Showing posts with label children's programs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label children's programs. Show all posts

Change in schedule for Hula Hoop Fun with Cherry Hoops

Please note that the Hula Hoop Fun with Cherry Hoops program originally scheduled for Thursday, September 8, will take place on Thursday, September 15, 4-5pm instead.

Ages 5 and older. Please call for reservations.


Children's programs in September

School started and films are back.

Baby Story Time
Rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 11am-12pm

Family Story Time
Stories, songs and more for children of all ages and their families.
Saturday, September 3, 10, 17, and 24, 10:30-11am

Hula Hoop Fun with Cherry Hoops
Join us for a fantastic hoop-dance activity with Nicole.
Ages 5 and older. Please call for reservations.
Thursday, September 15, 4-5pm

Films
Tuesday, September 20
10am, 10:30am, 11:05am and 2pm: Ages 3-5
4pm: Ages 5-7

Wednesday, September 21
10am and 10:40am: Ages 3-5
Thursday, September 22
10am and 10:40am: Ages 3-5

Children's programs in August

Summer Reading ended July 30 but that doesn't mean that there aren't any fun children's programs in August!

Baby Story Time
Rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, August 4, 11, 18 and 25, 11am-12pm

Family Story Time
Stories, songs and more for children of all ages and their families.
Saturday, August 6, 13 and 20, 10:30-11am

Farm Animal Petting Zoo
Rabbits and goats and ducks, oh my!
Thursday, August 18, 10am-12pm
Ages 10 and under. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Children's programs in July

Our annual Summer Reading programming continues until the end of the month.  Join us for fun and entertaining programs this month and sign up for the Summer Reading if you haven't already.

Baby Story Time
Rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, July 14, 21 and 28, 11am-12pm

Family Story Time
Stories, songs and more for children of all ages and their families.
Saturday, July 2, 16, 23 and 30, 10:30-11am

Heather Magic
A hilarious and fun filled magic show with Heather Rogers.
Wednesday, July 6, 2-2:45 pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Jimbo the Clown
Join a magic, game songs and juggling performance by Jim the Clown.
Wednesday, July 13, 2-3pm
Ages 10 and under. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Sophie Crafts
Wednesday, July 20, 2-3pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Magic Dan
Ride with Magic Dan for a fun and captivating magic journey.
Wednesday, July 27, 2-2:45pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Chinatown Open House Celebration on Tuesday, June 14, 2:30-4pm and Saturday, June 18, 2-4pm

Please join us for our annual Open House Celebration. Chinatown Branch first opened its doors to the public in 1921 and we are celebrating 90 years of service to the community this year.

Come and have tea with the staff on Tuesday, June 14, 2:30-4pm!

Join us for a dance performance by the Flying Angels Chinese Dance Group on Saturday, June 18, 2-4pm! Light refreshments will be served.

Children's programs in June

Join us for some fun and exciting children's programs at the library this month. And don't forget to sign up for our Summer Reading program!
 
Baby Story Time
Rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, June 2, 9 (special baby yoga story time), 16 and 30, 11am-12pm

Family Story Time
Stories, songs and more for children of all ages and their families.
Saturday, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10:30-11am


Theater Dance Music Workshop with Kim Epifano & Sally Davis
Wednesday, June 8, 2-3pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Baby Yoga Time
A special baby story time.
Thursday, June 9, 11am-12pm
Ages birth-2 and caregivers. Space is limited; please call for reservations and please bring a mat or towel.

Magic Show with Erica Sodos
Come and prepare to be entertained and captivated by Erica Sodo's mystifying magic.
Wednesday, June 15, 2-2:45pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Rebecca Nile, The Bubble Lady
Bubbles!
Wednesday, June 22, 2-2:45pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Balloon Artistry & Magic with Mr. SHAP
Wednesday, June 29, 2-3pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Join Summer Read S.F. 2011, June 1-July 30

Power Your Mind: READ!

This year's Summer Read is one program for all ages! Join online or at the library, read and win prizes!

SIGN UP beginning June 1st at any neighborhood San Francisco Public Library or bookmobile or online from home by visiting sfpl.org. Sign up your whole family or group but please note that each person may only sign up once.

VISIT YOUR LIBRARY often to check out books and other materials and to attend the many programs and events for all ages.

READ! Record the time you spend reading on your online record or at your library. There will be one grand prize for children who read for 10 hours; teens who read for 30 hours and adults who read for 40 hours. And everybody who reads for 40 hours from June 1 to July 31 has a chance to enter our citywide Super Raffle!

For more information, ask your librarians or visit the Summer Reading page on sfpl.org.

Children's Programs in May

Join us for some entertaining programs at the library this month!
 
Baby Story Time
Rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, May 5 (special baby yoga story time), 12, 19 and 26, 11am-12pm


Family Story Time
Stories, songs and more for children of all ages and their families.
Saturday, May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30-11am

Baby Yoga Time
A special baby story time.
Thursday, May 5, 11am-12pm
Ages birth-2 and caregivers. Space is limited; please call for reservations.


Sophie's Crafts
Tuesday, May 3, 4-5pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop
Wednesday, May 11, 4-5pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Children's programs in March

Join us for some entertaining programs at the library this month!
 
Baby Story Time
Rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, March 3 (special baby yoga story time), 10, 17, 24 & 31, 11am-12pm

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

Baby Yoga Time
A special baby story time.
Thursday, March 3, 11am-12pm
Ages birth-2 and caregivers. Space is limited; please call for reservations.


