San Rafael Public Library

Library Updates

Marin Master Gardeners: Secrets and Solutions to Rejuvenate your Pollinator Garden

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Ever wonder what happens to pollinators in the fall and winter months? Do you want to learn about the cultural care requirements of plants in your pollinator garden?

Join UC Marin Master Gardener Anne-Marie Walker for “Secrets and Solutions to Rejuvenate your Pollinator Garden”. Topics include what’s enough fall clean-up, when to cut back on watering and fertilizing, saving annual seeds and pruning and dividing perennials.

Anne-Marie Walker is a lifelong gardener and longtime UC Marin Master Gardener that has been certified by the University of California as a trainer for Sustainable Landscapes, has attended further training at the UC Arboretum and Public Garden at UC Davis, founded a UC award-winning program teaching third and fourth grade students about edible gardening and chaired a public garden maintained by UC Marin Master Gardeners. In addition, Anne-Marie has held

CE: 1 CE Unit

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Winter Magic Show with Mike Della Penna

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Join us for a magic show inspired by the most magical season of the year, a time of shorter days, colder nights, and annual celebrations of light. Come warm yourself this season with a little fun and a whole lot of wonder!

All ages welcome; no registration required.

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Winter Magic Show with Mike Della Penna

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Join us for a magic show inspired by the most magical season of the year, a time of shorter days, colder nights, and annual celebrations of light. Come warm yourself this season with a little fun and a whole lot of wonder!

All ages welcome; no registration required.

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Earth Day at the Library

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California Poppies Image by Kevin Gill

Celebrate Earth Day with games and activities on the library lawn.

  • Take part in recycling games.
  • Make seed bombs for your garden.
  • Learn about composting with Waste Sleuth.
  • Have all your questions about electric cars answered by Drive Clean Marin.
  • Find out how to make your home more efficient with Rising Sun Center for Opportunity.

Drop in any time.

Free for all ages.

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Student Rights and School Bullying Workshop

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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.

For students in grades 7-12. To register, please call us at (415)485-3322.

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3D Printing

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We are now offering one-on-one 3D printing consultations; reserve your appointment today! During your 20 minute session you will meet with a knowledgeable staff person or volunteer who can answer questions, demo the printers, show you some 3D modeling software and help you choose an item from Thingiverse that the library will print for you! Or, feel free to bring your own .stl file to be printed.

Reserve your place by stopping by a reference desk or calling the library at (415) 485-3323.

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3D Printing

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We are now offering one-on-one 3D printing consultations; reserve your appointment today! During your 20 minute session you will meet with a knowledgeable staff person or volunteer who can answer questions, demo the printers, show you some 3D modeling software and help you choose an item from Thingiverse that the library will print for you! Or, feel free to bring your own .stl file to be printed.

Reserve your place by stopping by a reference desk or calling the library at (415) 485-3323.

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Cards for Hospitalized Kids

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Start your winter break off right by giving back! 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.

There will also be a button maker and supplies for you to make last minute gifts for friends and family who need a little bit of flair!

For youth in grades 5-12. No registration required; bring a friend!

 

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Meet Author Reyna Grande

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Join us in welcoming author Reyna Grande when she presents her new memoir, A Dream Called Home, which details her search to find her place in America as a first-generation university student and as a writer. Joining Reyna in a conversation about her new work will be fellow writer Norma Liliana Valdez.

 

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Staying Secure Online

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Staying Secure Online

Not sure about clicking that link, or opening that email attachment?
How do I know if I got “hacked” (and what does that even mean?)
Frustrated with passwords? Unclear about securing your phone or computer?

Join us in the library meeting room for a FREE workshop!

  • Learn the “street smarts” of email and web browsing
  • Create strong, easy to remember passwords
  • Take simple steps to protect your money and personal data

No registration required.

The facilitator for this workshop is Brian O’Donnell, a local retired software engineer.

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  • 4th Street Pop-Up Library

    Hours
    Sun: 10:00-5:00
    Mon: 10:00-7:00
    Tues: 10:00-7:00
    Weds: 10:00-7:00
    Thurs: 10:00-5:00
    Fri: 10:00-5:00
    Sat: 10:00-5:00

    Contact
    (415) 485-3323

    Address
    1009 4th Street
    San Rafael, CA 94901

  • Pickleweed Library

    Hours
    Sun: closed
    Mon: 10:00-5:00
    Tues: 10:00-5:00
    Weds: 12:00-7:00
    Thurs: 10:00-5:00
    Fri: 10:00-5:00
    Sat: 10:00-5:00

    Contact
    (415) 485-3483

    Address
    50 Canal Street
    San Rafael, CA 94901

  • Northgate Library

    Hours
    Sun: closed
    Mon: closed
    Tues: 12:00-7:00
    Weds: 10:00-5:00
    Thurs: 10:00-5:00
    Fri: 10:00-5:00
    Sat: 10:00-5:00

    Contact
    (415) 890-5670

    Address
    5800 Northgate Drive Ste. 083
    San Rafael, CA 94903


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