(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 July 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!
Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen
An incompetent marine biologist tries to do in his wife when she discovers his collusion with a corporate type indifferent to despoiling the Everglades. But then she turns the tables. A five-city author tour.
Kill the Messenger by Tami Hoag
An innocent bike messenger ends up being chased by both the good guys and the bad guys (but which are which?) after the murder of a lawyer for whom he was delivering a package.
What Happened to Henry by Sharon Pywell
Is it just the strain of holding together his dysfunctional family in picture-perfect Cold War America that makes young Henry crack? His sister thinks not. Pitched as a word-of-mouth debut to rival Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time or Carolyn Parkhurst's The Dogs of Babel.
Garden of Beasts: A Novel of Berlin 1936 by Jefferey Deaver
How can a principled hit man avoid doing prison time in 1930s New York? By agreeing to pose as an Olympic athlete at the Berlin games and then snuffing out Reinhardt Ernst, the man behind Germany's rearmament. With a 14-city author tour.
Second Chance by Danielle Steel
Can the high-flying editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine find happiness with a conservative Madison Avenue type? Is this a Danielle Steel novel?
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, June 23, 12 noon to 1 p.m., the Book Club will discuss The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne. New members are always welcome! For more information, call Becky or Livia at 499.6058 or e-mail to ldimare@co.marin.ca.us.
Under the Dome Photography
The exhibit of exotic colorful photographs from Sandy Chandler’s Carnevale Magic series featuring images of 2003 Carnevale in Venice, Italy continues through June 18. Following Sandy’s exhibit, the Dome Gallery will be transported from the wheat fields of eastern Washington and Idaho to the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan courtesy of photographs by Marin Photography Club President, Jane Allen. Visit the Marin Photography Club at http://www.marinphotoclub.org.
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.
Teen Summer Reading ~ “For a Change, READ!”
June 14 through August 31
This summer join the Teen Summer Reading Program at the Corte Madera Library. Teen readers (entering 7th grade - 12th grade) are awarded coupons for smoothies, tacos and video rentals. The Teen area offers the latest Teen fiction as well as nonfiction and magazines. For more information, visit or call the Corte Madera Library, 924-6444.
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.
Discover New Trails @ Fairfax Library! Sign up at the Reference Desk to play the CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING GAME, Saturday, June 19 through Tuesday, August 31.
Neshama Franklin tells tales of the Sun, Moon and Stars to ages 4 and up. Wednesday, June 16, 7:30 p.m.
Ventriloquist/Magician/Puppeteer Tony Borders tells Jungle Tales to ages 3 and up. Tuesday, June 29, 11:00 a.m.
Book Club
The Fairfax Library Book Club meets the first Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Our selection for this month is:
June 3 – Children of the Alley, by Naguib Mahfouz. The book for discussion on July 1 is The Dive from Clausen's Pier, by Ann Packer.
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
Annual meeting, Thursday, June 17, 7-9 p.m. Election of officers and plans for the coming year.
Meeting Room Gallery
Pastel paintings by Carol Gahagan.
Toddler Tuesdays June 15 - August 17 at 10 am
For ages 18-36 months with a parent or caregiver.
Storytime every Wednesday or Saturday 11 am
For ages 3-6.
Carla's Craft Time! Tuesday, June 22nd
Drop in anytime between 11:30 and 2 pm and learn how to make colorful tissue paper flowers. It's free and fun!
Tony Borders Monday, June 28 at 11:00 am
Tony borders and his nearly-big-as-life puppets mix ventriloquism with a touch of magic for a fun-filled morning.
For ages 3 and up.
Intermediate Internet Class
In this free class, students will learn the basics about email, customizing Internet Explorer, and using Webpage bookmarks. Tuesday, June 8, 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. See a reference librarian or call 897-1142 for reservations.
The South Novato Library has relocated to Hamilton!
Help celebrate the reopening at their new location at 6 Hamilton Landing, Suite 140A. Ceremonies for the Grand ReOpening begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 5th and will include ribbon cutting, food, and entertainment. New Library hours for the South Novato branch are:
Tuesday & Thursday............1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesday & Saturday.......11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday, Friday, & Sunday...Closed
Western Weekend--Tomales Bay Library Association, the Bookmobile, the FLAGship and some West Marin staff will be participating in the Western Weekend Parade in Point Reyes Station on Sunday June 6, starting at high noon.
Colibri will be performing at the Point Reyes Station Library on Thursday June 17 at 7pm in conjunction with Ana Maria Ramirez's bilingual storytime. Colibri performs songs and music from Latin America using a fascinating variety of instruments. This storytime will be the last one in the series. We are searching for funding so that we can provide the bilingual storytimes September 2004 - June 2005.
On exhibit at the Stinson Beach Library is a show featuring the work of local students using pin hole cameras.
Mola Designs on Display
Sandy Dierks of Bolinas has collected many molas made by the Kuna People of the San Blas Islands off of Panama. She has put some of these on display at the Stinson Beach Library. The exhibit will be up until July 1st.
The South Novato Library has relocated to Hamilton! Help celebrate the reopening at their new location at 6 Hamilton Landing, Suite 140A. Ceremonies for the Grand ReOpening begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 5th and will include ribbon cutting, food, and entertainment. New Library hours for the South Novato branch are:
Tuesday & Thursday............1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesday & Saturday.......11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday, Friday, & Sunday...Closed
The Marin County Free Library's Summer Reading Program starts June 14th. Stop by your local branch for a reading log and information. This year's theme is Discover New Trails at your Library!
Frank Lloyd Wright's speeches to the citizens of Marin in 1957 and 1958 and interviews with others who played a key role in the history of the Marin County Civic Center, will form the basis of an inter-active site created by the Anne T. Kent California Room, to premiere at the 2004 Marin County Fair on July 1. After July 1, you will also be able to access this site on the web at: http://www.co.marin.ca.us/library/crm/wright.html
The past will come alive as architects Frank Lloyd Wright, William Wesley Peters and Aaron Green, former Supervisor Vera Schultz, and others, speak about the design and creation of Marin’s landmark government center and fairgrounds. The recordings used for this site are from the oral history archive of the Anne T. Kent California Room. Thanks to a grant from Supervisor, Annette Rose, eight new interviews were conducted especially for the 2004 Marin County Fair.
Have you visited The Book Place? This used book store is operated by the Friends of the Marin County Free Library, and every penny of profit goes to support library needs. Plus, it is a charming store, with thousands of books for all ages and interests.
June 6 is Bargain Sunday at The Book Place. In remembrance of the 60th anniversary of D-Day, all military books will be 50% off. Also at 50% are travel and foreign language books. Fiction and mystery hardbacks and trade paperbacks will be $1 each, and all paperback pocket-size books will be 3 for $1--mix and match!
Bargain Sunday is from noon-4 pm on the first Sunday of each month, with various categories on sale each month. Our regular hours are Tues/Thurs/Sat 10-4; Weds 12-4; Fri 10-8.
We look forward to seeing you at The Book Place, 1608 Grant Avenue, Novato. Call 415-878-0212 for information.
The Librarians at the Marin County Free Library are always trying to make your web-searching experience a little easier. Our Reference Links page points out hundreds of good websites in dozens of categories. Check out our Hot Topics area--currently featuring links to good resources on the Bay Area commute, the PATRIOT ACT, and new Library resources. Other popular categories are Consumer Information and Health. Check it out!
