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Half-Price Book Sale at the Friends Bookstore
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The Friends of the Sausalito Library Bookstore half-price sale continues today, Monday, May 7. You will find a huge selection of fiction, mysteries, non-fiction, biographies, art books, and children's books, as well as DVDs, books on CD, and more. Everything in the store is half off the already very low prices! Hours for the sale are: Monday, May 7,
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.;
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Wednesday, May 9, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; and Saturday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Friends of the Sausalito Library Bookstore is located on the top floor of City Hall at 420 Litho Street.
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Special Event
No Name Bar Stories
Friday, May 11
7:00 p.m. inside the Library
The Sausalito Historical Society invites you to a special program at the Sausalito Library celebrating the "wonder years" of the No Name Bar from 1959-1975.
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The event on Friday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. will feature a welcome from Neil Davis, former owner of the No Name Bar, and stories from bar patrons and staff. Speakers will include Greg Baker, Margo St. James, George McDonald, Steve McNamara, Michael Stepanian, Ian Swift, and Dana Upton. The program will be followed by the grand opening of "No Name Bar: The Wonder Years 1959-1974" in the Exhibit Room of the Sausalito Historical Society. The exhibit will feature photos and memorabilia from the No Name Bar.
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Speaker Series
Reducing Anxiety
Through Meditation
Thursday, May 17
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Life in today’s world is stressful. People are anxious about their health, finances, relationships, safety and work. By sitting in meditation,
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we can calm the body and the mind. Once we connect to a place of happiness and peace within us, we experience a reduction in anxiety. Through meditation we can cope with the stresses of life. Meditation helps us replace anxiety with joy and peace. Join Dr. Marshall Zaslove, long time meditator and contributing author to Meditation as Medication for the Soul by Rajinder Singh, for this informative lecture. There will even be a short meditation sitting.
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New Program!
Introduction to iPhone
Tuesday, May 22
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
in the Edgewater Room
The Sausalito Library invites you to the first of a planned series of hands-on classes to help residents with their mobile devices.
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Introduction to iPhone will be presented on Tuesday, June 12 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Edgewater Room of Sausalito City Hall. The class focuses on the basics of iPhone, from making calls and sending emails to understanding apps, the App Store, and Apple IDs. No RSVP necessary, but please bring your iPhone with you. Your instructor is Jon Hartman, a computer consultant specializing in Apple devices. Jon has also taught classes at the libraries in Mill Valley and Tiburon.
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Coloring & Doodling Party
for Adults
Tuesday, May 22, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
in the Edgewater Room
Come relax and join the coloring party! We provide a stress-free atmosphere, soothing music, and delicious refreshments so you can unleash your imagination.
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The Sausalito Library provides all coloring supplies, and we can help you make bookmarks and buttons from your artwork. Seating is limited for this free program. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Rebecca at rburgan@sausalito.gov or (415) 289-4100 x502.
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Special Program
Don’t Get Hacked: Internet Security for Regular People
Thursday, May 24
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Join Sausalito resident and software security expert Carl Schwarcz to learn how to reduce your risk of being hacked when using a computer or smartphone.
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The internet has some scary bad folks out there intending to do you harm, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself. During this program, Carl will talk about how to more securely browse the web, protect your files, safeguard your computer, and identify harmful email. Carl is presenting the program to share his expertise; he does not represent any product or service. The discussion will be targeted at individual computer and phone users, not at businesses, although the same warnings apply.
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Special Program
Write Your Own Epitaph
Tuesday, May 29
7:00 p.m. in the Edgewater Room
Who will get that last word on your life? Are you going to risk having your grief-stricken widow or your inheritance-hungry children have their way with your eternal legacy?
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Larry King, Stephen King, and Yoko Ono didn’t take that chance, and neither should you. In this ninety-minute workshop, you'll learn how to follow simple, imaginative templates to write your own obituary, eulogy, and epitaph. You'll also learn the pros and cons of purchasing cemetery property before you need it and the many uses of a pre-need headstone. This special Sausalito Library program is presented by hospice volunteer, author, and former cemetery salesperson A.T. Lynne. No RSVP necessary.
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Master Gardener Series
Herbs for All Seasons
Thursday, May 31
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
The word is out… herbs are in! Season your meals and spice up your home cooking with fresh herbs from your garden all year.
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In this Master Gardener program, you’ll learn which herbs grow best in which seasons, how to develop your herb garden and how to avoid the most common planting mistakes. Presenter Anne-Marie Walker has been a Marin Master Gardener since 2005. This program is part of a series of talks by Master Gardeners presented by Sausalito Beautiful and the Sausalito Library, in conjunction with the UC Cooperative Extension Marin Master Gardeners.
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Building Club
Legos, Magna-Tiles and More
Wednesday, May 9, Edgewater Room
Come by anytime between 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
We'll also have our huge collection of LEGOs and Magna-Tiles. We have Duplos in the Children’s Room for kids under 3.
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Middle School Book Club
Well, That Was Awkward
Monday, May 14
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the Edgewater Room
In this realistic novel, there are unexpected consequences when thirteen-year-old Gracie sends texts pretending to be her bashful best friend, Sienna, and their friend Emmett starts texting back pretending to be shy A.J.
Join us for discussion, snacks, and a book-related activity. To get a free copy of the book and for more information, email Erin at ewilson@sausalito.gov or just come by the Library!
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Afternoon Movie
Paddington 2 [2017, 105 min, PG]
Wednesday, May 23
3:00 p.m.in the Edgewater Room
In this movie, Paddington Bear tries to buy an antique book for his aunt's 100th birthday, but his quest brings him into conflict with an unscrupulous actor who also wants the tome. Join us for this free movie! We'll have lots of popcorn to share. All children and accompanying adults are welcome.
Paddington 2©Warner Bros
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Story Time with Molly
Every Monday at 10:00 a.m.
in the Edgewater Room
Join Molly for great stories, songs, and puppets!
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Toddler Story Time
Two story times every Wednesday
9:40 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.
in the Edgewater Room
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Join us for stories, finger plays and songs! For children 3 and younger, and their caregivers. For more information, please contact Erin Wilson, the Children's & YA Librarian, at (415) 289-4121, or ewilson@sausalito.gov
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Adults Like to Color, Too!
In addition to our very popular Coloring & Doodling Party for Adults program (see details above), the Library also offers a variety of coloring books for adults to take home, color, and return.
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Leave your artwork in the book for others to see! Need coloring implements? Boxes of colored pencils are now available for in-Library use.
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Congratulations on perusing to the end of this week's newsletter! Since you are obviously a discerning consumer, we have created this section just for you.
Every issue, we'll feature titles that are timely, humorous, helpful, or unique. Our staff recommendations are linked to the catalog, so you can place any of these items on hold anywhere you are. Enjoy.
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THIS WEEK: Interested in starting your own business? Curious where to start for advice, inspiration, and legal help? Check out the books and websites in this helpful list. Courtesy of Mill Valley Library Staff Picks.
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Questions or comments?
Please send email to Sausalito Assistant City Librarian Augie Webb at
awebb@sausalito.gov
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