The New Ingleside Library

Jewelry Making with Chelsee Robinson

2011-02-28T13:23:00.000-08:00

Jewelry Making with Chelsee Robinson

Thursday, March 31, 2011
4:30-6 p.m.

In this hands-on, jewelry workshop, local designer and entrepreneur Chelsee Robinson will guide you in creating your own beautiful bracelet, necklace or earrings. Materials provided. For teens, ages 12 to 18 years old.

Limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required. Call (415) 355-2898 to register.

Computer Class: Mango Languages

2011-02-28T09:47:00.001-08:00

Saturday, March 19, 2011
2-3:30 p.m.

Learn how to access and use a free online language learning tool, set up an account, and begin to learn a language at home using Mango languages: ESL, Spanish, Chinese, French, Italian and many more.

Instructor Richard Le

ESL Conversations Group

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at 2-3:00 p.m.

Monday, March 28

at 4-5:00 p.m.

Children Program: Water Works

2011-02-28T09:32:00.000-08:00

Creative play abounds as a child and a duck splash through the seasons. Water Works is an original show, using a variety of beautifully crafted rod, shadow and hand puppets, presented by Images In Motion. For ages 5 and older.

Wednesday, March 19

at 4:30 p.m.

March 2011 Children Programs

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Family Storytime
Stories songs and rhymes. For children of all ages.
Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.

Preschool Activity Time
Movie, stories and crafts for children.
Monday, March 14
at 11 a.m.

Pajama Storytime
Songs, stories and rhymes. For children of all ages.
Thursday, March 24
at 5-5:30 p.m.

ESL Conversations Group

2010-11-16T11:48:00.000-08:00

Practice and improve your English language and conversation skills.

The class is informal and semi-structured. It is ideal for ESL students and newcomers. The class is limited to 20 people. All adults are welcome. Registration is needed for classes. Call (415) 355-2898.

Saturday, Nov. 27th at 2-3:00 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 6th at 4-5:00 p.m.

These are pilot classes. We will hold more and regular ESL conversation classes should there is a great demand for them in the future.

SF Eats: Mexican Food Cooking & Demonstration

2010-11-01T13:53:00.000-07:00

The Ingleside Library will host a Mexican food cooking and demonstration program. Come join us and learn how to prepare, cook and serve tamales, as well as to discover the history, culture and traditions behind the food. Samples of the food will be served. All adults are welcome. No registration is needed.

Thursday, December 16, 2010
at 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Art & Crafts: Wet Felting

2010-11-01T13:49:00.000-07:00

Presented by Urban Fauna Studio

Thursday, November 4, 2010
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Learn how to make a small felted bag (coin purse size). Space is limited to 20 people. Signup is required. For ages 17 and older. Call to register at (415) 355-2898.

Lizard Lady’s Reptile Program - Children Program

2010-11-01T13:47:00.000-07:00

Lizard Lady is bringing an impressive array of reptiles, some local, some from far away, many endangered to Ingleside Library. This informative program is for children ages 5 and up.

Saturday, Nov. 6th

at 4 p.m.

Sacrifice: A documentary about the trafficking of Burmese Child Prostitutes

2010-09-27T15:55:00.001-07:00

"Sacrifice" examines the social, cultural, and economic forces at work in the trafficking of Burmese girls into prostitution in Thailand. It is the story of the valuation and sale of human beings, and the efforts of teenage girls to survive a personal crisis born of economic and political repression.

Presented by filmmaker, Ellen Bruno.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010.
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Gaming Tournment - Guitar Hero

2010-09-27T15:39:00.000-07:00

This year's Teen Read week theme is "Books with Beat"! Come celebrate this (R)Oc(k)tober by entering a Guitar Hero Tournament at the Ingleside Branch! For ages 12 through 17.

Thursday, October 7, 2010
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

For more information, or to register, call (415) 355-2898.

Woody Guthrie and the Great American Folksong

2010-09-27T15:35:00.001-07:00

Tim Holt will present a musical performance and discussion celebrating the life of Woody Guthrie and the history of the American folksong.

Wednesday, September 29, 1010

at 6 p.m.

Water Is Life - Pass It On….

2010-06-16T06:55:00.000-07:00

Aug. 11, 2010
at 6:00 p.m.

Unsafe drinking water is the world's leading cause of sickness and death, but there are solutions for as little as $30 per person. Lisa Nash of Blue Planet Network will take us on an amazing photographic journey of the beauties and tragedies of water...and the great things individuals are doing to save it around the world.

