Adult Summer Reading - Patrons Recommend

"The Year Before the Flood" by Ned Sublette

Ned Sublette's passion is researching and writing about the music of Africa, Cuba & New Orleans, and in 2004-2005 he had received a fellowship to come to Tulane University in New Orleans to do just that. This book traces the origins and connections of that music, but the author digs deep into the culture, history, racism, violence and crime in New Orleans and searches for explanations about how and why the Katrina emergency (before and after) was handled so badly. This book doesn't just raise questions; it provides very complete, honest answers.

Adult Summer Reading - Patrons Recommend

"Tide Running" by Oonya Kempadoo

This book takes place on the Caribbean island of Tobago, so water is a constant presence, literally surrounding the characters and always within their sight. The action all centers around Cliff, who lives with his mother, brother and sister in very modest circumstances and his interaction with Peter & Bella, a wealthy married couple who live with their son in a luxurious home. The family becomes friendly with Cliff, allowing him into their home and their lives.

This would be a great book for a book discussion group because it raises so many questions about being open and trusting versus the wisdom of putting too much temptation in front of someone who has lead a very deprived life.

Adult Summer Reading - Patrons Recommend

Still looking for a summer read? Here is a review of "An Embarrassment of Mangoes" by Ann Vanderhoof written by one of your fellow patrons.

Many people dream of leaving their jobs and their daily lives and embarking on a wild adventure, but in "An Embarrassment of Mangoes" Ann and Steve Vanderhoof take readers along on their 2-year, 7000 mile voyage aboard their 42-foot sailboat, as they make their way from their home in Canada to their final destination of the Caribbean island of Grenada. The excitement of the voyage itself, as well as the fun & experience of getting to visit 47 islands make this a wonderful book to read this summer. Ann has included several recipes native to the various islands they visited.

Want more recommendations? Check out the Adult Summer Reading reading lists or ask your librarian for help. And don't forget to sign up for the Adult Summer Reading and let us know how many books you have read this summer!

Paper Marbling, June 22, 3-4:30 pm

Jamie Chan from Urban Fauna Studio will teach Suminagashi - the ancient Japanese technique of paper marbling with inks and water. Participants can try their hand at a couple of different techniques in Suminagashi marbling on heavy-weight papers. Once they are dry, these marbled papers can be used for collage, scrap booking or just framed as an art piece!

All materials supplied; attendance limited to 20 people. Please contact Chinatown Branch to sign-up.

The photo shows some examples of Suminagashi made at the workshop at Glen Park Branch.



華埠圖書館重建14周年慶典, 6月15日與6月19日, 下午2-4時

請參加今年的圖書館重建慶典. 請來與工作人員一起吃茶點, 看照片, 聊天!

6月19日兩點加添特別節目金山廣東音樂團表演.

Annual Open House Celebration, Tuesday, June 15 & Saturday, June 19, 2-4pm

Join us for our annual Chinatown Branch Library Open House Celebration! Come and have tea with the staff, look at photographs of our remodeling and past programs, and have fun!

On Saturday there will be a special music program by Gold Mountain Cantonese Music Ensemble starting at 2pm.

中文讀書會

六月十八日, 星期五
下午3:30 ~ 5:30 pm
一樓社區會議室

閱讀一個感人的家庭故事 "東京鐵塔: 老媽和我,有時還有老爸". 作者是日本專欄作家Lily Franky先生.本書三年熱銷日本, 為日本媒體界公推的國民小說. 以國語及英文討論. 現場有小點心及贈獎活動.

查詢請洽Jewel Chen, Tel:(415)355-2888 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

Chinese Reading Club

Friday, June 18th, 3:30 ~ 5:30 pm
Chinatown Branch Library, Community Meeting Room

Read a touching family story: Tokyo Tower: Mom & Me, and Sometimes Dad written by Japanese author, Lily Franky. Discussion will be in Mandarin Chinese & English. Light refreshment will be served. Chance to win a raffle prize.

For informaiton, please contact Jewel Chen, at Chinatown Library (415)355-2888 or jewelchen@sfpl.org

成人暑期閱讀 -- 6月4日至7月31日

今年, 不僅兒童有暑期閱讀活動! 今年成人閱讀活動的挑戰是: 舊金山城裡哪一邊讀最多書: 海邊(西邊)或灣邊(東邊)?

如何參與成人暑期閱讀活動:
1.到您的分館登記參加這項活動
2.閱讀書籍(或聽有聲書)
3. 在登記冊上登記讀過或聽過的書
4. 呈交網上書評或親自送到圖書館(任選), 書評可能被選出展示在分館或舊金山市立圖書館網站上 5. 留意分館的水計表上漲

其他參與方式:
參與以水為主題的圖書館活動
在圖書館外參加一項以水為主題的有關活動

成人暑期閱讀網頁有以水為主題的圖書目錄圖書館外活動 http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=2000235803&sl=3









海邊的圖書館灣邊的圖書館
Eureka Valley, Excelsior, Glen Park, Ingleside, Marina, Mission, Noe Valley, Ocean View, Ortega, Richmond, Sunset, Visitacion Valley, West Portal, Western AdditionBayview, Bernal Heights, 華埠分圖書館, 總圖書館, Mission Bay, North Beach, Portola, Potrero

Adult Summer Reading - Dive Into A Good Book, June 4-July 31

Summer Reading is not just for kids and teens any longer! This year, join other adults in a friendly challenge about which side of town will read the most books this summer.

Simply go to your branch to sign up for the program and check off one box in the sign-up binder at your branch for each book read (or audiobooks listened to). Your branch will tally up the number of books read at the branch each week and enter the numbers in the competition between the Oceanside (West) and Bayside (East) branches.

You can also submit reviews of books online or in person at your branch. Your reviews may get selected for display either at your branch or on the library's website.

Make sure to check the adult summer reading page for reading suggestions, water-themed programs at different libraries and suggested water-related activities outside the library.

Children's Programs in June

June marks the beginning of our annual Summer Reading Program. Make sure to come to the library between June 5 and July 31 to sign up, get your reading log and start reading!

We also have lots of fun events for children this month!

Baby Story Time
Rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, June 3, 10, 17 and 24 (special baby yoga class), 11am-12pm

Family Story Time
Stories, songs and more for children of all ages and their families.
Saturday, June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10:30-11am

The Bubble Lady
A fun and entertaining bubble show with the bubble lady!
Wednesday, June 9, 2:30pm
Ages 5 and older.
Space is limited, please call for reservations.

The Lizard Lady
Warm up to cold-blooded critters with Lizard Lady Teressa Killeen and her wonderful reptiles!
Wednesday, June 16, 2:30pm
Ages 5 and older.
Space is limited, please call for reservations.

Insect Discovery Lab
Join us for creepy crawly fun with the Insect Discovery Lab!
Wednesday, June 23, 2:30pm
Ages 5 and older.
Space is limited, please call for reservations.

Baby Yoga Time
Stretch! Come and make a sea animal yoga pose.
Thursday, June 24, 11am
Children ages 2 and younger and their caregivers.
Space is limited, please call for reservations.

Marine Mammal Center
Come and learn about the marine mammals of California. The Whale Bus will be here!
Friday, June 25, 1:15pm
Ages 5 and older.
Space is limited, please call for reservations.

Sophie Craft
Make a fun and easy craft with Sophie!
Wednesday, June 30, 2:30pm
Ages 5 and older.
Space is limited, please call for reservations.

Not enough? Come back in July for more programs!