Bargain Hunters, take note: the ninth Annual Book Super
Sale will take place the weekend of March 28/29 at the National Guard Armory in
San Rafael (Armory Drive across from the Civic Center). The sale is FREE to the
public both days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; a special Members' Preview Saturday 8-10
a.m. kicks off the event. (Memberships are available at the door for $25.00.)
The sale, sponsored by
the Friends
of the Marin County Free Library,
will again feature nearly 30,000 books in 35 popular categories. Over half
of the books you'll see at the sale were never offered for sale at our store
in Novato. We had so many donations that we immediately boxed and stored
for this sale. This could mean some real finds for shoppers.
Along with the traditional used books, a Better Books/collectibles section will
again offer books, magazines, sheet music, and a small selection of comic books.
A Silent Auction on Saturday morning is a highlight for collectors. With prices
starting at 75¢ for a small-size paperback, and hardback books at $2.00-3.00,
it's a great time to stock up or find a gift while supporting the library. Better
Books and collectibles are individually-priced. Pricing is reduced further on
Sunday, and a Bag Sale wraps up the event Sunday afternoon.
Proceeds will benefit the Marin County Free Library, with a portion of
the funds earmarked for Teen programs.
Directions: From Highway 101, take the North San Pedro Road Exit; turn
left onto Civic Center Drive; turn right onto Armory Drive and continue
to the far east end of the lot.
The good news this month is that library
use is growing fast ! Compared to last year we have 13% more people
coming through our doors and they are checking out more than 8% more books,
DVDs and audio books than they did last year. Public computer use is up
8% and attendance at children's story times is up a whopping 24%.
The less happy news is that at the
same time people are depending more and more on us, our revenue is shrinking
as tax growth drops.
We are doing some belt tightening this
year and plan to do more of that next year. Our staff and our collection are
the heart of our library and we are developing some long
term strategies for getting the most out of our funding in these areas while
maintaining the excellent service our patrons have come to expect and which
we want to deliver.
Serving our patrons well is our most important goal. Your
concerns and comments mean a lot to us. If we are not meeting your needs,
please let us know how we could do better. If we are doing our job well, we
would like to hear that also.
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.
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.
With the warmth, humor, and compassion readers have come to expect from her, Binchy tells a story of family, friends, patients, and staff who are part of a heart clinic in a community caught between the old and the new in Ireland.
...More
Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Oliver Stone, "The Accountant's Story"--written by the surviving brother and chief accountant of infamous drug kingpin Pablo Escobar--tells the inside story of the Medelln Drug Cartel.
...More
The Gamble: General David Petraeus and the American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2006-2008
By Ricks, Thomas E. 2009/02 -
Penguin Press
9781594201974
Check Our Catalog
"Fiasco," Ricks's #1 "New York Times" bestseller, transformed the political dialogue on the war in Iraq. "The Gamble," the story of Gen. David Petraeus and the American military, reveals that many high-level officials were opposed to the 2003 invasion.
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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 are selected audio book titles from our collection. More
recorded book selections are available through BookLetters.
Each of our BookLetters
listings provides links to our online catalog, so you can check availability and
easily request materials be delivered to your local branch library. You can also
subscribe to one or more of these lists and have updated information send to you
via email
or RSS feed.
A complete list of the MARINet libraries' audio CD & cassette holdings
is available online via a quick
search.
After a Hollywood lawyer is murdered, defense attorney Mickey Haller learns that the killer may be coming for him. Determined to find the killer, Detective Harry Bosch is not opposed to using Haller as bait. But as danger mounts, these two loners realize their only choice is to work together.
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Three lives come together in unexpected and deeply
thrilling ways in the latest novel from Atkinson, the critically acclaimed
author who Harlan Coben calls "an absolute must-read." ...More
Set at the end of the Great War, this beautifully written novel of American history offers an unflinching family epic that captures the political unrest of a nation caught between a well-patterned past and an unpredictable future.
...More
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.
Looking for bestsellers, fiction, non-fiction, mysteries
or audio books? Check out some of our most popular recommendations on BookLetters.
You can also subscribe to one or more book
lists and have updated information send to you via email
or RSS
feed. E-Connect publication
E-Connect is an online publication distributed monthly by the Marin County Free Library.
Contact: Library@co.marin.ca.us
