Speak Easy workshop at Fairfax Library

Afraid of speaking in front of groups? Me too! Let’s get some great tips and techniques on public speaking by attending “Speak Easy: An Experiential Workshop” presented by Lee Glickstein on Wednesday, January 16^th from 6:45-8:45 pm at the Fairfax Library. Lee Glickstein is the author of “Be Heard Now!” and, whether you suffer from stage fright or simply want to speak with more impact, this workshop will help you learn how to improve your communication skills. Space is limited and registration required. To sign up for this free workshop, call the Fairfax Library Reference Desk at 457-5629.

Booking Ahead to 2008!

For 2008, here's a good resolution to consider: why not make 2008 the year you join one of Marin County Free Library's many Book Clubs to share an interesting book discussion with fellow readers! You can find a list of these Book Clubs on our website under "Events & Classes" or on the "Readers Corner" webpage. You can get a head start on the new year and read This Is Not Civilization by Robert Rosenberg, the Fairfax Book Club selection for January! The Fairfax Book Club will meet to discuss this book on Wednesday, January 9th from 7-9 pm. New members are always welcome! For more information, contact the Fairfax Public Library at 457-5629.

Free Computer Classes at the Corte Madera Library!

The Corte Madera Library is offering the following free computer classes in January and February of the new year. For more information, and to register for a class, please call (415) 924-6444.

Computer Basics

This class is for the complete computer beginner. You will learn about the parts of the computer, how to use the mouse, navigate the computer desktop, and open and close windows.
Thursday, January 3rd at 10 a.m.
Thursday, January 24th at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, February 12th at 10 a.m.

E-Mail Basics

This class is designed for people who do not have an e-mail account. We will set up a free e-mail account, and cover how to read and send e-mail.
Thursday, Jan. 10th at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31st at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 19th at 10 a.m.

Internet Basics
You will be provided with an orientation on how to navigate and search the Internet in this hour-long hands-on class.
Thursday, January 17th at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, February 5th at 10 a.m.
Thursday, February 28th at 10 a.m.

Microsoft Word

Learn to create documents, use formatting tools and figure out how to do things like insert tables, all in a one-on-one tutoring session. Bring your questions!
Saturday, January 26th at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Little Red's Holiday Adventures at the South Novato Library

Puppet Arts Theater returns to the South Novato Library on Tuesday, December 18th with the exciting story of Little Red's Holiday Adventures! This fun puppet show begins at 6 pm and will charm the whole family with happy Holiday twists added to the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood! For more information about this special program, contact the South Novato Reference Desk at 506-3168

Civic Center Library Book Club – January Selection

Join the Brown Bag Book Club on January 23, from 12-1, for a discussion of Jung Chang’s nonfiction work, Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China. The club meets monthly at the Civic Center Library and new members are always welcome! For more information, call Tom at 499-6102, or email tmcgibney@co.marin.ca.us.

9th Annual Holiday Open House at Fairfax Library!

Come to the 9th Annual Holiday Open House at Fairfax Library on Saturday, Dec. 15th from 3-5pm for a rip-roarin’ good time with the Billy Boys, self-anointed kings of “AmeriCowboy” music! The Billy Boys promise heaps of good time music, beautiful band sounds and fine vocals. Bring the young’uns and enjoy some homemade cookies while the Billy Boys entertain you! No holiday fussin’, just a fun time for all! This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Marin County Free Library. For more information, call the Fairfax Library at 457-5629.

Disaster Preparedness @ the Civic Center Library

Are you ready for an earthquake or a fire? Learn how to be prepared for all types of emergencies at this free lunchtime program. Let the American Red Cross explain how to make a disaster plan, assemble disaster supplies, and how to stay safe when disaster strikes.

When: January 16, 2008
Time: 12 noon to 1 pm
Where: Civic Center Library

For more information please call the Reference Desk at (415)499-6058

Free Computer Classes at the Civic Center Library!

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

Library Catalog Basics and NoveList
This hands-on class is designed to help you use the library catalog to find books in the library whether you have a lot of information or a little. Also we'll take a tour of NoveList, a database library cardholders can use to pinpoint fiction to read.
Tuesday, December 11
9 a.m. - 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, December 12
9 a.m.- 10 a.m.

Email Basics
This class is designed for people who do not have an email account. We will set up a free email account, and cover how to read and send email.
Monday, December 17
9 a.m.- 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. Access to an email account (Yahoo Mail is preferable but not required) and experience in receiving/sending email messages are required.
Friday, December 21
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

New Books, DVDs, and more

Would you like to see a list of the newest materials the library has to offer you?

You can do this anytime by going to the MARINet Catalog's Advanced Search Page, entering "**" (without the quotes) in the Keyword search box, and entering "2006" (again, without the quotes) in the Year:After box. Then choose any other limiting factors (location, material type, etc.) and click the Submit button.

But, we've saved you the trouble this time around :) Click on the links below to see the newest of the new at the Library!

• New DVDs
• New Books
• New Books on CD
• New Large Type Books

If you'd like see more of these time-saving shortcuts, check out the Quick Searches on our website.

Hamilton and Military Times to come alive at the South Novato Library

Have you ever wondered what Hamilton was like when it was a military air field? If so, then be sure to come to the South Novato Library for a lively stroll down memory lane to Hamilton and Military Times! To explore Hamilton's earlier days, we’re holding a series of talks about what life was like at Hamilton in days gone by told by those who were there. This interesting and informative series of talks with veterans & others will take place Tuesdays at 2pm on Dec. 11th, Jan. 15th, Feb. 12th, and Mar. 18th. For more information about this series, just call the South Novato Library at 506-3168.