Teens (12-18 yrs)

Please join Alicia Mary Retes, C.I.G., C.I.T., Indigenous Storytelling Artisan, for this very special program.  "Friendship Feathers are bouquets of feathers wrapped with thoughts of harmony, peace, and an abundance of joyful love. Pairs are made with similar feathers that represent the love you share with your loved ones. Keep one bouquet and give the other away to someone you care about. Tie them wherever you want a visual reminder of your loving friendships."   Supplies will be provided. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own items for threading, such as natural feathers, preferred embroidery thread colors, and small stones, beads, etc. Space is limited. This program is for ages 14+. Registration is required. Please contact Marin City Library at  (415) 332-6158 ADA Accommodation Request

The unforgettable true story chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernay's "Selma" tells the story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history. Sponsored by the Friends of the Marin City Library.ADA Accommodation Request

Students in 3rd through 8th grade are invited to join the Chess Club for free weekly lessons designed to make learning chess fun, social, and rewarding. Participants will build confidence, learn to think strategically, strengthen problem-solving skills, and connect with new friends in a welcoming environment. Instructed by Shannon Bynum. Chess is more than just a game—it helps students develop stronger thinking skills, make better decisions, and build habits that can support a brighter future. Free lessons are offered each week, giving students an ongoing opportunity to learn, practice, and improve their chess skills. ADA Accommodation Request

Interested in having a library pen-pal? Please join us in writing letters to our library friends in Canada! Teens ages 13-18 are welcome to drop by the library from September 21st to September 29th, pick out a stationary, colorful pen, stickers and write a letter to a fellow teen library patron in Ontario, Canada! Written letters will be sent off to our Canadian friends on September 30th and we will expect to receive responses at the end of October. Another letter writing program will be hosted in November to give us a chance to respond! ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Stewards of the Land highlights the Indigenous diaspora in Marin County and seeks to uplift them as essential voices in our communities. Their portraits and stories carry forth the ancestral knowledge of reciprocity and sustainable care for the earth. The current extraction-based economy normalizes the desecration and exploitation of Mother Earth. Indigenous values offer a holistic perspective of seeing every plant, animal, and landscape as relatives and not profit. This intimate connection has allowed Indigenous peoples to thrive and live in harmony with the natural world for thousands of years. These cultural traditions of balance and responsibility continue to be carried forward here in Marin and around the world. This exhibit was created by the San Geronimo Valley Community Center’s Greenstitch Youth Climate Action Program led by Cory van Gelder. The photographs were taken by professional photographer Sasha Gulish, unless otherwise noted. The Marin County Library is hosting the exhibit in all 10 county library branches made possible by the vision and support of Raemona Little Taylor MCFL Assistant Director and Sophie Wood Brinker. Please see below for where you can find the exhibit, and for reception dates. Participants from the exhibit will be present to make cultural offerings at each reception. July: Stinson Beach Reception July 17th, noon July: Bolinas Reception: July 23rd, 5pm August: Inverness Reception: Friday, Aug 21, 3pm August: Point Reyes Reception: Thursday, Aug. 6th, 5pm September: Marin City Reception: Thursday, September 10th, 6pm September: Corte Madera Reception: Sunday, September 20th , 2pm October: Novato Reception: Saturday, Oct 3rd, 11am October: South Novato Program: Saturday, Oct 3rd, 2pm November: Civic Center Reception: Tuesday, November 10th, 4pm ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Stewards of the Land highlights the Indigenous diaspora in Marin County and seeks to uplift them as essential voices in our communities. Their portraits and stories carry forth the ancestral knowledge of reciprocity and sustainable care for the earth. The current extraction-based economy normalizes the desecration and exploitation of Mother Earth. Indigenous values offer a holistic perspective of seeing every plant, animal, and landscape as relatives and not profit. This intimate connection has allowed Indigenous peoples to thrive and live in harmony with the natural world for thousands of years. These cultural traditions of balance and responsibility continue to be carried forward here in Marin and around the world. This exhibit was created by the San Geronimo Valley Community Center’s Greenstitch Youth Climate Action Program led by Cory van Gelder. The photographs were taken by professional photographer Sasha Gulish, unless otherwise noted. The Marin County Library is hosting the exhibit in all 10 county library branches made possible by the vision and support of Raemona Little Taylor MCFL Assistant Director and Sophie Wood Brinker. Please see below for where you can find the exhibit, and for reception dates: July: Stinson Beach Reception July 17th, noon July: Bolinas Reception: July 23rd, 5pm August: Inverness Reception: Friday, Aug 21, 3pm August: Point Reyes Reception: Thursday, Aug. 6th, 5pm September: Marin City Reception: Thursday, September 10th, 6pm September: Corte Madera Reception: Sunday, September 20th , 2pm October: Novato Reception: Saturday, Oct 3rd, 11am October: South Novato Program: Saturday, Oct 3rd, 2pm November: Civic Center Reception: Tuesday, November 10th, 4pm ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Need help with your phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our digital resources? No need to schedule an appointment, just come on in. Tech help is limited. We cannot do computer repair. ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA