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Map to Book Place, 1608 Grant Avenue, Novato
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4 pm.
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Donations accepted Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
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Phone:
415 209 0212
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We are a nonprofit 501(3) group of volunteers dedicated to making our library system and its programs the best they can be. Anyone who enjoys the pleasure of a good book or the myriad of benefits and services of the library should be a friend. Our non-profit tax ID is 23-7098721.
The Friends work with library staff to sponsor:
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Entertainment, education, and connection for local communities through book clubs, lectures, storytimes, movie nights, and crafting classes.
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Internet and technology access, computer literacy skills, and support for individuals, businesses, job seekers, and entrepreneurs.
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Conversation clubs in Spanish and English for adults learners and bilingual storytimes for children.
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Give away books for children to keep and cherish. Last year over 1500 new books were given to children in partnership with First 5 Marin.
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On the Wall Art lending programs.
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The Shop at South Novato, with hands-on learning and activities for all ages.
Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Sunday, June 8, 2025, 2 pm
Civic Center Library, Fourth floor of the Marin County Civic Center Building
3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael
A brief business meeting and election will be held, followed by our program. All are Welcome. Please RSVP to mcflFriends@gmail.com so we'll know how many to expect.
Our speaker will be Alison Howard, political science professor at Dominican University of San Rafael and Marin County Library Foundation Treasurer. She will present a general presidency overview of the first six months of the New Administration. While we are in a politically charged time, she believes there still should be discussion about what "is" happening. Everyone can make up their own mind about whether of not is fits their values. She presents in a very factual non-partisan manner
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Alison Dana Howard has taught at Dominican University of California for twenty years. Her research focuses on political communications, specifically presidential rhetoric including the State of the Union Address and unilateral executive actions, as well as art, politics, and culture
The Board Friends of the Marin County Free Library focuses on the programs and services for the entire County Library system. We also have Friends chapters at the five regional libraries (Civic Center, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Marin City, and the Novato libraries). Our income is from sales at our used book store, the Book Place, and membership donations. When you join, you may designate your donation for your favorite branch, or give to the County Friends overall.
Book Donation Info​
We are always in need of gently-used materials to keep our selection fresh at The Book Place, our used bookstore in Novato. We accept books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, sheet music and puzzles. However, we ask that you check the Donations Guidelines before packing your donation, as many categories have age limits. We accept donations on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10am-4pm, in the parking lot behind the store. Look for the large rollup door. We’ll come out to your vehicle and quickly screen your donation, and provide a receipt if you like. If you are donating more than 2-3 bags/boxes, please phone ahead (415-209-0212) to check if we have room to take your donation, or if you have questions about anything you wish to donate. Thanks in advance!
The Book Place is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am - 4 pm.
Donations accepted Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ONLY 10am- 4pm.