Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15, originally just one week at its inception in 1968 and eventually expanded to a full month in 1988. September 15 is the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries, and many more celebrate their independence throughout September and October. This is a month for everyone to celebrate the histories, cultures, languages, triumphs, struggles, and futures of Hispanic/Latinx Americans.
On October 11, the San Rafael Public Library will be hosting an author talk with Reyna Grande, in conversation with poet Yaccaira Salvatierra, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Reserve a copy of her newest book, A Ballad of Love and Glory! While you’re waiting, check out some of these amazing authors, illustrators, poets, and more—not just this month, but year-round.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month! If you don’t already have a library card, get one today! Library cards are totally free and available to residents of all ages; you don’t even need proof of address, just bring your photo ID (for youth under 16 a guardian with a photo ID needs to be present).
Are you a student at a San Rafael City School? You’ve got a San Rafael Public Library account! Every year the library partners with the school district to create accounts for all new students. Just visit any of our branches to pick-up your physical card, and check-out a whole stack of books (did you know you can check-out 50 items at a time?)!
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Replace your card for free
Lost your library card? Got a well-loved and tattered card that our barcode reader can’t handle? No problem! Come to any of our 3 branches and we’ll get you a shiny new card—for free!
We’re Fine-Free
Stressing because your books were due last week? Stop it! You have bigger things to worry about. At the San Rafael Public Library (and all public libraries in Marin) we’re fine-free. Now, we do want those books back, and if they’re lost or waaaay over-due you will get a billing notice, but fear not! Once you return them that notice will clear from your account.
Get the MARINet Mobile App
There’s an app for that! That being your library 🙂. Place holds, manage your account AND pull up your digital barcode when you’re at the self-check. If you’re at a bookstore and see a book you want to read but don’t want to buy, you can scan the ISBN number, and place a hold on the spot. Available in the IOS App Store and on Google Play.
Love public libraries? Us too! Know what else are pretty great? Public parks! We have passes good for one vehicle entry to Marin County Parks, Marin Municipal Water District, Mt. Tam and California State Parks (new!). Search “park pass” in our library catalog to get started.
Did you know that with your library card you can gain free entry into a selection of local museums? It’s true! Visit marinet.discoverandgo.net to get started. Each participating museum has their own restrictions, and it’s a good idea to plan your visits well in advance, especially for popular venues.
Do you love books and your library but don’t love leaving your house? Do you prefer enjoying content on an eReader, phone or tablet? We’ve got you covered with eBooks and digital audiobooks for check-out, as well as free content to stream!
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