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Author Talk: Wild Geese Sorrow and Writ Winner of the 2019 Northern California Book Award for Poetry in Translation for Wild Geese Sorrow:The Chinese Wall Inscriptions at Angel Island (2018), Jeffrey Thomas Leong will give a reading at the Chinatown/Him Mark Lai Library Branch at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 21st. He will read from both his latest two books: Wild Geese Sorrow:The Chinese Wall Inscriptions at Angel Island (2018) and Writ(2019).
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Increible Show de Magia dado por el Increible Germar Germar the Magician An amazing, comedic, bi-lingual magic show with lots of audience participation, great music and live animals. Tue. Sep. 24, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Chinatown Branch Library
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LEGO and Magna-Tiles Free Play
Fri. Sep. 27, 3:30 - 5 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
Join us for the LEGO & Magna-Tiles Free Play. For ages 5 and up
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Baby Rhyme & Playtime
Thursdays, 11 am - 12 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
Rollicking rhymes, songs, and books for infants to 15 months and their caregivers.
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Family Storytime
Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Chinatown Branch Library
Stories and songs for children and their families.
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Snack making with teens: Rice Balls
Tue. Sep. 3, 4 - 5:30 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
We will make the Japanese grilled rice balls without fillings. Please let library staff know of any concerns of food allergies. Space is limited, pre-registration is recommended. For teens, ages 10 and older. For information, please contact Jewel at Chinatown Branch Library, Tel: (415)355-2888.
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Girls Who Code
Saturdays, Sep. 7, 21, 2 - 4 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
Girls will learn to code alone with other beginners in an open and accepting environment. For girls only, ages 8 to 18 years old.
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Seniornet Mouse/Keyboard Skills (in Chinese)
Thu. Sep. 5, 2 - 4 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
Learn how to use the computer mouse and keyboard. Limited to 10. For signup, please call 415-355-2888. Instruction in Chinese.
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Adult Craft Afternoon: Watercolor Flowers
Fri. Sep. 6, 1:30 - 3 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
Join us to paint watercolor flowers. Fun for adults and children alike (but please note younger children under 12 must be accompanied and may require assistance). Materials will be provided. Sign-up required and begins on August 2, space is limited. Please call 415-355-2888 or ask the information desk.
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Internet 101 (in Chinese)
Thu. Sep. 12, 2 - 4 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
For patrons 50 years or older. Mouse and keyboard skills are required. Limited to 12 participants. For registration, please call 415-355-2888. Instruction in Chinese.
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Computer Help for Adults/Seniors
Sat. Sep. 14, 2 - 3:30 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
Trouble with technology? Get help from a teen computer corps volunteer. Space is limited, please sign up at the 2nd floor reference desk. Consulting time to be limited depends on the number of attendees.
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Afternoon Tea for Seniors
Wed. Sep. 18, 3 - 3:45 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
There will be music, board games, chess, origami, watercolor painting, bingo, and newspapers. You can relax with a cup of hot tea or join in the fun. (Feel free to bring your own tea cup.) Registration required.
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Intermediate Computer Skills (in Chinese)
Thu. Sep. 19, 2 - 4 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
For patrons 50 years or older. Mouse and keyboard skills are required. Limited to 12 participants. For registration, please call 415-355-2888. Instruction in Chinese.
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eBooks Basics
Fri. Sep. 20, 1:30 - 3 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
Learn the basics of eBooks (Libby by Overdrive, Axis 360 and hoopla).
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Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Office Hours at the Chinatown Branch Library
Fri. Sep. 20, 3 - 4 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
Free services for older adults 60+ and adults with disabilities: information and referrals, benefits, housing resources, utilities discounts, translation services. Assistance available in English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and Taishanese). For signup, please call 415-355-2888 or visit the branch.
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Film Screening: Like Water for Chocolate
Wed. Sep. 25, 1 - 3 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
Based on the novel by Mexican author Laura Esquivel, this film is the story of a young woman who is forbidden to marry the man that she loves; and then she secretly discovers a magical skill in the kitchen that will keep their love alive. Directed by Alfonso Arau. (1992, 114 min, R)
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Tablet Basics (in Chinese)
Thu. Sep. 26, 2 - 4 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
Learn the basic functions of a tablet! We will show you how to set up your device using Chinese handwriting input method, connect to the Internet, download apps, take pictures, etc. Please bring in your tablet for any questions that you might have. Instruction in Chinese.
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Chinatown Branch Book Group
Thu. Sep. 26, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
This month’s selection is Shirley Fong-Torres’ The Woman Who Ate Chinatown: A San Francisco Odyssey. This book group meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. Newcomers are always welcome.
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Film Screening: Shakespeare in Love
Sat. Sep. 28, 2 - 4 pm
Chinatown Branch Library
Winner of seven Academy Awards, this film is about English playwright William Shakespeare and his muse, who inspires him to write “Romeo and Juliet.” Gwyneth Paltrow won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role as the muse. (1998, 123 min, R) Based on the play by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard. Directed by John Madden. Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, and Ben Affleck.
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Chinatown / Him Mark Lai 1135 Powell St. San Francisco, California 94108 (415) 355-2888
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