José-Luis Orozco in Concert• Saturday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m., Merced• Saturday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m., West PortalMusic makes learning fun and 2015 Grammy nomi-nated artist José-Luis Orozco delights us with hisvocals and guitar which will make you want to sing-along and perhaps learn a few new words in Spanish.

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Celebrate Latino Hispanic Heritage Month 2018 at the Library!

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Celebrating Dreamers with Yuyi Morales• Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m., Main LibraryCaldecott Honor Award winner and Pura BelpréAward winner Yuyi Morales returns to the MainChildren’s Center for a special Family Storytimecelebration of her new book, Dreamers.

¡VIVA! Kickoff Event with Mariachi Mexicanisimo• Saturday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m., Main Library¡VIVA! Celebration of Latino/Hispanic HeritageMonth kicks off with a special, free performanceby legendary Bay Area band MariachiMexicanisimo. Performing in the Bay Area since1996, Mariachi Mexicanisimo is composed often musicians, all of whom are from the Mexicanstate of Jalisco, the birthplace of mariachi music.

Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band• Sunday, Oct. 14, 12 p.m., Excelsior*• Sunday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m., RichmondJam out with the winners of the 2013 LatinGrammy for children’s music, Lucky Diaz and theFamily Jam Band for Tricycle Music Fest.

*Excelsior’s performance coincides with SundayStreets in front of the Excelsior Branch Library.Join us after the show to meet the artists andcelebrate Excelsior Branch’s Open House withmore activities for the entire family.

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A comer b Let’s eat

Latin American Snack Trials• Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., PotreroSample snacks from the region, vote on your favoritesand enjoy games and activities. Note: Contact thelibrary in advance if you have allergy concerns.

A cocinar b Let’s cook

Snacks from Colombia• Thursday, Oct. 11, 3:30–5 p.m., Noe ValleyLearn how to make and sample popular smallbites from Columbia. We’ll make patacones(crisp, smashed plantains) and flavorful dippingsauces as well as refreshing limonada de coco(coconut limeade). For ages 10 to 17.Call (415) 355-5707 to pre-register.

Learn to Make Guacamole• Saturday, Oct. 13, 2–3 p.m., Ocean ViewGuacamole is delicious, nutritious and fun tomake! Learn how to make it at home and savorwhat you make on the spot.

Artesanía b Crafts

Mexican Paper Flowers • Sunday, Sept. 16, 2–3:30 p.m., ParksideMake and design your own Mexican paper flowers.Materials provided.

Mexican Paper Flowers & Papel Picado• Saturday, Oct. 6, 2–3 p.m., North BeachLearn how to make brightly colored Mexican paperbanners and paper flowers.

Sugar Skull Masks Decoration• Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2–3:30 p.m.,Golden Gate ValleyMake your own sugar skull masks in preparationfor Día de los Muertos.

Paint Día de Los Muertos Masks & Coco• Saturday, Oct. 27, 1:30–3 p.m., North BeachKeren from Artist & Craftsman Supply teaches howto paint Día de los Muertos masks, followed by ascreening of Pixar’s Coco (2017, PG, 105 min).

Make Paper Flowers Marigolds• Saturday, Oct. 27, 3–4 p.m., RichmondCelebrate Día de los Muertos and make festive tissuepaper marigolds.

Día de Los Muertos Sugar Skull Decorating• Friday, Nov. 2, 3:30–5 p.m., MissionDecorate a sugar skull for your Día de Los Muertosaltar. Space is limited. Sign-ups required. For childrenages 5 and up.

A jugar b Let’s play

Lotería Bingo Play• Tuesday, Oct. 2, 4–5 p.m., Richmond• Wednesday, Oct. 17, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Western AdditionLotería is a popular Mexican game similar to bingo.Winners will receive prizes. Refreshments will beserved. For ages 8 and up.

Cuentos para la Salud b Healthy storytimes

Special ¡VIVA! Storytime and Licuados• Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., MissionA special bilingual storytime about fruit, followed byan instruction on how to make healthy licuados usingpedal power. b Venga a particiapr en un hora decuentos bilingüe especial enfocado en la fruta y luegousaremos los pies en pedales para preparar licuadossaludables.

