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Ranger Storytime – Cuentos con guardabosques

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A ranger from One Tam will join us to share nature-related storybooks and songs, as well as information about the flora and fauna of our local open spaces.

Un guardabosques de One Tam nos compartirán cuentos y canciones relacionados con la naturaleza, así como información sobre la flora y la fauna de nuestros recursos naturales locales.

A photo of the Tam Van, a camper style van, with tables set up featuring photos and nature exhibits.

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CLOSED—Martin King Luther, Jr. Day

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All library branches are closed in observance of Martin King Luther, Jr. Day. We reopen on Tuesday, Jan 17.

Todas las surcusales de la biblioteca permanecen cerradas en observancia del Día de Martin Luther King, Jr. Reiniciando labores el marte, 17 de enero.

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Books Beyond Borders

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For 5th-8th graders
Second Wednesday at 4pm

To sign up, please email Lea at lea.aschkenas@cityofsanrafael.org or call 415-485-3336.

Like reading? Like learning about life in other places and times? We’ve got just the club for you! Join us for our Books Beyond Borders book club in which we’ll travel through time and place to better understand our present world. Each month, read the selected book (limited free copies available, otherwise check yours out at the library) and then we’ll meet to discuss it, sample some related food and maybe music, and do a fun related craft or writing activity. Occasional special guests will include the book’s author or a visitor from the culture or time we’ve read about.

In person outside the Pickleweed Library, weather and public health situations permitting.

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Books Beyond Borders

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For 5th-8th graders
Second Wednesday at 4pm

To sign up, please email Lea at lea.aschkenas@cityofsanrafael.org or call 415-485-3336.

Like reading? Like learning about life in other places and times? We’ve got just the club for you! Join us for our Books Beyond Borders book club in which we’ll travel through time and place to better understand our present world. Each month, read the selected book (limited free copies available, otherwise check yours out at the library) and then we’ll meet to discuss it, sample some related food and maybe music, and do a fun related craft or writing activity. Occasional special guests will include the book’s author or a visitor from the culture or time we’ve read about.

In person outside the Pickleweed Library, weather and public health situations permitting.

Soul Lanterns by Shaw Kuzki

May 3Code Talker, by Joseph Bruchac

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Books Beyond Borders

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For 5th-8th graders
Second Wednesday at 4pm

To sign up, please email Lea at lea.aschkenas@cityofsanrafael.org or call 415-485-3336.

Like reading? Like learning about life in other places and times? We’ve got just the club for you! Join us for our Books Beyond Borders book club in which we’ll travel through time and place to better understand our present world. Each month, read the selected book (limited free copies available, otherwise check yours out at the library) and then we’ll meet to discuss it, sample some related food and maybe music, and do a fun related craft or writing activity. Occasional special guests will include the book’s author or a visitor from the culture or time we’ve read about.

In person outside the Pickleweed Library, weather and public health situations permitting.

Extra Credit by Andrew Clements

April 5Soul Lanterns, by Shaw Kuzki

May 3The Kaya Girl, by Mamle Wolo

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Books Beyond Borders

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For 5th-8th graders
Second Wednesday at 4pm

To sign up, please email Lea at lea.aschkenas@cityofsanrafael.org or call 415-485-3336.

Like reading? Like learning about life in other places and times? We’ve got just the club for you! Join us for our Books Beyond Borders book club in which we’ll travel through time and place to better understand our present world. Each month, read the selected book (limited free copies available, otherwise check yours out at the library) and then we’ll meet to discuss it, sample some related food and maybe music, and do a fun related craft or writing activity. Occasional special guests will include the book’s author or a visitor from the culture or time we’ve read about.

In person outside the Pickleweed Library, weather and public health situations permitting.

The other half of happy by Rebecca Balcarcel

March 1Extra Credit, by Andrew Clements

April 5Soul Lanterns, by Shaw Kuzki

May 3Code Talker, by Joseph Bruchac

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Books Beyond Borders

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For 5th-8th graders
Second Wednesday at 4pm

To sign up, please email Lea at lea.aschkenas@cityofsanrafael.org or call 415-485-3336.

Like reading? Like learning about life in other places and times? We’ve got just the club for you! Join us for our Books Beyond Borders book club in which we’ll travel through time and place to better understand our present world. Each month, read the selected book (limited free copies available, otherwise check yours out at the library) and then we’ll meet to discuss it, sample some related food and maybe music, and do a fun related craft or writing activity. Occasional special guests will include the book’s author or a visitor from the culture or time we’ve read about.

In person outside the Pickleweed Library, weather and public health situations permitting.

Borders by Thomas King

January 4Borders, by Thomas King

February 1The Other Half of Happy, by Rebecca Balcarcel

March 1Extra Credit, by Andrew Clements

April 5Soul Lanterns, by Shaw Kuzki

May 3Code Talker, by Joseph Bruchac

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Club de Lectura en Español

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Te gustaría conocer nuevos personas y mejorar  tu hábito de lectura? Únete a nuestro Club de Lectura en Español! Leemos un libro diferente cada mes: De ficción, o No ficción, de  autores reconocidos, libros controversiales o simplemente libros ligeros para disfrutar. Nos reunimos una vez al mes para conversar y compartir nuestra opinión acerca del libro leído durante el mes.

Tenemos copias reservadas o puedes obtener alguna copia de nuestro catálogo de bibliotecas, si te gustaría tener más información al respecto llámanos al 415-485-3483 o comunícate al correo electrónico:  alejandra.barrios@cityofsanrafael.org

Tercer Viernes del mes!

La ridícula idea de no volver a verte por Rosa Montero

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Club de Lectura en Español

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Te gustaría conocer nuevos personas y mejorar  tu hábito de lectura? Únete a nuestro Club de Lectura en Español! Leemos un libro diferente cada mes: De ficción, o No ficción, de  autores reconocidos, libros controversiales o simplemente libros ligeros para disfrutar. Nos reunimos una vez al mes para conversar y compartir nuestra opinión acerca del libro leído durante el mes.

Tenemos copias reservadas o puedes obtener alguna copia de nuestro catálogo de bibliotecas, si te gustaría tener más información al respecto llámanos al 415-485-3483 o comunícate al correo electrónico:  alejandra.barrios@cityofsanrafael.org

Tercer Viernes del mes!

Solito por Javier Zamora

La próxima reunión:

19 de mayoLa ridícula idea de no volver a verte por Rosa Montero

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Club de Lectura en Español

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Te gustaría conocer nuevos personas y mejorar  tu hábito de lectura? Únete a nuestro Club de Lectura en Español! Leemos un libro diferente cada mes: De ficción, o No ficción, de  autores reconocidos, libros controversiales o simplemente libros ligeros para disfrutar. Nos reunimos una vez al mes para conversar y compartir nuestra opinión acerca del libro leído durante el mes.

Tenemos copias reservadas o puedes obtener alguna copia de nuestro catálogo de bibliotecas, si te gustaría tener más información al respecto llámanos al 415-485-3483 o comunícate al correo electrónico:  alejandra.barrios@cityofsanrafael.org

Tercer Viernes del mes!

A prueba de fuego por Javier Moro

Las próximas reuniones:

20 de abril—Solito por Javier Zamora

18 de mayoLa ridícula idea de no volver a verte por Rosa Montero

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