Friday, May 25, 2012
On Location: The Golden Gate Bridge on the Silver Screen
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
The Golden Gate Bridge has starred in more movies than any other American architectural icon. From Dark Passage (1947) to The Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) the iconic span appears in wide range of films including Superman, Star Trek, Time After Time, It Came from Beneath the Sea, Love Bug, A View to a Kill, Monsters vs. Aliens, Interview with a Vampire, X-Men. In honor of its 75th anniversary, Jim Van Buskirk, author of Celluloid San Francisco, (and former SFPL librarian) offers a clip-filled program of hilariously horrifying depictions of San Francisco’s beloved bridge.
Cinema Merced/Family Movie Night
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
We’ll be showing Alfred Hitchcock’s classic “North by Northwest” staring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason.
A hapless New York advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and is pursued across the country while he looks for a way to survive.
The movie will keep you hanging by your fingernails! (Warning: don’t get a manicure!)
We’ll be showing Alfred Hitchcock’s classic “North by Northwest” staring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason.
A hapless New York advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and is pursued across the country while he looks for a way to survive.
The movie will keep you hanging by your fingernails! (Warning: don’t get a manicure!)
Friday, May 18, 2012
Timelines of History
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
The Timelines of History web site (www.timelines.ws), a map to the past, was first posted to the Internet in 1998. Site master Algis Ratnikas will present the story behind his endeavor to outline world events dating back to the beginning of time. The presentation will also include a visual walk and talk across the web site and its many special features. The Merced Branch Library’s new large screen media technology will be used to explore this site in real time and provide a taste of how online access can be used for public presentations. You are encouraged to peruse the site in advance and bring your questions and observations for the extended question-and-answer session following the presentation.
The Timelines of History web site (www.timelines.ws), a map to the past, was first posted to the Internet in 1998. Site master Algis Ratnikas will present the story behind his endeavor to outline world events dating back to the beginning of time. The presentation will also include a visual walk and talk across the web site and its many special features. The Merced Branch Library’s new large screen media technology will be used to explore this site in real time and provide a taste of how online access can be used for public presentations. You are encouraged to peruse the site in advance and bring your questions and observations for the extended question-and-answer session following the presentation.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Merced Branch Library Open House
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Merced Branch renovation. Fun for families and children of all ages!
Entertainment and light refreshments will be provided.
Happy Anniversary Merced!
Enjoy performances by Roving Clown Luz Gaxiola and Juggler Extraordinaire Dana Smith. Try your luck on a scavenger hunt! Speak with representatives from the San Francisco Department of Elections. Register to vote and learn the details of the new open primary system that will be in place for the June 5th Primary Election.
The Branch was renovated as part of the Branch Library Improvement Program, a voter initiative passed in November 2000. We’re building better libraries for stronger communities.
Roving Clown Luz Gaxiola: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Light Refreshments served from 6:15-7:00 p.m.
Juggler Extraordinaire Dana Smith: 7:00 p.m.
S.F. Dept. of Elections representatives: 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Come celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Merced Branch renovation. Fun for families and children of all ages!
Entertainment and light refreshments will be provided.
Happy Anniversary Merced!
Enjoy performances by Roving Clown Luz Gaxiola and Juggler Extraordinaire Dana Smith. Try your luck on a scavenger hunt! Speak with representatives from the San Francisco Department of Elections. Register to vote and learn the details of the new open primary system that will be in place for the June 5th Primary Election.
The Branch was renovated as part of the Branch Library Improvement Program, a voter initiative passed in November 2000. We’re building better libraries for stronger communities.
Roving Clown Luz Gaxiola: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Light Refreshments served from 6:15-7:00 p.m.
Juggler Extraordinaire Dana Smith: 7:00 p.m.
S.F. Dept. of Elections representatives: 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Kamishibai: Japanese Storytelling
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Hazuki Kataoka of Story Card Theater performs classic Japanese folktales, such as Momotaro (The Peach Boy), in the visual storytelling format called kamishibai.
Best for children ages 4 and older, and their caregivers.
Everyone is welcome.
Hazuki Kataoka of Story Card Theater performs classic Japanese folktales, such as Momotaro (The Peach Boy), in the visual storytelling format called kamishibai.
Best for children ages 4 and older, and their caregivers.
Everyone is welcome.
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