Duck on a Bike by David Shannon
A duck decides to ride a bike and soon influences all the other animals on the farm to ride bikes too.
Martha Speaks by Susan Meddaugh
Problems arise when Martha, the family dog, learns to speak after eating alphabet soup.
To Market, to Market by Anne Miranda
Starting with the nursery rhyme about buying a fat pig at market, this tale goes on to describe a series of unruly animals that run amok, evading capture and preventing the narrator from cooking lunch.
What! cried Granny: An Almost Bedtime Story by Kate Lum
When her grandson Patrick arrives for his first sleepover,Granny's resourceful efforts to provide him with a bed, pillow, and other necessities result in a sleepless night for both of them.
Imogene's Antlers by David Small
One Thursday Imogene wakes up with a pair of antlers growing out of her head and causes a sensation wherever she goes.
Cosmo Zooms by Arthur Howard
Cosmo the dog discovers a special talent when he accidentally takes a nap on a skateboard.
Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash by Sarah Weeks
Mrs. McNosh hangs up her wash with such gusto that her clothesline ends up holding the dog, a Christmas wreath, a kite, and other odd items.
No Jumping on the Bed! by Tedd Arnold
Walter lives near the top floor of a tall apartment building where one night his habit of jumping on his bed leads to a
tumultuous fall through floor after floor, collecting occupants all the way down.
Moo Cow Kaboom! by Thacher Hurd
Farmer George's Moo Cow is "cownapped" by a space cowboy and taken to Planet 246 to compete in the intergalactic rodeo.
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin
When Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn they start making demands, and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what they want.
(Combined fiction and nonfiction list from various sources, in no particular order, compiled by E-Connect staff. Blurbs are from the publishers' advance PR materials.)
All the following titles are due to be issued in June 2004. In some cases, the library hasn't yet ordered the title. If you would like to ask that any of the not-yet-ordered titles be ordered, please use this link: http://marinet.lib.ca.us/acquire. Thanks!
Lincoln Matters: Wise Answers to Today's Tough Political Questions by Mario M. Cuomo
Lincoln can give us guidance on some of the issues we confront today, argues former New York State governor Cuomo.
We're Still Family: What Grown Children Have To Say About Their Parents' Divorce by Constance R. Ahrons
The author of The Good Divorce uses nearly 200 interviews to show that the breakdown of a marriage need not damage the children involved.
The Color of Death by Elizabeth Lowell
Jeweler Kate Chandler is slated to cut the fabulous Seven Sins cluster of sapphires, but then comes murder. One-day laydown: June 15.
The Queen of the South by Arturo, Pérez-Reverte
Pérez-Reverte abandons the elaborate intellectual scaffolding of novels like The Club Dumas for the sock-it-to-'em tale of Teresa Mendoza, on the run after her drug-smuggling boyfriend is killed.
Have a suggestion for a title that you think the library should purchase? You can offer your suggestion via the new form on the MARINet website at http://marinet.lib.ca.us/acquire.
At the branches
Computer Tutorials
Explore the Internet.
Use electronic information resources available through the library for finding magazine and newspaper articles, books to match individual reading interests, and business resources.
Get help with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Access library information from the Web-based catalog.
Ask a reference librarian or call 507-4049 for more information.
The Brown Bag Book Club
On Wednesday, May 26, 12 noon to 1 p.m., the Book Club will discuss The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton. New members are always welcome! For more information, call Becky or Livia at 499.6058 or e-mail to ldimare@mcflmail.org.
In the Display Case
With summer fast approaching, and as people spend more time outdoors to enjoy the natural beauty of Marin from the saddle of a bicycle, the Marin County Bicycle Coalition (MCBC) shares its activities through an exhibit beginning May 7. Learn more about Bike to Work Day, the North-South Greenway project, Street Skills seminars, and more. Visit MCBC at http://www.marinbike.org/.
Under the Dome Photography
Vivid color images by award-winning local photographer and Marin Photography Club member, Sandy Chandler, grace the exhibit space of the Dome Gallery from May 3 through June 18. This exhibit features photographs from Ms. Chandler’s Carnevale Magic series that brilliantly captures the exotic fantasy that was 2003 Carnevale in Venice, Italy. Visit the Marin Photography Club at http://www.marinphotoclub.org/.
Bequest to the Corte Madera Library
The Corte Madera Library is one of several agencies in Marin County to recently receive a generous bequest of approximately $370,000 from the late Armand Cello, a former Mill Valley resident who passed away on January 17, 2003. Mr. Cello was born in San Francisco in 1917. He joined the faculty of the College of Marin in 1962. During his career of 40 years at the College, he taught reading, psychology, and biology. He participated in the formation of the Communications Department and served as its Chair in the 1970s. Mr. Cello’s bequest will be used to purchase materials for the Library.
True Blue: Local authors talk about their work as police officers--May 11th at 7:00 pm. Stan Damas and Phil Dunnigan, both long-term residents of Marin and retired police Lieutenants from the San Francisco Police Department, are featured authors in the recently published book, True Blue: Police stories by those who have lived them.
True Blue is a collection of 53 stories by police officers from all over the country. It was conceived as a way to honor the work of the nation’s police. In addition, proceeds from the sale of the book support the families of officers who were lost in the World Trade Center tragedy.
Blogatopia ~ for Teens only ~
Want to start your own blog?
