• City and County of San Francisco – Community Meeting

    Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Branch Library 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Bayview

    The Police Commission is seeking community input to help shape the qualifications and priorities for the critical leadership role of police chief. Your participation is essential to make sure the new chief reflects the values and needs of our city. A summary of all collected input will be provided to the Police Commission and the public […]

  • Filipino Read Aloud with Christina Newhard of Sari-Sari Storybooks

    Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Branch Library 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Bayview

    Travel the Philippines with author and publisher Christina Newhard as she takes readers on a journey through the Philippines to listen to a story and do a craft without stepping on a plane. Through reading beautifully illustrated picture books, island-hop from the far North to the far Southern Philippines, meeting shy boys, grumpy octopuses, talking […]

  • Kwanzaa Celebration

    Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Branch Library 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Bayview

    SFPL Promotora, Toni Hines, will lead a program in honor of the Kwanzaa holiday: Libations Welcome and introductions Community-sharing about Kwanzaa Reviewing history, symbols, the days, table setup and materials Crafting Refreshments.

  • Bath Bomb Workshop

    Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Branch Library 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Bayview

    Create your own custom bath bomb using different fragrances and colors. This activity is perfect for a last-minute gift. It is for ages 10–18.

  • Dungeons & Dragons Adventure

    Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Branch Library 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Bayview

    Join a team of adventurers and learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons. Create characters and work together to navigate fantasy quests, building literacy, storytelling, and teamwork skills. For ages 10–17.

  • Craft the Story: Emily Bown Cohen’s Two Tribes

    Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Branch Library 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Bayview

    Create perler bead earrings or a keychain inspired by the Muscogee beadwork in Emily Bowen Cohen's graphic novel, Two Tribes, and join in on a low-key discussion even if you haven't finished the book. We'll have copies on hold at Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Branch for you to pick up in advance. Snacks provided. For ages 9–13.

  • Filipino Parol Lantern Workshop

    Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Branch Library 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Bayview

    Learn to make a Parol, a star-shaped lantern that is found widely in the Philippines.

  • Papier Mâché Heat Workshop

    Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Branch Library 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Bayview

    Discover the art of Mexican folk papier-mâché by crafting and painting your own heart

  • Ready, Set, Rent Workshop

    Bayview/Linda Brooks-Burton Branch Library 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
    Bayview

    Presented by the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (SFHDC) Learn about credit/asset building and how to get "rent ready" for a new property coming to the Bayview on 275 Coleman Street. Snacks and refreshments were provided.