Special ¡VIVA! Storytime and Guacamole• Sunday, Sept. 16, 2–3:30 p.m., ParksideA special bilingual storytime about food, followed by aclass on how to make a delicious favorite, guacamolein a bag. b Venga a particiapr en un hora de cuentosbilingüe especial enfocado en la comida y luego vamosa prepar un sabroso guacamole en bolsa.

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Artesanía b Crafts

DIY Piñatas• Tuesday, Sept. 18, 3:30–5 p.m., North Beach• Tuesday, Sept. 25, 4:30–6 p.m., AnzaPiñatas are a common part of Mexican celebrationsdating back to the Aztecs and Spanish Conquistadors.Creating this festive treat holder is easy, but choosingwhether to destroy it will be hard. For ages 11-18.

Mexican Tissue Paper Flowers• Wednesday, Sept. 26, 3:30–5 p.m., ChinatownCreate colorful Mexican tissue paper flowers fordecoration. For ages 8-18.

Loteria Keychains• Thursday, Oct. 4, 2:30-3:30 p.m., MissionMake your own keychain with images from the Loteriagame. Program geared toward 11-18 year olds, reserveyour space by calling (415) 355-2828 as materials arelimited.

T(w)eens Make Papel Picado• Thursday, Oct. 11, 3–5 p.m., Glen ParkPapel picado means “perforated paper” and is thedecorative paper craft of intricately cut, tissue paperpanels. The panels are strung together and hung ascolorful displays for celebrations and holidays.

A cocinar b Let’s cook

Mexican Hot Chocolate tor T(w)eens• Tuesday, Oct. 9, 4:30–5:30 p.m., AnzaMake this decadent and slightly spicey beveragewith just a few ingredients. Please inform staff of anyallergies. For ages 11-18.

Snacks from Colombia• Thursday, Oct. 11, 3:30–5 p.m., Noe ValleyLearn how to make and sample popular small bitesfrom Columbia. We’ll make patacones (crisp, smashedplantains) and flavorful dipping sauces as well asrefreshing limonada de coco (coconut limeade). Forages 10 to 17. Call (415) 355-5707 to pre-register.

Latin American Snack Trials• Friday, Oct. 19, 3:30–5 p.m., OrtegaTaste a variety of snacks to celebrate ¡VIVA! Questions:Tony at (415) 355-5760 or anthony.luini@sfpl.org.

Latin American Snack Trials• Tuesday, Oct. 23, 4–6 p.m., The MixTaste a variety of snacks to celebrate ¡VIVA! Pick yourfavorite. For teens ages 13-18.

Artesanía b Crafts

¡VIVA! Craft Pop-up Altar Décor Bernal Heights • Friday, Sept. 28, 4–4:30 p.m. –Paper Flowers• Friday, Oct. 5, 4–4:30 p.m. –Paper Sugar Skulls• Friday, Oct. 12, 4–4:30 p.m. –Papel Picado

Craft supplies and instructions provided, in the Teen Area. What you make is yours to keep, or contribute your work to our Día de los Muertos community altar.

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El Lenguaje de Latinidad/ The Language of Latino Identity• Saturday, Oct. 20, 1–2 p.m., Western AdditionListen to poetry, short stories, songs and essays that explore and embrace the diversity within the American Latino community relayed by Bay Area youth and members of the Old Guard. Curated by musician/educator José (Manny) Martínez.

Autora b Author

Dreaming with Cristina: An Evening with Author Cristina García • Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6–7:30 p.m., Main Library, Latino RoomCuban American author Cristina García discusses her latest work Here in Berlin. García is the author of Dreaming in Cuban, a finalist for the National Book Award. A book sale and signing follows the event. Presented by the Kresge International Center in collaboration with the 2018 San Francisco Litquake Literary Festival.

A comer b Let’s eat

¡Sabor a Salsa! • Sunday, Sept. 16, 3–4, PotreroAttend a tasty journey of the senses and learn the history of salsa.

