San Rafael Public Library

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November 2025 Newsletter

Downtown • Al Boro CC • Northgate • Online

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Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego 11:00 am
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego
Nov 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego @ Northgate Library
We’ll supply the Legos and you bring your creativity! Join us for drop-in free play with Legos between 11am and …read more
ESL Conversation Club 3:00 pm
ESL Conversation Club
Nov 1 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
ESL Conversation Club @ Online via Zoom video conferencing
**New link!** Register for the ESL Conversation Club Are you a new English speaker? Do you want a safe and …read more
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Drop-in Tech Help 9:00 am
Drop-in Tech Help
Nov 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Pickleweed Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil 2:00 pm
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
Nov 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
All Things Apple! is an online class via Zoom. If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to …read more
College Essay Workshop 5:00 pm
College Essay Workshop
Nov 4 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
College Essay Workshop @ Downtown Library
Struggling with your college application essays? Not sure how to get started or stand out? Join Carol Morales, founder of …read more
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Drop-in Tech Help 10:00 am
Drop-in Tech Help
Nov 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Northgate Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
Northgate Storytime 10:30 am
Northgate Storytime
Nov 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Northgate Storytime @ Northgate Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
First Wednesday Art talk – Manet & Morisot 1:00 pm
First Wednesday Art talk – Manet & Morisot
Nov 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
First Wednesday Art talk - Manet & Morisot @ City Hall Council Chambers
This is the first major exhibition dedicated to the artistic exchange between French Impressionists Édouard Manet (1832–1883) and Berthe Morisot …read more
Books Beyond Borders 4:00 pm
Books Beyond Borders
Nov 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Books Beyond Borders @ Multipurpose Room at ABCC
For 5th-8th graders Wednesday at 4pm To sign up, please email Lea at lea.aschkenas@cityofsanrafael.org or call 415-485-3336. Like reading? Like …read more
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Drop-in Tech Help 10:00 am
Drop-in Tech Help
Nov 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Northgate Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
Pickleweed Storytime 10:30 am
Pickleweed Storytime
Nov 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Pickleweed Storytime @ Pickleweed Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
Quarterly Classics Book Club 6:30 pm
Quarterly Classics Book Club
Nov 6 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Quarterly Classics Book Club @ Downtown San Rafael Library
Make 2025 be the year that you get to some of those classics you’d always planned to read! With our …read more
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Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central 10:30 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central
Nov 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central @ Downtown Library
Come for songs, rhymes, and stories every Friday at the Downtown Library. For children 0-5. Ven a cantar, rimar, y …read more
Sabores Literarios: Club de Lectura en Español 5:30 pm
Sabores Literarios: Club de Lectura en Español
Nov 7 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Sabores Literarios: Club de Lectura en Español @ Biblioteca de Northgate
¡Únete al club de lectura! Te gustaría conocer nuevas personas y mejorar  tu hábito de lectura? Únete a nuestro Club …read more
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STEM Day! | ¡Día STEM! 10:00 am
STEM Day! | ¡Día STEM!
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
STEM Day! | ¡Día STEM!
November 8 is International STEM Day! Our STEM Day Passive Program is designed to inspire creativity and curiosity with a …read more
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego 11:00 am
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego
Nov 8 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego @ Northgate Library
We’ll supply the Legos and you bring your creativity! Join us for drop-in free play with Legos between 11am and …read more
Speak Up! Public speaking workshop series for middle schoolers 3:00 pm
Speak Up! Public speaking workshop series for middle schoolers
Nov 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Speak Up! Public speaking workshop series for middle schoolers
This class is for you if you want to: Gain confidence in everyday speaking, as well as classroom discussion and …read more
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Origami Week! 10:00 am
Origami Week!
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Origami Week!
Come celebrate National Origami Day all week long! We will have step-by-step instructions, plus the materials for you to make …read more
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Drop-in Tech Help 10:00 am
Drop-in Tech Help
Nov 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Northgate Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
Origami Week! 10:00 am
Origami Week!
Nov 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Origami Week!
Come celebrate National Origami Day all week long! We will have step-by-step instructions, plus the materials for you to make …read more
Northgate Storytime 10:30 am
Northgate Storytime
Nov 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Northgate Storytime @ Northgate Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
Marin Master Gardeners – Rethinking the Lawn 2:00 pm
Marin Master Gardeners – Rethinking the Lawn
Nov 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Marin Master Gardeners - Rethinking the Lawn @ Downtown San Rafael Library
In this presentation, you will learn why lawns are not eco-friendly, watch a short video that shows the best method …read more
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Drop-in Tech Help 10:00 am
Drop-in Tech Help
Nov 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Northgate Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
Origami Week! 10:00 am
Origami Week!
Nov 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Origami Week!
Come celebrate National Origami Day all week long! We will have step-by-step instructions, plus the materials for you to make …read more
Pickleweed Storytime 10:30 am
Pickleweed Storytime
Nov 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Pickleweed Storytime @ Pickleweed Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
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Origami Week! 10:00 am
Origami Week!