A Green Stacks Program.

Understanding Dementia

2010-06-12T10:17:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
at 6 p.m.

Jean Tokarek, MPA, CMC, of Elder Care Services, and Therese Myzwinski, CRD, of AlmaVia of San Francisco will discuss dementia: its process, causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, along with the challenges of dealing with people with dementia. Refreshments will be served.

Gambling and Its Impacts on Individuals,Families and Communities

2010-06-12T10:05:00.000-07:00

The Ingleside Branch of the San Francisco Public Library in
association with Michael S. Liao, MSW and Gianna Le presents

Monday, June 21, 2010
at 3 p.m.

Have you ever borrowed money to relieve a financial problem or lost important relationships with your family members due to problem gambling? This program discusses how problem gambling affects the individual, their families, and the communities and highlights some effective prevention strategies and resources.

Computer Class: Basic Email

2010-06-12T10:03:00.000-07:00

Saturday, June 19, 2010
2 p.m.

Learn how to open a free email account, send messages, open file attachments, add new contact addresses, and organize incoming emails.

Computer Class: Basic Podcasting

2010-04-29T20:30:00.000-07:00

Saturday, May 22, 2010
2 p.m.

Learn how to set up computer equipment for podcasting, create & record a simple podcast, edit recordings, add sound effects, and upload podcasts to a hosting site.

Slide Presentation

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Monet, Pissarro and the Impressionist Movement

Wednesday, May 19, 2010
6:15 p.m.

It’s Paris, 1874, and the world of art is about to change forever. View over one hundred works of art by Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, Cezanne, Lautrec, Morisot, Sisley, Cassatt, Bazille, Degas. Artists who experienced and expressed the world about them each in their own unique and personal way.

The effect of light on nature. Joyous use of color. Expressive use of line. Dance hall girls, ballet dancers, waterlilies; peasants, gardens, laborers. They gathered together in studios, cafes, bars and on the streets to talk and argue about art, its meaning, and how and what to paint. Together they shaped the Avant-garde world of Impressionism, and eventually opened doors for the Modern Art Movement of the 20th Century and beyond.

Online Job Search Class

2010-02-27T23:20:00.000-08:00

Overall, the class was very successful. Seven people showed up for the 2-hour class session.

In the class, students learned how to find and develop keywords for their job search, select and use the appropriate online tools and job search sites, formulate an effective search strategy, conduct searches using various search techniques, and evaluate their finds. To support the curriculum, the instructor has created a website, class booklet, practice exercises, and additional resources for the class.

For more information about computer classes at the Ingleside Branch Library, visit our website at http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0100000901 or call (415) 355-2898.

Workshop: Lifestyle Options for Seniors

2010-02-10T22:06:00.000-08:00

Another successful lecture at the Library for seniors!

Therese Myzwinski and Nicole Amirehsani, CRD, and Jean Tokarek, Geriatric Care Manager Eldercare Services gave a talk topics related to home care, residential living, costs, health issues, memory related behaviors, signs of dementia, and care management assistance.

A total of 7 people attended the 90-minute program. Refeshments were provided. For more info about the speakers, visit the AlmaVia of San Francisco at http://www.eldercarealliance.org/

Lion Dance Performance - Chinese New Year

2010-02-10T22:03:00.000-08:00

To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Jing Mo Athletic Association performed at the newly opened Ingleside Branch Library.

This spectacular and colorful event was well attended and received by a crowd of 120 people. This the year of the Tiger. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Circus Arts Workshop

2010-01-02T15:08:00.000-08:00

It was another successful children program at the Ingleside Library on this past Saturday, Jan. 9th!

Patti Gelinas, the circus instructor, taught the kids how to move like a circus performer. The workshop was well received and a total of 31 people attended the 45 minutes program.

School Age Video Showing

2010-01-02T15:07:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, January 14
at 4:30 p.m.

Title: It Must Be Love (‘Cause I Feel So Dumb!). The film is about 13-year old boy who has a crush on a cheerleader at his school and comes up with creative ways to try to impress her. The length of the film is about 29 minutes and is part of the ABC Afterschool Specials.

Toddler Tales

2010-01-02T15:03:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, January 5, 12, 19, and 26
at 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, January 6, 13, 20, and 27
at 4:30 p.m.

The program includes reading of books, rhymes, music, movement and more for toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.

