Best books of 2009

Here are links to some of the many best books of 2009 lists that are coming out now that the year is almost over.

New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2009

SF Chronicle 100 best fiction, nonfiction books of 2009

Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2009

Amazon Top 100 Editors' Picks

And for Kids:

Library Journal Best Books 2009

School Library Journal Best Books of 2009

American Library Association 2009 Notable Children's Books

Booklist Notable Children's Books 2009

New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2009

What is your best book of the year? Leave us a comment and let us know!

聖誕節日圖書館休息時間

12月25日(星期5) 為"聖誕假日"全部舊金山市立圖書館休息一天。12月24日(星期4) 圖書館將於下午五時休息。 圖書館在12月26日（星期六）恢復正常開放時間。

Library closed on December 25 for Christmas Day and closing at 5pm on December 24

Please note that the Chinatown Branch and all other San Francisco Public Libraries will be closed on Friday December 25 for Christmas Day and will close at 5pm on Thursday December 24. We will resume our regular opening hours on Saturday December 26.

Happy holidays to all of you!

1月9日(星期六)下午2點半 《秋瑾》免費電影放映

《秋瑾》這部影片描述中國近代女革命家及女權運動者秋瑾不平凡的一生。片長56分鐘, 放映後緊接問題解答及討論。

圖書館所有節目是免費的。歡迎大家參加。

01/09/10 "Autumn Gem" : A Film by Rae Chang and Adam Tow

Filmmakers Rae Chang and Adam Tow present "Autumn Gem", a film that explores the extraordinary life of the Chinese revolutionary heroine and women's rights activist Qiu Jin (1875-1907). Q & A will be held directly after the 56 minute screening.

Culture and Arts Discussion and Live Performance, Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009, 3-3:45pm

New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) presents a program to introduce culture, arts, and performing arts at the Chinatown Branch on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009, 3-3:45pm.

The 45-minute program will be conducted in English and features:

• A live dance performance by junior dancers
• A discussion of culture and arts
• An introduction to performing arts in both the West and China
• An introduction to ShenYun Performing Arts group

Please join us for this free program.

Chinatown Children's Programs in December

Join us for these wonderful and exciting children's programs this month!

Baby Story Time
Rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, December 3 (special Bay Sign Language story time), 10, 17, 24 and 31, 11am-12pm

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

Baby Sign Language @ Baby Story Time
Come and join us for baby story time with baby sign language instructor from My Smart Hands!
Thursday, December 3, 11am-12pm

SFUSD Kindergarten Enrollment Workshop
Learn about the SFUSD enrollment process and key dates.
Saturday, December 5, 2-3:30pm

Holiday Puppet Show with Nick Barone
For ages 3 and older.
Tuesday, December 8, 1:30-2:15pm

Films
Tuesday, December 15
10:30am & 11:05am: Ages 3-5
4pm: Ages 5-12

Wednesday, December 16
4pm: Ages 5-12

Thursday, December 17
10am: Ages 3-5
4pm: Ages 5-12