The Library's Facilities Master Plan is anticipated to form the foundation of
a future library building program for the expansion or replacement of existing
library facilities and library building projects for the next 20 years.
Our first round of meetings in January gathered input from the community.
A second round of community meetings in March presented draft recommendations
for services and options for facility improvements.
What's Ahead? . . .
Please join us at the last of our community meetings as we unveil the proposed
improvements and implementation strategies for the future of library services
in your area. All meetings start at 7 pm
The Library's Bookmobile recently installed an Internet satellite dish, allowing
real-time checkout, reservation requests, and patron record maintenance. Upgraded
technology now allows the Bookmobilist to search branch collections and locate
titles that can be delivered to patrons during a future visit.
The Bookmobile mobile library visits geographically isolated
communities throughout the County on a regular
schedule. Next time you see the Bookmobile in your neighborhood, make
a point to stop by and check out the wide selection of best-sellers, popular
fiction, mystery writers, audiobooks, children's materials, and more!
Live Homework Help is a free online program that connects 4th - 12th
graders and college intro students to tutors in math, English, social
studies and science. Students can access the service from home, everyday
1pm-10pm, through the Library's website. All it takes is a library card
& pin number.
Library cards are available free at local libraries and are also now available
online 24/7.
The Library conducted series of community meetings in March
to discuss draft recommendations for services and options for facility improvements.
A copy of each of these presentations is now available on our website in both
Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe PDF formats:
Every May, cycle enthusiasts join together for the national recognition of Bike
Month.
On Thursday, May 17th, tens of thousands of
residents from the Bay Area will ride together in celebration of Bike
to Work Day. Wednesday evening, May 23rd, Ranger Ali Golan of Marin
County's Open Space District, will host a five mile-ride ride to explore
the Old Railroad Grade, discuss local history and experience incredible
views. Others will pump up winter flats to ride with their children to school,
cross a new trail, or just peddle away from the rising price of gas. If
you're getting ready to ride this year, check out the Library's subject
guide, Let’s
Go for A Bike Ride! Here you can find information on different types
of bicycles, tips on buying a bicycle, a list of books about bicycling at
the library, links to recommended websites, and more. Enjoy!
The
Book Place at 1608 Grant Ave in Novato is a popular destination for book
lovers and bargain hunters. You'll find books in every category--fiction, nonfiction,
cookbooks, children's books, collector's items and much more. You'll also find
CDs videos, audiobooks, and computer software. The shop is open six days a week
and has unbeatable prices, with books starting at just a quarter.
Donations are welcome! We accept books, media and software. No donation
is too large or too small. (Please no magazines, textbooks, Readers Digest Condensed
Books, or records.) Donations may be delivered to our shop during regular business
hours.
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.
HOURS
and LOCATIONS
Marin County Free Library branches are located throughout East and West Marin.
Open days and hours of operation vary by branch. With 11 locations to choose from
as well as 24/7 access
on our website to reference
assistance, the online
catalog, databases,
and eBooks
you'll never be far from the information you need.
COMPUTER AND
INTERNET CLASSES
The Marin County Free Library offers classes and one-to-one tutoring in computer
basics, the Internet, e-mail, the Library’s online resources, Microsoft Word,
Excel, and more. Please check
our website for times, locations, and registration information.
BOOKCLUBS
Marin County Free Library branches host a wide variety of monthly reading groups.
Club members meet each month for a lively discussion about a particular book or
theme. Please check
our bookclub listing for locations, times, selections, and contact information.
STORYTIMES
The Marin County Free Library offers storytimes at each of the branches for children
in various age groups. Please check
our Storytimes page for times and ages.
BOOKMOBILE
The Marin County Free Library Bookmobile visits geographically isolated communities
throughout the County. Most stops are made twice within a four-week period each
month. Copies of the Bookmobile schedule are available at all County Library branches
and on the Bookmobile’s
webpage.
BRANCH
EVENTS
The Marin County Free Library hosts a wide variety of cultural and educational
branches responsive to the needs in our communities. In addition to special
events for adults, teens, and kids, the Library hosts regular book clubs, storytimes,
bilingual and Spanish language events. For further information about specific
Library
Events and Classes please visit our branch
event webpage or our online
calendar for a complete listing.
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.
