圖書館重建16周年慶典

圖書館將於6月12日(週二)和6月16日(週六)下午2:30舉行重建16周年慶典 ，請來與我們一道慶祝及享受茶點，屆時將有相片、電子剪貼簿及短片，介紹圖書館自1996年擴建重開至今的歷史。舊金山古箏樂團更將於6月16日(週六)現場演奏，萬勿錯過！

100 Years at the Chinatown Y

For over a century, the Chinatown Y has served the community by enriching the lives of all people in spirit, mind, and body.  Ford Lee and Allyson Wong, co-authors of the book The Chinatown Y: Honoring the Legacy, Building for the Future will take you on a nostalgic trip back in time and present the history of the Chinatown YMCA through stories and photographs on Saturday, June 2^nd from 2:30 to 4:00 pm.  A book sale and signing will follow this program.   The presentation will be in English.

Internet 101 for Seniors

Learn how to use the internet to access a world of information.  Come join us on May 12th, 2012 (Sat) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  The class will be taught in Mandarin.  Seniors over the age of 60 who already know how to use the mouse and keyboard are welcome to register.  Registration begins 10:00 a.m. on April 28th (Sat).  Limited to 12 participants.  Must register in person.  For more information, please call 355-2888.

耆英電腦班: 互聯網101

華埠圖書館將於5月12日(星期六) 上午10:30 至下午12:30舉辦專為長者而設的電腦班, 教授如何使用互聯網搜尋資料. 國語講解. 歡迎60歲或以上已懂如何使用鍵盤及滑鼠的長者參加. 4月28日(星期六)上午10時起接受報名.  名額有限, 額滿即止. 必需親臨華埠圖書館報名.  詳情請致電355-2888查詢.

May 5, 2012 (10:30-12:30)--An introductory computer workshop for seniors

May 5, 2012 (10:30-12:30):
Basic Mouse and Keyboarding Skills (Instruction in Mandarin) 
For patrons 60 years or older. 
Registration begins 10:00 a.m. on April 21st (Sat). 
Limited to 12 participants‧Must register in person. 
For more information, please call 355-2888

耆英電腦班學習操作滑鼠及鍵盤

華埠/麥禮謙圖書館將於5月5日(週六)上午10:30時舉辦專為長者而設的電腦班, 教授如何操作滑鼠及鍵盤. 歡迎60歲或以上長者參加. 國語講解. 4月21日(週六)開始報名. 名額有限, 額滿即止. 必需親臨報名. 詳情請電355-2888查詢.

Teen Essay Contest in May 2012

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May 2012, you are invited to

join a Teen Essay Contest
Topic: "Energy Saving"

Deadline: Saturday, May 26, 2012

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

Judging will be based on originality, grammar, coherence to the topic and more.
The rules:
* Age: 12-18
* Text should be written in English only, at least 1,000 words
* One entry per person
* Submission by email to: chinatowntz@gmail.com
* Submission in person or by mail to: Jewel Chen, Chinatown Branch Library, 1135 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
* Include your name, address, school, grade, phone number and email address
* Essays will be divided into two age groups, middle school (Grade 6-8) and high school (Grade 9-12)

* Prizes for winners of each group: First place winners will receive a Best Buy gift card ($50). Second place winners will receive a Best Buy gift card ($25).
* The winner's essay will be posted on the San Francisco Public Library's Teen web pages (Chinatown Teen'Zine Blog)
* All programs at the Library are free. Supported by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library