New beacons for the neighborhood’s original beacon—the library. The library construction has passed its one year mark and we are well on our way to completion. The crucial drainage and foundation work is done—and should ensure that we stay snug and dry inside despite the winter rains. Outside, beautiful lampposts have made a stately appearance on the front plaza signaling a vibrant new space in the neighborhood.

February 2009 Slideshow:

It's Been One Year Since We Closed!--the work is progressing on schedule and the downstairs is taking shape. Here's a view of the stairway...

Boy did we have fun last Saturday celebrating Chinese New Year! What a huge crowd and a beautiful day.

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND CHINESE LION DANCERS!
Saturday January 17th at 10:30.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year (Year of the Ox) with a Chinese lion dance and martial art performance. For children of all ages. The performance will be held directly behind the library.

HAPPY 2009 FROM THE STAFF OF BERNAL BRANCH LIBRARY! Please come ring in the Year of Ox as we wish for continued success with our renovation. The Chinese Lion Dancers will perform behind Bernal Branch Library on Saturday, January 17 at 10:30 a.m. In the meantime enjoy a small slide show of the construction that is currently taking place at the library.

NEW HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA!

BERNAL EATS by Judy Shei and Beth Zonderman

This entertaining, useful and beautifully designed cookbook collects recipes, tips, essays and meal planning strategies for busy parents as well as artwork and photographs submitted by over 65 community members. Pick up your copy and support the Bernal Heights Library Campaign. This one-of-a-kind, locally produced item will make a great holiday gift for someone in your life.

It’s available at: Good Life Grocery, Red Hill Books and Book Bay Book Stores or you can contact Mary Abler at (415) 626-7512 x107 or mary.abler@friendssfpl.org to get your very own.

The cost is only $15.95 plus shipping and handling and all profits support the Bernal Library Campaign.