Cool Media Projects for Teens

The Ingleside Library and WritersCorps will be co-sponsoring a series of media writing workshops for teens starting January 2010. The monthly writing workshops will run through April 2010.

Teens explore how to write in new, fun ways with different media: You Tube videos, still photos, pop music, and more. For more information, visit the Ingleside Library or call (415) 355-2898.

Sneak Peak Into Staff Area

We're getting closer to an opening day. Meanwhile here's a sneak peak into the back of house space.

Sneak Peak Inside

It might be a bit messy, but that's because they are working hard to get ready for opening day. Here's what was happening on July 14th. Enjoy the view. We're almost there--September is fast approaching.

Opening Day Approaches

Everyone is excited about the grand opening which is getting closer everyday--there is talk of a September opening. Staff and patrons are anxious to move in and enjoy the first permanent home for the Ingleside Libray in 84 years. We're keeping you posted and looking forward to seeing you in September in the new digs!

Counting Survey Pizza Party - June 23rd

Ingleside Branch won the Patron's Opinion Counting Survey Contest so a Pizza Party was held at the branch with Luis Herrera-City Librarian, Brian Bannon-Chief of Branches, Martha Neves-Asst. Chief of Branches and Ingleside Staff Members present. Congratulations, Ingleside Staff Members consisting of Lucia Wong, Eva Tong, Christopher Chen, Mary Hanowsky, Jorge Meza, Lily Kong, Adeline Hwang, Lise Braden and Aveline Ronquillo.

FoundSF.org: San Francisco History Online - June 6th

Found San Francisco is a wiki that invites history buffs and all San Franciscans to share their unique stories, images, and videos from the past and present. This growing online archive provides people with access to the city's lost history, with content contributed by hundreds of participants. From ferry boats to bike messengers and tours through the neighborhoods to redevelopment. Come learn how to use this new resource and contribute your own stories! Be at Ingleside Branch on Saturday, June 6 at 3 pm!

Community Event - May 30th

Yard and Craft Sale is going on today, May 30th at the Ingleside Presbyterian Church at Ocean Avenue @ Granada. Community organizations along Ocean Avenue are there to greet you and offer you goods at very reasonable prices. Come and join the fun from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Proceeds from the fund raising goes to the new Ingleside Branch.

Ethnic Services Outreach

5th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration was held
in front of the Asian Art Museum on Larkin Street near
McAllister Street on May 16th.

Please click to see the slideshow.

Such a Deal - Yard & Craft Sale - May 30th

Ingleside Library Campaign

presents

"Such a Deal"

Saturday, May 30th

10:00am - 3:00 pm

Ingleside Presbyterian Church

1345 Ocean Ave. @ Granada

Be Red Cross Ready, Community - May 23rd - Cancelled by the instructor!

A Red Cross instructor will prepare you and your loved ones for all types of disasters, such as earthquakes and fires. Learn how to make a disaster plan, assemble disaster supplies, and how to stay safe when disaster strikes. Be at Ingleside Branch on Saturday, May 23 at 3:00 pm.

Preschool Crafts - May 17th

Decorate Gingerbread Boys and Girls!

Sunday, May 17th at 3:30 pm.- Ingleside Branch

For children 7 years and younger.

Space limited: sign up early.

Asian Heritage Street Celebration - May 16th

The Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC) is organized by the AsianWeek Foundation in cooperation with over 150 organizations in the Asian American community. The AsianWeek Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 committed to developing the Voices of Asian America. All proceeds from the Celebration will be donated to local and national charities. The Asian Heritage Street Celebration is held every year on the third Saturday in May in San Francisco, California.

Members of the Ethnic Services Committee will have a booth in front of the Main Library. See you there!

New Ingleside - Photo Update

Click here to view a photo slideshow of the construction going on.

Upcoming Children's Programs - 2009

August 5 - (Wednesday) - Four Winds Native Dancing - 2:00 pm.
July 22 (Wednesday) - Magical Moonshine Theater Puppets:
Recyclers in Space - 2:00 pm.
July 8 (Wednesday) - Lizard Lady - 2:00 pm.
July 1 (Wednesday) - Bubble Lady - 2:00 pm.
June 24 (Wednesday) - Origami Bookmaking - 3:00 pm.
June 21 (Sunday) - Father's Day Preschool Crafts - 3:30 pm.
June 16 (Tuesday) - Insect Discovery Lab - 3:00 pm.
June 13 - Aug. 8 - Summer Reading Program
April 26 (Sunday) - Magical Journeys - 3:00 pm.

Persian Tales - April 26

The Fairytale Players of Golden Thread Productions present a fable in the traditional Iranian storytelling style. In the ancient city of Baghdad, artists from around the world gather to magically restore a girl's lost smile - but the solution lies elsewhere, as only those who watch very closely will find out! For children of all ages. Come at Ingleside Branch on April 26 (Sunday) at 3:00 pm. and see our "Magical Journeys: The Girl Who Lost Her Smile" and have an enjoyable afternoon!

Outreach - Healthy Kids Day 2009

Another successful library outreach event!

The Ingleside and West Portal staff participated in the 2009 YMCA's Healthy Kids Day in San Francisco. The event celebrated across the country at more than 1,750 YMCAs, offering engaging and creative activities for children and families in promoting wellness and healthier living.

Over 300 people visited the library table and received helpful resources and giveaways. For more information about the event, visit the event website. Also, click here to view a photo slideshow of the event.

Preschool Crafts: Celebrating Spring - April 19th

Fun, easy crafts for preschoolers, led by your friendly children's librarian. For children 7 years and younger. Come at Ingleside Branch and celebrate Eastern Orthodox Easter!

