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Mill Valley Public Library News - January 2, 2023

Schools and Libraries

January 3, 2023

From: Mill Valley Public Library

Mill Valley Historical Society Presents

History and Maritime Heritage of Belvedere and Tiburon with Dave Gotz

Wednesday, January 4th  | 7pm

Virtual event on Zoom. Registrants will be sent a Zoom link upon registration. Click here to register. 

The Tiburon Peninsula, which includes the Town of Tiburon and the City of Belvedere, is the largest part of the Rancho Corte de Madera del Presidio (the ranch that cuts wood for the Presidio), granted to John Thomas Reed in 1834 by the Mexican government. Initially an agrarian society of cattle ranches and dairy farms, but with the arrival of a railroad and ferry terminus at Point Tiburon in 1884 the Peninsula became an industrial and maritime center as well as a residential and tourist destination. Join us as Dave Gotz explores the many industries and pastimes that evolved along the shores of this scenic part of the North Bay with rare and historic photos from the Landmarks Society’s collection. 

Dave Gotz has been the Archivist for the Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society since 2009 and became the third Town of Tiburon Historian in 2015. He continues to make short films about Tiburon Peninsula history utilizing the vast collection of photos and historic information contained in the Landmark’s Archives.

For Kids

Storytimes at the Library

Sing & Stomp - New Day, Time, And Location!

Tuesdays at 10:15am  |  Creekside Room  |  Ages 2-5  

Toddler Storytime with Librarian Miranda - New Location!

Wednesdays at 10:15am  |  Creekside Room  |  Ages 0-5  

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays at 11:15am  |  Children's Room  |  Ages 3-5 

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturdays at 3:00pm  |  Children's Room  |  Ages 0-5 

Our Storytimes are designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers to enjoy singing, dancing & reading of some of our Librarian's favorite Children's books. Adult supervision required. 

No registration required. Click here to learn more about each storytime program.

For 4th - 5th Graders

Books & Bites Book Club: Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte

Wednesday, January 11th  |  2:30-3:15pm

Creekside Room 

Each month we'll have a book discussion, eat great snacks, and do a fun book-related activity together. This month we're talking about Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte. 

Fourth and fifth graders only. Registration required. Register here.

Participants can pick up a free copy of the book at the Library, while supplies last.

For Teens

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Wednesday, January 11th  |  4-5:30pm

Conference room 

Dungeons and Dragons is coming to the library! Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons? Are you an experienced dungeoneer who’s looking for a fun evening of adventuring? Join us every other Wednesday at 4pm in the Library’s Conference Room. 

Ages 11-17, all experience levels welcomed. All materials will be provided.

For more information and to join email Librarian Lillian at [email protected]