Civic Center Library Book Club - February Selection

Join the Civic Center Library Book Club on Feb. 25, from 12-1, for a discussion of Ursula K. Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness.

The club meets monthly at the Civic Center Library and new members are always welcome! For more information, call (415) 499-6102.

2009 Award Winning Books for Children

The Association for Library Service to Children has announced the 2009 book award winners! Check with your local branch to find out more. For a complete list of all the winners, including honor books, please visit the ALA website.

Newbery Medal
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman












Caldecott Medal
The House in the Night illustrated by Beth Krommes and written by Susan Marie Swanson

AARP Tax Aides at the Library

Beginning February 2nd, AARP Tax Aides will be available to provide free assistance to low and middle income taxpayers (with special attention to seniors) at the Fairfax Library every Monday and Thursday from 10-2 pm through April 13th. The AARP Tax Aides will offer tax counseling and return preparation in the library meeting room on a first come, first served basis. Please remember to bring relevant tax documents such as social security cards, W-2 and 1099 forms, 2007 tax return, interest/dividend statements, etc. For more information on the AARP Tax Aide Program, visit their website at http://www.aarp.org/taxaide .

Community Civics Class in West Marin

Join the Mainstreet Moms and other community members for a Civics Class with Pt. Reyes activist and writer, Jonathan Rowe. Learn how the process works and how, as informed citizens, we can best participate. Monday, January 26th at 5:30 p.m. at the Dance Palace, Church Space, 503 B Street, Point Reyes Station. For driving directions, call 415-663-1075 or visit http://www.dancepalace.org/. This free event is co-sponsored by the Point Reyes Station Library.

African Village Celebration a One Book One Marin Event at the Civic Center Library

AFRICAN VILLAGE CELEBRATION

In honor of the 2009 One Book One Marin choice of What is the What by Dave Eggers, come to a free performance of African drumming which will include drumming in the style of the Sudan.

African drummer, educator and recording artist Onye Onyemaechi of Village Rhythms takes participants on a tour of African drumming culture including group dances and songs. He uses the powerful rhythms of drumming to unite people in a celebration of life.

When: Saturday - March 14, 2009
Time: 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Where: Civic Center Library, Room 427, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903

If you have any questions please contact the Civic Center Library Reference desk at (415) 499-6058.

Many exciting One Book One Marin events are happening this month! Please check the website for details: http://www.onebookonemarin.org.

Free Computer Tutoring at the Civic Center Library

The Civic Center Library offers free, one-on-one tutoring on using Microsoft Word, email, and searching the internet. For more information, please call (415) 499-6102.

Get a Library Card

With your Marin County Free Library card, you can borrow books, CDs, DVDs, and other materials from our branches; access our online databases from home, work, or school; and access the Internet using our Public Use Computers.

Application forms are available online, in English and Español.

Go for it!

Civic Center Library Book Club - January Selection

Join the Brown Bag Book Club on January 28, from 12-1, for a discussion of Laura Esquivel's Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments, with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies. The club meets monthly at the Civic Center Library and new members are always welcome! For more information, call 499-6102.

Marin Master Gardeners - Creating Summer Blooms

Creating Summer Blooms


UCCE Marin Master Gardener, Leila Sirk, will give a talk on the importance of gardening in the winter and early spring. She will give you tips on the how and why of dividing perennials, as well as other propagation tips, which will contribute to the good winter maintenance of your garden.

Date: February 11, 2009
Time: 12 noon to 1 pm
Where: Board of Supervisors, Planning Chambers, Room 328
Marin County Civic Center, San Rafael, CA

This free event is sponsored by the Civic Center Library.

For more information, please contact the Civic Center Library Reference Desk at 415-499-6058.

Write Stuff

What do Julia Child, Anne Lamott and Joe Gores have in common? You'll find these talented people listed on our Marin Authors webpage along with many other fiction, mystery and nonfiction authors that reside or formerly resided in our county! You'll be amazed at just how many authors have called Marin County home. The Anne T. Kent California Room also has an expanded list available which includes local poets whose work appears only in journals as well as self-published authors. Check out just how many people have the write stuff in Marin on our Marin Authors webpage!

Storytime Junction!

Did you know that all Marin County Free Library branches offer free storytimes for children of all ages? We promise to make the storytime experience a fun one and we are happy to assist you with book recommendations afterward so you can bring the storytime experience home with you! For a schedule of storytimes, just check out our Storytime webpage! If your child cannot attend a storytime session, try "Dial-a-Story" where you can listen to new stories each week from home by calling 499-6051!

Corte Madera Book Club

Join us on Wednesday, January 21st, at 10 a.m. at the Corte Madera Library for a lively discussion of The Secret History , by Donna Tartt. Please check the library catalog to borrow or reserve a copy. For additional information, call the Reference Desk at (415) 924-6444.