Storytime for 5 to 8 Year Olds

For more storytimes at the Corte Madera Library and other branches, check out our kids page. Can't get to the library? You can listen to a story over the phone with Dial-A-Story , 415-499-6051. A new story is available every week.

And how does your garden grow?

Annie Spiegelman,aka the "dirtDiva", Pacific Sun garden columnist, Master Gardener and author of Growing Seasons will talk about writing, gardening and more at the Novato Library on Tuesday, November 14th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Signed copies of Growing Seasons will be available with 100% of book sales donated to the Friends of the Novato Libraries. Everyone is welcome to come and meet this dynamic and charming local author. For more information about this free program, contact the Novato Reference desk at 897-1143.

Learn How to Research Your Family History

The Anne T. Kent California Room is offering an introductory class on genealogy on November 14, from 6-7 p.m. The class will provide an overview on how to research your family history and fill out pedigree charts and family group records, and also cover sources for genealogical information and resources housed in the California Room. A packet of information to get you started is included.

For more information, and to register, call the California Room at 499-7419.

Civic Center Library Book Club Announces New Selection!

Bring you lunch and join the Brown Bag Book Club on November 22 for a discussion of March, a novel about the Civil War by Geraldine Brooks.

The club meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month, from 12-1, at the Civic Center Library. New members welcome! For more information, email Livia Lewin at llewin@co.marin.ca.us, or call (415) 499-6058.

The End has Begun

The Corte Madera Library Lemony Snicket contest has come to an End. 16 kids (out of 91 participants) managed to correctly identify a portrait of Lemony Snicket in his school boy years. The winner, pictured here with his unlucky siblings, was rewarded with a copy of The End. The 15 less fortunate contestants will be given mere commemorative buttons.

Coping with stress

Feeling stressed? Learn the benefits of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, a program developed from the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, by attending a free lecture by Meredith Cleaves on Wednesday, October 25th at the Fairfax Library. Ms. Cleaves trained at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and is a former student of the San Francisco Zen Center. She will show you how to use the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain and illness. This special event begins at 7:30pm and will close with two brief meditations. For more information, contact the Fairfax Reference Desk at 457-5629.

Homework Help

Need homework help NOW? The Library has you covered!

1. Go to http://www.co.marin.ca.us/library

2. Look for this icon:




3. Enter your subject (English, math, social studies or science).

4. Enter your grade (4th through 12th)

5. And soon you will be chatting with a tutor!

The service is available from 1pm to 10 pm daily. To use the service, you must log on from a PC running Internet Explorer. PCs are available at our libraries, too.

Disponible en español en Matemáticas y Ciencia, Domingo a Jueves de 1:00 pm a 7:00 pm

Teen Read Week is here!

Celebrate Teen Read Week , October 15-21 by checking out new features on our “For Teens” page. We’ve added “Reviews from Marin Teens” under “Books, CDs and Videos” on the “For Teens” page. We’ve also added a link to Live Homework Help where students in grades 4-12 can receive assistance in math, science, social studies and English.

October is Gay and Lesbian History Month!

In celebration of this special month, check out the Civic Center Library’s
annotated booklist of fiction books with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender themes. The list includes works by Rita Mae Brown, April Sinclair, Lynn Breedlove, Edmund White, and others. Call the Civic Center Library Reference Desk at 499-6058 to reserve one of these titles, or place your hold online.

Comic book workshop at Fairfax Library!

On Oct. 17, the Fairfax Library will present a free workshop for teens ages 12 and up on how to create a comic book. Author and artist Oliver Chin, whose works include “9 of 1: A Window to the World” and “The Year of the Dog”, will show participants how they can tranform their own story ideas into a comic book. We will provide free supplies, snacks and a comic book by Oliver to every teen who attends this exciting event! This 2 hour program starts at 6:30pm and does not require registration. For additional information about this event, contact the Fairfax Reference Desk at 457-5629

Popular Music Books at the Civic Center

The Civic Center Library has compiled an annotated list of recently acquired books on popular music! The list includes books on the Beatles, Fats Domino, Latin alternative rock, Tori Amos, Christian rock, and other topics.

For more lists of recommended reading (and listening and viewing), click here.

Enjoy!

New Chairs at the Corte Madera LIbrary

Six new comfortable upholstered chairs have arrived at the Corte Madera Library. These attractive new chairs were a gift from the Friends of the Corte Madera Library. Come in and try them out!

Tune in and find out about books

As the new TV season begins, don't forget our favorite show "Book Talk" which is on Novato Cable Channel 27 every Monday at 2:30 and 8pm. This show features local authors, interesting topics and looks at books in fresh, exciting ways. For more information on this returning favorite, call the Novato Library reference desk at 897-1142!