All branches of the Marin County Free Library will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013, in observance of Memorial Day.
Cesar Chavez Day is an official state holiday in California, and is intended to promote community service in honor of the Latino labor leader’s life and work. Cesar Chavez, a first...
Are you thinking about going on a diet? Summer’s coming and you want to look good in your new swim suit? Maybe you’ve developed a food intolerance, or your doctor has told...
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He was born in 4th century Roman Britain, but was kidnapped by Irish Raiders when he was 16 and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped, but...
Eeek...So much waste we generate! Let's make sure we "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle."
Head over to Smithsonian Magazine's web site and vote for your favorite photos from the 50 finalists. The photos are divided in categories: Altered, Americana, The Natural World, People and...
Knitting Projects for EveryoneIdeas for new knitting projects abound at the library. You can make toys, baby items, afghans, socks, scarves, hats, sweaters, and more. Here are some of the...
Did you know that one in every three bites of food we eat, from vegetables and fruits to seeds and nuts, is the result of pollination? Pollination is the transfer of genetic material between...
According to the Marin Master Gardeners, February is a good time to start your pruning. Deciduous trees, vines and shrubs all respond well to a little trimming and thinning this time of the...
Are you a penguin fan? San Francisco is a great place to learn about these fascinating birds. The California Academy of Sciences has an African penguin colony, and features live penguin...
