• Orientation for Prospective Tutors
  Wednesday, July 5th, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
  The Marin Literacy Program is looking for individuals to volunteer as tutors for adults who need to improve their reading, writing and English speaking skills. Attend this 1.5-hour orientation to find out more about the need for adult literacy instruction in Marin, the programs offered, what it is like to tutor an adult, and how you can make a difference in someone's life by tutoring. Please call 485-3318 to sign-up.

ANNE T. KENT CALIFORNIA HISTORY ROOM

• Marin: A History, Author Events
  Tuesday, July 11th, 7:00 pm at the Book Depot in Mill Valley
  and Sunday, August 27th, 7:00 pm at Book Passage in Corte Madera
  Barry Spitz will talk about his latest book, Marin: A History, developed in association with the Anne T. Kent California Room. Barry Spitz, is the author of several well-received local history books, including Mill Valley: The Early Years; San Anselmo: A Pictorial History; and Dipsea: The Greatest Race.
  

CIVIC CENTER
3501 Civic Center Drive #427, San Rafael, CA 94903 Directions. (415) 499-6057.
Open hours: M/W/F 10am-6pm; T/Th 10am-9pm; Sa 10am-5pm; Closed Sunday.

• Computer Tutoring
  Explore the Internet and learn the basics of setting up a free e-mail account, sending and receiving messages, and accessing e-mail. Learn to 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 Excel. Ask a reference librarian or call 507-4049 for more information.
• Storytimes
  Toddler Storytime, Wednesdays, 10:30 to 10:50 am. Ages 2 to 3 with a parent or caregiver.
  Preschool Storytime, Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:00 pm. Ages 3 and up.
• Flute Sweets & Tickletoons
  Wednesday, July 12th, 3:30 pm
  This program combines the magical storytelling of Keith Torgan with the musical mastery of flutist Barbara Siesel. Contemporary stories and fairy tales both original and classic are turned into musical story theatre with a flutonious orchestra of one. Listen and delight! Ages 3 and up.
  
• Wildlife Associates Presents: Predators and Their Prey
  Monday, July 24th, 1:00 pm
  Take a journey with us into the inner-world of wildlife. Learn how the delicate balance of nature is maintained by the predator-prey relationship. We'll see a Golden Eagle, African Serval, Kookaburra, and African Crested Porcupine. For the safety of kids and animals, strict age limit of 5 and older will be enforced. Free!
  
• The Brown Bag Book Club
  Wednesday, July 26th, noon to 1:00 pm
  Each month the Book Club meets to discuss a new literary selection. The selection for July is Hummingbird's Daughter by Luis Alberto Urrea. Please check the library catalog to borrow or reserve a copy. New members are always welcome! For more information, call Livia at 499-6058 or e-mail to llewin@co.marin.ca.us.

• Internet Tutoring
  Hourly sessions every Monday, 11am to noon, 1-2 pm, 2-3 pm
  Bring your questions. Explore the Internet. Find information using Yahoo and Google. Learn the basics of setting up a free e-mail account and sending and receiving messages. To reserve a tutoring session, speak with a librarian at the reference desk or call 924-6444.
• Using the Online Library Catalog
  Tuesday, July 11th, 10:00 am
  Thursday, July 20th, 1:00 pm
  Librarians will teach you to look for library materials, search for specific material types such as DVDs or CDs, request items to be held for you, keep a list of things you have checked out, and more. Please call 924-6444 to register.
  
• Getting the Most Out of Your Library Online
  Thursday, July 27th, 1:00 pm
  Through the Library's website you can read magazines and newspapers, explore photo albums of Marin history, find information in many subject areas, chat online with a librarian to ask a question, and more. Call 924-6444 to register.
• Storytimes
  Preschool Storytime, Wednesdays, 11:00 to 11:30 am. Ages 3 and up.
  
• Draw Your Own Comics with Oliver Chin
  Thursday, July 6th, 6:30 pm
  Cartoonist and graphic novelist Oliver Chin will give teens some tips about cartoon art.
  
• Tickletoons Music for Children
  Wednesday, July 12th, 11:00 am
  Flutist Barbara Siesel and singer Keith Torgan present music and story theater for kids.
  
• Meet Firefighter Barbara Frazier
  Wednesday, July 19th, 11:00 am
  Local firefighter Barbara Frazier will meet and talk with children about her experiences as a firefighter.
  
