First Monday Movie at Excelsior, November 5, 6:30-8:30pm

The movie for November is The Great Lie (1941, 107 mins) with Bette Davis, George Brent and Mary Astor; directed by Edmund Goulding.

Two women love the same man, but the child of one is loved and raise by the other in this twist on the love triangle theme.

Mary Astor won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role as concert pianist Sandra Kovak.

Excited about the Giants? Check out our new display!

Come by Excelsior Branch and check out one of the many books we have on the Giants to read in between World Series games!

We want to hear from you!

The San Francisco Public Library invites the community to provide input about library opening hours and to give us your ideas about library services and priorities.

The community input meeting for District 11 which includes Excelsior Branch and Ocean View Branch is on

Tuesday, October 30
6-8pm
at Excelsior Branch.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

For a list of all meetings, please click here: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=2000563501

Argentine Tango at the Library, Tuesday, October 16, 7-8pm

Learn about this sultry Argentinean dance! Jurek Mazur of the Academia de Tango Argentina will talk about the history and development of Argentine tango and music. He has taught tango for eleven years using a unique method that he developed.

Dancers from the Academia will perform, demonstrating the beauty of a dance form that is rooted in the urban folklore of Buenos Aires and Montevideo.


Do you have questions about voting?

The City and County of San Francisco Department of Elections will be at Excelsior Branch to answer your questions. Register to vote, learn what's on the ballot and apply to be a pollworker for the November 6 General Election.

Date: October 5, 2012
Time: 2-4pm

Ciudad y Condado de San Francisco Departamento de Elecciones estará en la Biblioteca Pública de Excelsior para inscribirlo(a) para votar, aprender que hay en la boleta, y aplicar como trabajador electoral en las Elecciones Generales del 6 de Noviembre.

Fecha: 5 de Octubre de 2012
Hora: 2-4pm

三藩市選務處邀請您參加11月6日普選的資訊
我們會幫助您登記投票和解釋選舉內容!

日期: 2012年10月5日
地點: Excelsior 圖書館
時間: 下午2至4時

First Monday Movies at Excelsior, October 1, 6:30-8:30

The movie for October is A Free Soul (1930, 93 mins) with Norma Shearer, Lionel Barrymore and Clark Gable; directed by Clarence Brown.

An alcoholic lawyer who successfully defended a notorious gambler on a murder charge objects when his free-spirited daughter becomes romantically involved with him.

Lionel Barrymore won the Oscar for Best Actor, Norma Shearer was nominated for Best Actress but lost out to Marie Dressler (Min and Bill).




Searching the Internet Class, Tuesday, October 2, 7-8:30pm

There is still space available in the Searching the Internet class on October 2, so sign up to learn how to search the Internet and how to use the library website and catalog. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are required.

This class is part 2 of a three-part computer class series. Part 3 will take place on Tuesday, November 6, 7-8:30pm. Students will learn how to set up an Email account and basic Email functions. You don't need to take all three classes to participate.

Attendance is limited to 10 people. Please contact Excelsior Branch to sign up.

Library Card Design Contest for All Ages! September 4 through October 5

The San Francisco Public Library wants YOU to design the newest batch of library cards! Artists of all ages can submit their designs online at http://www.improvesf.com/category/design-the-new-san-francisco-public-library-cards or get a paper submission form at a San Francisco Public Library.

Five winning designs will be featured on new San Francisco library cards issued in 2013. This is your change to put your art in everybody's wallet!



Be Red Cross Ready - Free Disaster Preparedness Workshops in Cantonese, English and Spanish in September

Do you know what to do in an earthquake? How will you reconnect with your family following a major disaster? Do you have the right items in your disaster kit? Every single person in the Bay Area needs to ensure they are personally prepared for disaster. Only in this way will all of us in the community be able to ensure the safety of our families and assist our neighbors.

Cantonese: Saturday, September 22, 3:30pm
English: Tuesday, September 25, 6:30pm
Spanish: Wednesday, September 26, 6:30pm

個人災難應變講座
粵語: 2012年9月22日(星期六), 下午3點半
英語: 2012年9月25日(星期二), 下午6點半
西班牙語: 2012年26日(星期三), 下午6點半

Cómo Preparse para Afrontar los Desastres
Cantonés, Sábado, 22 de septiembre de 3:30
Inglés, Martes, 25 de septiembre, 6:30
Español, Miércoles, 26 de septiembre, 6:30

First Monday Movies at Excelsior on September 10 (2nd Monday due to Labor Day holiday), 6:30-8:30

The movie for August is Suspicion (1941, 99 mins) with Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine, directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

A handsome playboy meets and marries a shy heiress-to-be. But after their honeymoon, she starts believing her husband is a murderer and fears that she could be his next victim.
Joan Fontaine won the Oscar for Best Actress in 1941. Alfred Hitchcock can be seen making his signature cameo appearance about 45 minutes into the movie, mailing a letter at the village postbox.