Golden Gate Valley Branch Library Renovation

The renovation is a part of the Branch Library Improvement Program (BLIP). The Golden Gate Valley Branch Library is temporarily closed renovation. The last day open was November 7, 2009. It is tentatively scheduled to reopen in mid 2011 (about 18 months).

Updating the branch will enable the San Francisco Public Library to provide the Golden Gate Valley neighborhood with a branch library that is safe, modern, and accessible to all. For more information, call (415) 557-4353, or visit http://www.sfpl.org/.

Below are information about the temporary services during the branch renovation:

Toddler tales
Nearby branches
Bookmobile service

Bookmobile Service

Bookmobile service will be provided near the branch location. The bookmobile will offer books for adults, teens, and children, as well as media (including CDs, DVDs and audio books) and magazines.

Patrons can obtain or renew a library card, borrow and return materials, reserve and pick up materials from other SFPL collections, and request materials from other library systems via Link+ or interLibrary loan.

Bookmobile Location:

Alongside Allyne Park
1700 Green St. (at Gough)
Tuesday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Friday 2:15 - 5:30 p.m.

For updated hours and status of the bookmobile, call (415) 557-4353 or visit http://www.sfpl.org/.

Nearby Branches

Below are the nearby neighborhood branches. Click on the link to learn more about the branch and their open hours.

Marina Branch (415) 355-2823
1890 Chestnut St. (near Webster)
San Francisco, CA 94123

Presidio Branch (415) 355-2880
3150 Sacramento St. (near Baker)
San Francisco, CA 94115

Toddler Tales During Renovation

The Golden Gate Valley Branch will continue to offer weekly Toddler Tales for children 18 to 36 months during the branch renovation.

Toddler Tales will be held at Sherman Elementary School Library. It will begin at this location on November 10, 2009.

Toddler Tales:
Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Location:
Sherman Elementary School, in the School Library
1651 Union Street (at Franklin)
San Francisco, CA 94123

Toddler Dance Party with Dylan Donkin

Another successful children program at Golden Gate Valley Branch Library!

The program featured Dylan Donkin, a local musician and guitarist. His upbeat music and vocals rock the house, as children, parents, and caregivers danced and participated through the half-hour musical program. The program also featured popular children books, rythmes, and movement for toddlers 18 to 36 months.

The program was well attended ( about 97 people) and received.

Musical Program - Gary Lapow

Another great children’s musical program at the Golden Gate Valley Branch!

Children and parents came to see Gary Lapow (a famous children songwriter and singer)perform. The program was well attended. Eighty-five people showed up for the event. The room was packed and filled with fun and laughter.

For 25 years, Gary has performed his inspiring music for children, parents and teachers in the U.S. and Canada. He has appeared on radio and television, festivals, concert halls, schools and libraries. Gary’s musical programs teach children to respect themselves and their communities as well as to celebrate the joys of life. His songs have been selected as Parents Choice Recommended and Honor Recordings. For more information about Gary, click here.

Upcoming Children Program – August 2009

Toddler Tales
Tuesday, August 4, 18, and 25
At 10:15 a.m.

The program includes reading of books, rhymes, music, movement and more for toddlers 18 to 36 months and their caregivers.

Carl Winters, Kalimba King
Tuesday, August 4
At 2:00 p.m.

Come in and experience the music of the kalimba, or “African thumb piano”, with master Carl Winters. The program is for ages 5 and older.

Gary Lapow, Singer/Songwriter
Tuesday, August 11
At 10:15 a.m.

Come in and tap your toes to the tunes of Parents’ Choice Award winning artist, Gary Lapow. The program is for children and all ages.

Yoga Class for Kids!

Yoga for kids! Another successful children program at the Golden Gate Valley Branch for ages 5 and younger.

The class focused on teaching parents how to connect with their child while exercising their mind, body and spirit through yoga. The activities included the basics of yoga, warm up exercises, body stretches, movements and fun activities for parents and child.

The program was very successful and well attended (97 people showed up for the event). The room was all packed with people.

Upcoming Children Program: Pam Donkin

The Pam Donkin: A Hop, Skip and Jump program is scheduled on Tuesday, July 14th, at 10:15 a.m. Adults and children ages 5 and younger are welcomed.

Come on in and sing, play and dance along with the award winning children's performer and recording artist, Pam Donkin.

For more information about Pam Donkin, click here, or a sample of her recording tracks, click here.

Musical Program for Children

A beautiful musical program that keeps its audience entertained and mesmerized!

Destiny Muhammad, a local performer, songwriter and sound scultpress, performed at the Golden Gate Valley Branch. She captivated and mesmerized her audience with her harp, vocals, musical imagery, and classical & ethno-eclectic fusion musics. The program was well received and attended. About 107 people showed up for the program. To listen to samples of her songs, click here.

For more information about other children programs at Golden Gate Valley Branch, talk to your librarian or click here.