Enjoy our ever popular All Things Apple! classes with chic geek Beryn Hammil via Zoom.
If you have an Apple computer, iPad, or iPhone, and aren’t sure that you’re getting the most out of it or using it properly, join “chic geek” Beryn Hammil to help you figure it out.
Schedule of Classes
Beginners: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Part 1 of a topic
Intermediate Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm Part 2 of the same topic
Wondering what goes on behind the scenes at our libraries? We created this video to show what goes into curbside library service at the Downtown library. This time-lapse represents just a portion of our busy days here. Yes, we are tired at the end of the day! But we are so happy to be back providing books, movies, and other library materials to our community.
Contact us to make an appointment for curbside service! You can place holds with your library card using our catalog. When you get an email that your holds are ready for pickup, give us a call at 415-485-3323 to make an appointment. You can also email us (library@cityofsanrafel.org) or send us a chat (upper left corner of this page.) Curbside service is also available at the Pickleweed Library, no appointment needed. See you curbside!
Have you wanted to try checking-out downloadable ebooks and audiobooks from the library but felt intimidated? It’s easy! Learn how with this helpful video tutorial.
Haz tenido el deseo de descargar libros electrónicos y poder leer desde tu teléfono o tableta pero te has sentido un poco intimidado? No es complicado! Aprende cómo hacerlo en este video de la bibliotecaria Alejandra te guiara paso a paso!
Got the quarantine blues? Us too. Read some blues poetry created by San Rafael youth in our Blues Poetry Class led by Librarian Lea Aschkenas and commiserate with us. Have your own blues poetry to share? Post it and tag us on Facebook and Instagram. #quarantineblues#blues#bluespoetry#walterdeanmyers
There is still time to register for our Yayoi Kusama Talk and Activity with local artist and educator Rachel Palacios! But if you can’t make it (or want to get an early start!) the Yayoi Kusama Museum in Japan has created this super fun worksheet to discover and experiment with Kusama’s unique and bold art practice: Yayoi Kusama Museum Exploration Worksheet. Print the worksheet from home or, if you don’t have access to a printer, have fun looking at her art and reading about her on the museum website.
You read that right–Yayoi Kusama is such an important artist, she has her own museum dedicated just to her work and curation of artists and works related to and influenced by her! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about one of the most important living contemporary artists in the world!
Librarian Margaret Stawowy is reading a beginningchapter book for children ages 4-7. My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett was published by Random House in 1948. It is now in the public domain. It was both a Newberry Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book.
Instituted by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month was established “to remind the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters.”
Usually, National Poetry Month is a time for poetry readings and celebratory activities around poetry and poetry writing. As we shelter in place, we’re bringing the celebration to you! We will be collecting video clips of poets, mostly local, who will read a poem for your reflection and enjoyment. Here is the link to the Poetry YouTube Playlist. Get inspired! See if you feel moved to write a poem of your own. Now, more than ever, we need poetry!
Watch the live broadcast of the City of San Rafael’s Council Meeting on Monday, April 6th at 7pm. You will be able to comment in the live chat or comment live by phone by contact ing the City Clerk at 415-485-3066.
The April 6 City Council meeting will again be streamed on YouTube Live at 7 pm. For those unable to participate through YouTube live, we will also provide a phone number you can call in to listen and/or participate. While we cannot allow physical access to the meeting due to the Shelter in Place order, we are offering several ways you can make your voice heard:
Write to the City Council in advance
Comment live on YouTube during the meeting
Call-in and “raise your hand” if you want to speak during public comment time
As mentioned, there is some conflicting information about if and how the public should be using masks at this time. Here are some resources to help you decide for yourself:
Due to the County’s Shelter-in-Place order we’re working hard to offer as many online programs and services for all ages until we see you again in our libraries. Please check out our most recent newsletter Your Online Library.
Due to the County’s Shelter-in-Place order we’re working hard to offer as many online programs and services for all ages until we see you again in our libraries. Please check out our most recent newsletter
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