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Author Talk: Ernesto Cisneros

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Join us for a book discussion followed by a talk and Q&A with Ernesto Cisneros, author of Efrén Divided. In this new middle-grade novel, middle school student Efrén Nava must balance school work and friendships while finding a way to bring his mother home after she is deported to Mexico.

The first 10 San Rafael residents to register will be contacted to pick up a free copy of the book! We also have copies available to check-out, or read as an eBook in Hoopla.

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Mindful Writing: Crafting your Experiences with Peller Marion

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Find your writing voice. Share your stories, memories, and inspirations while getting steady positive affirmation for your work and a community to immerse yourself in to deepen your writing.
Dive into your creativity without all the routines, stress, and obligations that keep us distracted from our dreams. It’s an adventurous mix of writing and some art. This class requires no experience.

This is a 3-class series occurring on the 2nd Mondays:
October 12
November 9
December 14

from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, but you can drop in at any point.

All you need is a notebook and a pen. I’ll bring the instruction, inspiration, safe space, and writing and art prompts.

Please register for the class at: bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org
After registering, a Zoom link will be emailed to you.

Led by Dr. Peller Marion, author of Shark Attack and Other Mishaps, 2019 and five other books. She is an exhibiting artist and consulting psychologist.

For more information about Peller go to: www.pellermarion.com

 

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Mindful Writing with Peller Marion

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Find your writing voice. Share your stories, memories, and inspirations getting steady positive affirmation for your work and a community to immerse yourself in to deepen your writing.

Dive into your creativity without all the routines, stress, and obligations that keep us distracted from our dreams.

Dr. Peller Marion is author of the forthcoming book: Reimagining Your Career: Getting Paid for the Work You Love to Do. Author of Shark Attack and Other Mishaps and four other books.

Life is full of surprises, some not so pleasant like the loss of a job or a shark attack, but bouncing back is all one can do, despite it changing you and your outlook on life.

Join Peller Marion in Mindful Writing as we explore our journeys through free writing.

This drop-in and on-going group requires no experience; all you need is a notebook and a pen. Peller will bring the instruction, inspiration, safe space, and writing and art prompts.

Dr. Peller Marion is the author of four books, an exhibiting artist, and consulting psychologist.

Zoom link for all classes: 

Peller Marion is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Peller Marion’s Zoom MeetingTime: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytimeJoin Zoom Meeting at 1pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4984704288?pwd=dGhTV3pyOTcvazUvSWhXUHZsd1dJUT09Meeting ID: 498 470 4288Password: Snoozer

 

 

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Mindful Writing with Peller Marion

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Find your writing voice. Share your stories, memories, and inspirations while getting steady positive affirmation for your work and a community to immerse yourself in to deepen your writing.
Dive into your creativity without all the routines, stress, and obligations that keep us distracted from our dreams. It’s an adventurous mix of writing and some art. This class requires no experience.

This is a 3-class series occurring on the 2nd Mondays:
February 8
March 8
April 12

from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, but you can drop in at any point.

All you need is a notebook and a pen. I’ll bring the instruction, inspiration, safe space, and writing and art prompts.

Please register for the class at: bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org
After registering, a Zoom link will be emailed to you.

Led by Dr. Peller Marion, author of Shark Attack and Other Mishaps, 2019 and five other books. She is an exhibiting artist and consulting psychologist.

For more information about Peller go to: www.pellermarion.com

 

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Mindful Writing with Peller Marion

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Find your writing voice. Share your stories, memories, and inspirations getting steady positive affirmation for your work and a community to immerse yourself in to deepen your writing.

Dive into your creativity without all the routines, stress, and obligations that keep us distracted from our dreams.

Dr. Peller Marion is author of the forthcoming book: Reimagining Your Career: Getting Paid for the Work You Love to Do. Author of Shark Attack and Other Mishaps and four other books.

Life is full of surprises, some not so pleasant like the loss of a job or a shark attack, but bouncing back is all one can do, despite it changing you and your outlook on life.

Join Peller Marion in Mindful Writing as we explore our journeys through free writing.

This drop-in and on-going group requires no experience; all you need is a notebook and a pen. Peller will bring the instruction, inspiration, safe space, and writing and art prompts.

Dr. Peller Marion is the author of four books, an exhibiting artist, and consulting psychologist.