* Post your favorite photos
* Use it as a journal
* Share your favorite web sites
Learn how to set up a blog (an Internet bulletin board) at the Corte Madera Library, June 17th, 2-4 pm. Reserve a spot by calling 924-6444 or signing up at the reference desk.
During the month of May, the Corte Madera Library will be hosting a display of artwork created by students of the Marin Montessori School. We welcome all art lovers to drop by the library and enjoy the exhibition, located in the display cabinet across from the Circulation Desk.
Joseph Bacon, Classical Guitarist
May 11, 2004
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Classical guitarist, Joseph Bacon, will perform a selection of pieces from the 16th-20th centuries, including some from South America. An accomplished musician, Mr. Bacon studied guitar with Andres Segovia, Ida Presti, Alexander Lagoya and Julian Bream in addition to an extended study of Indian music with Ustad Ali Akbar Kahn. He has performed in London, New York, San Francisco and most recently in Italy. Take this opportunity to hear an extraordinary local talent at your local library. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Marin County Free Library.
Austin Murphy, writer for Sports Illustrated and author of How Tough Could It Be? The Trials and Errors of a Sportswriter Turned Stay-at-Home Dad, talks about his “experiment,” trading places with his wife and taking care of the home life for six months. Hear how it went. Tuesday, June 8, 7:30 p.m.
Book Club
The Fairfax Library Book Club meets the first Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Our selections for the next two months are:
May 6 – Your Mouth is Lovely, by Nancy Richler
June 3 – Children of the Alley, by Naguib Mahfouz
Books are available through the Marin County Free Library. You can check availability and reserve the books at http://marinet.lib.ca.us/screens/opacmenu.html, or by calling the library at 457-5629. If you'd like to purchase your book, BookBeat in Fairfax offers our members a 15% discount.
Internet Tutoring
Free training with experienced computer professionals who will individualize the training to meet your skill level. Call 457-5629 to set up an appointment for a one-hour session.
Friends of the Fairfax Library
Monthly meeting, Thursday, May 20, 7-9 p.m.
Meeting Room Gallery
Acrylics on paper by Lucas Kipp.
Introduction to the Internet
In this free class, beginners will learn how to use a Web browser and search engines and will be introduced to some useful Web sites. Stop by the reference desk or call 897-1142 to reserve a space. Tuesday, May 11, 1:00-3:15 p.m.
Marin County Free Library patrons who shop at Mervyn's Department stores will be happy to know that the library is
partnering with Mervyn's for their "Go Places, Read" reading club which runs from April 1 - June 30, 2004.
Children 11 (5th grade) and under may visit either the library or their local Mervyn's store to receive a blue reading passport. The children must check out and read six LIBRARY books each month and enter the titles in their passport. The passport is then stamped and initialed at the library and taken back to Mervyn's. Three terrific monthly prizes are awarded: April: a lunch cooler, May: sports binoculars, and June: juggling balls. Stop by the library to get a shiny new library card if you don't already have one, a blank reading passport, and six books and you're on your way! Questions? Phone Miss Kitty at the Civic Center Library (415) 507-4048.
Construction at the new Hamilton location is right on schedule. Our Technical Services staff (those great people who keep our shelves filled with the books you love to read) and the MARINet staff (they're the folks who keep our County wide catalog running so well) are planning to move in the first week of May. The South Novato Library will close at 8 p.m. on Thursday May 20th and will reopen in Hangar Six with grand opening festivities on Saturday June 5th at 11 a.m. Stop by the South Novato Library and pick up a bookmark with a map and driving directions - they're available now. Staff will be happy to answer any questions and show you the floor plan of the new location.
In early May we'll begin checking out our South Novato books for six weeks - we'd love for as many as possible of them to find a temporary place in some book lover's home - it will make moving so much easier. So, c'mon down and load up with kids books and grown up books to enjoy for an extra long time. Of course you can always return materials to any branch in the County system, but make it easy on yourself!
We've planned lots of festivities for opening day June 5th - please mark your calendar to join us at 11 a.m. for a brief ceremony, some great entertainment by local school groups, snacks and look at our fabulous new space.
The Marin Literacy Program and the San Rafael Public Library are jointly hosting a Volunteer Recognition Event at the Falkirk Cultural Center on May 6th. During the past year, 300 volunteers gave over 25,000 hours of service to the San Rafael Public Library and the Marin Literacy Program. The activities they provide to the community gives the residents of Marin a wide variety of things that would not be possible without their dedication and hard work. You can see these volunteers tutoring adult learners, delivering materials to homebound San Rafael residents, fundraising for library improvements and assisting with special library projects.
The Marin Literacy Program will be participating in the Human Race on Saturday, May 8th. Aided by the Harbor Rotary Club, we will be running, walking and sponsoring a Pizza/Puzzle Booth for families to enjoy. The morning activity offers non-profits a venue to talk about the work they do and prospective volunteers a chance to investigate volunteer opportunities.
For more information about either of these events contact the Marin Literacy Program at 485-3318.
Travel season is beginning! You can find lots of travel information at The Book Place, the Friends used book shop in downtown Novato. You can also find a huge stock of take-along reading, from the most recent novels and mysteries to the oldies-but-goodies. Another thing to remember: If you are in a book club, The Book Place may have a copy of what you're looking for. Come check it out!
The Book Place
1608 Grant Avenue
Novato
415-878-0212
Check out the Library's newest online resource: CQ Researcher! CQ Researcher provides full-text articles on political and social issues like health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy. And, best of all, it is accessible from home with a Marin County Free Library card. For details about accessing this resource from home click here.
