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San Rafael Library & Recreation Enriching our community through discovery, learning and play. We build community by creating experiences that spark curiosity and enable lifelong learning.

The mission of San Rafael Library and Recreation is to enrich our community through discovery, learning and play. Visit our websites to learn about our library branches, community and cultural centers, childcare centers and parks!

To better serve our community, we're bringing our pages together so you can find all your Library and Recreation news, e...
10/12/2026

To better serve our community, we're bringing our pages together so you can find all your Library and Recreation news, events, and updates in one place. This page will be closing on January 1, 2027.

Follow our main page to stay connected!
facebook.com/sanrafaellibraryrec/

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Para brindar un mejor servicio a nuestra comunidad, estamos unificando nuestras páginas para que encuentres todas las noticias, eventos y actualizaciones de la Biblioteca y Recreación en un solo lugar. Esta página dejará de estar activa a partir del 1 de enero de 2027.

¡Sigue nuestra página principal para mantenerte al tanto!
facebook.com/sanrafaellibraryrec/

Every year, libraries, schools, bookstores, museums,and other locales around the world celebrate the right to readduring...
10/04/2026

Every year, libraries, schools, bookstores, museums,
and other locales around the world celebrate the right to read
during Banned Books Week. At its heart, Banned Books Week
is a celebration of the freedom to access ideas, a fundamental
right that belongs to everyone and over which no one person
or small group of people should hold sway. Banned Books
Week is a celebration of books, comics, plays, art, journalism,
and much more

Give your Halloween costumes a second life! 🎃The City of San Rafael is collecting clean, gently used costumes and access...
09/25/2026

Give your Halloween costumes a second life! 🎃

The City of San Rafael is collecting clean, gently used costumes and accessories for our annual Halloween Costume Swap.

Drop off costumes through Thursday, October 8 at:
• Albert J. Boro Community Center
• San Rafael Community Center
• Terra Linda Community Center
• San Rafael Public Library
• Northgate Library

All ages and sizes are welcome. Costumes and accessories should be clean and in good condition.

Join us Friday, October 9, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Pickleweed Park to drop off, exchange, or take home a costume for free. The event takes place during Movies in the Park, featuring Toy Story 5 at sunset.

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¡Dale una segunda vida a tus disfraces de Halloween! 🎃

La Ciudad de San Rafael está recolectando disfraces y accesorios limpios y usados en buen estado para nuestro Intercambio Anual de Disfraces de Halloween.

Puedes donar hasta el jueves 8 de octubre en:
• Albert J. Boro Community Center
• San Rafael Community Center
• Terra Linda Community Center
• San Rafael Public Library
• Northgate Library

Aceptamos disfraces de todas las edades y tallas. Los artículos deben estar limpios y en buen estado.

Acompáñanos el viernes 9 de octubre, de 4:00 pm a 6:00 pm en Pickleweed Park para donar, intercambiar o llevarte un disfraz gratis. El evento será durante Movies in the Park, con la película Toy Story 5 al atardecer.

Psst! Did you know we’re hiring for childcare positions? 👀If you enjoy working with kids, creating fun activities, and b...
08/21/2026

Psst! Did you know we’re hiring for childcare positions? 👀

If you enjoy working with kids, creating fun activities, and being part of your community, we’d love to have you on the team.

We’re currently hiring for:
• Child Care Instructor I/II
• Temporary Seasonal Child Care Specialist
• Temporary Seasonal Child Care Aide

Applications are closing soon, so if you’ve been thinking about applying, now’s the time!

Head to the link in our bio to learn more and apply, or visit:
https://www.calopps.org/city-of-san-rafael

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¡Psst! ¿Sabías que estamos contratando para puestos de cuidado infantil? 👀

Si te gusta trabajar con niños, crear actividades divertidas y ser parte de tu comunidad, ¡nos encantaría que te unas a nuestro equipo!

Estamos contratando para:
• Instructor/a de Cuidado Infantil I/II
• Especialista Temporal de Cuidado Infantil
• Asistente Temporal de Cuidado Infantil

Las solicitudes cierran pronto, así que si has estado pensando en postularte, ¡este es el momento!

Visita el enlace en nuestra biografía para obtener más información y postularte, o visita:
https://www.calopps.org/city-of-san-rafael

Explore the Fall/Winter Activities Guide! Registration opens Tuesday, August 18 at 9:00 am! 🌟Check out the digital guide...
08/11/2026

Explore the Fall/Winter Activities Guide! Registration opens Tuesday, August 18 at 9:00 am! 🌟

Check out the digital guide online now through the link below. Printed guides coming soon to San Rafael mailboxes, libraries and community centers! 📫

www.cityofsanrafael.org/guide

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¡Explora la Guía de Actividades de Otoño/Invierno! Las inscripciones abren el martes 18 de agosto a las 9:00 am. 🌟

Consulta la guía digital en línea a través del enlace de abajo. Las guías impresas llegarán próximamente a los buzones de San Rafael, bibliotecas y centros comunitarios. 📫

www.cityofsanrafael.org/guide

Join us for our annual Halloween Costume Swap at Pickleweed Park! 🎃Bring gently used, clean costumes and accessories to ...
08/10/2026

Join us for our annual Halloween Costume Swap at Pickleweed Park! 🎃

Bring gently used, clean costumes and accessories to share and take home something new to you. Costumes are free. Drop off, exchange, or take what you need.

