#1049 Chess Newsletter is out!

Recent Tournaments by FA, SrTD Scott Mason | Annotated Games from the TNM by IM Elliott Winslow | Celebrating Judy Viertel by Alex Robins| The Unknown Fischer by IM John Donaldson

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🌟 Join Kate Farrell at Mechanics’ Institute for a storytelling adventure!

WED, 5/08 | 6:00 pm | Onsite

Unlock the power of your own story! Limited spots, each gets Kate's book, 'Story Power'!

Reserve now! ow.ly/HIIC50R7HoQ

✨ Mechanics' Institute New Members' Orientation was a hit! We explored library services, events, CinemaLit, and chess at 57 Post Street. Whether you're a book lover, cinephile, or chess enthusiast, there's something for you!

#LibraryServices #Events #CinemaLit #Chess ✨

Grateful to California State Library, State of California, and Mario Anthony Gallardo from NEDCC's “Ready—Or Not” Project for assessing our library's emergency readiness at Mechanics’ Institute. California funds assessments for safeguarding cultural and historic resources.

Join us TONIGHT, 6:15 pm for Storytelling Showcase with Corey Rosen.

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Writer, storyteller, and performer Abbey Glover will be featured.
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#StorytellingShowcase #CoreyRosen #MechanicsInstitute #AbbeyGlover

Newsletter 1048 is out!

- FM Paul Whitehead: Farewell!
- IM Elliott Winslow: Annotated Games from the Spring TNM
- Alex Robins: 2024 Scholastic Chess Championship
- Alyssa Stone: Report from San Quentin

More here: ow.ly/iKav50QzPql

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🌟 Join Kate Farrell Kate Farrell at Mechanics’ Institute for a storytelling adventure!

WED, 5/08 | 6:00 pm | Onsite

Unlock the power of your own story! Limited spots, each gets Kate's book, 'Story Power'!

Reserve now for an unforgettable journey! ow.ly/HIIC50R7HoQ

🌍 Dive into 'Heritage: A Novel' by Miguel Bonnefoy with our World Literature Book Group! Connect with fellow book lovers onsite on Wednesday, April 24, 6:00 pm.

Register Today: ow.ly/Laot50RhwsC #BookClub #Literature

'The most important asset of any library goes home at night - the library staff.' ... Timothy Healy

At Mechanics' Institute we recognize and give thanks to our dedicated Library Team during #NationalLibraryWeek and everyday.

Join us for a great multi-session workshop, Weaving Community Through Storytelling with Kate Farrell. Limited spots, each gets Kate's book, 'Story Power'

This Wednesday, May 08 | 6:00 pm | Onsite

Hear from Kate: ow.ly/bFr150Rfoco.

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It starts with a card, a library card.

Read our latest blog in Celebration of National Library Week.
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#National Library Week #MILibrary

🌍 Join us at Mechanics' Institute, April 18, 2024, 6:00 pm, for an engaging discussion on sustainable communities. Explore alternative energy, innovative design, and hope with environmental champions.

Don't miss out! ow.ly/JOU450RbGn6

Explore space, time, and the universe through books at Mechanics’ Institute.

'In life, we have to be strong and bright enough to face our dark times. Eclipse may come and eclipse may go, nothing should stop our inner strength's flow.'—Munia Khan

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🌟 Mechanics' Institute welcomed WIM Sabrina Chevannes Sabrina Chevannes to the chess club for a lesson with Bentley School's club! She introduced techniques like the Fried Liver Attack. Sabrina started playing chess at eight, winning 10 British titles. ♟️ #MechanicsInstitute

🌟 Join Kate Farrell Kate Farrell at Mechanics’ Institute for a storytelling adventure!

WED, 5/08 | 6:00 pm | Onsite

Unlock the power of your own story! Limited spots, each gets Kate's book, 'Story Power'!

Reserve now for an unforgettable journey! ow.ly/HIIC50R7HoQ

🌟 Congratulations to all the 2024 San Francisco Scholastic Chess Championship Winners! 🌟

Stop by the Mechanics’ Institute this Friday, April 5, 5:00 pm for our FREE monthly Chess Social. ow.ly/vk6r50R5nKl

#MechanicsInstitute #2024SFChessChampionship

🤞🏆 👀 Eyes on the prize. Parents and participants wait patiently for the results. Good luck! 🌟

#MechanicsInstitute #2024SFChessChampionship #GoldenGateParkChess

🌟♟️🏆 How did we do? Parents and players take note of their standing as they wait for the next round to begin. Phin stops and consults a canine observer about who's their favorite to win.🌟

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🌟♟️👀 Eyes on the prize. Parents and participants wait patiently for the results. 🏆🌟

#MechanicsInstitute #2024SFChessChampionship #GoldenGateParkChess

🌟♟️🏆Parents show their support as they try to get a glimpse of their little champions.🌟

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