Sing-along Bilingual Storytime at the South Novato Library

Preschool Children, ages 3-5, are sure to have a great time singing along in English and Spanish with Chicha during Bilingual Storytime at the South Novato Library on Saturday, Dec. 8th from 11-11:30 am. For more information about this free and fun event, call the South Novato Library at 506-3168.

PJ Storytime with Randal McGee and Groark!

Storyteller Randel McGee and his side-kick Groark,a talking and guitar-playing dragon, will entertain children ages 4 and up at the Fairfax Library on Wednesday, Nov. 28th at 7:30pm. Children (and parents) are invited to come dressed in their PJs and bathrobes for this fun event! For more information about this free program, call the Fairfax Library at 457-5629.

Check Out What's Hot!!

Want to see what people are reading? The library website features links to both the New York Times & San Francisco Chronicle Best-Seller Lists on the Readers Corner page. Then it's just a hop, skip and a jump to the library catalog, where you can check on the availability of a title. As always, don't hesitate to ask us a question-- librarians can help you request a book, explain how to create your own My MARINet account and PIN to place holds, or look up a review of an item. And that's just for starters... so visit your library today!

Get Ready

Are you prepared to deal with disaster? Learn how at Get Ready Marin! Training is available in a number of different locations. Dates and places for training happening in your community can be found on the Get Ready website.

For more advice on developing an emergency preparedness strategy, including lists of supplies, tips on preparing your home or workplace, and what you and your family need to know, take a look at these websites for disaster planning information.

Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country
72 Hours -- San Francisco Office of Emergency Services
U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program -- Northern California
Association of Bay Area Governments Earthquake Maps & Information
California Governors Office of Emergency Services Earthquake Program
KCBS Earthquake Links

Or you can listen to these earthquake-related podcasts from KCBS.

The San Francisco Chronicle has published a special article on quakes that reports on survival resources. And, the library is another resource for disaster planning material. You can search the library catalog for materials, or take a look at the magazine & newspaper databases available on our web site or in a local library for current articles. Librarians are standing by to help you find what you need-- just ask!

Teens! Craft Your Own Mayan Metal Jewelry

Teens! Come to the Civic Center Library on Saturday, December 8 from 11-1 to craft your own Mayan metal jewelry using soft metal that can be molded, cut and shaped. Learn about the Mayan culture and folklore at the same time.

Presented by artist and educator Zoe Harris who has been teaching in the Bay Area for over 35 years.

Admission is free but space is limited. Signup required. Call 499-6058 or sign up at the reference desk.

Wild Cougars in the Bay Area at the Civic Center Library

Come to the Civic Center Library on November 14 @ noon to hear Zara McDonald of the Felidae Conservation Fund talk about wild cougars in the Bay Area. Cougars, also known as pumas, are an essential species in the ecosystem. Come in at lunch time to learn about threats to their survival, guidelines for co-existing and information about a recent study on puma migration patterns and habitat connectivity. Admission is free. For more information call the Civic Center Library at 499-6058

Classical Guitarist Joseph Bacon in concert at Fairfax Library

Join us at the Fairfax Library on Wednesday, Nov. 14th from 7:30-8:30 pm for an evening of splendid music from Classical Guitarist Joseph Bacon. Mr. Bacon will perform a selection of musical pieces from the 16th-20 centuries. An accomplished musician, Mr. Bacon has performed in London, Italy, New York and San Francisco. This free concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Marin County Free Library. For more information, call the Fairfax Library at 457-5629.

Civic Center Library Book Club - December Selection

Join the Civic Center Library Book Club on December 5, from 12-1, for a discussion of Pat Conroy's novel The Great Santini. The club meets regularly at the Civic Center Library and new members are always welcome! For more information, call (415) 499-6102.