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Upcoming Online Events for Kids
Join us for these must-watch programs in the coming weeks to nurture children’s literacy. All are free from the comfort... read more →
January 13, 2021
COVID-19 Bookshelf
What we’ve been hoping for is finally becoming a reality. The vaccine! Yet the vaccine alone cannot end this... read more →
December 15, 2020
Teen Viewpoint: How Close Are We to Being in the Headlines? an essay by local teen, Sophia Martin
As part of the Library’s commitment to racial equity, we will periodically feature essays from community members to share their... read more →
December 10, 2020
Back to Learning at Home: Family Storytime
A taxi driver asked Deborah Farmer Kris, parent educator, teacher, and mom, during her ride, “What’s your best piece... read more →
November 30, 2020
Storytime With Vanessa – Thanks!
Books Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard. New York : Roaring Brook Press (MacMillan), 2019 Thank you Omu! by Oge... read more →
November 25, 2020
Submit to the MCFL Teen Magazine
Poster created by teen volunteer Kate L. Interested in sharing your writing, art, photography, or favorite recipes? If you... read more →
November 19, 2020
STEAM at Home: Playing With Emotions
Check out the newest installment in our new STEAM at Home video series! Here are some fun activities we can... read more →
November 10, 2020
Kids Bookshelf Reading Recommendations
There are many things out of our control in this COVID-19 world. One thing we can control is promoting reading... read more →
November 2, 2020
Storytime and Halloween Crafts With Vanessa: Midnight in the Library
Our staff have been busy bees making storytime videos for you! We hope that the sight of these familiar faces,... read more →
October 28, 2020
2021 Mock Newbery Bookshelf Fall Edition
Back by popular demand! In June we presented a virtual Mock Newbery Bookshelf highlighting 2021 Newbery-worthy titles published through the first half of... read more →
October 16, 2020
Marin City Live! Presents “The Spider King”
Marin City Live! Presents: The Spider King Virtual Author Event hosted by The Marin City Library The Marin... read more →
October 12, 2020
Marin City Live! Presents Author Events
Announcing Marin City Live! Presents: Virtual Author Events hosted by The Marin City Library Series starter is Aisha... read more →
October 10, 2020
Halloween Crafts
Decorate for Halloween with these simple but effective DIY ideas! Book Folding Do you have a hardback book you no... read more →
October 8, 2020
Author Spotlight: Jerry Craft
Jerry Craft, who was awarded the 2019 Newbery Medal for his graphic novel New Kid, has the distinctive ability to create... read more →
October 3, 2020
In Memory: author of “Guess How Much I Love You?”
Have you ever tucked your child in at bedtime with the words "I love you to the moon and back”?... read more →
September 25, 2020
STEAM at Home: Apple Time!
Check out the newest installment in our new STEAM at Home video series! See more STEAM at Home Videos -->... read more →
September 23, 2020
Introducing Book Bundles for Kids
Parents – are you eager to get more books for your kids who are learning to read, practicing reading, or... read more →
September 22, 2020
VOTE NOW! Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards
Each year kids and teens across the country vote for book of the year in the competition Children's & Teen Choice Book... read more →
September 21, 2020
Back to Learning at Home: Library Resources for Students
The how, where, what of learning instruction this school year certainly spans a diverse landscape. Whether you are a... read more →
September 20, 2020
Back to Learning at Home: Reading Comprehension
To expand on Grow a Reader, an earlier article in this series, learning to read independently involves more than recognizing and sounding out... read more →
September 13, 2020
Adults & Seniors
Beats, Bikes, Bites, Bridges, Birds, and More! Bay Area Documentaries in Kanopy Films
The following documentaries explore Bay Area subjects, past and present. Learn about famous chefs, modern dance, hippies, musicians, the Bay Lights... read more →
January 7, 2021
The Best Books of 2020
It’s the time of year when book reviewers and readers compile lists of the “best books”. But one list doesn’t... read more →
December 28, 2020
Neshama’s Choices for December 28th
This installment: a trickster's tale (f); Korean women (f); Black, Japanese-American--this gay couple has problems (f); a lesbian Muslim teen... read more →
December 28, 2020
All Things Apple! January 2021 Schedule of Classes
Our Popular All Things Apple! Class is Now Online Join Beryn Hammil on Zoom and learn how to get the... read more →
December 23, 2020
Neshama’s Choices for December 21st
