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All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil

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If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to get on the contact list for classes, please register via email to Librarian, Bonnie Groshong at: bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org

Instructor Beryn Hammil will email you a welcome packet that includes detailed instructions on how to participate in the live Zoom meeting, stream from YouTube, or receive recap videos. You must register in advance on Zoom each week for each class you want to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing links for joining the meeting 15 minutes before class.

Each topic will cover information for the Mac computer, iPhone, iPad and the Apple Watch (as appropriate). These class topics were put together based on input from students, and while some of these topics have been taught recently, there’s always something new to learn in each. The content of each topic description will be adhered to, but discussion is not limited to just what’s presented in this schedule as one thing often leads to another.

“Doors” for class will open 15 minutes prior to that class starting and we will start on time. When the class capacity of 100 participants is reached in the live Zoom room, those who get “locked out” will be able to view the class by live streaming it on YouTube. This is called the “Balcony Section.” Those who are registered to participate by half past the hour prior to class starting will receive an email with the link to the live stream. It will be sent out within 15 minutes of the class starting. If you’re viewing the class from the balcony, you will not be able to raise your hand to ask questions but can learn something new, nonetheless.

At the end of each class participants can stay for a Q&A session about that or any other topic. Because many people leave at the formal end of class, those who are watching the class from the balcony section will be able to join the live after-class Q&A to have their questions answered. Simply go back to the original link you received to the join the Zoom class and use that to get in.

A recap video of each class will be available so you can review material on YouTube, and you can build your own library of them, but you must participate in that class to receive access to it. Instructions for how to do this are given in the orientation email you received with your welcome packet as well as in the email for the live stream YouTube link sent out before each class starts.

Pre-registration is a requisite for each class. Once you receive the welcome packet from Beryn, invitations to register are sent out each THURSDAY morning for the following week’s class, and you must register for each class.

Time shown for the classes are Pacific Time.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4th – THE CALENDAR & CONTACTS APPS
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
In this class we’ll review how to maximize the functionality of these two ground-floor, basic apps so we can stay in touch with people, learn how to schedule events with them, and create different topic-based calendars.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11th – THE PREVIEW FUNCTION
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Learn how to use this not so obvious, but very helpful function in our Mac computers and mobile devices. Learn how to fill in information on a form and add your signature to it. Learn what else this mighty little app can do…TUESDAY, MARCH 18th – NO CLASS

TUESDAY, MARCH 25th – APPLE’S “OTHER” APPSCANCELLED
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
While we typically focus on the primary apps that Apple provides, in this class we’ll touch on some of the “other” apps, like Music, Podcasts, News, and Journaling.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1st – THE SYNERGY BETWEEN APPLE’S APPSCANCELLED
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
In this class we’ll review how many of Apple’s native apps interact with each other to make our devices even more robust and user friendly, and learn how to maximize them.

PLANNING AHEAD; THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES FOR THE REMAINDER OF APRIL AND BEGINNING OF MAY. FUTURE CLASS DATES TO BE DETERMINED.

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All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil

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If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to get on the contact list for classes, please register via email to Librarian, Bonnie Groshong at: bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org

Instructor Beryn Hammil will email you a welcome packet that includes detailed instructions on how to participate in the live Zoom meeting, stream from YouTube, or receive recap videos. You must register in advance on Zoom each week for each class you want to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing links for joining the meeting 15 minutes before class.

Each topic will cover information for the Mac computer, iPhone, iPad and the Apple Watch (as appropriate). These class topics were put together based on input from students, and while some of these topics have been taught recently, there’s always something new to learn in each. The content of each topic description will be adhered to, but discussion is not limited to just what’s presented in this schedule as one thing often leads to another.

“Doors” for class will open 15 minutes prior to that class starting and we will start on time. When the class capacity of 100 participants is reached in the live Zoom room, those who get “locked out” will be able to view the class by live streaming it on YouTube. This is called the “Balcony Section.” Those who are registered to participate by half past the hour prior to class starting will receive an email with the link to the live stream. It will be sent out within 15 minutes of the class starting. If you’re viewing the class from the balcony, you will not be able to raise your hand to ask questions but can learn something new, nonetheless.

At the end of each class participants can stay for a Q&A session about that or any other topic. Because many people leave at the formal end of class, those who are watching the class from the balcony section will be able to join the live after-class Q&A to have their questions answered. Simply go back to the original link you received to the join the Zoom class and use that to get in.

A recap video of each class will be available so you can review material on YouTube, and you can build your own library of them, but you must participate in that class to receive access to it. Instructions for how to do this are given in the orientation email you received with your welcome packet as well as in the email for the live stream YouTube link sent out before each class starts.

