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Locations and Contact Info

Belvedere-Tiburon Library
1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon
415-789-2665

Bolinas Library
14 Wharf Road, Bolinas
415-868-1171

Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera
415-927-0960

Civic Center Library
3501 Civic Center Drive,
4th Floor, San Rafael
415-499-6058

Corte Madera Library
707 Meadowsweet Drive, Corte Madera
415-924-6444

Dance Palace Community Center
503 B Street, Point Reyes Station
415-663-1075

Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael
415-485-3202

Fairfax Library
2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax
415-457-5629

Falkirk Cultural Center
1408 Mission Avenue, San Rafael
415-485-3328

Larkspur Library
400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur
415-927-5005

Marin City Library
164 Donahue Street, Marin City
415-332-6159

Marin History Museum
1125 B Street, San Rafael
415-454-8538

Mill Valley Public Library
375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley
415-389-4292

Novato Library
1720 Novato Blvd., Novato
415-898-4623

Pickleweed Library
50 Canal Street, San Rafael
415-485-3483

Point Reyes Station Library
11431 State Route One,
Point Reyes Station
415-663-8375

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
101 Donahue, Marin City
415-332-3790

San Anselmo Town Hall
Council Chambers
525 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo
415-258-4600

San Anselmo Library
10 Tunstead Avenue, San Anselmo
415-258-4656

San Rafael City Council Chambers
1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael

San Rafael Library
1100 E Street, San Rafael
415-485-3323

Sir Francis Drake High School Theater
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Room 701, San Anselmo

South Novato Library
6 Hamilton Landing, Suite 140A, Novato
415-506-3164

For updates, please visit www.OneBookOneMarin.org, or call 510-839-3100

February 2009

ON-GOING – City of Mill Valley Library – Link to their Blog and Post your Thoughts on What Is The What
The blog is located at http://mvdogearedpages.wordpress.com and is maintained by the librarians and staff of the Mill Valley Library – add your comments.

Saturday February 7, 1:00 p.m.
African Village Celebration with African Drummer Onye Onyemaechi of Village Rhythms
Marin County Free Library invites residents to join them for this moving program where “Together we celebrate life!” For information on Village Rhythms, please visit www.villagerhythms.com. Participants are encouraged to bring their own percussion instruments. Event will be held at the Novato Library.

Saturday February 7, 4:00 p.m.
African Village Celebration with African Drummer Onye Onyemaechi of Village Rhythms
Marin County Free Library invites residents to join them for this moving program where “Together we celebrate life!” For information on Village Rhythms, please visit www.villagerhythms.com. Participants are encouraged to bring their own percussion instruments. Event will be held at the Fairfax Library.

Monday February 9, 7:00 p.m.
The Art of Sudanese Refugees with Demetrie Broxton
Broxton, education program coordinator at the Museum of the African Diaspora, will focus on art which responds to the conflict in Southern Sudan and works which have been banned by the Sudanese government. Event will be held at the Marin City Library.

Tuesday February 24, 1:30 p.m.
“Art in Action”
The Friends of the San Anselmo Library, in conjunction with St Anselm's Elementary School's 1st and 2nd Grades, will learn about and experience Sudanese Culture by Mask Making with "Art in Action," a nonprofit organization founded in 1982 to reestablish quality art education in elementary and middle schools. Event will be held in San Anselmo’s Town Hall Council Chambers.

Tuesday February 24, 6:30 p.m.
“Art in Action” Children and Families event
Participants will learn about and experience Sudanese Culture by Mask Making with "Art in Action," a nonprofit organization founded in 1982 to reestablish quality art education in elementary and middle schools. Event will be held at South Novato Library.

Tuesday February 24, 7:00 p.m.
“Lost Boys of Sudan” Movie Screening & Conversation
Santino Majok Chuor, one of the documentary’s central characters, will be present to answer questions about his experiences and the making of the movie. The screening and conversation will take place at the Sir Francis Drake High School Theater.

Saturday February 28, 2:00 p.m.
African Village Celebration with African Drummer Onye Onyemaechi of Village Rhythms
Marin County Free Library invites residents to join them for this moving program. Participants are encouraged to bring their own percussion instruments. Event will be held at the Dance Palace Community Center in Point Reyes.

March 2009

Tuesday March 3, 3:30 p.m.
Teen Writing Workshop with Stan Heller of Dave Eggers’ Writing Center: 826 Valencia Street
A two hour writing workshop for teens based upon the dramatic structure in What is the What, led by Stan Heller, writing instructor at 826 Valencia Street. Event will be held at Novato Library.

Thursday March 5, 6:30 p.m.
Adult and Teen Writing Workshop with Stan Heller of Dave Eggers’ Writing Center: 826 Valencia Street
A two hour writing workshop for teens and adults based upon the dramatic structure in What is the What, led by Stan Heller, writing instructor at 826 Valencia Street. Event will be held at Corte Madera Library.