This installment: Ferrante's latest (f); cool off in Iceland (nf); a poet's experience in El Salvador (nf); Picoult's latest (f);... read more →
December 21, 2020
Food Stories: A Community Collaboration
We all have our food memories, some good and some bad. The taste, smell, and texture of food can be... read more →
December 14, 2020
Neshama’s Choices for December 14th
This installment: French's latest (f); brilliant short stories, animals included (f); religion, addiction, science, immigration--a rich exploration (f-CD); can bad... read more →
December 14, 2020
Neshama’s Choices for December 7th
This installment: survival and beekeeping (nf); dirty doings in Dallas (f); Penny's latest (f); a send-up of the art scene... read more →
December 7, 2020
Resources for Job Seekers
While numerous people in Marin have lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic, COVID-19 is also making it... read more →
December 4, 2020
All Things Apple! Online Classes with Beryn Hammil
Our Popular All Things Apple! Class is Now Online Join Beryn Hammil on Zoom and learn how to get the... read more →
November 30, 2020
Neshama’s Choices for November 30th
This installment: teen identity confusion (f); Backman's latest (f); time and writing: what do they mean in the great scheme of things?... read more →
November 30, 2020
Adults At Home: You Have to Laugh
Did you know that laughter is good for you? Numerous studies document the social and health benefits of laughter that... read more →
November 26, 2020
Neshama’s Choices for November 23rd
This installment: fishing exigencies in Alaska (f); all about swimming (nf); WWII in Norway (f); East vs West, Egypt/America (f);... read more →
November 23, 2020
November is Native American Heritage Month
Image credit: Arrival of the canoes to the dedication of the Xunaa Shuká Hít, or Huna Tribal House, at Glacier... read more →
November 20, 2020
Neshama’s Choices for November 16th
This installment: will the Sicilian mama ever accepts her son's African-American bride? (nf); Knisley on maternity (f); teenage transgender angst... read more →
November 16, 2020
MCFL is on Youtube!
Many of our old events, lectures, and programs have moved to being online. You can find a list of the... read more →
November 12, 2020
Neshama’s Choices for November 9th
This installment: race and murder in Brooklyn (f); race and murder in 19th century London (f); surviving a plane crash and... read more →
November 9, 2020
2020 Literary Awards
Fall is award season, and while you can explore various award winners in our catalog, the longer lists from which... read more →
November 5, 2020
Statement for Racial Justice and Against Voter Intimidation
Together with Marin County Leaders https://www.marincounty.org/main/county-press-releases/press-releases/2020/cao-equityvoterintimidation-110320 #Marin Against Hate We stand with our communities from Marin City to Dillon Beach;... read more →
November 3, 2020
Neshama’s Choices for November 2
This installment: a teen novel about gender fluidity (f); post-coma, changes galore (f); brilliant essays on schizophrenia (nf); brilliant essays... read more →
November 2, 2020
Voter Information & Election Resources – November 2020
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - Presidential General Election General Election: A final election for... read more →
October 29, 2020
En español
Punto de vista de jóvenes: ¿Qué tan cerca estamos de salir en los titulares?: ensayo por una joven local, Sophia Martin
Como parte del compromiso de la biblioteca con la equidad racial, presentaremos periódicamente ensayos por miembros de la comunidad compartiendo... read more →
December 10, 2020
Información Para Votantes y Recursos Electorales – noviembre de 2020 – Actualización
Elección General Presidencial - Martes 3 de noviembre de 2020 Esta es una elección final para un cargo político con... read more →
November 2, 2020
Muchas Voces, historias Únicas
Un documental que comparte las experiencias y viajes de inmigrantes de West Marin. Documental en ZOOM con Preguentas y respuestas... read more →
October 9, 2020
Házte Contar en el Censo 2020 – Actualización
¡No Pierdas la Oportunidad de Ser Contado! La Oficina del Censo de EE. UU. está enviando cuestionarios impresos adicionales a... read more →
September 14, 2020
Pasatiempos Desde Casa – Llevar un Diario
Ya han pasado cinco meses desde que el brote del coronavirus cambió nuestras vidas y transformó a la sociedad. En... read more →
August 18, 2020
Kits de Libros Para Niños Conscientes
Gracias Familias de Marin. Estamos encantados con los comentarios positivos y la abrumadora demanda de los Kits de Libros Para... read more →
July 30, 2020
¿Necesitas ayuda financiera para la universidad o el posgrado? ¡Obtén ayuda para completar FAFSA®!
