LIBRARIES CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day

Posted by diane on 05 January 16

LIBRARIES CLOSED for Day after Thanksgiving

Posted by diane on 05 January 16

Saturday Story Time and Crafts

Posted by on 28 December 15

Join us for Saturday Family Story Time followed by a fun craft!

Acompañanos para La Lectura de Cuentos para toda la familia y Manualidades!

Make a Duct Tape Wallet!

Posted by on 28 December 15

Sign up now to make a duct tape wallet. All materials included. For children ages 9-12.

Spanish Book Club/ Club de Lectura en Español

Posted by on 28 December 15

Unase a nuestro club de lectura. El libro de este mes es La Casa de Los Amores Imposibles.

Join our Spanish Language Book Club. This month’s book is La Casa de Los Amores Imposibles.

Scribble Bots!

Posted by on 27 December 15

For kids 6-9 years old. Start out the New Year with science! Make a scribbling machine using a motor, a battery, and your imagination. Set your robot loose and see what kind of cool patterns you can create. Space is limited. Please reserve your spot at the Children’s Reference Desk, or call us at 415-485-3322. Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Read to a Dog

Posted by on 22 December 15

Readers aged 5 and older are invited to book an appointment to read to a dog at the San Rafael Public Library! Make your appointment at the Children’s Reference Desk, or call us at 415-485-3322.

Dogs are ideal reading partners, providing comfort and unconditional acceptance that can allow children to focus better and read with greater confidence. The Marin Humane Society’s SHARE a Book program is designed to help children improve their literacy skills, and to offer an opportunity for them to have fun reading – to dogs!

Color Me Calm – Adult Coloring Group

Posted by bonnie on 16 December 15

Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Group

Coloring isn’t just for kids…it’s relaxing and fun for adults, too! Carl Jung prescribed coloring to his patients to calm their minds, but the health benefits go beyond relaxation. Coloring is a structured activity and so it also activates the logic part of the brain, trains the brain to focus, and helps us exercise our fine motor skills.

Drop-in every 3rd Tuesday afternoon, starting at 2:00 pm for music and coloring.

We’ll provide a variety of coloring sheets, bookmarks, and colored pencils, but feel free to bring your own favorite supplies.

Newcomers to Apple for the Absolute Beginner – The Next Chapter: Retirement

Posted by bonnie on 16 December 15

The Next Chapter: Retirement

Newcomers to Apple for the Absolute Beginner…

No…the instructions are not in the box. But we’re here to help you out!
Come learn some tips and tricks on getting started with your new iPhone or iPad. Beryn Hammil, Apple enthusiast, is a pro at teaching the basics to newbies like yourself. Bring your device and your questions to this absolute beginner’s introduction to the wonderful world of Apple.

Early Closure Christmas Eve

Posted by bonnie on 03 December 15

San Rafael Library and the Pickleweed Branch will close early at 3 pm on Christmas Eve, December 24.
The libraries will also be closed all day on Christmas, December 25.