Pre-registration is a requisite for each class. Once you receive the welcome packet from Beryn, invitations to register are sent out each THURSDAY morning for the following week’s class, and you must register for each class.

Time shown for the classes are Pacific Time.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4th – THE CALENDAR & CONTACTS APPS
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
In this class we’ll review how to maximize the functionality of these two ground-floor, basic apps so we can stay in touch with people, learn how to schedule events with them, and create different topic-based calendars.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11th – THE PREVIEW FUNCTION
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Learn how to use this not so obvious, but very helpful function in our Mac computers and mobile devices. Learn how to fill in information on a form and add your signature to it. Learn what else this mighty little app can do…TUESDAY, MARCH 18th – NO CLASS

TUESDAY, MARCH 25th – APPLE’S “OTHER” APPSCANCELLED
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
While we typically focus on the primary apps that Apple provides, in this class we’ll touch on some of the “other” apps, like Music, Podcasts, News, and Journaling.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1st – THE SYNERGY BETWEEN APPLE’S APPSCANCELLED
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
In this class we’ll review how many of Apple’s native apps interact with each other to make our devices even more robust and user friendly, and learn how to maximize them.

PLANNING AHEAD; THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES FOR THE REMAINDER OF APRIL AND BEGINNING OF MAY. FUTURE CLASS DATES TO BE DETERMINED.

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All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil

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If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to get on the contact list for classes, please register via email to Librarian, Bonnie Groshong at: bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org

Instructor Beryn Hammil will email you a welcome packet that includes detailed instructions on how to participate in the live Zoom meeting, stream from YouTube, or receive recap videos. You must register in advance on Zoom each week for each class you want to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing links for joining the meeting 15 minutes before class.

Each topic will cover information for the Mac computer, iPhone, iPad and the Apple Watch (as appropriate). These class topics were put together based on input from students, and while some of these topics have been taught recently, there’s always something new to learn in each. The content of each topic description will be adhered to, but discussion is not limited to just what’s presented in this schedule as one thing often leads to another.

“Doors” for class will open 15 minutes prior to that class starting and we will start on time. When the class capacity of 100 participants is reached in the live Zoom room, those who get “locked out” will be able to view the class by live streaming it on YouTube. This is called the “Balcony Section.” Those who are registered to participate by half past the hour prior to class starting will receive an email with the link to the live stream. It will be sent out within 15 minutes of the class starting. If you’re viewing the class from the balcony, you will not be able to raise your hand to ask questions but can learn something new, nonetheless.

At the end of each class participants can stay for a Q&A session about that or any other topic. Because many people leave at the formal end of class, those who are watching the class from the balcony section will be able to join the live after-class Q&A to have their questions answered. Simply go back to the original link you received to the join the Zoom class and use that to get in.

A recap video of each class will be available so you can review material on YouTube, and you can build your own library of them, but you must participate in that class to receive access to it. Instructions for how to do this are given in the orientation email you received with your welcome packet as well as in the email for the live stream YouTube link sent out before each class starts.

Pre-registration is a requisite for each class. Once you receive the welcome packet from Beryn, invitations to register are sent out each THURSDAY morning for the following week’s class, and you must register for each class.

Time shown for the classes are Pacific Time.

MID-MAY – MID-JUNE 2025 SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, MAY 13h – UNDERSTANDING iCLOUD; BACKING UP vs SYNCING
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
iCloud is the backbone of how our Apple devices store and retrieve content,
backup and synch all the information that they contain. Let’s review this important
topic so we’re sure to be maximizing all that’s available to us.

TUESDAY, MAY 20th – STAYING SAFE ONLINE & OUT IN THE WORLD
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
The scammers have gotten more and more clever about how they try to separate us from
our valuable information and our money. Let’s review not just the basics of this
important topic, but delve into the nuances of how to keep our information secure and
private.
In anticipation of this class, I suggest that your do an on-line search of your name, phone
number or address. I assure you the amount of information that’s available for anyone to
glean is astonishing, and frightening.