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.
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.
The Library offers a number of different e-book collections, all available from
the Databases
& eBooks webpage. Below are featured career development resources in online
audio and Adobe reader format. For more information about these books, ask
your friendly local librarian!
Below are featured selections from our catalog highlighting the most recent releases
of popular Latin performers.
A complete list of the MARINet Libraries' music CD, cassette, & record holdings is available online via a quick search.
Esto es
Musica! by Various Artists
The top-selling brand presents this collection of hits from such Latin superstars
as Juanes ("Lo Que Me Gusta A Mi",) Daddy Yankee ("Machucando",)
Don Omar ("Angelito",) RBD ("Este Corazon",) and Marc
Anthony ("Se Esfuma Tu Amor".)
Lunático by Gotan Project
Tango-influenced electronica and Argentinan folk-songs, sung in Spanish.
Soy Como
Tu by Olga Tanon
Recipient of four Grammy Awards, this beautiful artist with a seductively
smoky voice is considered the queen of Puerto Rican merengue music. Her
latest release features 15 new tracks, including the single "Desilusioname
in three versions.
Como Ama
Una Mujer by Jennifer
Lopez
Following six English albums, the multi-talented superstar releases her
first Spanish-language set, on which her husband Marc Anthony contributed
background vocals. The first single is the Julio Reyes' composition "Que
Hiciste."
The following DVD 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
Last King of Scotland [DVD Format]
Based on the Giles Foden novel, this film fictionally chronicles the life
of a young Scottish doctor who becomes the personal physician for the Ugandan
dictator Idi Amin. Stars Forest Whitaker and James Mcavoy.
An
Inconvenient Truth [DVD Format]
A passionate and inspiring look at former Vice President Al Gore's campaign
to expose the myths and misconceptions of global warming, and to create
public awareness on the subject.
Catch A
Fire [DVD Format]
The true story of a South African hero's journey to freedom. In the country's
turbulent and divided times in the 1980s, Patrick Chamusso is an oil refinery
foreman and soccer coach who is apolitical. That is, until he and his wife
Precious are jailed. Patrick is stunned into action against the country's
oppressive reigning system.
A Good
Year [DVD Format]
Based on Peter Mayle's book of the same name, this film chronicles a young
stockbroker who inherits a small vineyard from an estranged uncle and the
decision of deciding whether to keep the property or sell. Stars Russell
Crowe and Albert Finney.
The Night
Listener [DVD Format]
Armistead Maupin's telling tale, brought to life by Robin Williams. In the
midst of his crumbling relationship, a radio show host begins speaking to
his biggest fan, a young boy, via the telephone. But when questions of the
boy's identity comes up, the host's life is thrown into chaos.
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.
Kid's Corner
Enjoy the last few rainy days of spring with some feature films recently released
in DVD format, perfect for sharing with the family. Complete lists of the MARINet
libraries' DVD and video holdings are available online via a quick
search.
Eragon
Eragon is an orphaned farm boy whose destiny is sealed forever when a
mystic stone chooses him for its keeper. This is no ordinary stone; this
is the last surviving egg of the dragon race. Eragon is now the new Dragon
Rider, the boy who will be a savior to the repressed peoples of the Kingdom.
Night
at the Museum
Ben Stiller stars as a down-on-his-luck security guard who is hired to work
the night shift at the Museum of Natural History. One thing that his new
employer forgets to mention is the museum comes to life after closing
Open
Season
A performing grizzly bear named Boog, who has been domesticated by a park
ranger, Beth, helps deer friend Elliot escape from the mullet-sporting hunter,
Shaw. When the two animals escape to the forest they become lost - just
as hunting season begins.
Happy
Feet
Emperor Penguins from Antarctica each express their true love with a special
heartsong of their own that expresses their very being. However, the misfit
Mumble cannot sing. Instead he has an extraordinary talent to tap dance
with almost magical energy and expression.
Flushed
Away
Roddy is a decidedly upper-crust "society mouse" who lives the
life of a pampered pet in a posh Kensington flat. When a sewer rat named
Sid comes out of the sink, he decides he has hit the jackpot.
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.
E-Connect publication
E-Connect is an online publication distributed monthly by the Marin County Free Library.
Contact: Library@co.marin.ca.us
