First Monday Movies @ Excelsior continues in the new year! We have selected 12 classic movies from the last 1920s and 1930s including musicals, Marx Brothers favorites and film noir for the 2013 lineup. 
First Monday Movie at Excelsior, January 7, 6:30-8:30pm
First Monday Movies @ Excelsior continues in the new year! We have selected 12 classic movies from the last 1920s and 1930s including musicals, Marx Brothers favorites and film noir for the 2013 lineup. 
Holiday Mysteries display
Are the Holidays too sweet for you? Check out our new display of Holiday Mysteries!
And for even more reading recommendations, check out this long list of holiday mysteries from Winter Park Public Library:
And if mysteries are not your thing, we also have a display of craft books and a winter craft program for adults on Tuesday, December 11, 7-8:30pm. So come on by during this holiday season!
Winter Crafts for Adults, Tuesday, December 11, 7-8:30pm
Join us for an evening of crafting fun. Learn how to finger knit a necklace and decorate it with hand-felted baubles.
Because all materials are provided, space is limited. Please contact Excelsior Branch to reserve a space.
First Monday Movie at Excelsior, December 3, 6:30-8:30pm
The movie for December is The Thin Man (1934, 91 mins) with William Powell and Myrna Loy; directed by W.S. Van Dyke
Nick and Nora Charles, a charming, sophisticated couple, go to New York to enjoy the Christmas holidays and find themselves investigating a murder.
The movie is based on a story by Dashiell Hammett and was filmed in just 12 days for the paltry budget of $231,000. The film became a major box office hit, raking in $1.4 million and getting nominations for both Best Actor and Best Director in the 1934 Academy Awards.
Stay tuned for the 2013 selections of First Monday Movies at Excelsior!
Stay tuned for the 2013 selections of First Monday Movies at Excelsior!
SFPL Librarian Favorite Books of 2012
Are you interested in seeing which books were favorites with San Francisco Public Library librarians this year? Click the link or the picture to find out: https://pinterest.com/sfpubliclibrary/sfpl-librarian-favorite-books-of-2012/
What was your favorite read of 2012? Let us know in the comments! We always like to hear from our readers.
What was your favorite read of 2012? Let us know in the comments! We always like to hear from our readers.
Chair Yoga for Seniors and Adults, Monday, November 19, 1-2pm
Come join us for a chair yoga class!
The class will consist of a combination of chair and standing poses, including breath exercises, and head, neck, shoulder, arm and hand work.
Voting day is November 6! Polls are open 7am-8pm
The Department of Elections encourages all eligible San Franciscans to be a voter!
There are 3 voting methods in San Francisco for the November 6 election:
- Vote early at City Hall: open every day (8:00 am-5:00 pm weekdays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm weekends, and 7:00 am-8:00 pm Election Day)
- Vote by mail: request to vote by mail by October 30 and be sure to return your marked ballot by November 6 at 8:00 pm (mail in time or drop off at any San Francisco polling place on Election Day)
- Vote at your polling place: polls are open 7:00 am-8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 6
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.
Excited about the Giants? Check out our new display!
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
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
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