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All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil

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All Things Apple! is an online class via Zoom.
If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to get on the contact list for classes, please email Librarian, Bonnie Groshong at:
bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org
You will then receive an invitation from Beryn and instructions on how to join the class.

Pre-registration is a requisite for each class.
Invitations to register are sent out each THURSDAY morning for the following week’s class.
You must register for each class.

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.

The time shown for all classes is Pacific Time; please adjust accordingly for where you are.

FEBRUARY CLASS SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd – ZOOM, WIDGETS & CONTROL CENTER
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Let’s all get on the same page about how to register for classes, how to efficiently add the class to your calendar after registering, how to be reminded before class starts so you don’t miss the beginning, and how to cancel your reservation if your plans change. We’ll also review how to save the Invitation to Register and the Confirmation emails so you can easily retrieve them should you need to refer back to their contents.
We’ll also review the Widgets and Control Center functions on the Mac and iPhone, and how to organize your iPhone’s Home Screen to accommodate your Widgets.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th – PHOTOS; Where they are in the app & organizing them
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
A popular topic, and one worth repeating as it seems that this area regularly changes where the functions are with each software upgrade.
As well, because we take sooo many photos, periodically it’s worth reviewing how to organize them so they’re easy to find.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17th – PHOTOS; some basic editing techniques
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Now that our photos are well-organized, let’s review how to make them look better.
We’ll review some basic editing techniques, as well as a few tips on how to take better photos so there’s better content to edit.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24th– NO CLASS THIS WEEK

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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.

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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

Próximo libro: 

20 de May
Rumbo al hermoso norte por Luis Alberto Urrea

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