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August 2025 Newsletter

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Northgate Storytime 10:30 am
Northgate Storytime
Sep 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Northgate Storytime @ Northgate Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
Drop-in Tech Help 1:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help
Sep 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Northgate Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
First Wednesday Art Talk – Activist Artists: The Social Practice of Art 1:00 pm
First Wednesday Art Talk – Activist Artists: The Social Practice of Art
Sep 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
First Wednesday Art Talk - Activist Artists: The Social Practice of Art @ City Hall Council Chambers
  Many artists today practice their art outside the museum, aiming to use their art skills to make a positive …read more
Books Beyond Borders 4:00 pm
Books Beyond Borders
Sep 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Books Beyond Borders @ Multipurpose Room at ABCC
For 5th-8th graders Wednesday at 4pm To sign up, please email Lea at lea.aschkenas@cityofsanrafael.org or call 415-485-3336. Like reading? Like …read more
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Pickleweed Storytime 10:30 am
Pickleweed Storytime
Sep 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Pickleweed Storytime @ Pickleweed Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
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Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central 10:30 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central
Sep 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central @ 4th Street Pop-Up Library
Come for songs, rhymes, and stories every Friday at the Downtown Library. For children 0-5. Ven a cantar, rimar, y …read more
Sabores Literarios: Club de Lectura en Español 5:30 pm
Sabores Literarios: Club de Lectura en Español
Sep 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Sabores Literarios: Club de Lectura en Español @ Biblioteca de Northgate
¡Únete al club de lectura! Te gustaría conocer nuevas personas y mejorar  tu hábito de lectura? Únete a nuestro Club …read more
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ESL Conversation Club 4:00 pm
ESL Conversation Club
Sep 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
ESL Conversation Club @ Online via Zoom video conferencing
**New link!** Register for the ESL Conversation Club Are you a new English speaker? Do you want a safe and …read more
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Drop-in Tech Help 10:00 am
Drop-in Tech Help
Sep 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Pickleweed Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
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All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil 2:00 pm
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
Sep 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to get on the contact list for classes, please register via …read more
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Northgate Storytime 10:30 am
Northgate Storytime
Sep 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Northgate Storytime @ Northgate Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
Drop-in Tech Help 1:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help
Sep 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Northgate Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
Marin Master Gardeners – Edible Flowers–Beyond the Beauty 2:00 pm
Marin Master Gardeners – Edible Flowers–Beyond the Beauty
Sep 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Marin Master Gardeners - Edible Flowers--Beyond the Beauty @ Downtown San Rafael Library
Have you ever wondered if you can eat your flowers? In some cases, you can! Many of these edible beauties …read more
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Pickleweed Storytime 10:30 am
Pickleweed Storytime
Sep 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Pickleweed Storytime @ Pickleweed Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
Filmmakers in Focus: My First Calling 6:30 pm
Filmmakers in Focus: My First Calling
Sep 11 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Filmmakers in Focus: My First Calling @ City Hall Council Chambers
Celebrate International Literacy Month with a screening of the documentary short, Silvio Rodriguez: “My First Calling” (25 minutes) in which …read more
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Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central 10:30 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central
Sep 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central @ 4th Street Pop-Up Library
Come for songs, rhymes, and stories every Friday at the Downtown Library. For children 0-5. Ven a cantar, rimar, y …read more
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One Tam Van Summer Storytime and Outdoor Adventures 10:30 am
One Tam Van Summer Storytime and Outdoor Adventures
Sep 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
One Tam Van Summer Storytime and Outdoor Adventures @ Pickleweed Library
Come join us for Storytime and nature-themed activities for the whole family! 10:30 am – 11:00 am Storytime 11:00 am …read more
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego 11:00 am
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego
Sep 13 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego @ Northgate Library
We’ll supply the Legos and you bring your creativity! Join us for drop-in free play with Legos between 11am and …read more
Handwriting the Constitution 2:00 pm
Handwriting the Constitution
Sep 13 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Handwriting the Constitution @ Downtown San Rafael Library
Help us celebrate National Constitution Day by joining the Handwriting the Constitution project facilitated by local artist and graphic designer, Barbara Summer …read more
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Drop-in Tech Help 10:00 am
Drop-in Tech Help
Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Pickleweed Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
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All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil 2:00 pm
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
Sep 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to get on the contact list for classes, please register via …read more
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Northgate Storytime 10:30 am
Northgate Storytime
Sep 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Northgate Storytime @ Northgate Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
