1 MAY, WEDNESDAY - 7:00-8:30 PM
Adult Craft Night: Make a Fabric Gift Wrap (Furoshiki) - Furoshiki, the Japanese art of wrapping with cloth, is a unique method of gift wrap for holidays and birthdays. You will use stamps and stamp pads to decorate your piece of fabric. All materials are provided. You can sign up by calling 415-355-5707 or by asking at the info desk.
4 MAY SATURDAY - 10:30-12:30 PM
Noe Valley Knitting Circle - Want to learn how to knit or crochet or just hang out with other knitters and crocheters? Drop in!
8 MAY, WEDNESDAY 6:30-8:30 PM
Great Books Discussion Group - This activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco. For more information contact Elena at eschmid@sonic.net
9 MAY, THURSDAY - 4:00-5:00 PM
Remembering Los Siete de la Raza 50 year anniversary – Join Marjorie Heins in conversation with Greg Landau on the 50th year anniversary of Los Siete de la Raza (The 7 that belong to The People), a defense organization that in 1969 would not only help acquit seven Central American youth (erroneously charged with murder of a police officer) but also become a symbol for racial and class equality in the U.S.
10 MAY, FRIDAY - 2:00-4:00 PM
Friday Matinee: Mutiny on the Bounty - In 1787, the HMS Bounty sets out on a journey that will take it through perilous seas to a tropical paradise -- and into history as one of the most ill-fated vessels ever to sail for King and country. With Marlon Brando. 1962; NR, 179 mins.
11 MAY, SATURDAY - 4:00-5:00 PM
American Gothic Part III – Come join our exploration of Gothic literature as we conclude the series by reading Toni Morrison's Beloved. We look at how elements of gothic literature manifest themselves in portraying slave narratives and history.
14 MAY 14, TUESDAY - 10:30-11:30 AM
eReader and Online Resource "Drop In" - Bring your mobile device or laptop, your library card and PIN, and any passwords you might need for downloading apps, to an informal workshop on using the SFPL’s digital resources.
15 MAY, WEDNESDAY - 7:00-8:30 PM
Noe Valley Book Discussion Group - This month's selection is "Happiness" by Aminatta Forna. Copies of the book are held at the Circulation Desk for check out.
21 MAY, TUESDAY - 2:00-3:00 PM
Learn Email Basics - In this class you will learn the basics of email, set up a gmail account, email etiquette and safety. Laptop computers will be available for use, but please feel free to bring your own device.
22 MAY, WEDNESDAY - 6:30-7:30 PM
Learn to make Kimchi - Come enjoy an authentic Korean Cooking class experience, hosted by Noe Valley resident Chef JiYoung Park and learn about the magic of Korean spicy Kimchi salad (Geotjoli). You will also hear the history about Kimchi in Korea. Jiyoug will demonstrate with recipe and free samples will be provided.