Sophie's Crafts
Tuesday, March 15, 4pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Randel McGee & Groark the Dragon (Ventriloquist & puppet duo)
Join Randel and his puppet pal Groark for songs, music and storytelling!
Thursday, March 24, 1:30pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Films
Tuesday, March 8
10am, 10:30am, 11:05am & 2pm: Ages 3-5
4pm: Ages 5-12

Wednesday, March 9
4pm: Ages 5-12

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

Chinatown Riddle Contest, Saturday, February 26, 2-4pm

In celebration of Chinese New Year Chinatown Branch hosts its annual riddle contest with prizes! Riddles will be in English, Chinese and Vietnamese and are suitable for all adults, teens and children.

Join us on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 2-4pm in the Community Room!

Chinese Lion Dancers on Saturday, January 29, 11:30pm

Help Chinatown Branch bring in good luck for the Year of the Rabbit by joining us for our annual Lion Dance and Chinese martial arts performance by the San Francisco Jing Mo Athletic Association led by Rick Wing!

Children's Programs in January

Happy New Year everybody!
 
Baby Story Time
Rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, January 6 (special baby yoga class), 13, 20 and 27, 11am-12pm

Family Story Time
Stories, songs and more for children of all ages and their families.
Saturday, January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10:30-11am

Baby Yoga Time
A special baby story time with Michelle Wing.
Thursday, January 6, 11am-12pm
Ages birth-2 & caregivers. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

San Francisco Public School Kindergarten Enrollment Workshop (in Chinese)
Saturday, January 8, 10-11:30am

Chinese Lion Dancers
Come and celebrate the Year of the Rabbit!
Saturday, January 29, 11:30am

Films
Tuesday, January 11
10am, 10:30am, 11:05am & 2pm: Ages 3-5
4pm: Ages 5-12

Wednesday, January 12
4pm: Ages 5-12

Thursday, January 13
10am: Ages 3-5
4pm: Ages 5-12

Free Day at The Contemporary Jewish Museum on Sunday, December 12

Once again this year SFPL library card holders and guests can get free admission to The Contemporary Jewish Museum. Take this opportunity to view the museum's Curious George Saves the Day exhibit and enjoy musical entertainment, storytimes with SFPL librarians and a bookmbile visit!

The Contemporary Jewish Museum is located at 736 Mission St., between 3rd and 4th Streets. Check out the museum's website at http://www.thecjm.org/

And of course you can always check out the adventures of your favorite mischievous monkey at the library!

Children's Programs in December

Your last chance for fun and entertaining children's programs for this year! But don't worry, there will be more programs in 2011.
 
Baby Story Time
Rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, December 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 11am-12pm

Family Story Time
Stories, songs and more for children of all ages and their families.
Saturday, December 4, 11 and 18, 10:30-11am

Crafts with Sophie
Come and join Sophie to make a special and fun craft project.
Tuesday, December 14, 4pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Films
Tuesday, December 7
10am, 10:30am, 11:05am & 2pm: Ages 3-5
4pm: Ages 5-12

Wednesday, December 8
4pm: Ages 5-12

Thursday, December 9
10am: Ages 3-5
4pm: Ages 5-12

Children's Programs in November

Baby Story Time
Rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, November 4 and 18, 11am-12pm

Family Story Time
Stories, songs and more for children of all ages and their families.
Saturday, November 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30-11am


Crafts with Sophie
Come and join Sophie to make a special and fun craft project
Tuesday, November 30, 4pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Films
Tuesday, November 16
10am, 10:30am, 11:05am & 2pm: Ages 3-5
4pm: Ages 5-12

Wednesday, November 17
4pm: Ages 5-12

Thursday, November 18
10am: Ages 3-5
4pm: Ages 5-12

Children's Programs in October

Welcome fall with some wonderful programs at the library.

Baby Story Time
Rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, October 7 (special Read for the Record Story Time), 14, 21 and 27, 11am-12pm

Family Story Time
Stories, songs and more for children of all ages and their families.
Saturday, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10:30-11am

Read for the Record
Children & caregivers will read The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. Come and help us set the record for most people reading the same book!
Thursday, October 7


Hispanic Crafts
Come and join Sophie to make a special and fun craft project
Tuesday, October 28, 4pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Films
Tuesday, October 5
10:30am, 11:05am & 2pm: Ages 3-5
4pm: Ages 5-12

Wednesday, October 6
4pm: Ages 5-12

Thursday, October 7
10am: Ages 3-5
4pm: Ages 5-12

Children's Programs in September

Baby Story Time
Rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 11am-12pm

Family Story Time
Stories, songs and more for children of all ages and their families.
Saturday, September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10:30-11am

Sophie's Crafts
Come and join Sophie to make a special and fun craft project
Tuesday, September 28, 4pm
Ages 5 and older. Space is limited; please call for reservations.

Children's Programs in August

Baby Story Time
Rhymes, songs and books for infants to 18 months and their caregivers.
Thursday, August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 11am-12pm

Family Story Time
Stories, songs and more for children of all ages and their families.
Saturday, August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30-11am

Children's Programs in July

Our annual Summer Reading Program continues in July. 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, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 11am-12pm

Family Story Time
Stories, songs and more for children of all ages and their families.
Saturday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 10:30-11am

Fun Musical Performance with Gary Lapow
Enjoy a 45-minute muscial celebration o literacy through which the theme of water (ocean life, river life, pool and drinking water) joyfully runs.
Wednesday, July 7, 2:30pm
Ages 5 and older.
Space is limited, please call for reservations.

Nick Barone Puppets: The Princess Mermaid
Enjoy a musical adventure under the sea.
Wednesday, July 14, 2:30pm
Ages 3-5.
Space is limited, please call for reservations.

Magician Dan Chan
Wednesday, July 21, 2:30pm
Ages 3-5.
Space is limited, please call for reservations.