Sacrifice: A documentary about the trafficking of Burmese Child Prostitutes

"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

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

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….

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

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.