Spanish Conversation Group

Posted by on 02 March 16

Practice Spanish in a fun learning environment. Previous exposure to beginning Spanish suggested.

Reading Buddies/Compañeros de Lectura

Posted by on 02 March 16

Get a half hour of reading assistance with a Reading Buddy!!

For children in grades 1-3 who want to practice reading with a dedicated volunteer.

Sign up required. please call 415-485-3483

Dia del Niño/Day of the Child Literacy Fair with Chiquy Boom! the Clown

Posted by on 02 March 16

Join us for a Literacy Fair and Performance by Chiquy Boom! the Clown.

Literacy Activities – 11am
Snack and Book Giveaway – 12pm
Chiquy Boom! the Clown – 12:30pm

Measuring and Counting with Pizza

Posted by Aaron on 02 March 16

Come practice counting and measuring with a pizza themed storytime and hands-on activities! This program is for children aged 3-6 and their caregivers. We only eat pretend pizza at the library, but you’re going to be craving the real thing by the time you leave! Sign-up in person at the children’s reference desk, or by calling 415-485-3322.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Origami Animals

Posted by on 02 March 16

Come make fun animal origami! Sign up required.

Keynote for iPad Interest Group

Posted by bonnie on 25 February 16

KEYNOTE FOR iPAD INTEREST GROUP

Fourth Tuesday of each month, 2:00 PM

The GGCS (Golden Gate Computer Society), in conjunction with the San Rafael Public Library’s TechZone, will present a free SIG (Special Interest Group)  in which users with iPads will learn to develop Keynote presentations so that they can display whatever they choose: photos, mementos, vacation travel, hobbies or family events.

Instructions using some Keynote files will be presented to develop your web site with weebly.com.

We will be using the library’s subscription to Lynda.com, an online technology learning tool.  During the session attendees will create professional looking presentations on a TechZone iMac which they can then copy to a flash drive and download to their own iPad. 

Golden Gate Computer Society SIG leader, Ron Matteri – 415.454.0714

Learn to Create Keynote Presentations – GGCS SIG

Posted by bonnie on 25 February 16

GGCS (Golden Gate Computer Society), in conjunction with the San Rafael Public Library’s TechZone, will present a FREE SIG (Special Interest Group) in which users with iPads will learn to develop Keynote presentations so that they can display whatever they choose: photos, mementos, vacation travel, hobbies or family events in Keynote.

We will be using the library’s subscription to Lynda.com, an online technology learning tool. During the session attendees will create professional looking presentations on a TechZone iMac which they can then copy to a flash drive and download to their own iPad.

Part 1:  Ron Matteri from GGCS will demonstrate creating a Keynote presentation.

Part 2: Move to the TechZone to create on our iMacs.

Bring your iPad or iPhone and a flash drive with your photos.

This class will repeat monthly – every 4th Tuesday of the month at 2 pm.

SIG leader, Ron Matteri – 415.454.0714

Genealogy for Beginners

Posted by bonnie on 18 February 16

This class is designed specifically for beginners who want to learn more about their family history. The basics will be discussed on how to get started in your own research, from starting your family tree to finding information to add bark to the branches!

Our speaker, Jeffery Vaillant, President of the Sonoma County Genealogy Society, will get you started with tools and resources for beginning your family research.

At the San Rafael Libraries you have FREE in-library access to the most popular genealogy research tool – Ancestry.com.

More classes to come in the Spring.

Henna with Artist Rachel-Anne Palacios for Teens and Adults

Posted by Aaron on 09 February 16

In conjunction with our Summer Reading Program, Artist Rachel-Anne will share the traditional and beautiful art of Henna. Each participant will receive a special henna design from Rachel-Anne, as well as henna paste to practice with in the library and take home.

This program is for adults and teens.

Space is limited, please sign up at the Adult Reference Desk, or give us a call at 415-485-3321.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Libraries.

Explore the Art of Henna with Artist Rachel-Anne Palacios

Posted by bonnie on 09 February 16

Artist Rachel-Anne will share the traditional and beautiful art of Henna. Each participant will receive a special henna design from Rachel-Anne, as well as henna paste to practice with in the library and take home.

This program is for middle school aged youth entering grades 6-9. Registration and permission slips are required. Please sign up at the Children’s Room Reference Desk, or give us a call at 415-485-3322.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.