Measurement & Me with the Bay Area Discovery Museum

Posted by Aaron on 06 April 17

Join our friends from the Bay Area Discovery Museum to learn about measurement! Mathematicians compare, contrast, count and measure as they investigate how tall, long, wide and heavy things are in the world around them.

This program is for children ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Register by calling us at (415)485-3322 or visit us at the Children’s Reference Desk.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Circuit Painting

Posted by Aaron on 05 April 17

Light-up your artwork with conductive paint, LEDs, and coin cell batteries! Participants will learn how to mix their own conductive paint, and how to build a simple circuit. Once they have the basics down, the sky is the limit!

This program is for middle school aged youth entering grades 6-9. Please wear clothes that are okay to get messy. To register, call 415-485-3322, or visit us at the Children’s Reference Desk.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Rock Painting with Rachel-Anne Palacios

Posted by Aaron on 05 April 17

Join Bay Area artist Rachel-Anne Palacios for a fun rock painting event! All materials will be provided. Please wear clothing that is okay to get messy.

This program is for children aged 7+. Register by calling (415)485-3322 or by visiting the Children’s Reference Desk.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Music Together

Posted by Aaron on 05 April 17

Music Together^®follows the recommendations of child development researchers—grouping children of a variety of ages because this fosters natural, family-style learning. Younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones; older children learn by leading younger ones; and adults are happy because the children in the family can go to class together. Each child participates at his or her own level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, watching, or exploring musical instruments. Any caregivers—parents, grandparents, nanny—can bring the children. The whole family is welcome for this important family music experience.

This class is for children aged birth through 5 and their caregivers.

We will host two 30 minute classes on June 16: the first class will be at 10:30 am, and the second class will be at 11:00 am. Families may attend one of the two classes.

Register by calling 415-485-3322, or visit the Children’s Reference Desk to reserve your space!

Music Together

Posted by Aaron on 05 April 17

Join us for Music Together^® , a developmentally appropriate early childhood music extravaganza! Each child can participate at his or her own level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, watching, or exploring musical instruments. Any caregivers—parents, grandparents, nanny—can bring the children. The whole family is welcome for this important family music experience.

This class is for children aged birth through 5 and their caregivers.

We will host two 30 minute classes on June 16: the first class will be at 10:30 am, and the second class will be at 11:00 am. No registration required!

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Caterpillar Puppets

Posted by Aaron on 05 April 17

Joe Leon’s Caterpillar Puppets Presents: Beto the Builder

This bilingual story will bring audience members into the performance in  “Your Turn (To Make a Puppet Show!)” with Joe showing kids how to use everyday objects as characters, do voices and make an instant stage. A version of Rapunzel (also featuring the Prince) provides silly fun. Simple songs and puppet games complete the 30 minute program which is a guaranteed to generate giggles for the whole family.

Ideal for children ages two to eight years old, but children of all ages accompanied by a caregiver are welcome. Free! No registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Dia de Los Niños/Dia de Los Libros

Posted by on 25 March 17

Join us for a fun community celebration for Día de Los Niños/Day of the Child in the barbeque area adjacent to the Pickleweed Library. We begin at 11am with a literacy fair run by community organizations from the Canal. At 12:45 enjoy bilingual music and dance from Baila Baila.

Traditional Mexican Folk Art Workshop

Posted by on 25 March 17

Learn how to make art in the traditional style of Amate paintings from the state of Guerrero. For children 9-12 years old. Please call 415-485-3483 to sign up.

The Secret Lives of Bees – Marin Master Gardeners

Posted by bonnie on 22 March 17

Bees have great agricultural importance. One out of every three bites we eat can be attributed to the work of bees. In your own home garden, attracting bees will maximize flower, fruit, and vegetable production. It’s easy to turn your garden into a pollinator paradise. Just think like a bee and follow the easy steps presented at this informative seminar.

Our speaker, James Campbell, has been a Master Gardener since 2010 and a beekeeper since 2008. Beekeeping began as an accidental hobby and it soon became a passion. James has mentored new beekeepers in Marin and Sonoma counties and firmly believes bees will tell a beekeeper everything they need to know.

1CE unit; UC sponsored

Dia de los Niños/ Dia de los Libros

Posted by Aaron on 15 March 17

Families with children of all ages are invited to the library to celebrate Dia de los Niños/ Dia de los Libros! Join us on our front lawn for Bilingual Music Time with Mariela Herrera, movement and dancing, a book giveaway and outdoor games. No registration required! Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.