Cool Media Projects for Teens

2009-12-25T23:04:00.000-08:00

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

2009-07-27T17:16:00.000-07:00

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

Sneak Peak Inside

2009-07-15T10:47:00.001-07:00

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

2009-07-02T18:50:00.000-07:00

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

2009-06-23T20:07:00.000-07:00

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

2009-06-02T10:10:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-30T13:46:00.001-07:00

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

2009-05-22T10:05:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-21T15:10:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-05-13T10:45:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-12T13:23:00.001-07:00

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

2009-05-07T14:07:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-01T13:19:00.000-07:00

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

Upcoming Children's Programs - 2009

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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

2009-04-24T16:22:00.001-07:00

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

2009-04-18T21:07:00.001-07:00

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

2009-04-15T14:31:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-04-01T14:19:00.000-07:00

http://www.nextreads.com/join.aspx?SID=748417c6-e9d3-4c17-a671-b35af3e75131

Home Preparedness in Earthquake Country - April 4th

2009-03-31T09:51:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-24T16:14:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-22T13:16:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-06T13:28:00.001-08:00

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

2009-03-06T13:13:00.001-08:00

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

2009-03-03T10:57:00.000-08:00

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

2009-02-22T09:44:00.000-08:00

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.

Class

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

2009-02-17T15:55:00.000-08:00

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

2009-02-15T12:12:00.000-08:00

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

2009-02-12T18:42:00.001-08:00

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

Preschool Holiday Crafts - Feb. 15th

2009-02-11T20:57:00.001-08:00

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

2009-02-10T08:22:00.000-08:00

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

2009-02-07T09:14:00.001-08:00

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

2009-02-03T15:27:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-20T10:13:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-17T11:02:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-14T16:51:00.000-08:00

Chinese Lantern

For Children 7 years and younger

Chinese Lion Dancers - Jan. 17th

2009-01-09T10:23:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-09T10:06:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-06T10:12:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-03T18:40:00.000-08:00

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.

2008-12-29T13:17:00.001-08:00

Ingleside Branch Staff Greet You

Happy New Year!

Manigong Bagong Taon!

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Feliz Ano Nuevo!

S Novim Godom!

Dec. 25th!

2008-12-21T16:50:00.000-08:00

All San Francisco Public Libraries will be closed starting 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008 for Christmas.

Holiday Open House Party - Dec. 23rd

2008-12-20T17:46:00.000-08:00

Join us for cookies, hot spiced cider and a raffle for gifts! Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 3:30 to 4:30 pm.

Preschool Holiday Crafts - Dec. 21st

2008-12-20T17:41:00.001-08:00

Fun, easy holiday crafts for preschoolers, led by your friendly children's librarian. Space limited: sign up early! Sunday, Dec. 21, 3:30 p.m. For children 7 years and younger.

Community Affair - Dec. 14th

2008-12-15T13:22:00.000-08:00

The winner of the Fil-Am Essay Writing Contest was announced last Sunday, Dec. 14th at the St. Emydius Fil-Am Unity Club Christmas celebration. The winner is Benice Francisco from Balboa High School. The award was $200.00 presented by Estelle Oloresisimo, President.

How To Create a Blog - Dec. 19th

2008-12-14T18:34:00.000-08:00

Students will learn how to build a simple personal blog, create and edit postings, create and change the page layout, add photos, create hyperlinks, incorporate streaming videos and audios into the blog and save blog contents. Space is limited so please call 355-2898 to sign up. The class starts at 3:30-5:30 pm. Friday, Dec. 19th, 2008 at Ingleside Branch.

The Chung Ngai Dance Troupe - Dec. 14th

2008-12-08T13:44:00.000-08:00

Come see the beautiful and colorful dancers of the Chung Ngai Dance Troupe, who have performed for the San Francisco Chinese American community since 1966. Besides traditional folk dance, their programs include lion dancing, drumming, and martial arts. A great way to bring in the holiday festivities! Their presentation starts at 2:30 pm on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008.

Holiday Wreath Making - Dec. 6th

2008-12-01T10:10:00.000-08:00

Getting ready for the holidays! Let's make a wreath that you can hang on your door. Space limited. For reservations, call 415-355-2898 to sign up. Workshop starts at 2:30 - 3:30 pm.

Ingleside Branch

1649 Ocean Ave. (at Faxon)

San Francisco, CA 94112

Happy Thanksgiving Day To All!

2008-11-23T17:44:00.000-08:00

All San Francisco Public Libraries will be closed starting 5:00 pm. on

Wednesday, November 26 and Thursday, November 27 and

Friday, November 28, 2008 for Thanksgiving.

November Update - New Ingleside Branch

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This is the Ocean Avenue side of the New Ingleside Branch.

