillo en la Republica Dominicana. Mezclando personajes históricos e imaginarios y usando su genio narrativo, Vargas Llosa ha creado una novela histórica como ninguna otra.

Los hechos comienzan con la visita de Urania Cabral a la Republica Dominicana, su tierra natal, después de treinta y cinco años en el exilio en los Estados Unidos. La razón de su larga ausencia es lentamente revelada a través de dos narrativas que se desarrollan en los tiempos de la dictadura. Una de ellas sigue con detalle extraordinario los últimos días del dictador Trujillo describiendo la crueldad y los excesos que fueron característicos de su mandato. La otra narrativa sigue las acciones de un grupo de militares rebeldes que, después de treinta años de opresión y terror, planean asesinarlo.

A pesar de una excelente narrativa que trasporta al lector a la “Ciudad Trujillo” de los años sesenta, Vargas Llosa nos mantiene adivinando la triste razón del exilio de Urania. Cuando por fin se revela, la razón hace entender las repercusiones que una dictadura brutal, aun después de muchos años, puede tener sobre los que la han sobrevivido.

Tenemos copias de este libro en nuestra sucursal de la Mission. ¡Visitenos!

Ricardo Antoni, Bibliotecario de Adultos
Biblioteca de la Misión

May Button Magic!

Do you have any idea how much fun it is to make a button? Join us and find out! It's magical! Draw a picture, cut one out, or bring one in. Think small because the buttons are less than 2 inches around...

Monday, May 23, from 4-6pm
Mission Branch Library 300 Bartlett Street

ages 11-18

For information or to register, contact Nicole at 415.355.5738 or ntermini@sfpl.org