• Make a Flip Book with Your Digital Images
  Tuesday, July 25th, 6:30 pm
  Photographer Chris Willis will instruct teens how to put together a "flip book" with their digital images.
  
• Wildlife Associates Bring a Live Porcupine and Kookaburra
  Wednesday, July 26th, 11:00 am
  Wildlife Associates bring one of their acclaimed educational programs to the Library, including live animals. Children learn about the animals and about the proper respect and care for wildlife.

• Internet Tutoring
  Free tutoring 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.
• Storytimes
  Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays & Saturdays, 11:00 to 11:30 am. Ages 3 and up.
• Green Golly & Her Golden Flute
  Wednesday, July 5th, 7:30 pm
  Rapunzel, Rapunzel! Let down your. . .flute? Rapunzel may have been horrified to spend her days trapped in that big old tower, but not Green Golly! She was delighted. So inspired by all that whizzed past her window she couldn’t help but make music. Herein lies the charm of Green Golly & Her Golden Flute: funny and extraordinarily musical, introduces children to the art of flute and the magic of classical music.
• Critter Song Sing-Along
  Thursday, July 20th, 7:00 pm
  Bring your favorite stuffed animal and your singing voice! Bonnie shares animal songs from around the world to create a sing-along, move-along, play-along concert!
• Book Club
  Thursday, July 6th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
  The Fairfax Library Book Discussion Group meets the first Thursday of each month. The selection for July is The Memory of Running, by Ron McLarty. Please check the library catalog to borrow or reserve a copy. If you'd like to purchase your book, BookBeat in Fairfax offers our member a 15% discount.

• Computer Tutoring
  Free training in computer, Internet, and e-mail basics individualized to meet your interests and skill level. Please call 332-6157 to set up an appointment for a one-hour session.
• Preschool Storytimes
  Wednesdays, 11:00 am and 3:30 pm. Ages 3 and up.
• Magic, Mystery & Mayhem at Marin City Library
  Wednesday, July 19th, 11:00 am
  Enjoy the magic and mystery of Magic Dan!

• Book Talk on Novato Cable Channel 27
  Watch "Book Talk" every Monday, 2:30 and 8:00 pm on Novato Cable Channel 27. Show is repeated each Monday, with a new show every month!
• Storytimes
  Lapsit Storytime, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:00 to 10:30 am. Ages 18 to 36 months with an adult.
  Preschool Storytime, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 11:00 to 11:30 am. Ages 3 and up.
  La Hora de los Cuentos en Español, Sábados a las 10:00 am. Para niños a partir de 3 años. (Spanish Language Storytime, Saturdays at 10:00 am)
• Internet Basics
  Wednesday, July 5th, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  Wednesday, July 19th, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  This one-session class provides an introduction to the Internet. You will learn how to use a web browser, find information in subject directories and how to search using search engines. Classes are lecture and demonstration on a large screen, not hands-on instruction. Please call the Reference Desk at 897-1142 to reserve a place.
  
• Email Basics
  Thursday, July 13th, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  Thursday, July 27th, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  This one-session class teaches you how to sign up for a free email account and how to write, send, read and respond to email. Classes are lecture and demonstration on a large screen, not hands-on instruction. Please call the Reference Desk at 897-1142 to reserve a place.
  
• Flute Sweets & Tickletoons with Keith Torgan & Flutist Barbara Siesel
  Wednesday, July 12th, 1:30 pm
  This program combines the magical storytelling of Keith Torgan with the musical mastery of flutist Barbara Siesel. Contemporary stories and fairy tales both original and classic are turned into one person musical story theatre with a flutonious orchestra of one. Listen and delight! For ages 3 and up.
  
• Mystery Reader's Book Club
  Thursday, July 13th, 10:30 to 11:30 am
  The Novato Library Mystery Reader's Book Club meets the second Thursday of every month. Everyone is welcome. A limited supply of books are available for checkout at the meeting prior. You may also wish to check the library catalog to borrow or reserve a copy. Librarians at any reference desk can also assist interested readers with placing holds on books, large print copies, or audio formats.
• Knitting Workshop
  Wednesday, July 19th, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, or 2:30 pm
  Reservations required! Learn the basics of knitting and you'll be on your way to great scarves, purses and hats! Sign up at the children's desk. If you need to cancel, please let us know right away. Children's desk: 897-1143 after 10am. For ages 7 and up.
  