A cocinar b Let’s cook

Salsa Making• Sunday, Oct. 7, 3–4 p.m. PortolaLearn how to make delicious salsa and enjoy tasting everyone’s creations. Limited space. To register, call (415) 355-5660.

Make Your Own Salsa• Wednesday, Oct. 10, 4:30–5:30 p.m., Ocean ViewMake your own Pico de Gallo Salsa with prepared ingredients and learn about chilies. To register, call (415) 355-5615.

Artesanía b Crafts

Repujado: Metal Embossing• Saturday, Sept. 15, 2:30–4 p.m., Parkside• Tuesday, Sept. 18, 7–8:30 p.m., ParksideRepujado is the Mexican craft of metal embossing. It is done by pushing, working or making a relief in metal. This art form dates at least back to the 12th Century. Make your own repujado artwork. To register, call (415) 355-5770.

Papel Picado• Thursday, Sept. 20, 6:30–8 p.m., ExcelsiorLearn how to make festive papel picado, traditional Mexican decorations made out of paper and displayed during special occasions. To register, call (415) 355-2868 or visit the Excelsior Branch Library.

Las Calaveras de José Guadalupe Posada: Linoleum Block Printing Workshop• Saturday, Oct. 13, 3:30–5:30 p.m., MissionBe inspired by José Guadalupe Posada’s Calaveras! In this workshop, we will explore the works of José Guadalupe Posada and learn how to make prints using linoleum blocks. To register, call (415) 355-2800.

Arte b Art

Mission Murals Tour• Saturday, Oct. 6, 2–3 p.m., MissionLearn about the rich local history of the Mission neigh-borhood during a Mission Murals tour. Tour begins at the Mission Branch Library and features murals and land-marks on or near 24th St. To register, call (415) 355-2800.

Recorrido (en Español) de Los Murales en la Misión• Saturday, Oct. 20, 2–3 p.m., Mission Venga y aprenda acerca de la historia local del vecindario de Mission durante nuestro recorrido en español de los murales en La Misión. Este recorrido de una hora comenzará en la Biblioteca de la Misión e incluye los murales y lugares de interés en o cerca de la Calle 24. El espacio está limitado a 15 participantes. Para más información o para registrarse llame al (415) 355-2800.

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En concierto b Live music

The People United Will Never Be Defeated• Sunday, Sept. 2, 2–3 p.m., Main Library Acclaimed pianist Thomas Schultz dazzles music lovers with a performance of American composer Frederic Rzewski’s landmark composition The People United Will Never Be Defeated in the Koret Auditorium.

Esencia Latin Jazz Ensemble• Friday, Oct. 12, 3–4 p.m., Main Library, Koret AuditoriumA concert featuring Esencia Latin Jazz Ensemble. This local group delights audiences with a crowd-pleasing performance of standards and original music.

Danza b Dance

Convivir: Poets & Dancers Remember Medieval Spain • Sunday, Sept. 23, 2–4 p.m., Main Library, Koret AuditoriumPoets and dancers honor Medieval Spain, a time when Christians, Muslims and Jews lived side by side and when the arts and sciences flourished.

Poesía b Poetry

Western Hemisphere Readings: Poetry Jam with Three Poet Laureates • Thursday, Sept. 13, 6–7:30 p.m., Main Library, Latino/Hispanic RoomSan Francisco’s Poet Laureate Kim Shuck, Pacifica’s Poet Laureate Camincha Benvenutto and El Cerrito’s Poet Laureate Maw Shein Win come together for a special poetry jam.

Thursdays en la Misión• Thursday, Sept. 13, 5–6 p.m., Mission Friends of San Francisco Public Library is proud to announce Thursdays en La Misión, a monthly poetry series celebrating the Latinidad of the Latino Cultural District. The series focus on the experience of people of color in the Bay Area, featuring a variety of local poets chosen from the Mission’s deep literary culture.

Circulo de Lectores b Book Clubs

Tertulias Literarias • Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7–8:30 p.m., Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission StreetBook Club in Spanish in the Mission Community. In September, the club will discuss La Muerte de Artemio Cruz by Carlos Fuentes. Presented in collaboration with the the Mission Cultural Center for the Latino Arts.

