Birds, birds, birds---it must be the season! I'm waking up at 6 a.m. to the sounds of "Rockin' robin" natural style. Nature's orchestra starts slow but the...
The Marin County Free Library is getting a new bookmobile sometime between June and November this year. In the meantime, the Bookmobile is on a world tour and our staff members have caught it...
I love book tours. I love book tours like some people love March Madness and the World Series. Book tours connect readers and writers for the second time. The reunion of writer and reader reminds...
In his own words, Gary Paulsen talks about what books mean to him:"One night, in a small Minnesota town (Thief River Falls) where I was selling newspapers, as I was walking past the public...
is a Bluebonnet! Beautiful wildflowers are on the Marin hills right now and we've got 2 wonderful children's books featuring lupine:
Afraid to experiment or try out a new idea? Check out this great encouraging article in the Handful of Salt Blog----if you've got a library card you're already on your way!Read more in...
Today, April 16, is the 100th anniversary of the birthday of best loved illustrator Garth Williams. Generations of children picture their favorite fictional characters as drawn by Mr. Williams...
Did you know that Marin County had the first Bookmobile service in California? Starting in 1948 and continuing to the present, Bookmobiles have served library users all over the county. ...
All things are possible on opening day! The team is ready, the peanuts (not to mention the garlic fries!) are available, the stats are flying, the “good luck charms” are in place,...
What a joy to see the sun shine in the spring and catch the glimpse of beautiful butterflies in the air! We have such butterfly treasures here in Marin----Cascade Canyon Open Space Preserve...