2008-11-22T15:11:00.001-08:00

This is the Plymouth side of the New Ingleside Branch.

Pop-Ups Made Easy - Nov. 16th

2008-11-10T17:16:00.000-08:00

Pop-ups are a great way to make books, stories and cards more exciting! And they are a lot easier to make than you might think. Each child will learn the basic aspects of pop-ups and go home with some wonderful examples. For Kids Ages 7 and up

Flickr:Online Photo Management-Nov. 15th

2008-11-10T09:18:00.000-08:00

Learn to upload photos, organize and share them to family and friends.

Upcoming Adult Programs

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May 23, 2009 - Be Red Cross Ready, Community - 3:00 pm.
June 6, 2009 - FoundSF.org:
San Francisco History Online - 3:00 pm.

Schools & Libraries: Building Blocks for a Better Future - Nov. 12

2008-11-05T09:28:00.000-08:00

Learn how San Francisco libraries and schools are working together to strengthen educational institutions for our children. Share your experiences with dedicated educators, parents and librarians who are forging new alliances to ensure quality educational opportunities for children and families.

Come on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Office of the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library at 391 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. For more information call 415-626-7512 x107 or email mary.abler@friendssfpl.org.

Get Out And Vote! - Nov. 4th

2008-11-01T08:18:00.000-07:00

Ingleside Branch Library at 1649 Ocean Ave. (at Faxon) San Francisco, CA 94112 is a polling place.

Vote and exercise your right of suffrage!

Little Kids Little Songs - Nov. 4th

2008-11-01T07:56:00.000-07:00

Come listen to sweet, playful, and funny songs and stories about rolling in mud, climbing trees, flying like an airplane, and getting rid of monsters. The original music and storytelling of Keith Torgan and the virtuosity of flutist Barbara Siesel will tickle the youngest of audience members.

Remember, Little Kids Little Songs by Flute Sweets & Tickletoons at 10:30 a.m.

Cara Black, Mystery Writer - Nov. 5th

2008-11-01T07:48:00.000-07:00

Cara Black will discuss her "Aimee Leduc" series! Learn what inspired her to write and how she became one of the famous writers of San Francisco!

This program starts at 5:30 until 6:30 pm.

Ingleside Library Campaign Celebration

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Attention:
Calvin, Janet Truong, Joe , Jin Li Yip your gifts are waiting for you to be picked up at Ingleside Branch Library. You are winners of the raffle tickets held last Oct. 25th at the Minnie & Lovie Ward Recreation Center.

Come to Ingleside Branch and claim your prizes!

Kids' Day

Saturday, October 25th

1-4 p.m.

Minnie & Lovie Ward Recreation Center

650 Capitol Avenue @ Montana

FREE!

Prizes

Refreshments

Stories & Music

Crafts

Raffle

Entertainment

Come one, come all! Enjoy your day with your family and friends! Bring your children and hear wonderful children's stories with your favorite storyteller, Lise Braden of Ingleside Branch Library. There will also be a band playing children's music! Don't forget to visit the library booth and learn more about the new Ingleside Branch!

Scary Stories for Halloween

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With Nationally Acclaimed Storyteller, Michael Katz, join us for haunting tales that will make you giggle and jump with fright! Recommended for Ages 6 and up. Remember the date: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7pm. Then on Oct. 29th, Wednesday at 5:00 pm come to Ingleside Branch again for another Halloween activity: Pumpkin Carving for Kids.

October Update-New Ingleside Branch

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Adult Area

Work room

Construction is going on!

October: Filipino-American History Month

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An "Essay Writing Contest" is in progress and will continue until November 14 in celebration of the Filipino American History Month. The contest is open to Grades 9-12. For details call 415-584-1165. Visit your library and read the following books mentioned below to be inspired and participate in the contest and win cash prizes.

Philippine history and government by Gregorio F. Zaide

An introduction to Philippine history by Jose S. Arcilla

A question of heroes by Nick Joaquin

Journey of 100 years by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. ed.

Culture and history by Nick Joaquin

People power by Monina Allarey Mercado, ed.

In our image by Stanley Karnow

The Filipino Americans by Veltisezar Bautista

Patrons' Comments Corner

2008-10-06T11:24:00.001-07:00

Papel Picado - Oct. 5, Sat.- 2:30-3:30pm.

"The teacher talks slowly so other people can follow" - Susan Umadhay
"Thank you for tapping into my Mexican heritage." -Elizabeth Castillo

Learning YouTube: Online Video Sharing
Sept. 27., Sat. 2:30-4:30 pm.

