A library renaissance is slowly taking place across San Francisco. By the end of this decade, 19 branch libraries will be renovated and modernized, four branches will move from small, leased spaces to larger, city-owned buildings, and the first new branch library in over forty years will be established in Mission Bay.
While the Proposition A bond measure that passed overwhelmingly in 2000 will fund the building and renovation
of these branches through the Branch Library Improvement Program (BLIP), the bond does not provide funding for furnishings and fixtures. Friends of the San Francisco Public Library’s Neighborhood Library Campaign (NLC) will fill this void by raising $16 million to equip and furnish these twenty-four branches.
Read our fact sheet for more information.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NLC NEWS
Active Branches
Click here for a list of library campaigns that are currently active!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get Your Tote Bag Today!
These tote bags are great for trips to the library or to fill up at our bookstores! To purchase, please contact Mary Abler at (415) 626-7512 x107 or mary.abler@friendssfpl.org
Richmond District Libraries Tote Bag $20
This tote features the Richmond/Senator Milton Marks Branch on one side and the Anza Branch on the other side. Illustrations are by local artist, Cindy Salans Rosenheim.
Noe Valley Tote Bags $16
This tote bag showcases the beautiful and historic facade of the Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch Library which just opened on March 8!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Engraved Bricks!
Whether to memorialize a loved one who has passed away or to honor your family or friends, an engraved brick at one of the following branches is a wonderful way to support the Neighborhood Library Campaign.
Bernal Heights Engraved Tiles $250
Similar to the bricks used at other branches, these tiles are 7 ½ inch squares that will be installed in the entrance of the library.
Click here for a Bernal order form.
Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Engraved Bricks $250
A limited number of bricks will be engraved to adorn the round structure just next to the entrance of the library.
Click here for an Eureka Valley order form.
Ingleside Engraved Bricks $250
Don't miss your chance to have your engraved brick included in the outdoor courtyard area at the brand new Ingleside Branch Library which is currently under construction on Ocean Avenue!
Click here for an Ingleside order form.
Marina Engraved Bricks $250
Back by popular demand, an additional, limited number of engraved bricks for the Marina Library are now available!
Click here for a Marina order form.
Portola Engraved Bricks $250
These bricks will be installed in the front entrance area of the new Portola Branch Library in its new location at the corner of Bacon and Goettingen Streets.
Click here for a Portola order form.
If you would like to order any of the above merchandise, please send a check with the item indicated on the memo line to Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, Attn: Mary Abler, 391 Grove Street, SF, 94102. Or simply give us a call! (415) 626-7512 x107.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Grand Re-Opening of Historic Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch!
Joined by thousands of neighbors, Mayor Gavin Newson,
Supervisor Bevan Dufty, City Treasurer Jose Cisneros,
Assemblyman Mark Leno and Senator Carole Migden, the Noe
Valley/Sally Brunn Branch Library reopened on March 8, 2008.
This historic Carnegie building was built in 1916 and the
renovation sought to highlight and preserve the beautiful
features of the building, while updating it to our current
ADA and earthquake safety standards.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Western Addition Library Reopens!
On February 2, 2008, we celebrated the Grand Re-opening of
the Western Addition Branch Library, along with Mayor Gavin
Newsom, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, Senator Carole Migden and
Assemblyman Mark Leno. Despite the rain and wind, a large
crowd gathered to welcome back this beloved community
resource, which includes the largest public Japanese
language collection in Northern California and significant
English language Japanese and African-American interest
collections.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Brand New Glen Park Branch Library Opens!
Thousands of people joined us at the Grand Opening of the Glen Park Branch Library on October 13th , including Mayor
Gavin Newsom, Supervisor Bevan Dufty and Assemblymember Fiona Ma. Anticipating a large crowd, we closed Diamond Street and we had a
real street party to celebrate the brand new facility which is six times the size of the old leased space on Chenery Street. The Glen
Park Committee did a fantastic job reaching and surpassing their goal for the furniture and fixtures in the branch, but there are still many ways to get involved.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Marina Library Reopens!
The Marina neighborhood celebrated the return of their library on August 4th with a celebration attended by over 4000 people! The Committee members were also joined by Mayor Gavin Newsom, Assemblymember Mark Leno and Senator Carole Migden The renovated branch features a new reading/browsing area and a more open and airy feeling and has been a huge hit in the neighborhood.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunset Library Opens!
Several hundred library devotees spilled into the street in front of the Sunset Library on Saturday, March 31, 2007. Emcee Josh Kornbluth joined Mayor Gavin Newsom, Supervisors Ross Mirkarimi and Sean Elsbernd, City Librarian Luis Herrera, Library Commission President Charles Higueras, Friends NLC Organizer Christine Leishman and local committee member Manny Manahan in re-introducing the community to their more beautiful, more comfortable, and much better equipped new library! The Sunset Branch Library is located at 1305 18th Avenue at Irving.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
West Portal Branch Library Opens!
Several hundred neighbors came to celebrate the return of their beloved WPA Library in West Portal on February 10, 2007. The West Portal Elementary School and Lion dancers from the Jing Mo Athletic Association kicked off the festivities and prepared the way for Mayor Gavin Newsom, Supervisor Sean Elsbernd, City Librarian Luis Herrera, Public Works Director Fred Abadi, Friends of the San Francisco Public Library Executive Director Donna Bero, and Library Commission President Charles Higueras to cut the red ribbon. The crowd enjoyed refreshments and entertainment, and were delighted at the homecoming of their beautifully restored and technologically enhanced neighborhood treasure.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Mission Bay Branch Library Opens!
Hundreds of library lovers checked out the new Mission Bay Branch Library on July 8th. Mayor Gavin Newsom, Supervisor Chris Daly, City Librarian Luis Herrera, former Mayor Willie Brown, State Librarian Susan Hildreth, Friends ED Donna Bero, Library Commision President Charles Higueras and others cut the ceremonial ribbon that opened the first new branch library in San Francisco in 40 years! The new branch is located at Fourth and Berry Street. Stop by!
Click here to read the recent press stories about the new branch.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Baseball Canto
Raise money for the Mission Bay Branch by purchasing a beautiful, limited edition
collectible print featuring The Baseball Canto by Lawrence Ferlinghetti and illustrated by artist Mark Ulriksen.
Click here to visit ebay and learn more.
|
