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Submitted by Jensa Woo

LIBRARY NEWS
May 2006

A NEIGHBORHOOD CELEBRATION
The 51st Annual Potrero Hill Artists’ Exhibition was on display last month at the Potrero Branch Library and was well-received by folks who stopped in to view the artwork. This year, artwork was submitted by eight-one artists who live, work, or study on Potrero Hill. A show like this would not have been possible without the help and support of many. A hearty “Thank you!” to all who worked to make this year’s exhibition and opening reception a memorable one:

DONORS:
David Caldwell
Friends of San Francisco Public Library
Goat Hill Pizza
Klein’s Delicatessen
The Potrero View
Potrero Women’s Club

CATERER:
Klein’s Delicatessen

LIVE MUSIC:
Apollo Jazz Group

POTRERO HILL ART SHOW PLANNING COMMITTEE:
Sally Goodwin
Marion Norberg
Ruth Passen
Bernice Wong
Jensa Woo

WITH ADDITIONAL HELP FROM VOLUNTEERS:
David Caldwell
Brooke Deterline
Raya Foreman
Aliseo Purpura-Pontonier
Deborah Reed
Michelle Stevens
Susan Tuttle

SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF:
Chief of Branches division
Operations and Maintenance
Public Affairs
Potrero Branch Library:
Art Arrieta, Lois Chan, Lisa Franks, Lia Hillman,
Amelia Martin, Steve Patapoff, Jensa Woo

UPDATE ON ART FOR THE RENOVATED LIBRARY
This is a follow-up to news in the March issue of The View. The Potrero Branch Community Artist Selection Panel had its final meeting on April 14 and narrowed the list of four semifinalists down to one. Artist Gina Telcocci was the panel’s top choice and, pending review and final approval by the San Francisco Arts Commission, will create artwork for our renovated library. Many thanks to those of you who stopped by the library during the review process in March to respond in writing to the semifinalists’ presentation boards. Please say tuned to this column for updates on next steps in this process. For further information about the new Potrero Branch artwork process, call Judy Moran, Arts Commission Public Art Project Manager, at 415/252-2586.

AND SPEAKING OF RENOVATION…
If you haven’t already seen the current design for the renovated branch, stop by the library today. You can also check the library’s website to view the design. For further information about the Branch Library Improvement Program, please call 557-4354.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS IN MAY

Come for an engaging afternoon of lively music: “Amy and Karen Play Fiddle, Banjo & Guitar: Tunes & Songs from Turn-of-the-Century Appalachia” on Saturday, May 6 at 4:00 p.m. For children of all ages. This program is funded by the Friends of the Library.

Here’s the lineup for our regular weekly and monthly programs:

Evening storytime on Tuesday, May 2, 16 and 23 at 7:00 p.m. For ages 3 through 7.

Infant/toddler lapsit, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes on Thursdays, May 4, 11 and 18 at 10:30 a.m. For children newborn through age 3.

Evening films on Tuesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m.: “Owen”, “The Remarkable Riderless Runaway Tricycle” and “Dance Squared”. For ages 3 and older.

NOTE: for programs listed above, the programming room is not accessible by elevator. Also, please contact library staff in advance for group reservations.

Jensa Woo
Potrero Branch Library Manager