Aumente al Maximo su Memoria

Posted by on 25 June 16

Aprenda técnicas para mejorar su memoria. Este programa también le ayudará a entender más sobre la pérdida de memoria y como ayudar a amigos y familiares que la padecen.

Spanish language program sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Printmaking for All

Posted by on 19 June 16

Explore simple and inspiring monoprint printmaking with tools and techniques that are approachable for all ages and skill levels. Drop in at any time to create colorful prints to take home.

Even very young children are welcome, but will need assistance from an adult caregiver to complete a print. We’ll be working with paint and fingerpainting, so be sure to wear clothes that are okay to get messy!

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Amazing Maze

Posted by on 19 June 16

Build a corrugated cardboard ping-pong maze. All supplies will be provided. Just bring your imagination, problem solving skills, and a sense of fun! For children ages 6-9. Space is limited, please register at the Children’s Reference Desk, or call us at 415-485-3322.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

TeamWorks Art Mentoring Program for Youth

Posted by bonnie on 16 June 16

What: A TeamWorks Art mentoring workshop for youth ages 15-20 to learn drawing, lettering, paint pen techniques, and more. Let’s meet and talk about what you want to learn.

When: We meet every Tuesday of the month starting June 21 through August 30 from 5-8 pm

Where: Downtown San Rafael Library Meeting Room, 1100 E Street @ 5th Avenue

Who: Mentor artist Louis Murillo is a muralist who does Showcase, Live Art, Body Art, and Indoor/Outdoor installations. Guarenteed authentic work, always original, never repeated

Space is limited. Please call or text to reserve a seat: 415-299-9467 or email: katya.mcc@gmail.com

All class dates, Tuesdays, 5-8pm:
June 21, 28
July 5, 12, 19, 26
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Magician Mike Della Penna

Posted by on 14 June 16

Don’t miss the hilarious magic of Magician Mike Della Penna. This event is for the entire family.

Emeritus Programs for the Lifelong Learner: The Next Chapter: Retirement

Posted by bonnie on 11 June 16

Please join us for an introduction to Marin’s outstanding lifelong learning programs for mature adults: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offered by Dominican University and Emeritus Students (ESCOM) offered by College of Marin .

In this presentation, representatives from OLLI and ESCOM will outline each program, describing their course offerings, tuition, discussion clubs, and workshops.

By joining one of these programs, you will learn new things, expand your perspectives, question your assumptions, and make new friends. The intellectually stimulating liberal arts and sciences lectures and workshops promote informed thinking and intelligent discussion with the added benefit of social interaction. Courses are taught by distinguished and dynamic faculty.

Herbs for all Seasons – Marin Master Gardeners

Posted by bonnie on 11 June 16

The word is out…herbs are in! Season meals and spice up your home cooking with fresh herbs from your garden all year long. Come and hear which herbs grow best in which seasons, how to develop your herb garden and avoid the most common planting mistakes. You’ll even get some recipes to use with your fresh bounty!

Master Gardener: Anne-Marin Walker

CE:  1 CE unit, UC sponsored

Maximizing Your Memory – The Next Chapter: Retirement

Posted by bonnie on 11 June 16

The Alzheimer’s Association presents Maximizing Your Memory.

Are you worried about your memory? This informative and interactive program will focus on how to tell the difference between normal memory loss and dementia, as well as tips and strategies for improving memory. This program is for family members, caregivers, as well as those with early stage memory loss.

To register for this free program please call the Alzheimer’s Association office at 415-472-4349.

Hillside Gardening – Marin Master Gardeners

Posted by bonnie on 11 June 16

Hillside Gardening July 11 @ 2pm

Many of us in Marin are challenged by our hills.  How do we get the water to penetrate on a steep slope? How can we prevent erosion? How do we manage rocky soil? And what about the wind? Is your hill too steep to walk on?
Is a hillside part of your gardening challenges? Do you want to learn how to be successful?

Marin Master Gardener, Mary Warner will discuss:

• Site analysis
• Identifying challenges
• Selecting plants
• Micro climates
• Open slopes
• Soil types
• Predators

CE:  1 CE unit, UC sponsored

Marin Master Gardeners programs meet each 2nd Monday of the month @ 2pm in the Library Meeting Room…

August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12

Topics to be determined.

Push Pull Crash with Bay Area Discovery Museum

Posted by on 08 June 16

Bay Area Discovery Museum Presents: Push, Pull, Crash!

For children 3-6 years old with a caregiver. Experiment with pushing and pulling to create art and play.

Space is limited, please call us at 415-485-3483 to register or stop by the Pickleweed Library.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.