TUESDAY, MAY 27th – ORGANIZING YOUR COMPUTER AND iPHONE
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
We’ve discussed organizing the proverbial “sock drawer” many times, and perhaps it’s
messier than we had hoped. In this class we’ll review some of the ways to organize
what’s on your computer for easy retrieval, and how to organize our iPhones and iPads to
find what’s there more quickly. Unfortunately, this is work only you can do; there’s no
magic wand that will instantly make it perfect.
ALL THINGS APPLE – ZOOM CLASSES
MID-MAY – MID-JUNE 2025 SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, JUNE 3rd – APPLE PAY & THE WALLET APP
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
What’s Apple Pay? We’ll review the different functions in this confusing topic.
Additionally, Apple has provided us with safe alternatives to using our credit cards and
cash in public. Learn how to use the Wallet app to store your credit card information
safely in your iPhone/iPad so making purchases doesn’t expose this sensitive information
when you’re shopping in a store or are at a restaurant.
Learn how the Wallet app can also store additional information like tickets, Covid
vaccine records, your driver’s license (in some states) and more for easy retrieval when
you’re in public.

TUESDAY, JUNE 10th – TRAVEL WITH YOUR APPLE DEVICES; TIPS & TRICKS
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Learn how to:
• set up your mobile devices for traveling so they don’t run up huge data charges,
including using eSIM cards,
• use 3rd party secure mobile wifi hotspots when traveling,
• create a list of the tech things you’ll need when traveling.

PLANNING AHEAD; THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES FOR THE REMAINDER OF
JUNE AND ALL OF JULY.

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Outdoor Storytime

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Outdoor Storytime

Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories every Thursday at 10:30 on the library lawn! Feel free to bring your own blanket.

Because this storytime is held outdoors, we may have to cancel due to weather.

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Spring Book Sale

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Great Books at Great Prices!

There’s something for everyone at the Friends’ Spring Book Sale.

Friday, March 25, 10am – 4pm and Saturday, March 26, 9am – 3pm

There will be a huge collection of large format art, cooking, and gardening books.
Peruse books on history, poetry, fiction, and also lots of kids’ books.
Vintage sets of books on Churchill, Conrad, Willa Cather, Galsworthy, and many Black Country books.
Music CDs, DVDs, books on CDs, and more

On Saturday they’ll have a 1/2 off sale from 2:00 – 3:00.

Support the San Rafael Libraries by visiting the Friends Books store, by becoming a member of the Friends, or by volunteering your time.

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Spring Book Sale

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Great Books at Great Prices!

There’s something for everyone at the Friends’ Spring Book Sale

Friday, March 25, 10am – 4pm and Saturday, March 26, 9am – 3pm

There will be a huge collection of large format art, cooking, and gardening books.
Peruse books on history, poetry, fiction, and also lots of kids’ books.
Vintage sets of books on Churchill, Conrad, Willa Cather, Galsworthy, and many Black Country books.
Music CDs, DVDs, books on CDs, and more

On Saturday they’ll have a 1/2 off sale from 2:00 – 3:00.

Support the San Rafael Libraries by visiting the Friends Books store, by becoming a member of the Friends, or by volunteering your time.

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4th Street Storytime

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Storytime. Hora de cuentos.

Join us for Sing and Stomp with Miss Emily for songs, rhymes, and stories every Wednesday at 10:30 inside the 4th Street Pop-Up library. For children 0-5.

Acompáñanos a la hora de cuentos “Sing and Stomp” con la señorita Emily para disfrutar de canciones, rimas y cuentos cada miércoles a las 10:30 en la biblioteca central de la calle 4. Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

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CANCELLED 4th Street Storytime

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Storytime. Hora de cuentos.

Join us for Sing and Stomp with Miss Emily for songs, rhymes, and stories every Wednesday at 10:30 inside the 4th Street Pop-Up library. For children 0-5.

Acompáñanos a la hora de cuentos “Sing and Stomp” con la señorita Emily para disfrutar de canciones, rimas y cuentos cada miércoles a las 10:30 en la biblioteca central de la calle 4. Para niños de 0 a 5 años.

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Pickleweed Storytime

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Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories every Friday at 10:30 at Pickleweed Library.

Join us for Stay & Play after each of our weekly storytimes! We will have some toddler-friendly puzzles, blocks, and music toys out for 30 minutes.


Únense a nuestra hora de cuentos y canciones cada viernes a las 10:30 en la biblioteca Pickleweed.

¡Únete a nosotros y quédate a jugar despúes de la hora de cuentos! Tendremos juegos, rompecabezas, bloques, y juguetes por 30 minutos.

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Club de Lectura en Español

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Club de lectura en español. La Neblina Del Ayer por Leonardo Padura, El País Bajo Mi Piel por Gioconda Belli, Rumbo al Hermoso Norte por Luis Alberto Urrea.

Regístrate

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

Próximo libro: 

20 de May
Rumbo al hermoso norte por Luis Alberto Urrea

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  • 4th Street Pop-Up Library

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