"Will be back for other classes" - Nisha Agarwal
"Count me in, in the next class" - Phil Silverio

2008-10-01T17:42:00.000-07:00

One Day! One Book! For children throughout San Francisco!Jumpstart’s READ FOR THE RECORD is a national campaign that was launched in order to raise awareness about the importance of early literacy readiness by creating the largest shared reading experience in history! Come to a library READ FOR THE RECORD event to listen to a reading of Corduroy by Don Freeman, perhaps join in an activity, and collect stickers, bookmarks, and a participation certificate. Ingleside Branch participation for the Read for the Record will be held in San Miguel Child Development Center at 300 Seneca Ave., San Francisco with Brian Harrigan's 23 pupils, ages three to four years old.

Climate Change

2008-10-01T16:50:00.001-07:00

This slideshow will be held on Oct. 8. Climate change is any long-term significant change in the “average weather” that a given region experiences. Average weather may include average temperature, precipitation and wind patterns. It involves changes in the variability or average state of the atmosphere over durations ranging from decades to millions of years. These changes can be caused by dynamic processes on Earth, external forces including variations in sunlight intensity, and more recently by human activities.

Filipiniana Section

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If you would like to go on vacation, try the Philippines. The following books would help you know the country and the interesting tourist spots there.

The rough guide to the Philippines by Daniel Dalton
Island voyages: journeys through the Philippines by Daniel Cuneo
Philippines travel guide by Jens Peters
The Philippines: Globetrotter travel map
The former Philippines through foreign eyes by Fedor Jagor
The Philippines by Nigel Hicks.

Below is a sample video that shows how fascinating the island is!

Adult Program

2008-09-02T22:21:00.001-07:00

Mexican Papercutting

Papel Picado will be demonstrated by Cynthia Lauron at Ingleside Branch on October 4. 2008. Papel Picado is a traditional folk art from Mexico that involves cutting out intricate patterns on colorful tissue paper. The tissue paper is then glued to a string in a line to form banners which are used as decorations for important festivities throughout the year. An infinite variety of patterns and designs are made in papel picado: flowers, birds, lettering, people and animals.

Basic Computer Class: YouTube (Online videos sharing website)
Saturday, Sept. 27th at 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Learn how to view YouTube videos using certain features, search videos by category and keywords, customize a playlist, subscribe to video channels, save them for later viewing, and upload videos to the YouTube website.

Enrollment is limited to 15. Call (415) 355-2898 to sign up.

Children's Area

2008-09-02T03:18:00.000-07:00

Public Schools 101: Choosing an Elementary School, Wednesday,

Sept. 17th, 6:30-8:00pm

Hear first-hand experiences from parents about their public school
Learn from families who recently went through the SFUSD enrollment process
Get tips and advice on key information and resources
Learn how Parents for Public Schools - SF can help you.

Recommended Books For Kids

The video below provides sample books for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Enjoy!

Recommended Books For Teens

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Dead Girls Don't Write Letters by Gail Giles

Giles gave readers a huge surprise at the book's beginning. Here a major twist, one of several, comes at the end, though it raises more questions than it answers. Ninth-grader Sunny is not entirely sad about the death of her 18-year-old sister in a New York apartment fire. Jazz's perfection has been a thorn to Sunny, but it was all that sustained their depressive mother and alcoholic father. Her death has pushed both parents over the edge. Then one day, a letter from Jazz arrives, and soon after, Jazz herself returns, claiming she was away and only recently learned about the fire. But this girl isn't really Jazz, though she does resemble her and seems to know enough about her to assume her life. Both Sunny and her father realize the truth; Mother seems not to. For a while, though, everyone is willing to have Jazz alive. This is a page-turner with sharp dialogue and psychologically intriguing viewpoints. Readers are continually kept off balance as Jazz and her motives change like shapes in a fun-house mirror. But when Sunny asks her final question, "What have I done?" readers might wish for a clearer answer.

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Looking for Red by Angela Johnson

Mike, 12, describes what her life on Cape Cod has been like since her older brother disappeared while swimming in the ocean three months earlier. She still sees Red leaning against the shed and in her dreams. She isolates herself from others who are also grieving, especially Red's best friend, Mark, and his girlfriend, Mona, who were there with her when he drowned. In the fall, Mike begins interacting with her friends again and sees her brother less. She finally tells her aunt about the pact that Mark and Red had made: if Red swam out to a buoy and back, Mark would give him his car. Mona had encouraged him and Mike herself had been hopeful he would win the bet. With the secret told, Red walks out of her dreams. The strength of this story is the accurate portrayal of the surreal nature of grief laden with guilt that the three young people are experiencing. Short chapters include scenes that alternate from before and after the drowning, and piecing them together and making sense of them will be a challenge to some readers.

