San Rafael Public Library Joins One Book, One Coast,
One Book, One Coast, the West Coast’s Largest Book Club Connecting Communities Across Three States
This spring, San Rafael Public Library invites the community to take part in One Book, One Coast, a shared reading initiative connecting more than 130 library systems across California, Oregon, and Washington.
As the largest book club on the West Coast, One Book, One Coast brings readers together around one book to create opportunities for conversation, reflection, and meaningful connection across neighborhoods, cities, and state lines.
San Rafael Public Library and its partners will read and discuss They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, Steven Scott, and Justin Eisinger and illustrated by Harmony Becker. Beginning on April 13, we will have free copies of the book (10 in English and 5 in Spanish) for the first 15 people to register. Plus, unlimited digital copies of the eBook will be available from April 1 through June 6 on the Libby app by Overdrive. Through this shared reading experience, communities are encouraged to explore themes of identity, patriotism, family, loyalty, and resilience while strengthening connections through dialogue and learning.
San Rafael Public Library will also offer:
1,000 Cranes Community Art Project
Pick up a folding kit at any SRPL Library Branch starting April 16!
In Japanese culture, cranes represent longevity, happiness, good fortune. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, known as Senbazuru, is believed to bring blessings. For all ages. Return your finished origami cranes by May 16 to join our 1,000 Cranes Community Art Project. The display will take flight in the library as a centerpiece at the Downtown Branch.
Angel Island Guided Hike
Saturday, May 16 at 9:15am
Space is limited and advance registration is required. Walk-in registration begins April 16. Stop by any of the 3 Library Branches to reserve your spot. Online registration begins April 20.
Book Club Meeting
Saturday, May 30 at 2:00pm
Let’s meet and discuss the book!
Virtual Author Talk
Sunday, May 31 at 2:00pm
The San Rafael Public Library will be showing the livestream at the Carnegie Room or a link to the livestream will be shared with customers in the coming months.
About the Book
They Called Us Enemy is a powerful graphic memoir by George Takei that reflects on civil liberties, democracy, and what it means to be American — both historically and today.