Drop-in Tech Help 1:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help
Sep 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Northgate Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
Zentangle with Romi Marks 2:00 pm
Zentangle with Romi Marks
Sep 17 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Zentangle with Romi Marks @ Online via Zoom video conferencing
Romi Marks will be providing online classes via Zoom every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. …read more
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Pickleweed Storytime 10:30 am
Pickleweed Storytime
Sep 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Pickleweed Storytime @ Pickleweed Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
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Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central 10:30 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central
Sep 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central @ 4th Street Pop-Up Library
Come for songs, rhymes, and stories every Friday at the Downtown Library. For children 0-5. Ven a cantar, rimar, y …read more
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Downtown Library Grand Reopening Celebration 12:00 pm
Downtown Library Grand Reopening Celebration
Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Downtown Library Grand Reopening Celebration @ San Rafael Downtown Library
San Rafael’s Library & Recreation Department is proud to announce the Downtown Library Grand Reopening Celebration! On August 4, 2025, …read more
ESL Conversation Club 4:00 pm
ESL Conversation Club
Sep 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
ESL Conversation Club @ Online via Zoom video conferencing
**New link!** Register for the ESL Conversation Club Are you a new English speaker? Do you want a safe and …read more
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Drop-in Tech Help 10:00 am
Drop-in Tech Help
Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Pickleweed Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
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Bookmobile at Pickleweed 11:30 am
Bookmobile at Pickleweed
Sep 23 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Bookmobile at Pickleweed @ Pickleweed Library
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil 2:00 pm
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
Sep 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to get on the contact list for classes, please register via …read more
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Northgate Storytime 10:30 am
Northgate Storytime
Sep 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Northgate Storytime @ Northgate Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
Drop-in Tech Help 1:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help
Sep 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Northgate Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
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Pickleweed Storytime 10:30 am
Pickleweed Storytime
Sep 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Pickleweed Storytime @ Pickleweed Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
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Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central 10:30 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central
Sep 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central @ 4th Street Pop-Up Library
Come for songs, rhymes, and stories every Friday at the Downtown Library. For children 0-5. Ven a cantar, rimar, y …read more
Rare & Special Book Sale 1:00 pm
Rare & Special Book Sale
Sep 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Rare & Special Book Sale @ Canoles Hall First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael
A Bibliophile’s Dream Sale! Don’t miss this beloved sale featuring rare and special books published between 1790 and 1950—perfect for …read more
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Rare & Special Book Sale 9:00 am
Rare & Special Book Sale
Sep 27 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Rare & Special Book Sale @ Canoles Hall First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael
A Bibliophile’s Dream Sale! Don’t miss this beloved sale featuring rare and special books published between 1790 and 1950—perfect for …read more
Music and Storytime | Música y Cuentos 10:30 am
Music and Storytime | Música y Cuentos
Sep 27 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Music and Storytime | Música y Cuentos @ Pickleweed Library
Please join us at Pickleweed Library for a special musical storytime series. These musical storytimes will occur on the last …read more
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego 11:00 am
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego
Sep 27 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego @ Northgate Library
We’ll supply the Legos and you bring your creativity! Join us for drop-in free play with Legos between 11am and …read more
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Drop-in Tech Help 10:00 am
Drop-in Tech Help
Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Pickleweed Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
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All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil 2:00 pm
All Things Apple! with Beryn Hammil
Sep 30 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to get on the contact list for classes, please register via …read more
Humans of San Quentin 6:30 pm
Humans of San Quentin
Sep 30 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Humans of San Quentin @ City Hall Council Chambers
Join us for a presentation by Humans of San Quentin, a local non-profit which shares the stories and writings of incarcerated …read more
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    Weds: 10 AM–7 PM
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    Fri: 10 AM–5 PM
    Sat: 10 AM–5 PM

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    Sun: Closed
    Mon: 10 AM–5 PM
    Tues: 10 AM–5 PM
    Weds: 12 PM–7 PM
    Thurs: 10 AM–5 PM
    Fri: 10 AM–5 PM
    Sat: 10 AM–5 PM

    Contact
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    Address
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    San Rafael, CA 94901

  • Northgate Library

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    Sun: Closed
    Mon: Closed
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    Weds: 10 AM–5 PM
    Thurs: 10 AM–5 PM
    Fri: 10 AM–5 PM
    Sat: 10 AM–5 PM

    Contact
    (415) 890-5670

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


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