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Potrero Branch
San Francisco Public Library
1616 – 20th Street (near Connecticut)
(415) 355-2822
www.sfpl.org
Hours: Tue 10-8, Wed 12-8, Thu 10-6, Fri & Sat 1-6, closed Sun & Mon.

LIBRARY NEWS
August 2006

THAT’S QUITE A STORY…
Judy Stone, local author and former film critic for the S.F. Chronicle, will talk about her latest book, Not Quite a Memoir: Of Films, Books, the World, which features interviews with international filmmakers and authors. Please join us for this special event on Saturday, August 5, 3:00 p.m.

BRANCH RENOVATION UPDATE
At the June 28 hearing before the San Francisco Planning Department’s Zoning Administrator, consent was given on the library’s variance application to enlarge the branch by extending the second floor over the library’s existing first floor. Plans continue to move forward as we look towards a Spring 2007 closure for branch renovation. If you haven’t seen the latest 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.

SUMMER READING CLUB FOR CHILDREN
For children up through age 13, there’s still time: this year’s “Don’t Bug Me…I’m Reading” Summer Reading Club runs through August 12. For those who signed up already, please bring in your reading logs to claim your reading prizes. Stop by the library for more details.

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN AUGUST
In addition to the reading club, we have special programs for children throughout the month, thanks to funding from the Friends of the Library:
Thursday, August 3 at 10:30 a.m. Join us as we welcome Singer Bonnie Lockhart, who returns to Potrero Library with songs and music games from around the world. For children of all ages.
Wednesday, August 16 at 2:00 p.m. “California Wild, Up Close and Personal,” presented by Wildlife Associates. Scheduled to come to the library are a grey fox, porcupine, possum, and hawk. For children ages 5 and older.

There are also other programs for children throughout the month:
Infant/toddler lapsit, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes on Thursdays, August 17, 24, and 31. For children newborn through age 3.

Evening films on Tuesday, August 15 at 7 P.M.: “Madeline”, “Wings”, and “Goodnight, Gorilla”. 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