Downtown Library Grand Reopening Celebration
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When:
September 20, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
2025-09-20T12:00:00-07:00
2025-09-20T17:00:00-07:00
Where:
San Rafael Downtown Library
1100 E Street San Rafael
CA 94901
1100 E Street San Rafael
CA 94901
Cost:
Free
San Rafael’s Library & Recreation Department is proud to announce the Downtown Library Grand Reopening Celebration! On August 4, 2025, the Downtown Library on E Street officially reopened to the public, showcasing facility improvements, stunning aesthetic upgrades, and new furniture. Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 12 PM for the official ribbon cutting as we celebrate the return of this beloved community landmark. The festivities will feature an afternoon of activities highlighting the library’s renewed role as a hub for learning, connection, and community.
Schedule
- 12:00 PM: Ribbon Cutting
- 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Face Painting
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Mini Piñata Making Craft
- 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: History Talk: More moments in Marin History by Scott Fletcher
- 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Read to a Dog Meet and Greet
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Henna Art
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Rhythm Builders
- 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Trivia CafĂ© hosted by Howard Rachelson, Marin’s Master of Trivia
Throughout the Day
- Music and Sounds by DJ Destro
- Art exhibit by local artists Terra Linda Ceramic Artists and Evri Kwong
- Burritos and Aguas Frescas from Manny’s Tacos (limited quantities available)
- Shaved Ice from Silver Shave Ice (limited quantities available)
- Swag and Giveaways (while supplies last)