Playtime with Bay Area Discovery Museum

Posted by on 07 June 16

You Can Love Your Body

Posted by bonnie on 26 May 16

This presentation by Will Meecham, MD, will consist of:

• A highly creative, informative and factual presentation about the body
• An experiential exercise applying the I CAN method to a bodily concern
• An opportunity to share experiences and insights and learn from others

Learn to love your body with the “I CAN” system, an innovative and highly accessible approach that combines mindfulness, compassion, and basic biology to help us move beyond the judgments, fears and resentments we often hold toward our bodies.  This method arises from four roots:

• Interest: Explore your body with mindfulness & basic facts about its biology.
• Compassion: Understand how to forgive & accept your body.
• Appreciation: Develop a sense of gratitude & admiration for your body.
• Nurturing: Do your best to support your body & promote its well-being.

Severe neck problems forced Will Meecham, MD, to leave his surgical practice at age 41. As a result, two things happened: He suffered a shattering identity crisis and he began experiencing transcendent visions that changed his life. After years of meditation and study, he created MindfulBiology.org and the I CAN approach to loving the human body. He is currently co-writing a book with Larry Berkelhammer, PhD, entitled, Loving Self Care: Coming Home to Your Body.

Anime Your Way @ the Pickleweed Library

Posted by Aaron on 26 May 16

We are offering two programs with Carlos Nieto on Friday, July 22:

1:00pm @ the Pickleweed Library and 3:30pm @ the downtown San Rafael Public Library.

Learn how to draw in the style of Japanese cartoons known as animewith artist Carlos Nieto. He will teach you how to create your own character step by step, including facial expressions and poses. Visiting from SoCal, Carlos has worked as a layout artist on The Simpsons, as well as visual consultant at Disney. He currently works with children and families as artist in residence at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

For middle school aged youth (grades 6-8). Space is limited. Please register at the Children’s Reference Desk.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Cascada de Flores music and storytelling

Posted by on 21 May 16

Story and Playtime with Bay Area Discovery Museum

Posted by on 21 May 16

Sing and Dance with Ms. Kitty

Posted by on 21 May 16

Circle of Smiles/Circo de Risas

Posted by on 21 May 16

Join us for magic, acrobatics and giggles.

Watch a Movie and Raise Money for the Library!

Posted by bonnie on 19 May 16

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!

Adult Summer Reading Program begins!

Posted by bonnie on 19 May 16

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

Submit an online “Three Good Books” Review here.

For more information, visit: http://srpubliclibrary.org/events/adult-summer-reading-program/

A big thanks to this year’s prize donors!

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!

Push, Pull, Crash! With Bay Area Discovery Museum

Posted by on 18 May 16

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.