VIVA!  Hispanic Heritage Crafts with Sophie – Tuesday, September 29 at 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Latino-Hispanic Heritage Month with Sophie Maletsky, craft teacher extraordinaire.  Children of all ages are invited to create a variety of theme-related projects in honor of this annual cultural event.

MERCED BRANCH LIBRARY PROGRAMS

September 2015

Children's Programs:

Baby Rhyme & Playtime – Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17, & 24 at 10:15 a.m.
Rhyme, rhythm, and song. For infants up to 18 months and their caregivers.

Toddler Tales & Playtime – Mondays, September 14, 21, & 28 at 10:15 a.m.
Rhymes, songs, and books. For ages 16 months to 2 years and their caregivers.

VIVA! Hispanic Heritage Crafts with Sophie – Tuesday, September 29 at 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Latino-Hispanic Heritage Month with Sophie Maletsky, craft teacher extraordinaire. Children of all ages are invited to create a variety of theme-related projects in honor of this annual cultural event.

Adult Programs:

Knitting Circle – Tuesday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m.
All levels of knitters, please join us with your knit projects and spread the inspiration! Practice supplies provided, but bring your own if you have a special project in mind. For ages 13 and up.

Pete Seeger: How Can I Keep From Singing? - Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m.
In this one-man performance, Tim Holt will portray Pete Seeger, who will tell his life story and sing songs from the various chapters in his life. Pete talks about growing up in a musical family, his travels around the country with Woody Guthrie, singing with the Almanacs and the Weavers, and his involvement in causes that include the labor movement, the civil rights movement, and cleaning up the Hudson River near his home.

Protect Yourself: Learn About Flu Immunizations - Tuesday, September 15 at 3:00 p.m.
Ahead of the flu season, Walgreens pharmacists will discuss flu immunizations & answer your questions.

Briones Heritage: Interpreting California Through a Notable Life, 1802-1889 –
Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Local historian Jeanne Farr McDonnell recounts the unusual life of Juana Briones de Miranda, one of the first residents of what is now San Francisco, but what was then known as Yerba Buena (Good Herb), reportedly after a medicinal tea she concocted. Among the few women in California of her time to own property in her own name, she proved to be a skilled farmer, rancher, and businesswoman. In retelling her life story, Ms. McDonnell also reveals the history of nineteenth-century California from the unique perspective of this surprising woman. Signed copies of Ms. McDonnell's book, Juana Briones of Nineteenth-Century California, will be available for sale.

Book-A-Librarian: Learn Basic Computer Skills
Choose a topic - searching library databases, setting up an email account, or surfing the Internet. Basic mouse and typing skills required. Sign up in-person or call to make a one hour one-on-one appointment.

ALL PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY ARE FREE

Merced Branch Library, San Francisco Public Library

155 Winston Drive (at 19th Avenue), San Francisco, CA 94132
 

On Wednesday, August 19th from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites you (or someone you know) to participate in a national Cantonese-language engagement.  Agency representatives will be available to share updates and answer your questions about becoming a U.S. citizen. 

Participation:
• Via teleconference at 1-800-369-1122; Passcode: 9104335
• Via live Web Stream at http://www.uscis.gov/Live/JiaoLiu. 
• Via Viewing parties at the Chinatown Branch, 1135 Powell Street (near Jackson), (415) 355-2888, and the Excelsior Branch, 4400 Mission Street (at Cotter), (415) 355-2868.

A viewing party will NOT be held at the Merced Branch because the branch is not open when the teleconference begins.

Elizabeth Thacker-Estrada
Manager
Merced Branch Library
San Francisco Public Library
155 Winston Drive
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 355-5651
(415) 337-8350 (fax)
elizabeth.thacker@sfpl.org

  

Dear Muni Customer and Outside Lands Patron,

This message is to inform you that the SFMTA will continue to provide service to the Outside Lands patrons this coming weekend. However due to the ongoing subway communication system upgrade projects, the subway will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. A bus bridge will provide substitution service between Embarcadero and St. Francis Circle from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. To accommodate the concert, we will provide supplemental service on the Nx Judah Express, the N Judah train service (which ends at Church & Duboce after 10 p.m.) and the 5 Fulton/5R Fulton Rapid. The SFMTA encourages concert patrons to take Nx to travel downtown. Temporary taxi stands will be available to pick up customers on the north and south sides of the park. Please tell your family members, friends and coworkers about the Muni supplemental service.[/font][font]For more information, visit www.sfmta.com/outsidelands or contact 311.