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Home Preparedness in Earthquake Country - April 4th

Matt Springer, Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCSF, will talk about precautions that can be taken to lessen the damage from an earthquake at home and work. His presentation includes many photos of preparations in his own home and suggests measures ranging from simple to complex to prepare for the next temblor. This presentation will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 2:30 pm at Ingleside Branch.

Amoo Norooz (Uncle New Year) - March 29th

Celebrating the Persian New Year, The Fairytale Players perform the tale of an old woman who goes to great pains to prepare her home to welcome Amoo Norooz, whom she hopes will restore her youth. Sunday, March 19th, 3pm at Ingleside Branch. For children of all ages.

Remains of a Cloud by Ruth Cohen - March 28th

In her book, Ruth Cohen describes what it is like to be bipolar. She traces years of trying to come to grips with an internal force or venom, as she calls it, and learned how to deal with it. Find out how the author through personal discipline and patience fought and won over bipolar disorder. Be at Ingleside Branch on Saturday, March 28 at 3:00-4:00 pm.

Preschool Holiday Crafts : St. Patrick's Day - March 15th

Children 7 years and younger are invited to come to Ingleside Branch at 3:30 pm. and join the holiday craft program led by Lise Braden, our children's librarian. Let's have fun!

Puppet Show - March 10th

The internationally acclaimed Magical Moonshine Theater presents " The Grasshopper and the Ant" on Tuesday, March 10, at 4:00pm. Be at Ingleside Branch and have fun! For children of all ages.

Cupcake Decorating - March 7th

Easy, great looking cupcake decorations that you can do. No need to know how to pipe icing or do fancy cake work, these are simple designs everyone can do! Come at Ingleside Branch and have fun on Saturday, March 7 at 3:30-4:30 pm. For 18 years and + .

Past Event: Online Job Search Class

The Ingleside Branch Library hosted another successful program!

19 people attended this lively and high energy computer class on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009. The class was taught by Richard Le, a part-time librarian.

Students learned how to locate and make use of the online job market & information, career outlook projections, online vocational training resources, job fairs listing and employment postings on the web. They also learned how to identify keywords for their job search and develop effective search strategy and techniques, and critically evaluate the results they find.

The class web resources is now available online. The site includes links to job sites, careers information, and resume writing assistance. To view, click here.

Below is the class presentation.

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Woody Guthrie and the Great American Folksong - Feb. 21st

Author Tim Holt will present a brief history of the American folksong, from the old-time ballads of Appalachia to the ramblin' Depression-era songs of Woody Guthrie. He will discuss the origins of our folk music in the British Isles and West Africa, and will sing a variety of American folksongs representing various aspects of our history and culture. Tim Holt will be at Ingleside Branch on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.

Online Job Searching - Feb. 20th

Students will learn how to locate and use the online job market information, career outlook projections, vocational training resources, job fair listing, and employment postings on the web.
Come to Ingleside Branch on Friday, Feb. 20th at 3:30-5:30 pm.

Presidents' Day - Feb. 16th

All San Francisco Public Libraries will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 for Presidents' Day.

Preschool Holiday Crafts - Feb. 15th

Come Decorate Valentine's Day Cookies!

Sunday, February 15

3:30 pm

For Children 7 Years and Younger

Space limited: sign up early!

Valentine's Dinner Dance - Feb. 13th

The Ingleside Library Campaign Committee & Friends of the San Francisco Public Library Invite You To A VALENTINE'S DINNER DANCE on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 at St. Francis Episcopal Church 399 San Fernando Way at Ocean Avenue. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Dinner & dancing at 6pm-8pm. Buffet dinner and live music! For more information call 415-626-7512 x 103 or email marian.ctaylor@friendssfpl.org.

Dog Talk - Feb. 10th

Dog Talk is a program about dog safety, presented by the SPCA's Kathy Brody and her dog friend, Roofus. For children age 3 and up.

Come to the library on Tuesday, Feb. 10th at 4:30 pm.

Creating a Valentine's Day Card - Feb. 7th

Have fun making a Valentine's Day card for your loved one by using stencils, rubber stamps, stickers and other craft materials.

Come on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2:30 pm. Enjoy!

Alzheimer's Care with Dignity - Jan. 21st

Jane Fuerst had early-onset Alzheimer's and her husband Frank was her caregiver. Based on his book, Alzheimer's Care with Dignity, Frank will review the cornerstones that made the final six years easier; tell what to expect by phase; define what families and friends can do; and dispel myths about Alzheimer's. He will also reserve time to answer audience questions.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Jan. 19th

All San Francisco Public Libraries will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Preschool Holiday Crafts: Chinese New Year - Jan. 18th

Chinese Lantern

For Children 7 years and younger

Chinese Lion Dancers - Jan. 17th

Come celebrate Chinese New Year at Ingleside Branch on Jan. 17th, Saturday at 4:00 pm. with the fabulous "Chinese Lion Dancers".

Skype: Online Video Conference - Jan. 16th

Students will learn to sign up for a free Skype account, set up the equipments and software, make simple video calls over the Internet, take snapshots of the video call, create and maintain a contact list, and use other features provided by Skype. Class starts at 3:30-5:30 pm on Friday, Jan. 16th. Seats limited. For reservations, call 415-355-2898.

San Francisco's Official Family Resource Guide

Created and produced by San Francisco parents fo San Francisco parents, http://www.sfkids.org/ is designed to help every family in every neighborhood of our beautiful City raise healthy, happy children from babies to young adulthood. Check it out!

Tai Chi For Beginners - Jan. 10th

Tai Chi, an authentic art of Chinese energetic exercises. Taught by Dr. Zee Lo on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Wear loose clothing. Space limited. For reservation, call 415-355-2898.