Wednesday Night Book Club wants you!

Join us at the Novato Library for the Wednesday Night Book Club. This month's discussion has been scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of the month from 7-8pm. The selection for May 23 is: The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean. Discussion questions are provided. For additional information about this event, contact the Novato Reference Desk at 897-1143.

How Are We Doing?

The most important goal of the Marin County Free Library is satisfying our customers. If you are not satisfied with Library services, please let us know. We’d also like to hear about what we are doing well! Request a customer comment form next time you visit the Library, or submit your comments online.

Free Computer Classes at the Civic Center Library

The Civic Center Library is offering the following computer classes in June. For more information, and to register for a class, please call 499-6058.

Email Basics
This class is designed for people who do not have an email account. It will cover how to set up a free email account, and read and send email. In this class we will be using Yahoo! Mail.
Monday, June 4
9-10 a.m.

Beginning Internet
A professional librarian will instruct the Beginning Internet class and you will be provided with an orientation on how to navigate and search the Internet in this hour-long hands-on class.
Wednesday, June 13
9-10 a.m.

Opening and Sending Email Attachments
Learn to open an attachment that is emailed to you, and to attach a file to an email message to send to someone else. For this class, access to an email account (Yahoo Mail! is preferable but not required) and experience in receiving/ sending email messages are required.
Monday, June 25
9-10 a.m.

Come see our Future!

For the past few months the Marin County Free Library has been working to identify both short and long-term improvements to library services and facilities, and we need YOUR HELP! A final round of community planning meetings is about to begin. Please come and share your comments as we present our draft recommendations for Fairfax Library on Wednesday, May 16th at 7pm.

Facilities Master Plan - Final Meeting for the Civic Center Library

In our final round of meetings for the Facilities Master Plan, join us as we unveil the proposed improvements and implementation strategies for the future of the Civic Center Library. This public meeting will take place on Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m., in room 330 of the Marin County Civic Center.

For more information, contact Civic Center Library Branch Manager Damon Hill at ddhill@co.marin.ca.us, or call 499-7551.

Click here to read more about the Facilities Master Plan, including a schedule of meetings for other MCFL branches, and copies of presentations made to the public.

Mystery Night at the Corte Madera Library

Cara Black, Rhys Bowen, Tony Broadbent and David Corbett will visit the Corte Madera Library on Wed., May 16th at 7 pm to discuss their latest works. Find out how these authors create their worlds of mystery.... This program is free and open to the public. Please call (415) 924-6444 for more information.

Tuesday afternoon book club

Join us at the Novato Library for the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 1-2pm. Discussion questions are provided. The selection for May 15 is Three Junes, by Julia Glass. For additional information about this event, contact the Novato Reference Desk at 897-1143.

Free Computer Classes at the Corte Madera Library

The Corte Madera Library is offering the following computer classes in May and June. For more information, and to register for a class, please call 924-6444.

Introduction to the Online Catalog
Learn how to find materials in the library’s catalog. Find out how to access reviews, look for items only in your local branch, search for specific types of materials like DVDs or audiobooks, request items, and keep a list of all the items you’ve checked out.
Thursday, May 10
1-2 p.m.

Finding Health Information on the Internet
The Internet is a great resource for locating health information, but not all websites are reliable. Find out how to use the Health & Wellness Resource Center, a subscription database available through the library, other medical information websites, and how to test information for reliability.
Tuesday, May 15
10-11 a.m.

Computer Basics
Curious about computers, but not sure how to start? This one hour introduction to the PC is for you! Learn how to use the mouse, what the parts of the computer do, how to start programs and manage windows, and get a general introduction to the computer environment. This class is taught on a PC, and will not cover Macs.
Tuesday, May 22
10-11 a.m.

Find the Right Book
Are you looking for good books to read? This is the class for you. A professional librarian will explain library resources for finding interesting reads, including searching the online catalog, using booklists, reader’s advisory databases and other websites.
Thursday, May 31
1-2 p.m.

E-mail Basics
This class is designed for people who do not have an e-mail account. It will cover how to set up a free e-mail account, and read and send e-mail. In this class we will be using Yahoo! Mail.
Tuesday, June 12
10-11 a.m.


Beginner’s Guide to Google
Learn how to use Google, one of the most popular search engines on the Internet. Find out how to locate websites, images, news, maps, and more.
Thursday, June 21
1-2 p.m.

Computer Basics
Curious about computers, but not sure how to start? This one hour introduction to the PC is for you! Learn how to use the mouse, what the parts of the computer do, how to start programs and manage windows, and get a general introduction to the computer environment. This class is taught on a PC, and will not cover Macs.
Tuesday, June 26
10-11 a.m.

Introduction to the Internet
Learn how to use the Internet, perform basic searches, set up e-mail, and more. This tutoring session is focused on beginners who would like to take advantage of what the web has to offer. Basic computer skills are a pre-requisite.
Mondays
11-12 p.m., 1-2 p.m., 2-3 p.m.