Naked Truth: Real, Stories, Live.
Friday, October 6th - 7:00pm
Main Reading Room

Consummate storyteller Josh Healey emcees our fall show. Our lineup includes Bay Area storytellers Reyna Amaya, Julie Soller, and Joshua Walters along with Mill Valley native and returning favorite Kari Kiernan. Audience members can drop their name in a hat to tell a one-minute story in the Lightning Round.

Adults and high school students only! Free wine reception at 6:30pm for pre-registered guests. Waitlist line opens up at 6:45 on a first come, first served basis.

Registration is highly recommended. Click here to register.

Friends of the Library In-Person Book Sale
Saturday, September 23rd  - 11:00am - 4:30pm
SmartGarden

Mark your calendar for the Friends of the Library's in-person book sale. With thousands of books to choose from, this is the place to find fabulous deals on an excellent inventory of fiction and non-fiction items including children’s books, cookbooks, CDs, jigsaw puzzles, and more.


Where the Door Opens: Writing Poetry of Place
Sunday October 1st - 3:00-5:00pm
SmartGarden

Join Emilie Lygren in this series of three generative poetry workshops which will focus on writing about place. To spark ideas for poems, we will explore the local environment, make use of scientific observation skills, call on our memories, and consider historical perspectives. We’ll also discuss how writing can connect us to our communities and ourselves. All ages and levels of experience with poetry and writing are welcome!

Registration is required. For additional information about the workshop and Emilie Lygren, click here to register.

Amor Towles
Wednesday, September 27th - 5:00pm
Online

The author of Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway joins us for a virtual chat about his incredible body of work.

Registration required. Click here to register.

Take the Challenge!
Supercharge Your Library Card for a chance to win a limited-edition Mill Valley Public Library sweatshirt. This week we’re tackling the next step of this four-part challenge:

Step 3: Download the MARINet App

Our free MARINet app helps you find books, manage holds, check-out items, view your account, and more. Families especially will appreciate the ability to add multiple cards to the app, allowing parents to swipe between accounts to monitor what is checked out and when it’s due. Plus, if you’ve got the app you’ll never be without your library card! Simply tap the card icon in the top right corner to display a digital barcode.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!
Wednesday, September 27th - 3:00-3:30pm
Outdoor Amphitheater

Join us for a vibrant and culturally enriching celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, where the mesmerizing Ensemble Folclórico Colibrí will take center stage! Prepare to be captivated by the rich artistry of Hispanic traditions, music, and dance. All ages welcomed! No registration required.

Wildfires, Earthquakes, and Flooding
Monday, September 18 - 6:00pm
Creekside Room

Join the Southern Marin Fire District to learn the 5 Simple Steps to Get Ready for emergencies and disasters. We all have different needs based on age, family, pets, medical issues or disabilities. Whether you Stay (shelter in place) or Go (evacuate), these tips will help you get started.

Registration is recommended but not required. Click here to register.

This is Home: The Story of World War II Marinship and the Legacy of Marin City, with Felicia Gaston
Wednesday, October 4th - 4:30pm
Outdoor Amphitheater

Join us for a conversation with Felicia Gaston as she reveals the untold stories and experiences of what Marin City’s Black population endured for 80 years while highlighting the community’s character, dignity, and pride from the 1940s to the present. Learn how Marin City came to be, its development over time, social activism, and what it means to call Marin City home.

Please bring a folding chair and/or blanket for more comfortable seating. Registration recommended. Click here to register.

Tween LEGO Club
Tuesday, September 26th - 4:00pm
Creekside Room

Once a month tweens and teens will come together to assemble challenging LEGO sets! This is a collaborative program to build some of the more difficult LEGO kits. While building, tweens/teens will enjoy a coinciding movie and snack.

For ages 9-14. Registration required. Click here to register.

Cook the Hocus Pocus Cookbook!
Sunday, October 1st - 1:00pm
Creekside Room

Fire up the cauldron and get witchy in your kitchen with this delightfully creepy cookbook, inspired by the beloved Halloween classic Hocus Pocus! Join the authors of Hocus Pocus: The Official Cookbook for a cooking demo and terrifyingly tasty treats. Elena Craig and S. T. Bende will lead a hands-on demonstration of one of their original recipes inspired by the spellbinding world of Hocus Pocus, and participants will be served light refreshments.

For high schoolers and adults. Registration required. Click here to register.


Bilingual Storytime with Yara
Sunday, September 24th - 2:00-2:30pm

In the Children's Room

Join Teacher Yara for a fun-filled Bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish. This storytime is for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Every other Sunday at 2:00pm. Ages 0-5. No registration required.

Latinx Fiction

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15) with these mystery, sci fi, horror, and fiction picks by Latinx authors, now on display in the Fiction Room! Can’t make it to the library? Click here to view a curated list of recommended titles.

Writing California
Thursday, September 21st - 6:30pm
Creekside Room

In partnership with the California Writers Club of Marin, the Mill Valley Public Library presents Writing California, a panel discussion of local authors who research and write about the rich past and present of California. The panel features authors Daniel Bacon, John Byrne Barry, Susanna Solomon, and moderator Joanne Orion Miller.

Registration required. Click here to register.