Zoom link for all classes: 

NO NEED TO PRE-REGISTER, JUST JOIN ON THE DAY AND TIME OF THE EVENT.Time: This is a recurring meeting Tuesday, Feb 15, Monday, Mar 14, Tuesday, Apr 12Join Zoom Meeting at 1pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4984704288?pwd=dGhTV3pyOTcvazUvSWhXUHZsd1dJUT09Meeting ID: 498 470 4288Password: Snoozer

 

 

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Mindful Writing with Peller Marion

Posted by bonnie on

Find your writing voice. Share your stories, memories, and inspirations while getting steady positive affirmation for your work and a community to immerse yourself in to deepen your writing.
Dive into your creativity without all the routines, stress, and obligations that keep us distracted from our dreams. It’s an adventurous mix of writing and some art. This class requires no experience.

This is a 3-class series occurring on the 2nd Mondays:
May 10
June 14
July 12
from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, but you can drop in on any class.

All you need is a notebook and a pen. I’ll bring the instruction, inspiration, safe space, and writing and art prompts.

Please register for the class at: bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org
After registering, a Zoom link will be emailed to you.

Led by Dr. Peller Marion, author of Shark Attack and Other Mishaps, 2019 and five other books. She is an exhibiting artist and consulting psychologist.

Peller will offer this series again in November, December, and January 2022

For more information about Peller go to: www.pellermarion.com

 

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Mindful Writing with Peller Marion

Posted by bonnie on

Find your writing voice. Share your stories, memories, and inspirations getting steady positive affirmation for your work and a community to immerse yourself in to deepen your writing.

Dive into your creativity without all the routines, stress, and obligations that keep us distracted from our dreams.

Life is full of surprises, some not so pleasant like the loss of a job or a shark attack, but bouncing back is all one can do, despite it changing you and your outlook on life.

Join Peller Marion in Mindful Writing as we explore our journeys through free writing.

This drop-in and on-going group requires no experience; all you need is a notebook and a pen. Peller will bring the instruction, inspiration, safe space, and writing and art prompts.

Please pre-register for the class at: bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org
After registering, a Zoom link will be emailed to you.

Dr. Peller Marion is author of Reimagining Your Career: Getting Paid for the Work You Love to Do, Shark Attack and Other Mishaps, and four other books. She is also an exhibiting artist and consulting psychologist.

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Jelly Jam Time Presents: Muffin Man and Friends

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Register in advance. Participation link and instructions will be emailed to you.

Enjoy a live, virtual puppet performance of Muffin Man and Friends by Risa Lenore of Jelly Jam Time. The Muffin Man travels to deliver muffins to his many puppet animal friends. In this variety show, each puppet has a different story and a different song. Best for ages 3-6!

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Pint-Size Storytime Online

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Every Tuesday morning @ 9:45am we post a new short and sweet storytime video featuring stories, songs, and rhymes. Made with love by your favorite children’s librarians. Check our Facebook on Tuesday mornings and view all the videos on our Youtube playlist.

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Teen Writing Workshops (9th-12th Grades)

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Open to 9th-12th graders. To participate via Zoom, register in advance. You’ll be sent a link for the event and a password. Register once for access to all three workshops.

What’s your story? Tell us, tell the world, in your own voice, as only you can. Don’t know how to get started? We have a workshop series for you to explore creative self-expression through poetry, flash fiction, and non-fiction. 

Your teachers are California Poets in the Schools teacher, librarian, and published travel writer Lea Aschkenas, and published poet/editor and librarian Margaret Stawowy.

¿Cuál es tu historia? Dile al mundo lo que solo tú puedes contar. ¿No sabes cómo empezar? Tenemos una serie de talleres para que explores sobre la auto-expresión creativa a través de la poesía, la ficción flash y la no ficción (donde nos contarás tu historia de COVID-19). El registro te inscribe en los tres talleres.

Sus maestros son maestros que enseñan  Poetas en las Escuelas de California y la escritora de viajes publicada Lea Aschkenas, y la poeta / editora publicada Margaret Stawowy.

Zoom Registration signs you up for all three workshops. You will get a confirmation email with a password and link to join.

All sessions start at 4:00 pm

Tuesday, June 16th: POETRY

Tuesday, July 21st: FICTION

Tuesday, August 18th: NON-FICTION: TELLING YOUR COVID-19 STORY

For online programs, I have read and agree to the City of San Rafael’s online legal and privacy information.

 

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