San Francisco Public Library Park Branch

Activity: Instrument Petting Zoo and Craft
Sun. 11/17/24, 2-3:30pm, Park Branch Meeting Room
Play with basic musical instruments in a relaxed environment. Explore the sounds of rhythm sticks, bells, and more. Make an instrument to take home with common craft materials. For ages 2-6.

Film: Blinded by the Light
Wed. 11/13/24, 5-7pm, Park Branch Meeting Room
This ode to the music of Bruce Springsteen is set in 1987 England. Javed, a British teen of Pakistani descent, writes poetry as a means to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the inflexibility of his traditional father. When introduced to the music of “the Boss,” Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen’s lyrics and finds the courage to express himself in his own unique voice.

PG-13, 118 mins., 2019. Closed captions (CC) in English.

Snacks provided.

Performance: Esencia Latin Jazz Ensemble
Sat. 11/16/24, 2-3pm, Park Branch Courtyard
Listen to the Bay Area's finest Latin Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music band.
In the event of wet weather, we will enjoy this concert in the Park program room.

Save the date for Park Branch's annual Open House: Saturday, October 19th , 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

At 10 a.m., we'll have the Big Play Date in our program room with toys and activities for children up to age 5. Please note, there will be no Baby Rhyme Time on this day.

Also at 10 a.m., the Museum of Craft and Design will host drop-in crafts in our courtyard.

At 2 p.m., jazz duo Six Roses will perform in the courtyard, followed immediately by coffee and refreshments in the main reading room.

See you there!

Workshop: Papel Picado
Sat. 9/28/2024, 3 - 4pm, Park Branch Meeting Room

Celebrate Latinx heritage and traditions by making tissue paper garlands, a traditional Mexican folk art used to celebrate special occasions.

Performance: San Francisco Symphony Chamber Concert
Sat., 9/21/2024, 3 - 4pm, Park Branch Meeting Room

A chamber concert featuring San Francisco Symphony musicians performing classical pieces from a range of composers and sharing their experiences as members of the San Francisco Symphony.

Featured musicians will be Jonathan Vinocour, Principal Viola and Jessie Fellows, Acting Associate Principal Second Violin

Park Branch September Movie: Selena

Wed. September 18, 5-7pm, Park Branch Meeting Room.

Biographical drama charting the extraordinary career and tragic slaying of pop singing sensation Selena as her career transcended the Tejano scene that launched her into crossover, mainstream success.

PG, 131mins., 1997. Closed captions (CC) in English.

Snacks provided.

Rogue Recovery at Park Branch: a monthly group to discuss living a sober lifestyle. Every third Tuesday of the month, 6:30-7:30pm. Next meeting: Tue. June 18th, 2024.

This support group for sober living features monthly readings or special guests. Share, listen, and relax. Refreshments provided.

Join us for a movie at Park Branch! Wed. June 12, 5-7pm, Park Branch Meeting Room.

Film: Philadelphia
When a man with HIV is fired by his law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small-time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit.
R, 126 mins., 1993. Closed captions (CC) in English. Snacks provided.

Listen and perform at On the Page, Off the Page, our monthly open mic poetry and music program. Tuesday June 11th, 2024, 6pm, Park Branch Meeting Room.

Activity: Board Games and Puzzles for Children.
Join us Wed. May 29, 2024 from 3:30-5pm in the Park Branch Meeting Room. Play with a selection of board games and puzzles in a relaxed atmosphere. For children ages 3 and older. Snacks provided.

Relax at the Page Street Lounge! Wednesday, May 22, 2 - 4 p.m., Park Branch Meeting Room.

Visit every 4th Wednesday to view the Haight Ashbury Street Fair poster collection, enjoy puzzles, board games, toys, and other self-directed activities, listen to LPs on our record player and have a snack and beverage. For all ages.