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Rare & Special Book Sale

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A Bibliophile’s Dream Sale!

The Rare and Special Book Sale will be held October 20 & 21 at the San Rafael Community Center at 618 B  Street (next to Safeway.)  This annual sale is a favorite of bibliophiles and collectors, artists, designers and those who create collage or book arts projects using ephemera.

There will be a preview for members of Friends of the San Rafael Libraries from 11:00 to 12:00 on Friday, October 20,
You may renew or join at the door.

The sale will be open to the public on Friday, following the member preview, from 12:00-4:00pm.

Hours on Saturday, October 21, will be from 9:30am to 3:00pm.

Books will be set out on tables in an enormous community room adjoining a sunny patio.  Books date from the 1800’s to 1960.  Material offered will cover all genres from vintage children’s books, to cooking, poetry, fiction, history, natural history, etc.  Two large collections of single artist art books are included, plus classical CDs, vintage movies on DVD, old magazines, art show catalogs and unique paper ephemera.  All books have been donated and researched.

More than 400 individuals and families help support the San Rafael Libraries each year through their membership in Friends of the San Rafael Public Libraries. The Friends participate in fundraising, advocacy, and volunteering all of which plays an important part in supporting library programs such as Summer Reading, Art Talks, and others throughout the year. Volunteers organize and staff book sales, research rare books, sort book donations, and work at the Friends Books store at 1016 C Street. 

Support the San Rafael Libraries throughout the year by joining the Friends.

 

 

 

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Rare & Special Book Sale

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A Bibliophile’s Dream Sale!

The Rare and Special Book Sale will be held October 18th and 19th at the First Presbyterian Church, in Canoles Hall located at Mission and E Streets.
This annual sale is a favorite of bibliophiles and collectors, artists, designers and those who create collage or book arts projects using ephemera.

There will be a preview for members of Friends of the San Rafael Libraries from 12:00 to 1:00 on Friday, October 18. You may renew your membership or join online or at the door on the day of the sale.

The sale will be open to the public on Friday, from 1:00-5:00pm, following the member preview,

Hours on Saturday, October 19, will be from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Books will be set out on tables in an enormous community room adjoining a sunny patio.  Books date from the 1800’s to 1960.  Material offered will cover all genres from vintage children’s books, to cooking, poetry, fiction, history, natural history, etc.  Two large collections of single artist art books are included, plus classical CDs, vintage movies on DVD, old magazines, art show catalogs and unique paper ephemera.  All books have been donated and researched.

More than 400 individuals and families help support the San Rafael Libraries each year through their membership in Friends of the San Rafael Public Libraries. The Friends participate in fundraising, advocacy, and volunteering all of which plays an important part in supporting library programs such as Summer Reading, Art Talks, and others throughout the year.
Volunteers organize and staff book sales, research rare books, sort book donations, and work at the Friends Books store at 1016 C Street. Become a volunteer 

 

 

 

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Rare & Special Book Sale

Posted by bonnie on

A Bibliophile’s Dream Sale!

The Rare and Special Book Sale will be held October 18th and 19th at the First Presbyterian Church, in Canoles Hall located at Mission and E Streets.
This annual sale is a favorite of bibliophiles and collectors, artists, designers and those who create collage or book arts projects using ephemera.

There will be a preview for members of Friends of the San Rafael Libraries from 12:00 to 1:00 on Friday, October 18. You may renew your membership or join online or at the door on the day of the sale.

The sale will be open to the public on Friday, from 1:00-5:00pm, following the member preview,

Hours on Saturday, October 19, will be from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Books will be set out on tables in an enormous community room adjoining a sunny patio.  Books date from the 1800’s to 1960.  Material offered will cover all genres from vintage children’s books, to cooking, poetry, fiction, history, natural history, etc.  Two large collections of single artist art books are included, plus classical CDs, vintage movies on DVD, old magazines, art show catalogs and unique paper ephemera.  All books have been donated and researched.

More than 400 individuals and families help support the San Rafael Libraries each year through their membership in Friends of the San Rafael Public Libraries. The Friends participate in fundraising, advocacy, and volunteering all of which plays an important part in supporting library programs such as Summer Reading, Art Talks, and others throughout the year.
Volunteers organize and staff book sales, research rare books, sort book donations, and work at the Friends Books store at 1016 C Street. Become a volunteer 

 

 

 

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Rare & Special Book Sale

Posted by bonnie on

A Bibliophile’s Dream Sale!