• Date: October 9
• Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Location: Pickleweed Park
• Address: 50 Canal Street
• Cost: Free

The Costume Swap will take place during the final night of Movies in the Park at sunset, featuring a showing of Toy Story 5.

Costumes of all sizes are accepted. All ages are welcome. Donations are accepted.

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¡Únete a nuestro intercambio anual de disfraces de Halloween en Pickleweed Park! 🎃

Trae disfraces y accesorios limpios y en buen estado para compartir y llévate algo nuevo para ti. Los disfraces son gratis. Puedes donar, intercambiar o llevarte lo que necesites.

• Fecha: 9 de octubre
• Hora: 4:00 pm a 6:00 pm
• Lugar: Pickleweed Park
• Dirección: 50 Canal Street
• Costo: Gratis

El intercambio de disfraces se realizará durante la última noche de Movies in the Park al atardecer, con la proyección de Toy Story 5.

Se aceptan disfraces de todas las tallas. Todas las edades son bienvenidas. Se aceptan donaciones.

Starting August, we're hosting Friday Movie Nights in these 4 San Rafael Parks 👇Victor Jones Park (8/28) - RatatouilleSu...
08/04/2026

Starting August, we're hosting Friday Movie Nights in these 4 San Rafael Parks 👇

Victor Jones Park (8/28) - Ratatouille
Sun Valley Park (9/11) - Zootopia 2
Terra Linda Park (9/25) - The Spongebob Movie
Pickleweed Park (10/9) - Toy Story 5 (en español)

Movies in the Park is free and open to all ages. Bring your blankets, low chairs, picnic, snacks, and flashlights, then gather with friends, family, and neighbors for a movie under the stars. It's a great way to enjoy an evening outdoors and connect with your community. Movies begin about 10 minutes after sunset. All films are rated G or PG.
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A partir de agosto, tendremos Noches de Cine los viernes en estos 4 parques de San Rafael 👇

Parque Victor Jones (28/8) - Ratatouille
Parque Sun Valley (11/9) - Zootopia 2
Parque Terra Linda (25/9) - The SpongeBob Movie
Parque Pickleweed (9/10) - Toy Story 5 (en español)

Las Noches de Cine en el Parque son gratis y están abiertas para todas las edades. Trae tu cobija, sillas bajas, un picnic, botanas y una linterna. Reúnete con amigos, familiares y vecinos para disfrutar una película bajo las estrellas. Es una excelente forma de pasar una tarde al aire libre y convivir con la comunidad. Las películas comienzan aproximadamente 10 minutos después del atardecer. Todas las películas están clasificadas G o PG.

Make a splash at the Dive in Movie Night on July 10th at the Terra Linda Pool! Spend the evening swimming, relaxing with...
07/02/2026

Make a splash at the Dive in Movie Night on July 10th at the Terra Linda Pool!

Spend the evening swimming, relaxing with friends, and watching the Sandlot under the stars right from the pool. Enjoy a fun-filled summer night with exciting activities, delicious popcorn or a refreshing snow cone, and plenty of opportunities to make lasting memories with the community. Admission includes a popcorn or a snow cone. Doors open at 7pm!

This event is for kids ages 12-15. Register online today for $15. Admission will be $20 on the day of the movie. The course code is #10741. www.cityofsanrafael.org/recreation

For questions, call 415-485-3344.

Be prepared to save a life! Join our CPR, First Aid & AED Training Class and gain the skills and confidence to respond i...
06/16/2026

Be prepared to save a life! Join our CPR, First Aid & AED Training Class and gain the skills and confidence to respond in an emergency 🦾

June 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Terra Linda Community Center
670 Del Ganado Road
Fee: $112 Resident / $123 Nonresident
Course Code: 9501

Register today at cityofsanrafael.org/recreation or visit the link in our bio. For questions, please call (415) 485-3344.
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¡Prepárate para salvar una vida! Únete a nuestra clase de RCP, Primeros Auxilios y DEA y adquiere las habilidades y la confianza para responder en una emergencia 🦾

20 de junio de 2026
Horario: 11:00 am a 4:00 pm
Ubicación: Terra Linda Community Center
670 Del Ganado Road
Costo: $112 para residentes / $123 para no residentes
Código del curso: 9501

Regístrate hoy en cityofsanrafael.org/recreation o visita el enlace en nuestra biografía. Si tienes preguntas, llama al (415) 485-3344.

06/11/2026

Join us for the 1st annual Green Festival! ✨

Spend an afternoon exploring way to create a healthier, greener community with free family fun. There will be hands-on activities, educational resources and more!

Saturday, June 13, 2026
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Albert J. Boro Community Center
50 Canal Street, San Rafael

Hosted by Raíces Del Canal and San Rafael Library & Recreation 💙

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¡Acompáñanos en el Primer Festival Verde Anual! ✨

Disfruta una tarde explorando formas de crear una comunidad más saludable y sostenible con actividades gratuitas para toda la familia. Habrá actividades interactivas, recursos educativos y mucho más.

Sábado 13 de junio de 2026
1:00 pm a 4:00 pm
Centro Comunitario Albert J. Boro
50 Canal Street, San Rafael

Presentado por Raíces Del Canal y San Rafael Library & Recreation 💙

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1100 E Street
San Rafael, CA
94901

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+14154853077

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