Holiday Book Sale At Friends Books

Posted by bonnie on 01 October 19

Black Friday (and Saturday) Book Sale at Friends Books

Posted by bonnie on 01 October 19

Black Friday (and Saturday) Book Sale at Friends Books

Posted by bonnie on 01 October 19

Introduction to Citrus Tree Gardening

Posted by bonnie on 19 September 19

Introduction to Citrus Tree Gardening

This presentation will cover the basics about citrus trees: how to select, site, plant and care for young trees (under 3 years in the ground). Joe will also address questions regarding the citrus varieties best for Marin County and the ones that are frost tolerant. Also, which varieties lend themselves to containers and espaliers.

Joe Jennings is a Marin Master Gardener who grows vegetables year-round in his home garden. He graduated from Whitman College and earned an MBA from the University of Washington.

CE: 1 CE Unit

Canceled – Drag Queen Storytime

Posted by Aaron on 17 September 19

All San Rafael Public Library programs are canceled through the end of March. Library patrons are advised to follow the recommendations issued by the Department of Public Health regarding social gatherings.

Find the latest local information on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) here.

Join glamorous local drag queen Beef Cakes for an hour of stories, songs, sparkles and crafts!

The purpose of drag queen storytime is to present children with positive LGBTQ role models and to allow children to express themselves outside the constraints of gender. This program both builds empathy in all children, and provides positive representation for children who are gender non-conforming.

For more information about the group that inspired us visit: dragqueenstoryhour.org.

Canceled – Drag Queen Storytime

Posted by Aaron on 17 September 19

All San Rafael Public Library programs are canceled through the end of March. Library patrons are advised to follow the recommendations issued by the Department of Public Health regarding social gatherings.

Find the latest local information on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) here.

Join glamorous local drag queen Beef Cakes for an hour of stories, songs, sparkles and crafts!

The purpose of drag queen storytime is to present children with positive LGBTQ role models and to allow children to express themselves outside the constraints of gender. This program both builds empathy in all children, and provides positive representation for children who are gender non-conforming.

For more information about the group that inspired us visit: dragqueenstoryhour.org.

Rare & Special Book Sale

Posted by bonnie on 16 September 19

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 

Rare & Special Book Sale

Posted by bonnie on 16 September 19

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 

Rare & Special Book Sale

Posted by bonnie on 16 September 19

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 

Rare & Special Book Sale

Posted by davagy on 16 September 19

A Bibliophile’s Dream Sale!

This is a sale beloved by bibliophiles, artists, altered book creators, designers and anyone who loves old books. The location is the Program Room at the downtown library at 1100  E  Street  at Fifth Avenue.   We’ll offer a lively range of titles: western history, poetry, vintage cookbooks, large format art books, fiction, science, sets of classics, paper ephemera, classical music CDs and much more.