Rincon Literario • Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6–7:30 p.m., Main Library, Paley Room Spanish Language Book Club presented by the Kresge Foundation International Center. This month we’re reading Los Sueños de la Serpiente by Alberto Ruy Sánchez.

Tertulias Literarias • Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7–8:30 p.m., Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission StreetBook Club in Spanish in the Mission Community. In October, the club will discuss El Laberinto de los Espíritus de Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Presented in collaboration with the the Mission Cultural Center for the Latino Arts.

World Literature Book Club• Thursday, Oct. 4, 6–7:30 p.m., Main Library, Paley RoomAttend the Library’s World Literature Book Club for a spirited discussion of the novel The Invention of Morel.

Rincon Literario• Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6–7:30 p.m., Main LibrarySpanish language book club presented by the Kresge Foundation International Center. This month we’re reading La Sustancia del Mal por Luca D’Andrea led by Chelis López, journalist and co-host of the Spanish radio program Pájaro Latinoamericano.

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¡FIESTA! Celebrate Latino Hispanic Heritage• Wednesday, Oct. 3, 6–8 p.m., Bernal HeightsCelebrate and honor our communities of Latino Hispanic Heritage with performances, crafts, refreshments and joy for people of all ages.

A cocinar b Let’s cook

¡Sabor a Salsa!• Friday, Sept. 21, 4–5 p.m., ExcelsiorSalsa is the preferred condiment across Latin America, capturing hearts as the #1 American condiment. Learn how to make a variety of salsas that will make you say mmmmm!

Learn How to Make Mexican Shaved Ice Raspados• Friday, Oct. 12, 4–5 p.m., ExcelsiorCool down at the Library with a fruity, icy Mexican treat called raspados.

En concierto b Live music

Mariachi Mexicanisimo• Saturday, Sept. 15, 1–2 p.m., Main LibraryKick off ¡VIVA! with a free performance by legendary Bay Area band Marichi Mexicanisimo. Performing in the Bay Area since 1996, the Mariachi Mexicanisimo is composed of ten musicians who originated from the state of Jalisco, Mexico. Mexicanisimo has shared the stage with famous performing artists such as Jose Feliciano, Marco Antonio Solis “El Buki”, Selena and Jenny Rivera. Presented by the Kresge International Center.

Bululú in Concert• Saturday, Sept. 29, 4–5:30 p.m., Main LibraryBululú (Venezuelan vernacular for a gathering with excitement) is a dynamic latin music Bay Area band led by Lali Mejía y José Roberto Hernández (musical director) that showcases a lively and flavorful repertoire deeply rooted in Venezuelan and Caribbean influences.

La ofrenda b The offering

Día de Los Muertos Altar • Saturday, Oct. 27–Monday, Nov. 5, Bernal HeightsContribute to our annual Día de los Muertos altar in the Children’s Room by placing a remembrance to the artwork. Supplies will be available. This is an all ages event spanning 10 days. Teens wishing to add to the altar can find pop-up crafts and supplies in the teen section.

Día de Los Muertos Altar • Thursday, Oct. 25–Sunday, Nov. 4, Visitacion Valley Honor your passed loved ones by contributing an ofrenda (offering) to our Day of the Dead altar. Ofrendas may include flowers, candles, incense, photos, letters/notes, sealed food/drink or any small keepsake or trinket that serves as a remembrance.

Día de Los Muertos Altar • Saturday, Oct. 27–Saturday, Nov. 3, Western AdditionHelp create a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) community altar. Colorful and overflowing with offerings, the Día de los Muertos altar is a celebration of those who have passed on. Feel free to bring a special item to contribute to the altar, or come and contribute a drawing or photo of a loved one.

Día de Los Muertos Altar Workshop• Wednesday, Sept. 26, 3:30–5 p.m., Excelsior• Wednesday, Oct. 17, 4–5 p.m., Richmond• Thursday, Oct. 25, 10–11 a.m., Ocean View• Sunday, Oct. 28, 2:30–3:30 p.m., ParkCreate an altar in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Participants are welcome to bring photos and other items enjoyed by a relative that has passed and contribute to our library community altar.

