Marin Master Gardeners – Caring for Roses

Posted by bonnie on 16 January 26

UC Marin Master Gardener Rod Kerr returns to offer more insight into caring for your roses.

More information to come.

The College Ready Series

Posted by davagy on 13 January 26

This step-by-step workshop series helps juniors understand the admissions process, build a strong college list, and prepare competitive UC applications.

College Admissions Overview

Wednesday, March 11 @ 5:30pm
Audience: Parents & Juniors

• Learn about college timelines, requirements, and key strategies for success!

CANCELLED | Building your BEST College List

Film Screening: Black Feminist

Posted by bonnie on 13 January 26

February is Black History Month. To acknowledge this, we’re showing a film written, directed, and produced by Zanah Thirus.

Black Feminist is a lively and illuminating documentary that explores the double-edged sword of racial and gender oppression that Black women face in America. Frustrated by the lack of intersectionality in the women’s movement and the misogyny plaguing the Black liberation movement, filmmaker Zanah Thirus set out to shine a light on the complexities and power of Black feminism. Featuring interviews with a wide range of scholars, writers, business owners, veterans and comedians, the film lays bare the everyday lived experiences of Black Women everywhere.

The film is rated PG and 52 minutes long.

Named one of Diversity in Cannes’ Top 10 Filmmakers of the Decade and honored with the Master of Storytelling Award by the Druk International Film Festival, Zanah is committed to crafting narratives that resonate with diverse audiences and push culture forward.

Her films have earned widespread recognition, premiering at three Academy Award qualifying festivals: Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival, Bronze Lens Film Festival, and St. Louis International Film Festival. She has also earned accolades from festivals in France, Nigeria, Toronto, and across the United States. Her documentaries are part of over 30 academic library collections, including Harvard University, and have been screened at events like the American Public Health Association’s national conference.

She believes stories should challenge, disrupt, and imagine new ways of being.

Check out our other film in February, honoring Black History month:
Feb 28: The Inquisitor

Sobremesa Literaria: Club de Lectura

Posted by davagy on 31 December 25

Nat’l Seed Swap Celebration

Posted by bonnie on 18 December 25

San Rafael Library is proud to announce the grand opening of our new community Seed Library on National Seed Swap Day, January 31^st between 10am and noon.

Marin Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions and illustrate methods of seed starting and planting. You will be able to choose seed packets and learn about edible and pollinator planting. They will also provide a seed strip workshop for all ages to be able to take home and plant in your own garden. Attendees are invited to bring and exchange seeds, but donations are not required to attend.

Check our Seed Library webpage for more information and resources provided by UC Marin Master Gardeners.

Teens Film Screening and Discussion

Posted by bonnie on 18 December 25

The California Film Institute and the San Rafael Public Library Present: The Lake Merritt Monster, a Film Screening and Discussion.

Tweens and teens! Please join local filmmaker Benjamin Mulholland for a screening of and discussion about his 2025 short film, The Lake Merritt Monster, facilitated by Diana Sánchez Maciel from the California Film Institute.

Ben is an award-winning Oakland based writer and director, who has been turning small budgets into engaging motion pictures; most notably, The Lake Merritt Monster and the M.O.A.B series of shorts. His projects have been selected and screened at Mill Valley Film Festival, Montreal Independent Film Festival, Black Harvest Film Festival, Cinequest and the Oakland International Film Festival. He has been an SFFILM resident, Berkeley Film Foundation grantee, Cine Qua Non Lab fellow, SAGINDIE Fellow at the Stowe Story Labs and placed twice as a Sundance 2nd round finalist.

Check out our other films in February, honoring Black History month:

Feb 18: Black Feminist
Feb 28: The Inquisitor

Pokémon Club

Posted by davagy on 17 December 25

Do you like Pokémon? Are you interested in playing or learning about the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) or do you just want to explore Pokémon related activities?

Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3pm, in the program room to explore and make connection with other Pokemon trainers.

For Ages 8-12.

Please note there will be no card trading during this program.

Indie Lens Pop-Up Film Series: The Librarians

Posted by davagy on 13 December 25

Film: The Librarians

Celebrate National Library Week by learning how librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life.

Following the screening, this event will include a discussion with a panel of local librarians.

Join us for another Indie Lens Pop-Up Film: April 18 at 6:30: The Tallest Dwarf

Indie Lens Pop-Up Film Series: The Tallest Dwarf (NR)

Posted by davagy on 13 December 25

Film: The Tallest Dwarf

Through intimate stories, creative collaborations, and archival history, filmmaker Julie Wyman searches for her place in the little people community as she asks whether society should change people or the structures that limit them.

Discussion will follow.

This film hasn’t been rated, but it is recommended for adults 18+. The film is an intimate, personal documentary focusing on body image, medical history, and the lived experiences of people with dwarfism.

Indie Lens Pop-Up Film Series: The Inquisitor

Posted by davagy on 13 December 25

Meet Barbara Jordan, a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. From her involvement in Nixon’s impeachment to civil rights battles, her powerful voice also masked a complex private life. This Texas congresswoman confronted presidents, defended civil rights, and set a new ethical standard in politics. Barbara Jordan’s voice reshaped democracy. Discussion to follow.

Here’s a preview of the film:

Join us for two more Indie Lens Pop-Up Films:

March 7 at 6:30 PM: The Librarians

April 18 at 6:30 PM: The Tallest Dwarf