compiled by the El Reportero‘s
This pre-recorded production was created in compliance with State and County Social Distancing and Health regulations.
It’s 1929. When tragedy strikes 12-year-old Esperanza’s family, she has to leave her life of wealth and privilege in México for a migrant labor camp in California. In this strange new place, Esperanza learns about strength, hope, and perseverance. A classic coming-of-age story brought to life by a cast of 10- to 18-year-olds.
When you reserve tickets, you will receive an email with your unique viewing links and automatically generated passwords.
The links will be good for 72 hours from the time of your reservation.
By Lynne Álvarez, music by Víctor Zupanc. Based on the Book by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Produced by special arrangement with Plays for Young Audiences.
Esperanza Rising is performed in English with Spanish and English closed captions. Questions? Email us at Teatro@TeatroVision.org or call us at (408) 294-6621.
Through June 20, 2021.
Summer Stride 2021 at the SF Library
Summer Stride is the Library’s annual summer learning, reading and exploration program for all ages and abilities.
From June through August, we are promoting:
– Author talks, reading lists and book giveaways
– STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning
– Mindful experiences in nature
– Workforce development opportunities for teens
– Meaningful connections for all ages for our diverse community
Challenge yourself and others to read, learn and listen with the Library this summer!
Begin your journey towards 20 hours of summer learning starting in June.
Track your progress virtually on Beanstack. You can register individual participants as well as groups (families, classes).
Or, track your progress on our printable tracker! Color each square for every 20 minutes of participation. (3 squares = 1 hour)
Recommended Summer Reading
Students, Families and Educators, the annual SFUSD Recommended Summer Reading Lists are your source for great, diverse and newly-published reads for Pre-K to Grade 12. All SFUSD students are receiving the Summer Reading List in their home mailboxes this spring.
Pro tip: Visit our Reading Resources for more fun free downloadable activities to enhance your reading experience.
Fantastic Free Programs for All Ages
Every summer, the Library offers a bevy of quality programs for all ages—free of cost. From programs that teach kids about nature, to music performances from award-winning artists, to authors who speak on topics ranging from SF Bay Area history to racial justice, to valuable how-to programs on gardening and cooking, you will find something to love at the Library.
We’re offering one-time programs, as well as exciting series, that will carry you through the whole summer.
We’re building home libraries with free book giveaways for SFUSD PreK to 12th grade students as part of Summer Together.
- 10 free books for each SFUSD student, grouped by grade levels
- May 21-24 – Summer Stride reading tracker and book list mailed to each SFUSD student
- Starting June 14 – Books distributed to students via Summer Together in-person summer camps
- June 14-Sept. 12 – Books given out at all SFPL To Go, bookmobile and in-person browsing locations. Locations and hours for open libraries
- By Sept. 12 – Collect your Summer Stride finishing prize at any open library location.
