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Animated Animal Tales

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animated animal tales

Master Storyteller, Ane Carla Rovetta, is also an illustrator! Come hear her tell a magical folktale about a local animal. Next, watch her bring that animal “to life” as she teaches the audience how to draw it using a few swift strokes with the colorful chalks she provides for you. Each participant will take home their bright artwork and even brighter memories.

Ane Carla Rovetta es una de las mejores cuenta cuentos y también es ilustradora! Ven y escucha un mágico cuento popular sobre un animal local. A continuación, observa cómo ella le da “vida” a ese animal mientras te enseña a dibujarlo con gises/o yeso de colores.

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Animated Animal Tales

Posted by Aaron on

animated animal tales

Master Storyteller, Ane Carla Rovetta, is also an illustrator! Come hear her tell a magical folktale about a local animal. Next, watch her bring that animal “to life” as she teaches the audience how to draw it using a few swift strokes with the colorful chalks she provides for you. Each participant will take home their bright artwork and even brighter memories.

Ane Carla Rovetta es una de las mejores cuenta cuentos y también es ilustradora! Ven y escucha un mágico cuento popular sobre un animal local. A continuación, observa cómo ella le da “vida” a ese animal mientras te enseña a dibujarlo con gises/o yeso de colores.

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Animated Animal Tales

Posted by Aaron on

animated animal tales

Master Storyteller, Ane Carla Rovetta, is also an illustrator! Come hear her tell a magical folktale about a local animal. Next, watch her bring that animal “to life” as she teaches the audience how to draw it using a few swift strokes with the colorful chalks she provides for you. Each participant will take home their bright artwork and even brighter memories.

Ane Carla Rovetta es una de las mejores cuenta cuentos y también es ilustradora! Ven y escucha un mágico cuento popular sobre un animal local. A continuación, observa cómo ella le da “vida” a ese animal mientras te enseña a dibujarlo con gises/o yeso de colores.

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Local Author Talk: D. Leah Steinberg

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Local author talk. Charla con autor.

RAISED IN THE SHADOW OF THE BOMB

Author D. Leah Steinberg writes about her father and uncle who worked on the development of the first atomic bombs and how that affected her family as well as her formative years. This book also draws upon the experiences of other children who similarly were raised in the shadow of the bomb with stories to tell.

We encourage you to read Raised in the Shadow of the Bomb before attending—we have some add’l copies for check out.

Aúnque el evento será en inglés, todos están bienvenidos.

A photo of D. Leah Steinberg smiling at the camera.

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Smash Bros. Saturday

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Smash Bros. Saturday

Come to the Northgate Library for a monthly Smash tournament! We’ll provide the Switch, game, and JoyCons – no experience necessary to join. This is a drop-in program, so stay for however long you like.

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Bicycling Adventure / Aventura en Bicicleta

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Bicycling Adventure 
Aventura En Bicicleta

Learn all about bike safety and maintenance at Pickleweed Park – then go on a supervised bike ride through the area! Presented in partnership with Trips for Kids. Registration and parent permission required, and space is limited. Contact the Pickleweed Library for more information.

Aprende todo sobre la seguridad y mantenimiento de bicicletas en el Parque Pickleweed.  Al terminar la capacitación, daremos un paseo en bicicleta por la zona. Este programa es presentado en colaboración con Trips for Kids. Se requiere inscripción y permiso de los padres, cupo limitado. Comuníquese con la Biblioteca Pickleweed para obtener más información.

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Children’s author talk: Michael Genhart

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Local author talk. Charla con autor.

Please join us for a fun presentation of local author Michael Genhart’s children’s picture book, May Your Life Be Deliciosa, available in English and Spanish. Michael will talk about the inspiration behind his book and the tradition of tamalada tamale-making fiestas. He will also lead the audience in a matching word game, and all participants will receive a book-related coloring page to take home.   

A photo of Michael Genhart smiling at the camera. He has short gray hair and is wearing a blue sweater.

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Drag Storytime

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Drag Storytime

Join us for an all-ages drag storytime and pride party on the lawn! Everyone is welcome to join us for storytime with a special drag performer, and stay for some fun activities for all ages afterwards. We’ll have bubbles and sidewalk chalk, board games, and some plant pots to decorate. Dress in an outfit that makes you feel special!

The Spahr Center will also have information about their programs and services at this event.

Want to learn more about Drag Storytime? Check out our FAQ.


About the performer:

Hennessy Williams is a Chinese American Oakland-based drag performer. They are the founder of the all-BIPOC king show at El Rio, ROYALES. They are the reigning Mx. NorCal Quing Pageant winner and has headlined at the Austin International Drag Pageant and performed at the Oaklash Drag Festival.

A photo of Hennessy In a teal blue gown with bold makeup and a styled deep teal blue wig.

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Jelly Jam Time

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Jelly Jam Time

Jelly Jam Time’s Puppet shows invite young audiences to move, create, suggest, interact and play along with the puppets and performers. Come and experience the puppet magic with The Muffin Man, great for ages 0-5 years old.

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Jelly Jam Time

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Jelly Jam Time

Jelly Jam Time’s Puppet shows invite young audiences to move, create, suggest, interact and play along with the puppets and performers. Come and experience the puppet magic with The Muffin Man, great for ages 0-5 years old.

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  • 4th Street Pop-Up Library

    Hours
    Sun: 10:00-5:00
    Mon: 10:00-7:00
    Tues: 10:00-7:00
    Weds: 10:00-7:00
    Thurs: 10:00-5:00
    Fri: 10:00-5:00
    Sat: 10:00-5:00

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    (415) 485-3323

    Address
    1009 4th Street
    San Rafael, CA 94901

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    Sun: closed
    Mon: 10:00-5:00
    Tues: 10:00-5:00
    Weds: 12:00-7:00
    Thurs: 10:00-5:00
    Fri: 10:00-5:00
    Sat: 10:00-5:00

    Contact
    (415) 485-3483

    Address
    50 Canal Street
    San Rafael, CA 94901

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    Sun: closed
    Mon: closed
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    Thurs: 10:00-5:00
    Fri: 10:00-5:00
    Sat: 10:00-5:00

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    (415) 890-5670

    Address
    5800 Northgate Drive Ste. 083
    San Rafael, CA 94903


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