(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 2005. 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!
The Enemy of God by Robert Daley
Activist priest Frank Redmond is dead, and Gabe Driscoll, NYPD chief of internal affairs and a high school teammate of Redmond, wants to know why. The publicist is oh-so-hot on Daley's latest, which launches mystery impresario Penzler's imprint with Harcourt.
Looking for Peyton Place by Barbara Delinsky
Award-winning writer Annie Barnes is investigating the consequences of pollution in her hometown, which doesn't sit too well with the neighbors—the town has already been slammed by Grace Metalious, who used it as a model for Peyton Place.
Double Cross Blind by Joel N. Ross
Talk about a bind: shell-shocked American soldier Tom Wall, whose brother may be a traitor, must convince a Nazi spy to spill his secrets—or spend the rest of the war in prison.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
In 19th-century China, girls with bound feet were often paired in lifelong relationships and in one locale even devised their own language. See tells us the story of one pair who inscribed secret letters on fans and very nearly lost each other through a terrible misunderstanding.
Little Chapel on the River: A Pub, a Town, and an Unexpected Journey by Gwendolyn Bounds
An award-winning columnist for the Wall Street Journal, Bounds fled her downtown Manhattan apartment after 9/11, seeking comfort in a little town upstate. Guinan's, the local Irish pub, proved to be the real community center, and by recounting its story she aims to recapture America.
Olympos by Dan Simmons
Simmons has won just about every sf/fantasy award ever invented, but he's not sitting back. His latest is an epic that starts with the Greek gods.
Field of Blood by Denise Mina
Scottish journalist Paddy Meehan loses the scoop of her career as she lets slip to a colleague that her fiancé's cousin is suspected of murdering a local boy. Then she has to scramble to clear the cousin's name. More from the author of the acclaimed "Garnethill" trilogy.
Lord Vishnu's Love Handles: A Spy Novel (Sort of) by Will Clark
Travis has traded up in life by relying on an unusual gift of foresight, but when his gift fails him big time and the IRS comes calling, he finds himself in rehab with a man who claims to be the final reincarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Case of Lies by Perri O' Shaughnessy
Nina Reilly is back, desperate to find three students who witnessed the murder of the wife of one of her clients. Now they're hiding out, and she must go all the way to Europe to find them.
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, business resources, and more.
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.
E-Mail Basics
Join a hands-on class in setting up a free e-mail account, sending and receiving messages, and accessing e-mail. Space is limited to two people per class.
Ask a reference librarian or call 507-4049 for more information.
The Brown Bag Book Club
On Wednesday, June 22, 12 noon to 1 p.m., the Book Club will discuss The Great Fire by Shirley Hazzard. New members are always welcome!
For more information, call Becky or Livia at 499.6058 or e-mail to llewin@co.marin.ca.us.
The Dipsea Race : A Marin Tradition for 100 Years
Barry Spitz will be the featured speaker at the Friends of the Civic Center Library annual meeting at 7 pm Thursday, June 9th at the Civic Center Library. Barry promises great slides and many colorful stories. He knows the subject better than anyone else, having published a book Dipsea, The Greatest Race.
Sing and Sign Storytime
Monday, June 20,, 2005 10:30 am
For children ages 0-4. Join us for 40 minutes of singing, dancing, books, instrument play, and sign language with the talented Melissa Ayotte & Beebo the Bear from Sing and Sign. This will be the last Sing & Sign Storytime. Arrive early, space is limited. Sponsored by Civic Center Friends of the Library.
Swazzle Puppets
Tuesday, June 28, 2005, 3:00 pm
For children ages 3 and up. Swazzle Puppets kick off our Summer Reading Game with their performance of “Hazel and the Dragon”. Arrive early, space is limited. Sponsored by the Marin County Friends of the Library. No infants, toddlers, or strollers in the performance area please.
Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds
Join us this summer as we explore Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds at the Civic Center Library. Our Summer Reading Game is open to all young people, from preschoolers to teens, with free programs, prizes, drawings, and more. Grab your library card, swoop down into the library this summer, and grab some smoldering reads. This 8 week program runs from June 20th to August 13th. Pre-registration begins Wednesday, June 15th. Details about rules, events, and prizes provided when you sign up. Visit the Marin County Free Library Kid’s Page for more details.
Marin Poetry Center’s Traveling Show
Tuesday, June 7th, 7:30 pm
Hear the words of our local poets at a reading hosted by Sim Warkov. Featuring Ruth Daigon, Carol Sheldon, Calvin Ahlgren and other mystery guests!
