Join librarian Samuel for a look at the German Homosexual Emancipation Movement of the late 1800s and early 1900s, a thriving cultural, scientific, and political movement that had lasting impacts around the world before being violently suppressed by Nazi persecution.

While in the United States, LGBTQ+ politics are largely thought of as originating in the latter half of the 20th Century, much of the framework for the way LGBTQ+ people would be understood and campaign for their rights was laid a century earlier in the German-speaking world.

FOSJ is a Colorado-based grassroots collective committed to creating a safe and educated community of winter backcountry users. This class provides an overview of avalanche safety principles, with an emphasis on recognizing and avoiding avalanche-prone slopes.

Throughout the afternoon and evening you can enjoy tea and a variety of baked goods. You can try your hand at one of the period games or create a sewing craft to take with you. At 5:30pm, we will screen the 1995 movie Sense and Sensibility.

Participants encouraged to dress in costumes!!

There will be a display in the library for scoping the collection of materials by Jane Austen or related to her work. There are a number of derivative works such as mysteries, parodies, modern day retellings, movie adaptations & more.

Copies of Stories from the Edge of the Sea were available for participants, and it was wonderful to see so many of you connect with the author and his stories. Thank you for helping make this event a memorable celebration of literature and storytelling.

Andrew’s fourteen evocative short stories explore love, loss, longing, and the complex experiences of Vietnamese immigrants and their children in California. From moments of humor and ecstasy to poetic reflection and grief, his work resonated deeply with all who joined us.

Learn about #Yuletide celebrations and what is known in much of Europe as #Krampusnacht, the night when Krampus and #StNicholas visit both well-behaved and naughty children.

This program is for school-age children and tweens.

Reading aloud to your baby, toddler, and preschooler enhances language, brain, and socio-emotional development. It fosters a love of reading and provides opportunity for parent-child bonding, all while preparing them to be ready for kindergarten.

Enjoy an evening snack, make a craft, meet new friends, and build your home library with free books from the #FriendsOfSFPL. Bring the whole family! Bonus: kiddos will be ready for bed when they get home!

Thursday, Dec 11, 2025
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Southside Library
6599 Jaguar Dr

In New Mexico, a farolito is a traditional holiday decoration consisting of a paper bag, partially filled with sand, and a candle, typically a votive or tea light. These glowing bags are often placed along walkways, rooftops, and around homes to create a festive and warm atmosphere.