Sincerely,
Jay Lu, Public Relations Officer
Tel: 415.701.4387
Email: jay.lu@sfmta.com

Dear friend of the Merced Branch Library: Please join us on Wednesday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. for a talk and PowerPoint slide presentation on: The Streets of Antebellum and Civil War San Francisco: A Western Theater for Northern & Southern Politics Local author and walking tour docent Monika Trobits presents an illustrated lecture on the lingering presence of the Antebellum and Civil War eras in San Francisco. Her presentation will be based on her book, Antebellum and Civil War San Francisco: A Western Theater for Northern & Southern Politics. Monika will incorporate a bit of trivia about mid-19th century San Francisco and the issues of the day in her talk. Signed copies of her book will be available for sale. Looking forward to seeing you at the Merced Branch Library! 
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Elizabeth Thacker-Estrada
Manager
Merced Branch Library
San Francisco Public Library
155 Winston Drive
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 355-5651
(415) 337-8350 (fax)
elizabeth.thacker@sfpl.org 

    
A Safer Market Street is just days away with the upcoming turn restrictions on Market Street going into effect Tuesday, Aug. 11. Turn restrictions between 3rd and 8th streets will prohibit private vehicles at most intersections from turning onto Market Street eliminating conflicts at the intersection, increasing transit reliability, and improving safety for all users. Instead, private vehicles will proceed straight across Market Street.The locations of the turn restrictions are indicated in the following turn restriction notice attached. Safer Market Street is one of over 24 Vision Zero high-priority projects to be completed by February 2016.

The SFMTA Board unanimously approved the Safer Market Street project June 16, 2015. It includes a series of traffic engineering solutions, such as turn restrictions, extension of existing transit-only lanes, and new loading and painted safety zones.[/font][font]One advantage of these solutions is that they can improve safety conditions quickly with minor disruptions and without major construction.  Less than two months after board approval, the majority of work at the intersections is complete, and the remaining intersection work will be complete later this month. The turn restriction signs will continue to go up throughout this week and will remain bagged until Monday, Aug. 10.

Beginning Tuesday morning, Aug. 11, the turn restrictions will be enforced, and violators may be ticketed. Parking control officers (PCOs) will be at every intersection beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday to assist in guiding traffic across Market Street in accordance with the upcoming turn restrictions. PCOs will be on hand Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for two weeks following the unveiling.

The SFMTA looks forward to making Safer Market Street a reality. For more information please visit the movingSF blog post, “Safer Market Street Just Days Away”.

    

 The San Francisco Police Officers Association is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of every citizen in the City and County of San Francisco—it is what our officers put their lives on the line for on a daily basis. 

We know that the foundation of public safety is built on the strength and vitality of San Francisco’s diverse communities. Our goal is to support the work of members of the community to create neighborhoods that residents can take pride in. That is why I am thrilled to announce a brand new initiative the San Francisco Police Officer’s Association is undertaking to do just this: our Community Investment Grant. 

Designed to empower local leaders and community members, the Community Investment Grant will fund projects that foster positive experiences for children and the surrounding community. $5,000 grants will be awarded quarterly to those community organizations that work tirelessly to improve their neighborhoods. The grants will fund specific community-building and improvement projects. We believe that locally-rooted organizations are best equipped to identify and meet each community’s unique set of needs. Whether the project includes purchasing new sports equipment for a community recreation center or establishing a community garden, we want to help communities grow and thrive. 

We call these grants “investments,” because we expect significant and lasting returns in the form of community improvements. These improvements deepen the relationship between residents and their neighborhood, garnering higher community participation and engagement. By fostering and nurturing this relationship, we hope to continue the timeless San Francisco tradition of active community involvement. 

The Community Investment Grant is the newest addition to the San Francisco Police Officers Association’s extensive portfolio of charitable and community work. We contribute to nearly 100 charitable organizations across the Bay Area, with gifts totaling over $100,000 each year. 

To learn more about the Community Investment Grant program and to apply for a grant, please visit the SFPOA web site.

Martin Halloran
SFPOA President

Read in the works now!
Welcome to the June 2015 edition of our newsletter!  We hope you will take the time to look at the exciting projects and daily services that we strive to deliver to San Francisco: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Please send us any story ideas or highlights you think should be included!   SF Dept of Public Works
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Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Grace L. Moore

Public Affairs Officer
    Office  of Communications & Public Affairs
    San Francisco Public Works
    City and County of San Francisco 
    1680 Mission Street, 4th Fl
    San Francisco, CA 94103
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Dear friend of the Merced Branch Library:

Please join us on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. for a special Merced Arts & Culture Salon / Summer Stride program:
First Lady Florence Harding: Behind the Tragedy and Controversy
Florence Kling Harding has come down through history as one of our most scorned first ladies. Victimized by caricatures and branded a shrew, she stands at the bottom of historians’ polls, her reputation tarnished by her husband’s scandals despite their joint popularity while in office.  
Historian and author Katherine Sibley discusses how these depictions have prevented us today from seeing how innovative a first lady Florence Harding really was.  
Mrs. Harding's story has a local angle: President Warren G. Harding died at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco in 1923, and Harding Park is named for him.  
Signed copies of Dr. Sibley's book will be available for sale.
Dr. Sibley is the Director of the American Studies Program at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Please attend and give her a warm San Francisco welcome!

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Elizabeth Thacker-Estrada
Manager
Merced Branch Library
San Francisco Public Library
155 Winston Drive
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 355-5651
(415) 337-8350 (fax)
elizabeth.thacker@sfpl.org