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Origami Week!
Come celebrate National Origami Day all week long! We will have step-by-step instructions, plus the materials for you to make …read more
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central 10:30 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central
Nov 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central @ Downtown Library
Come for songs, rhymes, and stories every Friday at the Downtown Library. For children 0-5. Ven a cantar, rimar, y …read more
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Origami Week! 10:00 am
Origami Week!
Nov 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Origami Week!
Come celebrate National Origami Day all week long! We will have step-by-step instructions, plus the materials for you to make …read more
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego 11:00 am
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego
Nov 15 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego @ Northgate Library
We’ll supply the Legos and you bring your creativity! Join us for drop-in free play with Legos between 11am and …read more
RESCHEDULED | Read To A Dog 11:30 am
RESCHEDULED | Read To A Dog
Nov 15 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
RESCHEDULED | Read To A Dog @ Downtown Library
This program had to be rescheduled to Friday, November 21 from 2:30-3:30. Please see calendar for more details.
ESL Conversation Club 3:00 pm
ESL Conversation Club
Nov 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
ESL Conversation Club @ Online via Zoom video conferencing
**New link!** Register for the ESL Conversation Club Are you a new English speaker? Do you want a safe and …read more
Speak Up! Public speaking workshop series for middle schoolers 3:00 pm
Speak Up! Public speaking workshop series for middle schoolers
Nov 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Speak Up! Public speaking workshop series for middle schoolers
This class is for you if you want to: Gain confidence in everyday speaking, as well as classroom discussion and …read more
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Origami Week! 10:00 am
Origami Week!
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Origami Week!
Come celebrate National Origami Day all week long! We will have step-by-step instructions, plus the materials for you to make …read more
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 5:30 pm
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Nov 17 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) @ San Rafael Downtown Library
What is it? …is group of dynamic young patrons who collaborate with the library to ensure that the teen community …read more
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Drop-in Tech Help 9:00 am
Drop-in Tech Help
Nov 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Pickleweed Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil 2:00 pm
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
Nov 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
All Things Apple! is an online class via Zoom. If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to …read more
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Drop-in Tech Help 10:00 am
Drop-in Tech Help
Nov 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Northgate Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
Northgate Storytime 10:30 am
Northgate Storytime
Nov 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Northgate Storytime @ Northgate Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
Zentangle with Romi Marks 2:00 pm
Zentangle with Romi Marks
Nov 19 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Zentangle with Romi Marks @ Online via Zoom video conferencing
Romi Marks will be providing online classes via Zoom every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. …read more
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Drop-in Tech Help 10:00 am
Drop-in Tech Help
Nov 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Northgate Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
Pickleweed Storytime 10:30 am
Pickleweed Storytime
Nov 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Pickleweed Storytime @ Pickleweed Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
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Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central 10:30 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central
Nov 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central @ Downtown Library
Come for songs, rhymes, and stories every Friday at the Downtown Library. For children 0-5. Ven a cantar, rimar, y …read more
Read To A Dog 2:30 pm
Read To A Dog
Nov 21 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Read To A Dog @ Downtown Library
Dogs are ideal reading partners, providing comfort and unconditional acceptance that can allow children to focus better and read with …read more
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Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego 11:00 am
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego
Nov 22 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego @ Northgate Library
We’ll supply the Legos and you bring your creativity! Join us for drop-in free play with Legos between 11am and …read more
Speak Up! Public speaking workshop series for middle schoolers 3:00 pm
Speak Up! Public speaking workshop series for middle schoolers
Nov 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Speak Up! Public speaking workshop series for middle schoolers
This class is for you if you want to: Gain confidence in everyday speaking, as well as classroom discussion and …read more
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Drop-in Tech Help 9:00 am
Drop-in Tech Help
Nov 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Pickleweed Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
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Drop-in Tech Help 10:00 am
Drop-in Tech Help
Nov 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Northgate Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
Northgate Storytime 10:30 am
Northgate Storytime
Nov 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Northgate Storytime @ Northgate Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
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Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego 11:00 am
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego
Nov 29 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego @ Northgate Library
We’ll supply the Legos and you bring your creativity! Join us for drop-in free play with Legos between 11am and …read more
Speak Up! Public speaking workshop series for middle schoolers 3:00 pm
Speak Up! Public speaking workshop series for middle schoolers
Nov 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Speak Up! Public speaking workshop series for middle schoolers
This class is for you if you want to: Gain confidence in everyday speaking, as well as classroom discussion and …read more
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