Fun in Marin

Looking for something fun to do? Marin County is home to a variety of festivals and fairs throughout the summer. Take a look at the list created by the Marin Independent Journal for some exciting possibilities. 2006 also marks the 61st anniversary of the Marin County Fair.

And don't forget about the library-- check out all the programs and speakers for adults, teens and children on our Events page. With summer fast approaching, it's almost time for the Summer Reading Game . There's sure to be something happening at a branch near you!

Bring Your Lunch and Discuss Books!

Join the Civic Center Library Brown Bag Book Club on June 28, from 12-1, for a discussion of Ernest Hemingway's posthumous novel, Islands in the Stream. The Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information, call Livia Lewin at (415) 499- 6059, or email llewin@co.marin.ca.us.

Marin Poetry Center's Traveling Show

Hear the words of our local poets at a reading hosted by Terry Scheidt at the Corte Madera Library. The Marin Poetry Center's Traveling Show will be at the Corte Madera Library on Tuesday, June 6th at 7:30 p.m. Featured poets include: Rose Black, Janet Jennings, Maggie Morley, Mary Kay Sweeney and Louise Yahnian. This event is free and open to the public. For directions to the Corte Madera Library, click here.

Homegrown Authors series: Walter Murch

Bolinas resident and Oscar-winner Walter Murch, author of In the Blink of an Eye: a Perspective on Film Editing, and one of the most admired and respected filmmakers of our time will discuss his work (which includes Cold Mountain, The English Patient, and Apocalypse Now) at the Stinson Beach Library on Monday, May 22nd at 7:30pm.
For additional information about this free event, contact the Stinson Beach Library Reference Desk at (415) 868-0252.

The Da Vinci Code

The movie is now playing in theaters, but if you haven't read The Da Vinci Code or would like to read it again, check out a copy at one of our libraries! You can also check out the audio edition, on CD or cassette. And if you would like to read something similar to The Da Vinci Code, take a look at our booklist If You Enjoyed The Da Vinci Code ... one of the many resources available in The Reader's Corner. Enjoy!

Ready to Run? It's Dipsea Race Time!

Come to the Corte Madera Library on Wednesday, June 7th at 7:00 p.m. to get a unique perspective on the Dipsea, the oldest cross country race in America, from George Frazier, who will run his 28th consecutive Dipsea Race this year.

The former Pacific Sun and Marin IJ reporter has written extensively about the race in a variety of publications. He has finished in the top 100 23 times and has won eight black shirts (for finishing in the top 35). He will discuss the history, lore and legends of this famous footrace. He will also answer questions about shortcuts, race tactics and secret workouts.

This presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Corte Madera Library at 415-924-6444. Click here for directions.

Got Digital Images?

Teens, do you take pictures with a digital camera or your cell phone? Find out what you can create with those digital images--come to the Corte Madera Library and explore Snapfish, a digital photography service of HP. Bring your digital images and find out how to make a personalized flip book on Thursday, May 18, at 7:oo p.m. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the Corte Madera Library at 415-924-6444.

Enduring Voices

Oral Historian Marilyn Geary will explain how to preserve family stories during her special presentation entitled "Enduring Voices: Using Oral Histories to Preserve the Past" at the annual meeting of the Friends of the Civic Center Library on Wednesday, May 17th. This presentation will begin at noon and is open to the public. For further information, phone the Civic Center Library reference desk at 499-6058.

Mystery Award Winners Announced

The Mystery Writers of America has announced the Edgar Award winners for 2006!

The awards are named after Edgar Allan Poe, in recognition of notable works of mystery fiction and nonfiction.

These titles were voted "best" for 2006 - reserve your copy now!

Novel:
Citizen Vince by Jess Walter

First novel by an American author:
Officer Down by Theresa Schwegel

Criticism/ biography:
Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her by Melanie Rehak

True Crime:
The Rescue Artist: A True Story of Art, Thieves, and the Hunt for a Missing Masterpiece by Edward Dolnick

Mystery for children:
The Boys of San Joaquin by D. James Smith

For more winners, check the Mystery Writers of America website.

Read a Thriller

Looking for an exciting read? Check out the new book list, World War II Thrillers, recently created by a librarian at the Corte Madera Library. This list includes novels by a variety of authors, including Scott Turow, Daniel Silva, Michael Chabon, Ken Follett & Alan Furst.

If your tastes run to other types of fiction, there are many more recommended titles you can browse in the Readers Corner section of the library website. There are lists for mystery lovers, fans of historical fiction, Da Vinci code read-alikes, and recommendations for teens, kids, and more!

Still not satisfied? There's NoveList, an online database of information about fiction, available 24-7. Or, you can always ask a librarian!

Be a Bookworm in the Human Race!

Looking for ways to support literacy while enjoying fresh air, great music and the company of thousands of your closest fellow nonprofit supporters? Join the award winning Marin Literacy Program at the Marin Center Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 13th for the Marin Human Race. This event is a great opportunity to support the Marin Literacy Program and learn about other nonprofit Marin agencies. Registration applications are available on the Human Race website or, for more information, contact the Marin Literacy Program at 485-3318.

New Pathfinder Posted!

Check our Recommended Reading section for a new pathfinder, Career Resources at the Civic Center Library. Here you can find a list of books, reference sources, and websites to help you choose a career, find a job, compile a resume, and interview successfully.

In addition to resource guides, Recommended Reading also features fiction booklists including Da Vinci Code Read-Alikes and Gay and Lesbian Ficiton; and the nonfiction lists Green Living Library and Books on Years Past.

And of course there’s much, much more – Enjoy!

Teen Readers

Teens, are you looking for a good book? a new book? something different?


The Teen Readers e-mail ListServ may be the solution. Receive an e-mail message once a month from the library with the titles, authors, and summaries of five new books in the Corte Madera Library. To sign up or for more information call: 415-924-6444.

Acupressure for Wellness workshop

Have you ever wondered what chi, yin and meridian mean? Want to know more about the ancient art of acupressure? Come to the Acupressure for Wellness workshop at the Civic Center Library on Tuesday, May 9th from 12-1pm. At this free event, Corliss Chan will explain how acupressure can help your body relax and enhance health. For more information about this program, contact the Civic Center library at 499-6058.