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VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz (Grammy Award-Winning Artist and Celebrated Children’s Author)
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Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man.
What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José!
Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.

Marin City Chess Club
Marin City Chess Club
Students in 3rd through 8th grade are invited to join the Chess Club for free weekly lessons designed to make learning chess fun, social, and rewarding. Participants will build confidence, learn to think strategically, strengthen problem-solving skills, and connect with new friends in a welcoming environment. Instructed by Shannon Bynum. Chess is more than just a game—it helps students develop stronger thinking skills, make better decisions, and build habits that can support a brighter future. Free lessons are offered each week, giving students an ongoing opportunity to learn, practice, and improve their chess skills. ADA Accommodation Request
"Surf, Skate, Street" Art Exhibit at Marin Civic Cente…
"Surf, Skate, Street" Art Exhibit at Marin Civic Cente…
Explore "Surf, Skate, Street" at the Marin Civic Center Art Gallery, an exhibition celebrating the creative cultures of surfing, skateboarding, and street art through dynamic works rooted in movement, individuality, and self-expression. On view in the Civic Center’s 1st Floor Gallery, the exhibition brings together local artists alongside artists from the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, highlighting how surf, skate,...
Autumn Equinox Sunset Sail on Schooner Freda B
Autumn Equinox Sunset Sail on Schooner Freda B
Celebrate the arrival of fall with a sunset sail aboard Schooner Freda B. Cruise across San Francisco Bay aboard a traditionally rigged schooner while taking in spectacular views of Alcatraz, Angel Island, the Marin Headlands, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Sausalito waterfront, and the San Francisco skyline as the sun sets on the Autumn Equinox. Guests can purchase local...
Muddy Hollow
Muddy Hollow
Directions: Meet at the Muddy Hollow parking area. From Hwy 101 in Larkspur, take the exit for Sir Francis Drake Blvd west 20.4 miles to Olema. Turn right onto Hwy 1. Go 500 feet, turn left onto Bear Valley Rd go 0.5 miles, turn left onto Limantour Rd 5.9 miles. At the bottom of the hill turn right toward Muddy Hollow (rather than left to the Clem Miller Center) and follow to parking area.
Sponsor: Parks
Learning Together Playgroup!
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Preschoolers sitting in a circle smiling and playing

Free Playgroup for children 0-5 years old & their parents/caregivers

Join us for Circle Time, Stories, Music, Movement & More!

(no group on the following dates: 11/24, 12/22, 12/29, 2/16, 4/6)

Stories and Rhyme Wiggle Time @ Pioneer Park
Stories and Rhyme Wiggle Time @ Pioneer Park

Note: Held at Pioneer Park during Novato Library closure*.

Join us on Tuesdays at 10am for Stories and Rhyme Wiggle Time! Get ready to sing, dance, and read some wonderful stories while building our pre-reading skills!

*This is an outdoor event (weather permitting) at Pioneer Park, located at 1007 Simmons Ln, Novato. Parking is limited, carpooling and walking highly recommended. Please bring your lawn chairs, blankets, water and shade!

"The Art of Public Service" Art Exhibit at Marin Civic…
"The Art of Public Service" Art Exhibit at Marin Civic…
Explore The Art of Public Service at the Marin Civic Center’s 3rd Floor Gallery, an exhibition highlighting the personal stories and creative expression of Marin County employees. Through painting, collage, and collaborative storytelling, participating artists reflect on how identity, resilience, and belonging shape both their personal experiences and their work in public service. The exhibition explores the role of...
Letters to Canada!
Letters to Canada!
Interested in having a library pen-pal? Please join us in writing letters to our library friends in Canada! Teens ages 13-18 are welcome to drop by the library from September 21st to September 29th, pick out a stationary, colorful pen, stickers and write a letter to a fellow teen library patron in Ontario, Canada! Written letters will be sent off to our Canadian friends on September 30th and we will expect to receive responses at the end of October. Another letter writing program will be hosted in November to give us a chance to respond! ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA
Junior Rangers: Nighttime Creatures
Junior Rangers: Nighttime Creatures
Directions:

Meet at the Roy's Redwoods Loop trailhead on Nicasio Valley Rd in San Geronimo. From Hwy 101 in Larkspur, take the exit for Sir Francis Drake Blvd west 10.8 miles, turn right onto Nicasio Valley Rd. The gate is approximately 0.5 miles up on the right.