¡Hay tutores en línea listos para ayudarte! Completar el formulario de Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes, o FAFSA®,... read more →
July 27, 2020
Pasatiempos Desde Casa – Posavasos
Hacer posavasos tú mismo es una manualidad sencilla pero bonita y, además, útil. Los puedes hacer de varios materiales y... read more →
July 24, 2020
Pasatiempos Desde Casa – Recrea una Obra de Arte Famosa
Durante este momento difícil de cuarentena, algunos museos han encontrado una manera de mantener a las personas comprometidas con su... read more →
July 17, 2020
Reseña – Monos
La película Monos, dirigida por Alejandro Landes, cuenta una historia diferente a muchas otras. Sigue a niños soldados que como... read more →
July 15, 2020
Peregrinaje Virtual al Camino de Santiago
El Camino de Santiago es la ruta de peregrinación más famosa del mundo, y con buena razón. Desde el siglo... read more →
July 13, 2020
Pasatiempos Desde Casa – Aprende a Tocar un Instrumento
A pesar de que las órdenes de quedarse en casa han sido relajadas en algunas comunidades, la realidad es que... read more →
July 10, 2020
Reseña – La Popular Serie de Jake Maddox
El favorito de los fanáticos, Jake Maddox, va por la victoria al combinar las historias deportivas emocionantes que conoces... read more →
July 8, 2020
Siguiendo al Coronavirus
Es difícil tener una buena idea de lo que está sucediendo con la pandemia, ya sea a nivel local, nacional... read more →
July 6, 2020
Homenaje a Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Ofrecemos un recordatorio al novelista español más leído de la historia después de Cervantes: Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Falleció la semana... read more →
June 24, 2020
De Cuentos a Senderos: Desafío de Lectura de Verano 15 de junio a 8 de agosto
¡Que comience la diversión del verano! Este año estamos haciendo las cosas un poco diferente y estamos ofreciendo nuestro Desafío... read more →
June 22, 2020
Reseña – Rachel Hollis
Nos complacemos en ofrecer las obras de Rachel Hollis en español y en todos los formatos. Sus dos títulos son... read more →
June 17, 2020
Mensaje de la Directora de la Biblioteca
Las protestas en todo el país y el mundo eclipsan todo para exigir que la violencia policial contra hombres,... read more →
June 16, 2020
Libby en Español
¡Buenas noticias! La aplicación de libros y audiolibros digitales Libby de OverDrive ahora está disponible en varios idiomas: Español Francés... read more →
June 15, 2020
Actualización Sobre el Servicio Desde la Acera: Devoluciones y Reservas Nuevas
Nos complace anunciar que la Biblioteca Gratuita del Condado de Marin ahora está ofreciendo: Servicio de Devoluciones Desde La... read more →
June 12, 2020
Reseña – Libros de la Frontera
Recientemente, se vió una gran controversia en el mundo literario centrada en American Dirt (Tierra Americana) de Jeanine Cummins, una... read more →
June 10, 2020