San Rafael Public Library

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Magician Mike Della Penna

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MikedellaPenaWe are offering two programs with Magician Mike Della Penna on Wednesday, July 8:
3pm in the downtown San Rafael Public Library Meeting Room and 7pm at the Pickleweed Library!

Former Boston stand-up comic, 20-year comedy improv vet and second-grade school teacher Mike Della Penna returned to magic — his childhood hobby — when he moved to the Bay Area in 2004. Since then he has performed to laughter and acclaim across northern California, and won some awards to boot. He loves magic’s combination of fun and surprise and shares in the wide-eyed wonder of his young audiences.

For children age 6 and older. Registration is required and begins June 10. Please register at the Children’s Room Reference Desk.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

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Origami With Ruth Stotter

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origamiLearn origami with Ruth Stotter! Ruth is former director of Dominican University’s Storytelling Program, and often uses origami, string, masks, and puppets in her performances. She is the author of numerous books, and has performed and taught workshops on five continents.

For children age 6 and older. Registration is required and begins June 24. Please register at the Children’s Room Reference Desk.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

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Diana Shmiana Show/Show de Diana Shmiana

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Diana Shmiana

Come and enjoy delightful show full of songs,
clowning, storytelling, puppetry, magic, and lots of hilarious shtick

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Venga y disfrute de un show para pequeñitos lleno de canciones, payasadas, actos con títeres y muchas más cosas divertidas

 

 

 

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Book Club In Spanish/Club de Lectura en Español

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Cuando era puertoriquena

             Join us for a lively discussion about our book selection: Cuando era Puertorriqueña” by  Esmeralda Santiago

Friday, June 5th at 5:30pm

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Disfrute de una interesante platica sobre el libro: “Cuando era Puertorriqueña” escrito por Esmeralda Santiago

Viernes 5 de junio a las 5:30pm

 

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Handcraft Workshops with Victoria/Talleres de Manualidades con Victoria

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 Handcraft Workshops with Victoria – Canvas Backpack

Keep a song in your heart! Use fabric applique to create a personalized backpack to keep.

Appropriate for children ages 5 and up. Space is limited. Please register at the Pickleweed Library Reference Desk.

 Talleres de Manualidades con Victoria – Mochila

¡Mantén una canción en tu corazón! Crea tu propia mochila usando aplicaciones para tela.

Apropiado para niños de 5 años en adelante. El cupo es limitado. Se requiere previa registración

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Anime Drawing Workshop with Carlos Nieto III/Taller de Dibujo Estilo Manga con Carlos Nieto III

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We are offering two programs with Carlos Nieto on Thursday, June 25:
3:30pm in the downtown San Rafael Public Library Meeting Room and 5:30pm in the Albert J. Boro Community Center Art Room!

In this workshop you will learn the basics of drawing an Anime face and body. Not previous drawing experience is required!

 Appropriate for children ages 10 and up

Refreshments will be provided!

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En este taller aprenderás los pasos básicos para dibujar una cara y cuerpo en el estilo Manga. ¿No sabes dibujar? No te preocupes pues no se requiere que tengas experiencia previa dibujando

 Adecuado para niños de 10 años en adelante

Se proveerán bocadillos a los participantes

 

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Mariela Music Time for the Little Ones/Música para los pequeños con Mariela

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Mariela Herrera

Through her music, early childhood educator Mariela Herrera wants preschoolers to learn, have fun, and connect with the different cultures that made up our society.

Join us in this bilingual music concert appropriate for pre-school children.

 The entire family is welcome

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A través de su música, la educadora Mariela Herrera busca que los niños en edad pre-escolar aprendan, se diviertan y conecten con las diferentes culturas que forman nuestra sociedad.

 Acompáñenos en este concierto musical bilingüe apropiado para niños en edad pre-escolar.

Total la familia es bienvenida

 

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Alphabet Rockers Show

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Alphabet Rockers

“Blast off with Alphabet Rockers through their hip hop grooves, rhymes, and “super positive messages for kids”. Their energetic shows feature original award-winning music, beatboxing, fun and easy to learn dance moves engaging style.”

 The entire family is welcome

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Disfrute del show de este grupo energético que con sus canciones con letras positivas harán bailar y divertirse a toda la familia al ritmo del hip hop.

Total la familia es bienvenida

 

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enLIGHTening Science / Ciencia reLUZiente

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fiberopticlamp_carouselCome learn about the phenomenon of light through hands-on activities for kids in 3rd to 5th grade.  Please call the library to register for this two-part event.

Niños de 3er a 5o grado pueden explorer el fenómeno de la luz con actividades científicas.  Favor de llamar a la biblioteca para registrarse para este programa de dos partes.

 

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Day of the Children / Day of the Book

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Join us to celebrate all children and the importance literacy has in their lives with the beautiful music of the Mariachi Juvenil Los Cachorros show! A light refreshment will be served after the show. Appropriate for children ages 0-10. The whole family is welcome!

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