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Posted by bonnie on 13 November 19

Writing and the Senses Workshop with Susanne West

Posted by bonnie on 13 November 19

Writing and the Senses

We will work with writing prompts and exercises to engage your senses, which can enliven and enrich any type of writing, including journaling, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and more.

We become attuned to the present moment when we focus on sensory awareness. Writing from presence and including the senses brings new life to your writing and can greatly increase the richness of the writing process.

Susanne West is a writer and professor of psychology. She was on the faculty of John F. Kennedy University for 30 years and received the Harry L. Morrison Distinguished Teaching Award at JFKU. Susanne is the author of Soul Care for Caregivers. Her first poetry collection, Subterranean Light, will be released in 2020.

More information about Susanne is available at www.susannewest.com

Beautiful Brain Blues with Leni Felton

Posted by bonnie on 13 November 19

Our brilliantly complex, creative and adaptive brains require conscious care throughout our lives. Join Clinical Nutritionist Leni Felton as she talks about lesser-known contributors to cognitive decline and cognitive health.

Topics will include:

• the impact of autoimmunity
• the gut/ brain/immune connection
• the gut ecology’s influence upstream
• our self-cleaning systems

Working as a clinical nutritionist to help people recover and “live health,” Leni has seen choice, practice, and action enable beautiful brains to blossom. Additionally, Leni facilitates clients’ programs via the Bredesen Protocol to prevent and reverse cognitive decline.

Writing as Good Medicine in Difficult Times – A Workshop with Susanne West

Posted by bonnie on 13 November 19

We will work with writing exercises to help you gain insight and explore ways to navigate the personal and collective challenges of these times that are difficult for so many.

As a transformational tool to engage with these topics, writing can take you beyond the conscious mind and linear thinking into the realms of imagination, deep feeling and intuitive wisdom.

No prior writing experience necessary.

Upcoming classes:

Deep Writing: Wednesday, May 6, 5:30-7:45
Intuitive Writing: Thursday, June 25, 5:30-7:45
Poetry & Transformation: Wednesday, July 22, 5:30-7:45 pm
Writing Your Spiritual Journey, Wednesday, August 26, 5:30-7:45 pm

Susanne West is a writer and professor of psychology. She was on the faculty of John F. Kennedy University for 30 years and received the Harry L. Morrison Distinguished Teaching Award at JFKU. Susanne is the author of Soul Care for Caregivers. Her first poetry collection, Subterranean Light, will be released in 2020.

More information about Susanne is available at www.susannewest.com

Know Your Rights

Posted by Aaron on 06 November 19

Join us for a workshop on Student Rights and School Bullying, presented by the Council on American Islamic Relations.

The presentation focuses on the many ways bullying presents itself, impacts students of various backgrounds, what students should do, and what laws protect them in public schools.

Marin Master Gardeners – Gifts from the Garden

Posted by bonnie on 05 November 19

New Location – Council Chambers, next door to the library

Learn how easy it is to grow herbs and turn the bounty of your garden into culinary treasures, from delicately scented sugars and teas to flavorful herb salt rubs and herb-infused vinegars.

Each attendee will be able to take home 4 gifts they have made with a master gardener that day.

Anne-Marie Walker, a Master Gardener since 2005, served as MMG President in 2010. Certified by the University of California as a Trainer for both Edible and Sustainable Landscapes, she co-chaired Farm Day for four years introducing school children to a new vegetable each year. She writes articles on edibles and herbs for UC publications and the Marin Independent Journal and conducts public seminars. A fourth generation San Franciscan, she first learned about farming on her family’s Gravenstein apple and sheep ranch in Cloverdale. She holds a BS from Georgetown University and an MBA from University of San Francisco. She helped found a UC program, Dig it, Grow it, Eat it taught in both school and community gardens.

CE: 1 CE Unit

Book Publishing – What Do I Need to Know?

Posted by bonnie on 04 November 19

Writing a book is only a tiny part of getting a book in a reader’s hands. Learn what matters even more.

The marketing, selling, and administration of writing a book takes more time regardless of whether you self publish or sell your book to a publisher.

Drop-in for tips and insights about the realities of modern book publishing.

Chris Johnson has taught university-level writing classes from 1996 to 2018 (at Dominican University for 9 years) and has been writing and editing professionally for 30+ years. She specializes in non-fiction, book writing and publishing, and business correspondence. She also tutors people to use MS Word for PCs  and is available by appointment through the San Rafael Public Library.

Fall Book Sale at Friends Books

Posted by bonnie on 31 October 19

We’re having a Fall Book Sale at Friends Books on November 5 thru 9, Tuesday thru Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Get cozy with some Fine Fall Reading for the Whole Family, plus great giftable books for holiday giving.

Get organized the easy way… do it ahead of the holidays!

Stories for You

Posted by Aaron on 30 October 19

Join us for an interactive storytime for adults with developmental disabilities and their family, friends and caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs and movement, followed by a fun art activity.

Stories for You provides an opportunity for folks with developmental disabilities to socialize and build comfort in a welcoming and accessible library environment. All abilities welcome!

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Posted by Aaron on 16 October 19

While a card might seem simple, it can have a tremendous impact on a hospitalized child and their family.

We’ll provide all the supplies you need to make beautiful handmade cards, and we’ll send them to Cards for Hospitalized Kids to be distributed to hospitals around the country.