• Tuesday Afternoon Book Club
  Tuesday, July 18th, 1:00 to 2:00 pm
  Join us at the Novato Library for the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. The selection for July is Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Discussion questions are provided. For additional information, please contact the Reference Desk at 897-1143.
• Wildlife Associates Presents: Predators and Their Prey
  Wednesday, July 26th, 1:30 pm
  An African porcupine, an Arctic fox and more will visit when Wildlife Associates comes to remind us of the vital role predators play in our world. For ages 6 and up. Sorry, no younger children allowed at request of performer.
• Wednesday Night Book Club
  Wednesday, July 26th, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
  Join us at the Novato Library for the Wednesday Night Book Club. We meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. The selection for July is Swallows of Kabul by Yasmina Khadra. Discussion questions are provided. For additional information, please contact the Reference Desk at 897-1143.

• Small Group Internet Tutoring
  Free training with an experienced computer professional who will individualize the training to meet your skill level. Tutoring sessions are by appointment. Please sign up in advance by calling 506-3168.
  
• Storytimes
  Children's Storytime, Wednesdays, 11:00 to 11:30 am. Ages 3 and up.
  Sing-Along Bilingual Storytime, Saturday, July 1st, 11:00 am. Come to the South Novato Library for a Spanish and English Preschool Storytime. Chicha reads and sings both languages fluently. Preschoolers and parents are encouraged to sing with Chicha.
• Critter Song Sing-along with Bonnie Lockhart
  Tuesday, July 25th, 6:30 pm
  Clap your paws and sing along! Enjoy this spirited family concert featuring animal songs from cultures around the world. Bring your favorite stuffed animal so we can Read to Your Animal after the program.
  

• KWMR Radio Program: Turning Pages in the Stacks
  Wednesday, July 5th, 10:00 to 11:00 am
  The Library's own Dan Carr has a monthly radio program about the library. He and his guests share the inside scoop on what the library can do for you, local history, great books, music, and online services. Tune in to KMWR (live at 90.5 FM Point Reyes Station, 89.3 FM Bolinas).
• Wildlife Associates - Animals of the Rain Forest
  Monday, July 17th, 10:30 am at the Stinson Beach Library and 1:30 pm at the Point Reyes Station Library.
  Let Wildlife Associates transport you to a tropical rainforest when they bring their wild animal program to the library this summer. You'll see a two-toed sloth, binturong, squirrel monkey, and a kinkajou while learning about the people, plants, and habitat of the wondrous rainforest.
• Insect Discovery Lab Bug Road Show
  Wednesday, June 19th, 11:00 am at the San Geronimo Valley Library, 2:00 pm at the Inverness Library, and 4:15 pm at the Bolinas Library.
  Once again the Insect Discovery Lab brings its fascinating show of arthropods to West Marin. Colorful beetles, giant millipedes, walking sticks, hissing cockroaches, and whip scorpions are just some of the amazing creatures that you will see and learn about at your local library.
• Small Group Internet Tutoring at the Point Reyes Station Library
  Friday, July 21st, 12:30 to 1:45 pm at the Point Reyes Station Library
  Volunteer Daniel Will-Harris conducts small group Internet tutoring on the third Friday of every month. Call 663-8375 during open hours to reserve a space.

Place your request early and be one of the first to check out these new releases.
Annotations adapted from publishers' advance materials and the MARINet catalog.