This event is free and open to the public.
Hazel and the Dragon
Swazzle Puppets presents "Hazel and the Dragon"
Wednesday June 29 at 11:00
Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds! Summer Reading Game
Sign up anytime starting Saturday, June 18, through Saturday, August 20. The Reading Game is self-paced and open to all ages, both readers and pre-readers. Ask at the Reference Desk for more details.
Hazel & the Dragon
Presented by Swazzle Puppets, for ages 4 & up. Wednesday, June 29, 7:30 p.m.
Teen Survival Guide
Tuesday, June 14, 7-8:30 p.m.
The workshop teens need to help them smooth out the bumps in the road…parent issues, changing schools, friendship stuff. This free, fast paced, funny workshop will be presented by Annie Fox, M.Ed. Annie Fox is an educator, author of Teen Survival Guide and Too Stressed to Think, creator of www.InSite.org and online teen advisor “Hey Terra!”. Annie will help teens understand how to make choices that work best for them and how to negotiate more effectively with parents.
Great door prizes generously donated by Fairfax Scoop, Fairfax Theater, Fairfax Variety, M & G Burgers & Beverages and Annie Fox.
Book Club
The Fairfax Library Book Club meets the first Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m. The next selection will be:
June 2: Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte
All books are available through the Fairfax Library. Click on the title for each book to access the library catalog for reviews of the book or to place a hold using your Marin County Free Library card. 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
Next meeting Thursday, June 16, 7-9 p.m.
Dorsetta Hale author reading
Dorsetta Hale, the author of a book of essays entitled The Coast is Clear, will speak at Marin City Library Monday, June 20, at 7 PM. Ms. Hale is a former resident of Marin County. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Marin City Library. Admission is free. For more information, call 332-6159.
Intermediate Internet: Beyond the Basics Class
In this free two-hour class, volunteer Peter Haas teaches how to use email and manage bookmarks and gives Web addresses for helpful sites. Tuesday, June 14, 1:00-3:15 pm. See a reference librarian or call 897-1142 for reservations.
Henna Tattooing
Learn the art of henna tattoing! Materials will be provided, and participants can draw the designs on their own or a friend's hands. Monday, June 27, 6-8 pm. The class is limited to 25 participants. Stop by the adult reference desk or call 897-1142 to sign up.
Teen Library Officers
Help the library improve services to teens! Anyone age 12 to 19 who lives or goes to school in Novato is welcome to participate. The next meeting is Monday, June 13, 3:30-4:30pm.
Toddler Tuesdays
June 14 - August 9 at 10 am
For ages 18-36 months with a parent or caregiver.
Storytime
Every Wednesday or Saturday at 11 am
For ages 3-6.
La Hora Bilingüe de los Cuentos
¡Pronto viene!
Swazzle Puppet Show
Tuesday, June 28 at 11:00 am
Join us for the lively tale of "Hazel and the Dragon"
For ages 3 and up.
Library Birthday Celebration
On Saturday, June 11th from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m the South Novato Library will be celebrating it's first year at the new Hamilton location. Adults and children of all ages are welcome to join the festivities, enjoy a slice of cake, explore the facilities, and tour our Bookmobile and Literacy F.L.A.G.Ship vehicles which will be onsite for the occasion. Enjoy a special storytime in English and Spanish with Ana and Dawn at 11:30 in the children’s room! This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Novato Libraries and the Marin County Board of Supervisors.
Special Bilingual Storytime
Saturday, June 11th at 11:30 am for children ages 2 to 10.
Sing-along Bilingual Storytime
Join us for a Sing-along Bilingual Storytime on June 15th and June 29th at 11am for a half hour of singing, books and fun - ages 3-7.
Swazzle Puppets-Hazel and the Dragon
Swazzle Puppets presents Hazel and the Dragon - a colorful puppet story for ages 2 to 92 on Tuesday, June 28th at 6:30pm.
Reading Club
The South Novato Library Reading Club’s book for June is Confessions of a Master Jewel Thief by Bill Mason. Join the discussion or help pick the new book on Thursday, June 29th at 6:30pm in the Library.
