News Release

In an effort to encourage teens to attend some of the many free teen programs offered at the city’s libraries, San Francisco Public Library is kicking off a “Passport to Teen Programs” promotional campaign as part of national Teen Read Week, Oct. 15-21.

Starting Oct. 16, teens ages 13-18 can pick up a “passport” at the Main Library Teen Center or at one of 22 library branches. They can get their passports stamped when they participate in any of the Library’s numerous teen programs, which range from poetry writing workshops to knitting clubs. Participants must attend eight teen programs between Oct. 16 and May 31, 2007 to earn a prize such as a long-distance calling card or a travel book light. One prize per participant. All participants who complete the program will have a chance to win two free tickets on Southwest Airlines. Teens must go to five different library locations to attend the programs. Passports can be redeemed for prizes starting March 1, 2007 at the Anza, Bayview, Chinatown, Excelsior, Mission, Parkside and Portola branches and the Teen Center at the Main Library.

Please visit www.sfpl.org/sfplonline/teen/events.htm for a full list of teen programs.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information, please call Jennifer Collins at (415) 557-4268 or jennifercollins@sfpl.org.