	Basilica: The Splendor and the Scandal -- Building St. Peter's by R.A. Scotti In 1506, the ferociously ambitious Renaissance Pope Julius II tore down the most sacred shrine in Europe--the millennium-old St. Peter's Basilica built by the Emperor Constantine. Construction of the new St. Peter's spanned two centuries, embroiled 27 popes, and consumed the genius of the greatest artists of the age.
	Terrorist by John Updike Born of an Irish-American mother and an Egyptian father long since disappeared, 18-year-old Ahmad craves spiritual nurture and is drawn into an insidious plot.
	Telegraph Days by Larry McMurty Recounts myths of the closing decades of the western frontier viewed through the eyes of Nellie Courtright and her brother Jackson, orphans that make good in the town of Rita Blanca in what would become the Oklahoma Panhandle.
	Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton The newest volume in the "New York Times" bestselling series finds federal marshal/vampire hunter Anita Blake less interested in vampire politics than she is in an ancient, ordinary dread shared by women down the ages: she may be pregnant.
	Francis Crick: Discoverer of the Genetic Code by Matt Ridley Ridley, author of Genome, traces Crick's life from middle-class mediocrity through his leap into biology at the age of 31 and his co-discovery of the double helix structure of DNA.
	Break No Bones by Kathy Reichs Summoned to South Carolina to fill in for a negligent colleague, forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan lands in the middle of a gruesome international scheme--a lucrative trade that deals in body parts and leaves its donors dead.
	The Whole World Over by Julia Glass In this new work by the bestselling author of Three Junes, Greenie Duquette, the fiery proprietor of her own Greenwich Village pastry business, becomes the personal chef for the governor of New Mexico, setting in motion a period of adventure and upheaval that culminates in the tragedy of 9/11.
	Pegasus Descending by James Lee Burke In this latest mystery, Robicheaux must solve the several interconnected murders that track back to the man behind an armored-car hit. Everything that makes this series so compelling--the elegiac, seductively lyrical prose; the complex character of Robicheaux; the lovingly evoked bayou setting-- is here in abundance, and if it doesn't galvanize into something quite as special as the last episode, Crusader's Cross (2005), that's only because we've come to expect so much from this series.
	Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee by Charles J. Shields Furnishes an in-depth, meticulously researched portrait of the enigmatic woman behind the creation of To Kill a Mockingbird, describing the life and literacy career of Harper Lee, her struggle to create her famed novel, and her contributions to the work of her lifelong friend Truman Capote's In Cold Blood.
	The Cold Moon by Jeffery Deaver In the aftermath of two brutal New York City murders, quadriplegic detective Lincoln Rhyme and his team work doggedly to prevent additional killings by a time-obsessed serial murderer.

Have a suggestion for a title that you think the library should purchase? You can offer your suggestion via the form on the MARINet website at http://marinet.lib.ca.us/acquire.

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New Audio Books

The following audio book titles have recently been added to our collection. A complete list of the MARINet libraries' audio CD & cassette holdings is available online via a quick search.

	Dark Genius of Wall Street: The Misunderstood Life of Jay Gould, Kind of the Robber Barons by Edward J. Renehan, Jr. [CD Format] Edward J. Renehan, Jr. presents a biography of one of the most hated and most admired American entrepreneurs of all time. Here, he sheds light on Wall Street magnate Jay Gould and his frequently overshadowed creativity. Gould was the quintessential robber baron and the original modern businessman whose financial examples persist even today.
	The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell by Lilian Jackson Braun [CD and Cassette Format] As Pickax prepares for its sesquicentennial celebration, Koko the Siamese pounces on the head of one of the wealthy Ledfields during a family reunion. When the Ledfields subsequently fall ill, Jim Qwilleran wonders if his cat is warning of foul play.
	Night by Elie Wiesel [CD and Cassette Format] Night offers a personal and unforgettable account of the appalling horrors of Hitler's reign of terror. Through the eyes of 14-year-old Eliezer, we behold the tragic fate of the Jews from the little town of Sighet. Even as they are stuffed into cattle cars bound for Auschwitz, the townspeople refuse to believe rumors of anti-Semitic atrocities. Not until they are marched toward the blazing crematory at the camp's "reception center" does the terrible truth sink in.
	One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer by Nathaniel Fick [CD Format] A former captain in the Marines' 1st Recon Battalion, who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, reveals how the Corps trains its elite and offers a point-blank account of twenty-first century battle.
	Ptolemy's Gate by Jonathan Stroud [CD Format] From our Children's Collection, Book 3 in the popular Bartimaeus Trilogy.....Dangerous adventures continue for the djinni Bartimaeus and his master, seventeen-year-old Nathaniel, a powerful magician who is serving as England's minister of information

Have a suggestion for a title that you think the library should purchase? You can offer your suggestion via the form on the MARINet website at http://marinet.lib.ca.us/acquire.

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eBook Collections

The Library offers a number of different e-book collections, all available from the Databases & eBooks webpage. Below are featured recently released titles available in downloadable audio format from our Digital Book Collection. For more information about these books, ask your friendly local librarian!