This sale is a favorite of bibliophiles and collectors, artists, designers, and those who create collage or book arts projects using ephemera.

There will be a preview for members of Friends of the San Rafael Libraries from 12:00 to 1:00 on Friday, January 31. You may renew your membership or join online or at the door on the day of the sale.

The sale will be open to the public on Friday, from 1:00-4:30pm, following the member preview

Hours on Saturday, February 1, will be from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Books date from the 1800’s to 1960.  Material offered will cover all genres:

vintage children’s books
vintage cooking
poetry
fiction
Classics
Western history
fine art
natural history
classical music sets
classic films on DVD
unique paper Ephemera
…and so much more

All items have been donated and researched.

More than 400 individuals and families help support the San Rafael Libraries each year through their membership in Friends of the San Rafael Public Libraries. The Friends participate in fundraising, advocacy, and volunteering all of which plays an important part in supporting library programs such as Summer Reading, Art Talks, and others throughout the year.
Volunteers organize and staff book sales, research rare books, sort book donations, and work at the Friends Books store at 1016 C Street. Become a volunteer 

 

 

 

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Rare & Special Book Sale

Posted by bonnie on

A Bibliophile’s Dream Sale!

This sale is a favorite of bibliophiles and collectors, artists, designers, and those who create collage or book arts projects using ephemera.

There will be a preview for members of Friends of the San Rafael Libraries from 12:00 to 1:00 on Friday, January 31. You may renew your membership or join online or at the door on the day of the sale.

The sale will be open to the public on Friday, from 1:00-4:30pm, following the member preview

Hours on Saturday, February 1, will be from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Books date from the 1800’s to 1960.  Material offered will cover all genres:

vintage children’s books
vintage cooking
poetry
fiction
Classics
Western history
fine art
natural history
classical music sets
classic films on DVD
unique paper Ephemera
…and so much more

All items have been donated and researched.

More than 400 individuals and families help support the San Rafael Libraries each year through their membership in Friends of the San Rafael Public Libraries. The Friends participate in fundraising, advocacy, and volunteering all of which plays an important part in supporting library programs such as Summer Reading, Art Talks, and others throughout the year.
Volunteers organize and staff book sales, research rare books, sort book donations, and work at the Friends Books store at 1016 C Street. Become a volunteer 

 

 

 

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CANCELED–Babies, Toddlers, PreK: Ghost Stories at Falkirk

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Due to the scheduled PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), the three Halloween/Ghost Stories at the Mansion events scheduled for Monday 10/28 are CANCELLED.  We apologize for the inconvenience & hope to see you next year. – San Rafael Library & Recreation Staff

Join us for a silly Halloween storytime, spooky craft and trick or treating through the 17 room haunted mansion! Costumes encouraged.

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CANCELED–K-5: Ghost Stories at Falkirk

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Due to the scheduled PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), the three Halloween/Ghost Stories at the Mansion events scheduled for Monday 10/28 are CANCELLED.  We apologize for the inconvenience & hope to see you next year. – San Rafael Library & Recreation Staff

Join us for spooky school age stories, crafts and trick or treating at the haunted Falkirk Mansion. Costumes encouraged!

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CANCELED–Adults and Teens: Ghost Stories at Falkirk

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Due to the scheduled PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), the three Halloween/Ghost Stories at the Mansion events scheduled for Monday 10/28 are CANCELLED.  We apologize for the inconvenience & hope to see you next year. – San Rafael Library & Recreation Staff

Join us for a spine-chilling short story, treats and local ghost lore. Costumes encouraged!

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Film Screening and Panel

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Join us for a film screening followed by a panel discussion with director Theo Rigby and Joana Castro Simonini, Managing Attorney at Canal Alliance.

Waking Dream weaves together the stories of six undocumented young people as they sit in limbo between deportation and a path to citizenship. DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) has provided nearly 800,000 undocumented young people a chance to work legally, go to college, start businesses, and pursue the “American Dream.” After DACA is rescinded, Waking Dream follows the unfolding fate of six of these young people as they fight for legal status in the U.S., struggle with the deportation of family members, and pursue their dreams in a country that is trying harder and harder to push them out. They know their fate must go one direction and they are fighting for their future in America.

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