Bilingual Storytimes
Thursday, June 9, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Point Reyes Station Library
featuring the story Pepita Talks Twice
Swazzle Puppets Presents "Hazel and the Dragon"
Monday, June 27
10:30 am Stinson Beach Library
1:00 pm Point Reyes Station Library
3:30 pm San Geronimo Valley Library
Friday, July 1
3:30 pm Inverness Library
Saturday, July 2
3:30 pm Bolinas Library
"Turning the Pages in the Library" radio program
Wednesday, June 29, 10 am - 11 am
Tune into KWMR 10-11am for Dan Carr's "Turning the Pages in the Library" program
90.5 FM Point Reyes and 89.3 FM Bolinas
Homegrown Author Seriers: Chun Yu
The newest event in the Homegrown Author series is a session with Chun Yu, author of Little Green: Growing Up During the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Told in free verse, this sensitive and charming account gives readers another view into the consequences of the Cultural Revolution on a Chinese family.
June 27th at 7:30 pm in the Charlotte Joines room at the Stinson Beach Library. Please call 868-0835 for more information.
Contributions for new carpet in Inverness Library
Contributions are still being accepted for a new carpet for the Inverness Library. Make checks out to "Marin County Free Library" and mail to: Ann Taylor / PO BOX 1330 / Point Reyes Station CA 94956. The carpet will be purchased from Interface, the largest carpet manufacturing company in the world - a green, sustainable company. For more information about the CEO Ray Anderson see the film "The Corporation" or go online to the Interface website and read about their philosophy and goals. Anderson was transformed by reading Paul Hawken's The Ecology of Commerce and Daniel Quinn's Ishmael.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, calling all royal readers and would-be wizards for a magical summer of fun at the library! Join us this summer as we explore Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds in the Marin County Free Library. Our Summer Reading Game 2005 is open to all young people, from preschoolers to teens, with free programs, prizes, drawings, and more. Grab your library card, swoop down into the library this summer, and grab some smoldering reads. Check your local branch for start dates, rules, and events. Take a look at our Kids' Summer Reading webpage for lots of fun resources to pack on royal reading quest.
The Library's For Kids website has gotten a complete re-design, and now includes much more content for kids! Check out our newly designed complete list of library storytimes! Take a look at the new homework help page, with links to free professional online tutors, ask a librarian, library homework help resources, and other homework help websites!
Take a look at our new section for parents and teachers! Explore this summer's Summer Reading Game page, with lists of books to read while you're waiting for the new Harry Potter book!
On Saturday, June 11th from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m the South Novato Library will be celebrating it's first year at the new Hamilton location. Adults and children of all ages are welcome to join the festivities, enjoy a slice of cake, explore the facilities, and tour our Bookmobile and Literacy F.L.A.G.Ship vehicles which will be onsite for the occasion. Enjoy a special storytime in English and Spanish with Ana and Dawn at 11:30 in the children’s room! This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Novato Libraries and the Marin County Board of Supervisors. The South Novato Library is located at 6 Hamilton Landing, in Novato. Call us at (415) 506-3168 for directions or additional information.
Bargain Sunday is June 5 from noon to 4:00 pm. Sale categories, all at 50%, include:
- Science fiction
- Reference
- Crafts
- Romance--both paperbacks and hardbacks
- Mystery paperbacks (3 for $1.00)
In addition, everything in the Clearance Room (except sets) will be 10¢!
The Book Place is open ALL Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 pm (except Bargain Sunday, the first Sunday of every month, from noon to 4). And every Sunday is Senior Sunday! People age 65 and older will get a 20% discount on everything they purchase on Sunday. We are also putting some category of books on sale every Sunday--an unadvertised special. Come in to see what's special each week!
We are celebrating our 35th anniversary! In honor of this occasion, all mystery paperbacks will be 35¢ during Anniversary Week, June 7-12.
The Book Place is operated by the Friends of the Marin County Free Library, a nonprofit volunteer organization devoted to raising funds for the libraries. You can help by volunteering at the store (call Nancy Montgomery, 883-5628), by becoming a member of the Friends (call Ginny Schultz, 883-5488) and by donating books and buying books at The Book Place.
The Friends of the Marin County Free Library are having our Annual Meeting on June 12, from 2 to 4 pm at The Book Place. This is going to be a very special afternoon, as we are celebrating our 35th Anniversary! As a special treat, we'll have music and dancing from our founding year, 1969, with dance instruction by Fodie Baker and the fabulous staff of Stars Ballroom in Novato. This event is only for members of the Friends; if you are a member, you will receive an invitation in the mail. Please join us for this special occasion!
The June 20 Local Edition program on Channel #26, the public access station throughout Marin, will feature Past-President Barbara Madrid. She will discuss current Friends' projects and accomplishments. The program will first be shown on Monday, June 20 at 8:30 pm, and will be repeated at 10:00 pm every evening that week (June 20 through 24).