	Being Martha by Lloyd Allen The inside story of Martha Stewart and her amazing life, based on a collection of remembrances, past and present, from a close friend and former neighbor.
	Saving Fish from Drowning by Amy Tan Twelve American tourists join an art expedition that begins in the Himalayan foothills of China. After the mysterious death of their tour leader the pleasure-seekers come to discover that the Burma Road is paved with less-than-honorable intentions, questionable food, and tribal curses.
	Heal Yourself with Medical Hypnosis by Andrew Weil Dr. Andrew Weil joins Dr. Steven Gurgevich, a leading expert in mind-body medicine, to offer listeners a 2-part session on how to ease chronic pain, lessen the side effects of chemotherapy, counteract anxiety, sleep disorders, and more.
	Long Time Gone by J.A. Jance Another in the J.P. Beaumont mystery series - a riveting story about a shocking, long-buried case of murder.
	The Man Called Cash by Steve Turner One of the most influential figures in American music and pop culture, Johnny Cash is an icon to people of all ages. In Cash’s first-ever authorized biography, author Steve Turner sifts the man from the legend and presents a picture of the often contradictory figure with unflinching honesty.

Have a suggestion for a title that you think the library should purchase? You can offer your suggestion via the form on the MARINet website at http://marinet.lib.ca.us/acquire.

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Music CD Collections

Below are featured selections highlighting artists, traditions, harmony, and celebrity from around the world. A complete list of the MARINet Libraries' music CD, cassette, & record holdings is available online via a quick search.

	The Rough Guide to Bollywood The glitz, the glamour, the soundtrack! Love songs and other Hindi hits from Indian motion pictures, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hi and Lata Mangeshkar's Didi Tera Devar Deewana.
	São Vicente by Cesaria Evora Popular island melodies sung in Portuguese by the Cape's own 'barefoot diva'. A combination of rhythm and emotion that is perfect for a warm summer night.
	Indigosolstice by Blue Native American flute music takes listeners to a deep rich meditative journey where words cannot reach.
	African Odyssey Putumayo presents a diverse collection of contemporary sounds and song, exploring the culture, melodic music, and introspective flavor of this complex continent.
	All the Best from a London Pub Roll Out the Barrel and Don't Dilly Dally....Maybe It's Because I'm a Londoner these classic pub tunes sing for themselves through a lively trio of piano, trombone and banjo.

Have a suggestion for a title that you think the library should purchase? You can offer your suggestion via the form on the MARINet website at http://marinet.lib.ca.us/acquire.

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New DVDs and Videos

The following DVD/video titles have recently been added to our collection. Complete lists of the MARINet libraries' DVD and video holdings are available online via a quick search.

	The Cutting Edge [DVD Format] This recent documentary covers the history of film editing with interviews and insights from many noteworthy directors and film editors along with scenes from a variety of movies (including a fascinating sequence focusing on award-winning film editor Walter Murch as he edits Cold Mountain) that illustrate the importance of film editing.
	Rent [DVD Format] 2005 film production of Jonathan Larson's hit Broadway musical focusing on the life of a group of friends in New York's East Village. Under the threat of poverty and AIDS, the 'bohemians' live life to its fullest exploring relationships, art, music, sex, and drugs.
	Paradise Now [DVD Format] The story of what may be the last 48 hours in the lives of two Palestinian men who have been recruited as suicide bombers. When they are intercepted at the Israeli border, a young woman who discovers their plan causes them to reconsider their actions.
	In Her Shoes [VHS and DVD Format] Diaz Cameron stars as the beautiful one of two sisters, challenged to make something of her life once fate lands her at a Boca Raton retirement community in the house of her estranged grandmother, played by Shirley MacLaine.
	Transamerica [DVD Format] Bree Osborne, a pre-operative transsexual, learns she fathered a child back when she was Stanley Osborne. The wheels of fortune take Bree and her teenaged son on a cross-country trip that will change both their lives.

Have a suggestion for a title that you think the library should purchase? You can offer your suggestion via the form on the MARINet website at http://marinet.lib.ca.us/acquire.

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Other recommendations for reading, viewing, and listening

Looking for fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, local authors, audio books, or DVDs? Check out some of our most popular recommendations for adults, teens, and kids.

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E-Connect staff:

E-Connect is an online publication distributed monthly by the Marin County Free Library.
Alysanne Taylor, Administrative Services Associate, editor.

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