In conjunction with The Great Race 2016, which starts in our beloved San Rafael, a fundraising event for the library will be held at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center!
The 1965 comedy “The Great Race” will be screened on Wednesday, June 15th at 7pm at the Theater.
Screened in a 35mm print, this epic 1965 comedy from director Blake Edwards is shown in anticipation of the 2016 Great Race, the celebrated vintage car rally starting in San Rafael on June 18th and ending in Moline, Illinois on June 26th.
Purchase tickets at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, or buy online here: http://rafaelfilm.cafilm.org/the-great-race
Ticket prices: $11.25 for adults; $8.00 for seniors 60 and over and youth 12 and under; $7 for CFI members.
All ticket proceeds will benefit the San Rafael Public Library!
READ BOOKS, WIN PRIZES! JUNE 9 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Join us all summer long in San Rafael Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program, “Bookshelf Bingo!”
Pick up a Bingo card at the reference desk or print one after June 9th here: Bingo Card 2017
Prizes!
First Square = Library Pencil
First Bingo = Library Post-it Pad
Third Bingo = Library Bag with Friends Books store coupon to purchase a book for 5.00 or less, a Library card wristband, Library lip balm, & Flashlight Pen
Subsequent Bingos = Gray Raffle Ticket for a Prize
Blackout = Yellow Raffle Ticket for Special Prize
Bingo ends Wednesday, September 6 at 8 pm. The prize drawings will occur on Sept. 12, 2017
Double Rainbow
Rebound Books
Green Chili Kitchen
Marelli Brothers
Shoes of Marin
Pleasures of the Heart
Tenkyu Japanese Restaurant
Whipper Snapper
The Fenix
Trader Joe’s
The Shop – Cuts for Men & Women
Salon B
Yet-Wah
San Rafael Joe’s
Scotty’s Market
Mayflower Pub
Avant Garde
Mill Valley Massage
Il Davide
And of course, special thanks to the Friends of the San Rafael Public Libraries!
Bay Area Discovery Museum Presents: Push, Pull, Crash!
For children 3-6 years old with a caregiver. Experiment with push and pull of different magnitudes to cause and avoid collisions, create art, and engage in playful exploration of their own powers of force.
Space is limited, please call us at 415-485-3322 to register, or stop by the Children’s Reference Desk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.
Musician Liz DeRoche (a.k.a. The Singing Lizard) combines original and traditional children’s music with electronic, pop, and dance genres, moving listeners to the beat of an entirely new style she calls Electro-Kindie. The Singing Lizard has been creating seriously fun dance parties for all ages since 2010. Her songs will have you digging into your imagination and shaking your tail feather!
Children of all ages accompanied by a caregiver are welcome. Free! No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.
Meet players from our hometown baseball team the San Rafael Pacifics! The players will talk about how they became interested in baseball, how they started playing professionally, and will share their favorite children’s book or poem. They will also be available to sign autographs.
Children of all ages accompanied by a caregiver are welcome. Free! No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.
Award-winning magician and second-grade teacher Mike Della Penna brings laughter, wonder, and real warmth to his performances for children. His approachability and elementary-school background make him a favorite with children and families alike.
This performance is great for all ages. Free! No registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.
• Looking for affordable senior housing?
• Need help with small household repairs?
Leslie will outline your housing options and answer your questions. Also, learn about the free service offered by Rotary Home Team for San Rafael seniors and people with disabilities who may have financial or physical challenges in performing small household repairs.
Join with us to celebrate the new book from local author, Jesus Campos. Long-time lawyer, teacher and community leader in the Canal District, Sr. Campos will share from his award-winning book in a night of culture, music and dance.
Inventor’s Workshop: Roller Coaster Engineering with The Lawrence Hall of Science
Custom make a table-top marble roller coaster! Kids and their caregivers will design and test their coasters to keep their marble on track through all their loops, twists, and turns. Participants get to take home their projects. For children 5 years and older with a caregiver. Space is limited, please register at the Children’s Reference Desk, or give us a call at 415-485-3322. Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.
Meet players from our hometown baseball team the San Rafael Pacifics! The players will talk about how they became interested in baseball, how they started playing professionally, and will share their favorite children’s book or poem. They will also be available to sign autographs.
Award-winning magician and second-grade teacher Mike Della Penna brings laughter, wonder, and real warmth to his performances for children. His approachability and elementary-school background make him a favorite with children and families alike.
Inventor’s Workshop: Roller Coaster Engineering with The Lawrence Hall of Science
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