Summer Read SF 2011 ends July 30

It is not too late to log your hours or to come to the library to pick up your reading prizes for this year's Summer Reading program!

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.

Tai Chi for Beginners with Liping Julia Zhu L.Ac., Saturday, June 25, 2:30-4pm

Liping Julia Zhu L.Ac., a Qigong instructor at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and founder of Qi Dragon Healing Center, will teach basic elements of Tai Chi including footwork, Qi cultivation exercises and basic moves.  Please wear loose and comfortable clothing and exercise shoes.  All levels are welcome.

Limited to 22 participants.  Registration is required.  For more information, please call 415.355.2888.

Instruction will be in English and Mandarin.

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.