POETRY

Marin Poetry Center's Traveling Show

Sunday, August 7th | 3pm

Creekside Room

Hear local poets recite their poetry in the Marin Poetry Center’s Traveling Poetry Show. No registration required.

Host: Judy Bertelsen

The Poets: Judy Crowe, Barry Peterson, Francesca Bell, Paul Watsky, Sandy White, Kathe Jordan

Learn more about the poets here.

In collaboration with Marin Poetry Center.

FOR KIDS

Wednesday on Stage: Native American Storyteller Alicia M. Retes

Wednesday July 20th at 3:30pm

Outdoor Amphitheater

Listen to the captivating stories of Alicia M. Retes, who brings Native American tales to life with her interactive and fun storytelling using movement, music, and song. All ages, no registration necessary. 

More Kids Events This Week

Alligator Story with Author Emma Bland Smith | Thursday, July 21st at 3:30pm

Listen to the true story of Claude, the white alligator who lives at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Then stay for a fun craft! All ages, no registration required. Outdoor Amphitheater.

Download the full schedule of summer events for kids and teens here.

FOR GRADES 6TH-12TH

Crafternoon with GoGo Craft

Tuesday, July 19th at 3:30pm

Outdoor Amphitheater

Design and customize a cool tote bag that’s all your own. Spots are still available to be sure to bring a friend to enjoy all the crafting fun! For grades 6th-12th only. Register here.

Upcoming Teen/Tween Events

Teen/tween programs are Tuesdays at 3:30 at the Outdoor Amphitheater. Grades 6th-12th only. 

7/26: Dare to Draw with Cartoon Art Museum  |  Register here.

8/2: Ice Cream in a Bag: Learn to Make Your Own Ice Cream  |  No registration necessary.

FOR GRADES 5TH-8TH

Summer Robotics Club CANCELLED

Robotics has officially come to an end. We are hoping to continue the program sometime this fall for an After School Robotics program. If you are interested or have any questions, contact Jasmyn Brown at [email protected]. 

FOR TEENS

NEW: Teen Book Bundles

Do you ever have a hard time finding what to read next? Let us get you some great books to try. With a Teen Book Bundle you’ll get a selection of Young Adult titles hand-picked by a Librarian and tailored to what you enjoy. Do you feel like some romance or fantasy or dystopias? Maybe you’re craving horror or comedy or stark realism, or something else entirely. Whatever your taste, click here to answer a few quick questions about what you like and don’t like to read. Then we’ll choose three great books and put them on hold for you to pick up at the Library. It’s that easy to discover some great new books, and they’re chosen just for you.