Jeremy the Juggler

Posted by on 26 April 18

Join us for a fun, family show with Jeremy the Juggler. Enjoy wild juggling tricks, uni-cycle stunts and unbelievable magic. This show is for all ages, but especially children up to 10 years of age.

Explore Portugal & Southern Spain!

Posted by bonnie on 25 April 18

In conjunction with our Summer Reading Program…Reading Takes You Everywhere…

Explore Portugal & the Spanish Moorish cities of Seville, Grenada, & Cordoba with Rea Franjetic

Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden beaches: the Portugal experience can be many things. History, great food and idyllic scenery, that is why Portugal has become THE place to visit in 2018.

Continue into Spain’s most cosmopolitan area, bridging cultures of East and West and hub of a sea-borne empire, Seville, Cordoba and Granada. These cities retain both the swagger of its seafaring heyday, and the sensual flavor of Moorish al-Andalus.

Rea Christina Franjetic is owner and president of Cosmopolitan Adventure Tours, a member of the International Ecotourism Society since 1998
“Ecotourism: Conserve the environment and improve the well-being of local people”

Let’s Explore Cuba!

Posted by bonnie on 25 April 18

In conjunction with our Summer Reading Program…Reading Takes You Everywhere…Let’s Explore Cuba!

Rea Franjetic, will take you through a photographic and cultural journey of the Island of Cuba as she got to know it during her many visits, before and after it became ‘the place to visit’.  Discover the many facets of this small but very diverse island and the latest developments.

Rea Christina Franjetic is owner and president of Cosmopolitan Adventure Tours, members of the International Ecotourism Society since 1998.
“Ecotourism: Conserve the environment and improve the well-being of local people”

Babysitting 101

Posted by Aaron on 24 April 18

Learn the skills needed to become an A+ babysitter or parent’s helper!

This class will cover:

*Basic child development & responding appropriately to needs
*Safety
*Emotional care & support
*Physical care—diapering & toileting, feeding, bathing/washing up
*Bedtime & naptime
*Age appropriate activities & play
*Handling emergencies

(First aid and CPR will not be covered)

This class is for teens and tweens ages 11+. Space is limited; register by calling us at (415)485-3322. If you cannot make it, please call us asap so we can give your space to someone else!

Does My Voice Count? Voter Rights and Voter Suppression – 50 Years Later…What’s Changed?

Posted by bonnie on 18 April 18

In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was enacted marking the beginning of the end of voter suppression and disenfranchisement of blacks and people of color in the U.S.

Soon afterwards the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), and Southern Christian Leadership Council issued a call to students to come to Mississippi to help register black voters during the 1965 Christmas vacation. It was called Mississippi Freedom Christmas.

Jim Lemkin, a volunteer photographer for SNCC, traveled the rural roads of Tylertown, Mississippi with a group of northern college students getting the word out that voter suppression was now illegal. Against a backdrop of southern resentment and hostility, students went door to door informing black residents of Wallthall County that they could now register to vote (many for the first time in their lives) and taking them to a Federal registrar to complete the voter registration process.

This slide presentation and discussion follows the work of a handful of students moved by compassion and the call to action for social justice.  We will also explore the consequences of the repeal of a key provision of the Voting Rights Act in 2013 that opened the doors to voter suppression once again.

Jim Lemkin, ND is a naturopathic doctor, photographer, documentary filmmaker and teacher. He has produced films that have appeared on PBS and elsewhere.

Friends Anniversary Book Sale!

Posted by bonnie on 16 April 18

All books, CDs, DVDs and audio books will be marked down!

This is a great time to stock up on some Spring reading for those sunshine & showers days.

During the sale we will not be accepting book donations at the shop, so donations must be made between 9:30 and 11:30 Monday thru Friday at the Annex /trailer.

Día de los niños/Día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)

Posted by on 16 April 18

Join us for a Children’s Day celebration with bilingual music, stories, and movement. Mariela Herrera will perform, followed by fun and games, and a book giveaway. Great for families with children of all ages. No registration, all are welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Día de los Niños with Colors of Spanish

Posted by on 16 April 18

Join us for an afternoon of fun celebrating Día de los Niños / Children’s Day with a special performance by Colors of Spanish. Guadalupe Tausch of Colors of Spanish will share bilingual music, movement, and adventure ideal for children birth to 8 years old. Participants will get a Spanish language or bilingual book to keep, and enjoy face-painting, sidewalk chalk, lawn games, and other fun following the performance. Snacks will also be provided.

No registration, all are welcome! Sponsored by the California State Library and the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Día de los Niños with Colors of Spanish

Posted by on 16 April 18

Join us for an evening of fun celebrating Día de los Niños / Children’s Day with a special performance by Colors of Spanish. Guadalupe Tausch of Colors of Spanish will share bilingual music, movement, and adventure ideal for children birth to 8 years old. Participants will get a Spanish language or bilingual book to keep.

No registration, all are welcome! Sponsored by the California State Library and the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Spanish Language Book Club

Posted by on 27 March 18

Join our Spanish language book club for adults. We meet  on the second Friday of every month to discuss a new book and share our impressions. This month we are reading the classic El Aleph  by Jorge Luis Borges. Call for more information at 415-485-3483.