Join us for a relaxing afternoon of art and community with Napa Valley Painting! In this bilingual workshop, our instructor will provide step-by-step guidance in both English and Spanish, making it a welcoming and accessible space for speakers of either language to create together.
During this session, attendees will follow along with the instructor to paint a specially selected image for the workshop. No prior painting experience is needed! All materials, including easels, canvases, and paints, will be provided. Please wear clothes that you wouldn’t mind getting a little messy.
Ages: Adults & Teens
Registration: Required (Space is strictly limited to 12 participants!)
¡Acompáñenos a una tarde relajante de arte y comunidad con Napa Valley Painting! En este taller bilingüe, nuestro instructor ofrecerá instrucciones paso a paso tanto en inglés como en español, creando un espacio acogedor y accesible para que los hablantes de ambos idiomas creen juntos.
Durante esta sesión, los asistentes seguirán al instructor para pintar una imagen especialmente seleccionada para el taller. ¡No se necesita experiencia previa en pintura! Se proporcionarán todos los materiales, incluyendo caballetes, lienzos y pinturas. Por favor, use ropa que no le importe ensuciar un poco con pintura.
Edades: Adultos y adolescentes
Inscripción: Requerida (¡El espacio está estrictamente limitado a 12 participantes!)
This spring, join us to learn about one of our most beloved local native species, the monarch butterfly! At this event, we will read “Señorita Mariposa,” a book that teaches us what makes this butterfly so incredible, and build our own personal paper butterflies to take home! Families and kids of all ages are welcome. This program is facilitated in collaboration with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.
¡Esta primavera, ven a aprender sobre una de nuestras especies nativas más queridas, la mariposa monarca! En este evento, leeremos “Señorita Mariposa”, un libro que nos enseña por qué esta mariposa es tan increíble, y construya nuestras propias mariposas de papel para llevarse a casa! Familias y niños de todas las edades son bienvenidos. Este programa esta presentado en conjunto con Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.
A day to rally advocates to support libraries. Come meet the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library and learn how you can get involved with library advocacy.
A day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. The American Library Association (ALA) kicks off National Library Week with the release of its State of America’s Libraries Report, including the list of Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2025. Share your love of the library with our Love the Library tree! Be sure to use the hashtag #LoveYourLibrarySRPL
Step outside and play! Join us on the library patio for an afternoon of open-ended fun where kids can explore, create, and connect. Whether you’re stacking high, strategizing your next move, or covering the sidewalk in color, there’s something for every child to enjoy — no registration required.
¡Sal a jugar! Acompáñanos en el patio de la biblioteca para pasar una tarde de diversión sin límites en la que los niños podrán explorar, crear y relacionarse. Ya sea apilando objetos, ideando tu próximo movimiento o llenando la acera de color, hay actividades para que todos los niños disfruten; no es necesario inscribirse.
Join us for an evening of poetry experimentation led by librarian and California Poets in the Schools teacher Lea Aschkenas. We’ll take a look at some lesser-known forms of poetry, examine their themes and poetic techniques, and then delve into our own writing.
Limited to 12 participants. To register, email Lea at: lea.aschkenas@cityofsanrafael.org
$5 of every ticket purchased benefits your local library and learning programs for children, teens, and adults. When purchasing your tickets, be sure to select San Rafael Public Library from the dropdown menu so your purchase directly supports SRPL!
Before the game, visit China Basin Park, across from McCovey Cove, to find books, kids activities, library card signups, and more from library systems around the Bay Area.
Únete a los Giants en el Día de la Biblioteca en el Oracle Park.
Por cada entrada comprada, $5 se destinarán a tu biblioteca local y a programas educativos para niños, adolescentes y adultos. Por favor, asegurese de seleccionar San Rafael Public Library en el menu desplegable para que su compra nos apoye directamente.
Antes del partido, visita el China Basin Park, frente a McCovey Cove, donde encontrarás libros, actividades para niños, inscripciones para obtener la tarjeta de la biblioteca y mucho más, todo ello organizado por las redes de bibliotecas del área de la bahía.
Come celebrate Earth Day at the library and join us for an afternoon of fun and creativity as we make rock pals to take home, and explore themes around conservation and sustainability.
Unfortunately we have to cancel this event due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Learn about the night sky with the Marin Stargazers, who will bring various telescopes to get the best views of celestial wonders. The library will also have two telescopes on-hand. Spanish interpretation will be provided.
This spring, San Rafael Public Library invited the community to take part in One Book, One Coast, a shared reading initiative connecting more than 130 library systems across California, Oregon, and Washington. Now, let’s meet and discuss the book!
About the Book
They Called Us Enemy is a powerful graphic memoir by George Takei that reflects on civil liberties, democracy, and what it means to be American — both historically and today.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of art and community with Napa Valley Painting! In this bilingual workshop, our instructor will provide step-by-step guidance in both English and Spanish, making it a welcoming and accessible space for speakers of either language to create together.
