Magician Mike Della Penna

Posted by Aaron on 08 May 18

Award winning magician and second-grade teacher Mike Della Penna brings laughter, wonder, and real warmth to his performances for children. His approachability and elementary-school background make him a favorite with children and families alike.

This performance is great for all ages. Free! No registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Drawing from Nature

Posted by Aaron on 08 May 18

Master storyteller Ane Carla Rovetta is also an illustrator! Come hear her weave a magical tale about the natural world around us. Then, watch her bring the animal to life as she teaches the audience how to draw. We will use brilliant chalks to create our drawings.

Ane Carla Rovetta is a naturalist who has been teaching science and leading natural history excursions throughout the West since 1974. Trained as a vertebrate zoologist, she realized that art and storytelling add enchantment to the scientific process.

For children ages 5-10. Space is limited, please register at the Children’s Room Reference Desk, or call us at 415-485-3322

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Try it Truck

Posted by Aaron on 08 May 18

Come visit the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s Try It Truck, a mobile engineering wonder! The Try It Truck is custom outfitted to include a high tech tools, such as a laser cutter and 3D printer, low tech tools, such as hammers and sandpaper, and lots of craft supplies, such as pipe cleaners and popsicle sticks. Children and their caregivers can drop-in and explore a variety of different maker stations.

This drop-in event is for children aged 5-10 and their caregivers. No registration required!

Wildlife Ambassadors

Posted by Aaron on 08 May 18

Come to the library and meet three of WildCare’s rescued non-releasable wild animals during this unforgettable presentation!

By sharing their rescue stories, these animals act as ambassadors for their species in order to increase awareness of their plight in the wild.

Possible wildlife visitors include a Northern Spotted Owl, Virginia Opossum, squirrel, California Desert Tortoise, Gopher Snake, Rosy Boa, California King Snake, American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk and Western Screech Owl!

This event is for children aged 6 and older with a caregiver. No registration required!

Jelly Jam Time

Posted by Aaron on 08 May 18

Jelly Jam Time Presents: To the Farallons and Back Again 

Delight in a fairy tale puppet show featuring a scrolling back-drop set beneath the waves at the Farallon Islands. Sing sea shanties, mermaid melodies and create sound-scapes for the hand-printed paper world with performer and puppet artist Risa Lenore.

Ideal for children ages two to eight years old, but children of all ages accompanied by a caregiver are welcome. Free! No registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Mas Math with BADM

Posted by Aaron on 08 May 18

Mathematicians build foundational number sense by comparing quantities, and engage in gross motor play with bean bag and hopscotch math games. Join our friends from the Bay Area Discovery Museum to have some fun with math!

This program is for children aged 3-6 and their caregivers. Register at the Children’s Desk or by calling (415)485-3322. Registration begins May 30th.

Circus of Smiles

Posted by Aaron on 08 May 18

Circus of Smiles Presents: Gravity Defying Juggling

Join Andrew Quick and Mr. Mustache on a comical circus adventure. These incredible performers defy the very laws of nature as they juggle, flip, compete for your attention, transform into a variety of characters, and make some unbelievable catches. This action-packed romp into a world of silliness and wonder will leave you in stitches. You’ll walk away thinking “is there anything they can’t juggle!?”

This performance is great for all ages. Free! No registration required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.

Canceled – Chinese Mahjong @ the Library

Posted by bonnie on 05 May 18

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 us for free Chinese Mahjong classes meeting every 1st & 3rd  Sundays from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.

Space is limited; please register at the reference desk or call 415-485-3321.

All levels are welcome. Come learn how to play Chinese Mahjong, hone your skills with more experienced players, or teach newcomers. Members of the Marin Chinese Cultural Association will facilitate.

Bean to Bar Chocolate Workshop

Posted by on 04 May 18

In conjunction with our Summer Reading Program…Reading Takes You Everywhere…

Discover the delicious history of chocolate in this workshop led by Sean Taylor. Participants will learn about the cultural impact of the Cacao plant from 2000BC to the present as they taste traditional hot chocolate, European hot chocolate and more.

Space is limited, registration required. Call the library at (415) 485-3324 to register or stop by the reference desk.

Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Libraries.

Kombucha Brewing

Posted by on 04 May 18

In conjunction with our Summer Reading Program…Reading Takes You Everywhere…

Learn the secret to brewing your own delicious Kombucha at home. Sean Taylor will lead the class through the basics of brewing, and provide participants with SCOBY (the Kombucha mushroom) and tea to start their own batches at home.

Each participant should also bring a mason jar (or similar) to the class.

Registration required – Call the library at (415) 485-3324 to register or stop by the reference desk.

About the instructor: “Hi! My name is Sean Taylor and I travel the world as a winemaker, chocolate maker, and fermentation specialist. I teach workshops and bring people together to explore the art and science of chocolate making and fermentation. Fermentation has brought me all over the world, from solo hitchhiking through Southern Africa, to bicycling through the Cordilleras Blancas mountains of Peru, to chocolate making in the jungles of Costa Rica. Through these culinary creations my goal is to engage my community in healthy living, food sustainability, and community building. I call San Rafael home.”