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Green Angel by Alice Hoffman

Beautifully written prose fills this first-person narrative of a teen whose world is turned around in an instant. This is both a survival story and an homage to the need to cherish life's every moment. Moody, introspective Green, 15, stays at home while her parents and younger sister travel to the city to sell their produce. Her disappointment at being left behind causes her to be cold and not say good-bye. Then the city is engulfed in flames, and ashes hover in the atmosphere for a long time. Green is left with her guilt for her sullen behavior and the solitude of her ruined garden. Hoffman has created a multilayered, believable protagonist. Readers suffer along with her and share her fears as she tries to pick up the pieces of her life. The contrast between her original faith in the promise of the future and her later acknowledgment of the tentative nature of reality is vividly and eloquently portrayed. This is not an easy read, and though it is an absorbing tale, it will most likely appeal to more sophisticated readers. A powerfully written and thought-provoking selection.

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Are you applying for citizenship? Would you like to pass the citizenship examination? Click the links below for citizenship questions and answers.

http://www.sfpl.org/librarylocations/main/pracquest.htm

http://www.sfpl.org/chinese/sfplonline/web/citizenship.htm

Ingleside Branch Library...The Place to be!

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Produced by: Richard Le

What's Happening at the Library

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Come visit our branch and you will find new Filipino DVDs!

Children's Area

Kid Power Volunteers

Thank You!

Stratford School is coming to the Ingleside Neighborhood this Fall 2008. For more information, check their website: http://www.stratfordschools.com/

Teen Area
Another challenge is coming!
Join the Fil-Am Essay Contest in October and win Big Bucks! For more information, call Estelle Oleresisimo at (415) 595-9248.

Adult Area
On the Same Page for July/August is entitled, The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.

New Library Location

Click on the photo to see the progress of the construction. This is what is presently going on at 1298 Ocean Ave. (at Plymouth), our future home.

Community Events - Come one! Come all!
Sept. 13 - Oceanview, Merced, Ingleside Family Festival
Sept. 27 - Westwood Park Picnic

Oct. 25 - Kids/Family Day

Children Programs 2008

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Click on the picture to see selected photos from past programs

Regular Programs

Infant/Toddler Lapsits
Tuesdays at 10:30 am. Ages birth to 3 years old

Family Storytimes/Crafts
Sundays, 2:00-3:00 pm.

Coming Soon!
Sept. 14: Slapstick! with Derique McGee
Oct. 22: Scary Stories for Halloween
Nov. 16: Pop-ups Made Easy!
Dec. 14: Chung Ngai Dance Troupe

Special Clown Performance
Derique McGee's one-clown show features physical comedy, circus arts, and Hambone body drumming. It will tickle the funny bone of children of all ages!

Book Talks for Teens

2008-08-27T12:38:00.000-07:00

Listen to our book talks
(Click on the links below)

Esper a nz a Rising
by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Scholastic.

Out of the Dust
by Karen Hesse. Scholastic.

Monster
by Walter Dean Myers. HarperCollins

Other Recommended Readings
(My Favorite Books)

Click here to listen to them.

What's Happening at the Library

2008-08-12T11:24:00.000-07:00

Come visit our branch and you will find new Filipino DVDs!

Children's Area

Kid Power Volunteers

We are proud of you for serving as our helpers during the Summer Reading Program. Your patience, regular attendance, cheerfulness and en

thusiasm are commendable. You are our heroes! Now, it is time to relax and party. Come to the library on August 27th at 5:30 p.m. It is party time!

Stratford School is coming to the Ingleside Neighborhood this Fall 2008. For more information, check their website: http://www.stratfordschools.com/

Teen Area
Another challenge is coming!
Join the Fil-Am Essay Contest in October and win Big Bucks! For more information, call Estelle Oleresisimo at (415) 595-9248.

Adult Area
On the Same Page for July/August is entitled, The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.

New Library Location

Click on the photo to see the progress of the construction. This is what is presently going on at 1298 Ocean Ave. (at Plymouth), our future home.

Community Events - Come one! Come all!
Sept. 13 - Oceanview, Merced, Ingleside Family Festival
Sept. 27 - Westwood Park Picnic

Oct. 25 - Kids/Family Day