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LIBRARY NEWS
June 2006

BRANCH RENOVATION UPDATE
Plans are moving forward for branch renovation. In order to enlarge the branch by extending the second floor over the library’s existing first floor, the design must come before the city’s Planning Department for review. A notice will be posted at the branch announcing the upcoming variance hearing. If you haven’t seen the design yet, stop by the library today to get a close-up look. You can also check the library’s website at http://sfpl.org/news/blip/potrerosurvey.htm and click on “Design Plans”. For further information about the Branch Library Improvement Program, please call 415/557-4354.

And on a related noted: Potrero Hill residents had the opportunity last month to meet artist Gina Telcocci, who will be creating an artwork for the renovated branch. Ms. Telcocci is a sculptor who creates three-dimensional artworks with plants and other natural materials. For further information about the new Potrero Branch artwork process, call Judy Moran, Arts Commission Public Art Project Manager, at 415/252-2586.

FOR TEENS THIS SUMMER
If you are between the ages of 13 and 18, you can join the library’s TEEN SUMMER READ 2006, which runs from June 16 through July 28. Come in and sign up, keep track of what you read and your time, fill out a “Comment Card” for each 10 hours of reading that you do, and receive prizes for reading!

SOMETHING FOR CHILDREN
“Don’t Bug Me…I’m Reading” is the theme for San Francisco Public Library’s 2006 Summer Reading Club, which runs from June 17 through August 12. The purpose of the Summer Reading Club is to encourage children to keep reading during the summer. Preschool-age children also can participate by having someone read to them. All children up through age 13 who join the club and participate will receive small incentive prizes for reading, and upon completion of reading for eight or more hours, will receive a grand prize. Grand prize options include the following: paperback books, theme-related toys, and passes to Bay Area museums and attractions such as the Presidio Bowling Center, the California Academy of Sciences, Bay Area Discovery Museum, ZEUM, and San Francisco Zoo. Come to the library for more details.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS IN JUNE
In conjunction with the Summer Reading Club, Potrero Library will have many free programs for children throughout the summer, thanks to funding from the Friends of the Library. Here’s the lineup of this month’s special programs:
Thursday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. “Snuggle Bunny Sing-Along”, featuring storyteller and singer Sheila Rubin. For children of all ages.
Wednesday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m. Live from the Insect Discovery Lab! Fascinating bugs come to the library. For children ages 5 and up.

There are also other programs for children throughout the month:
Infant/toddler lapsit, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes on Thursdays, June 1, 15, and 29 at 10:30 a.m. For children newborn through age 3.

Evening storytime on Tuesdays, June 6, 20, and 27 at 7:00 p.m. For ages 3 to 7 years old.

Evening films on Tuesday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m.: “Let’s Give Kitty a Bath”, “The Ceterpillar and the Polliwog” and “The Foolish Frog”. For ages 3 and older.

Please note: All library programs are free. Meeting room is not accessible by elevator. Groups, please call in advance for reservations.

Jensa Woo
Potrero Branch Library Manager