What’s an Audie? The Audio Publishers Association hosts an annual event to recognize the year’s top audiobooks, awarding an “Audie” to narrators in a variety of categories. Who is on the list? There are some time honored talents like Simon Vance, Laurence Fishburne, and Bahni Turpin to name a few. Check out the audio talents of…
March is Women’s History Month!
Women’s History Month is a time to recognize, honor and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and contemporary society. Explore the many resources included below and learn about extraordinary women like Rosa Parks, Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Mae Jemison, Clara Barton, and more! There are many ways to celebrate this month…
Tax Information During the Pandemic
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Library remains closed (though Sidewalk Service is available Tuesday through Saturday) and we will not be offering in-person tax assistance this year. Our certified volunteers are providing Virtual Tax Assistance starting February 13. Other online services and form information: FREE Online Assistance for Qualified Taxpayers Get Your Refund IRS…
Happy Norooz!
Norooz, meaning “new day,” is a new year celebration beginning at the exact moment the spring equinox arrives. It is pronounced “no-ruse” and has been spelled in various ways after being translated, such as Nowruz, Norouz, and Nauruz. It is a 3,000-year-old celebration from the Persian diaspora that celebrates the arrival of spring as victory…
Virtual Tax Assistance
The Stanford Law School Free Tax Preparation Clinic will provide FREE virtual assistance this year, starting February 13.
Celebrate the Year of the Ox!
Lunar New Year is a festival that celebrates beginning of the New Year on the traditional Chinese calendar. The first day of Chinese New Year begins on the new moon that appears between January 21s and February 20. In 2021, the first day of the Chinese New Year will be on Friday, February 12, which…
Valentine Kindness
How can Valentine’s Day still be sweet when we all continue to social distance? Here are some ways to share love with the community in the spirit of Valentine’s Day and ways to take care of your heart! Random Acts of Kindness If you’ve heard news stories about a stranger paying a bridge toll or someone experiencing…
The Traditions and Future of Presidential Inaugurations
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris will take their oaths of office and be sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States. History of Inaugurations A presidential inauguration has taken place every four years since George Washington took the oath of office in New York City in 1789. The White House…
Book Bundles Are Back!
Book Bundles are back at Rinconada and Mitchell Park Libraries! Picture books, board books, and readers will be available to check out in bundles.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Every year we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and more recently this holiday has become a "day of service"--an opportunity to do something meaningful for your community. Celebrating Dr. King’s birthday with Books & Media If you’d like to learn more about Dr. King through books, you can find them using…
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