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Coco (2017) Rated PG, 109 minutes.

• Friday, Sept. 7, 3–5 p.m., Portola• Wednesday, Sept. 19, 4–6 p.m., Excelsior• Friday, Oct. 5, 3–5 p.m., Portola• Saturday, Oct. 6, 10:30–12:30 p.m., Mission Bay*• Saturday, Oct. 6, 3:30–6 p.m., Ingleside**• Wednesday, Oct. 10, 3:30–5:30 p.m., Golden Gate Valley• Saturday, Oct. 13, 2–3:30 p.m., Merced• Saturday, Oct. 13, 3–5 p.m., West Portal*• Saturday, Oct. 13, 2–4 p.m., Presidio• Saturday, Oct. 27, 1:30–3 p.m., Richmond• Saturday, Oct. 27, 3–5 p.m., North Beach• Friday, Nov. 2, 3–5 p.m., Portola

Screenings of the Pixar animated film Coco, about the colorful adventures of Miguel, as he is whisked away to the Land of the Dead where he must uncover family secrets in order to return to the living. *Hot chocolate served at Mission Bay and West Portal screenings. **Tissue paper marigold craft precedes the Ingleside screening.

McFarland, USA (2015) Rated PG. 128 minutes.

• Friday, Sept. 21, 3–5 p.m., PotreroIn partnership with the Potrero Hill Family Support Center, enjoy a movie and a meal. In a hardscrabble farming town in California, Coach Jim White sees the potential for a cross-country running team among the area’s high school students, most of whom are the children of farm workers.

Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) • Sunday, Sept. 16, 2–4 p.m. AnzaAn early cinematic masterpiece by Academy Award winner Mexican director Guillermo Del Toro, director of The Shape of Water. Fresh organic popcorn will be served.

Mystery Street (1950)• Monday, Sept. 17, 3–5 p.m., Golden Gate ValleyA Boston detective must identify the remains of a woman found on a beach on Cape Cod and determine if she was murdered. Mystery Street features Ricardo Montalbán in one of his earliest starring roles.

Discover Latino History (2005)• Thursday, Sept. 20, 3:15–4:15 p.m., InglesideA documentary celebrating Latino history. The screening includes an introduction to Kanopy, an on-demand streaming video service accessible with your library card.

Neruda (2016)• Tuesday, Sept. 25, 5:15–7:15 p.m., Main Library, Latino Room• Sunday, Oct. 14, 1:30–3 p.m., Western AdditionDirector Pablo Larrain’s stylish, riveting drama about the Nobel Prize-winning poet and politician Pablo Neruda, who became a fugitive when the Chilean government outlawed the Communist Party and threatened him with arrest in 1948.

Viridiana (1961)• Saturday, Sept. 29, 2–4 p.m., ParkViridiana, a young nun about to take her final vows, pays a visit to her widowed uncle at the request of her Mother Superior. Directed by Luis Buñuel.

Ma Ma (2015)• Thursday, Oct. 4, 4–6 p.m., Ocean ViewA cancer-stricken woman bonds with a soccer scout who is dealing with a tragedy of his own. In time, their support for one another grows into something deeper.

Documentary: Frida Kahlo (1982)• Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6:30–7:30 p.m., West PortalFrida Kahlo is undoubtedly one of the most extraor-dinary and radical artists of the 20th century. This prize-winning documentary in English, directed by Ella Hershon and Roberto Guerra, was made in 1983 as a celebration of her life and art. Popcorn will be served.

East Side Sushi• Saturday, Oct. 20, 4–5:30 p.m., Main Library, Koret AuditoriumScreening and discussion of award-winning film East Side Sushi. Directed by Anthony Lucero and set in Oakland, the film tells the story of a single Latina mom who aspires to become a sushi chef. Roji Oyama plays Mr. Yoshida in the film and will be available to answer questions after the screening. Presented by the Kresge International Center.

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