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La Biblioteca del Centro recibe una subvención de la Carnegie Corporation

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Esta semana, la Biblioteca recibió la sorprendente y emocionante noticia de que será beneficiaria de una subvención de $10,000 otorgada por la Carnegie Corporation de Nueva York. Como parte de la celebración del 250.º aniversario de la firma de la Declaración de Independencia, la Carnegie Corporation está otorgando subvenciones a todas las Bibliotecas Carnegie en los Estados Unidos.

Andrew Carnegie financió la construcción de 1,681 bibliotecas públicas gratuitas en todo el país entre 1886 y 1917, entre ellas la Biblioteca del Centro de San Rafael. Aunque muchas de esas bibliotecas aún existen hoy en día, nuestra Biblioteca del Centro es una de aproximadamente 750 Bibliotecas Carnegie que todavía utilizan su edificio original para servir a su comunidad.

Las bibliotecas que reciben esta subvención pueden usar los fondos de la manera que elijan para conmemorar el aniversario, fortalecer su misión y beneficiar a su comunidad. El Departamento de Biblioteca y Recreación de San Rafael planea utilizar estos fondos para ampliar la programación pública de la Biblioteca y crear nuevas oportunidades de participación comunitaria.

Para obtener más información sobre esta subvención, haga clic aquí.

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Downtown Library Receives Grant From Carnegie Corporation

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San Rafael Downtown Library Interior

This week, the Library received the surprising and exciting news that we will be awarded a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. As part of their celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Carnegie Corporation is awarding grants to all Carnegie Libraries across America.

Andrew Carnegie funded the construction of 1,681 free public libraries nationwide between 1886 and 1917, one of which being San Rafael’s very own Downtown Library. Though many of those libraries still exist today, our Downtown Library is one of roughly 750 Carnegie Libraries which still utilize their original building to serve their community.

Libraries which receive this grant may use the funds in any way they choose to mark the anniversary, further their mission, and benefit their community. San Rafael’s Library & Recreation department looks toward utilizing the funding to expand the Library’s public programming and create new opportunities for community engagement.

To learn more about this grant, click here.


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Discover Librarian-Selected Reads for United Against Hate Week

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United Against Hate Week: October 19–25, 2025

Join us in standing together against hate and promoting unity, empathy, and inclusion during United Against Hate Week. This annual campaign encourages communities to bridge divides and build understanding through shared stories and open dialogue.

Our Library staff has created special reading lists for all ages — explore books that inspire compassion, celebrate diversity, and remind us of the power of coming together.

Adult Reads for United Against Hate Week

Teen Reads for United Against Hate Week

Children Reads for United Against Hate Week

Children Picture Books for United Against Hate Week

Children Graphic Novels for United Against Hate Week

Discover stories that unite and inspire at the San Rafael Public Library.

Click here to visit UnitedAgainstHateWeek.org and learn more.

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Explora la Semana de los Libros Prohibidos con Recomendaciones de tus Bibliotecarios Locales

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Semana de los Libros Prohibidos: 5–11 de octubre de 2025

Acompáñanos a conmemorar la libertad de leer durante la Semana de los Libros Prohibidos. El tema de este año, La censura es tan 1984. Lee por tus derechos, resalta la importancia de tener acceso a voces e ideas diversas.

Nuestro personal de la Biblioteca ha creado listas de lectura especiales para todas las edades — explora un libro cuestionado y descubre por qué las historias importan:

Descubre, reflexiona y lee libremente en la Biblioteca Pública de San Rafael.

Haz clic aquí para visitar BannedBooksWeek.org y obtener más información.

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Explore Banned Books Week with Picks from Your Local Librarians

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Banned Books Week: October 5–11, 2025

Join us in celebrating the freedom to read during Banned Books Week. This year’s theme, “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights”, highlights the importance of access to diverse voices and ideas.

Our Library staff has created special reading lists for all ages — explore a challenged book and see why stories matter:

Discover, reflect, and read freely at the San Rafael Public Library.

Click here to visit BannedBooksWeek.org and learn more.

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