Thursday March 5, 7:00 p.m.
The Art of Sudanese Refugees with Demetrie Broxton
Broxton, education program coordinator at the Museum of the African Diaspora, will focus on art which responds to the conflict in Southern Sudan and works which have been banned by the Sudanese government. Event will be held at the Novato Library.

Tuesday March 10, 7:30 p.m.
What is the What Book Discussion led by Carol Benet, PhD
Teens and adults are invited to a lively discussion of What is the What led by Carol Benet. Dr. Benet received her PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of California, Berkeley, where she won an Outstanding Teaching Award. She currently conducts 8 book discussion groups in San Francisco and Marin in which she encourages participants not only to enjoy the chosen books, but also to develop skills in the selection, reading and criticism of all books. Event will be held at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library.

Wednesday March 11, 7:00 p.m.
Children & Families event with Storyteller Yolanda Rhodes
Through story and movement, celebrated storyteller Yolanda Rhodes creates an age appropriate retelling of the journey of the Lost Boys across Sudan. She weaves a traditional Sudanese folktale within the story. Event will be held at the Corte Madera Library.

Saturday March 14, 1:00 p.m.
African Village Celebration with African Drummer Onye Onyemaechi of Village Rhythms
Marin County Free Library invites residents to join them for this moving program where “Together we celebrate life!” For information on Village Rhythms, please visit www.villagerhythms.com. Participants are encouraged to bring their own percussion instruments. Event will be held at the Civic Center Library.

Saturday March 14, 3:30 p.m.
African Village Celebration with African Drummer Onye Onyemaechi of Village Rhythms
Marin County Free Library invites residents to join them for this moving program where “Together we celebrate life!” For information on Village Rhythms, please visit www.villagerhythms.com. Participants are encouraged to bring their own percussion instruments. Event will be held at the Marin City Library.

Monday March 16, 7:00 p.m.
Marin City Library's Book Discussion Group
Please plan to join this lively discussion which will delve into What is the What. Led by your local librarian, the evening promises to add insight and depth to your reading of What is the What. Event will be held at the Marin City Library.

Saturday March 21, 11:00 a.m.
African Village Celebration with African Drummer Onye Onyemaechi of Village Rhythms
Belvedere Tiburon Library invites children ages 5 & up to hear the marvelous rhythms of Nigerian drummer Onye Onyemaechi. In full colorful native garb, Onye exhibits his mastery of a myriad of traditional instruments including the African congas and balafon, Gambian djembe, Ghanaian gongon, Nigerian and Ghanaian talking drum, Brazilian berimbau and more. For more information call the Library 415-789-BOOK or e-mail jdesk@bel-tib-lib.org. Event will be held at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library.

Saturday March 21, 3:00 p.m.
Children & Families event with Storyteller Yolanda Rhodes
Through story and movement, celebrated storyteller Yolanda Rhodes creates an age appropriate retelling of the journey of the Lost Boys across Sudan. She weaves a traditional Sudanese folktale within the story. Event will be held at the Bolinas Library.

Monday March 23, 7:00 p.m.
Stinson Beach Library's Book Discussion Group
Please plan to join this lively discussion which will delve into What is the What. Led by your local librarian, the evening promises to add insight and depth to your reading of What is the What. Event will be held at the Stinson Beach Library.

Tuesday March 24, 7:30 p.m.
San Anselmo Library Book Group discusses What is the What
Participants will explore the historical and cultural aspects of Sudan made available on Valentino Achak Deng's website, and search the Web to learn more about this important topic. Join them for a collaborative and educational evening. Event will be held at the San Anselmo Library.

Wednesday March 25, 12:00 p.m.
Dona Novack leads a book group discussion on What is the What
Professional book group facilitator Dona Novack returns for a lively and provocative noontime discussion of What is the What. Event will be held at the Civic Center Library.

Thursday March 26, 7:00 p.m.
Point Reyes Library's Book Discussion Group
Please plan to join this lively discussion which will delve into What is the What. Led by your local librarian, the evening promises to add insight and depth to your reading of What is the What. Event will be held at the Pt. Reyes Library.

April 2009

Thursday April 2, 7:00 p.m.
Friends of the Fairfax Library Book Discussion Group will discuss What is the What
The lively group provides a moderator, background information, and provocative questions as well as light snacks. Event will be held at the Fairfax Library.

Tuesday April 7, 6:30 p.m.
African Village Celebration with African Drummer Onye Onyemaechi of Village Rhythms
Marin County Free Library invites residents to join them for this moving program where “Together we celebrate life!” For information on Village Rhythms, please visit www.villagerhythms.com. Participants are encouraged to bring their own percussion instruments. Event will be held at the South Novato Library.

Wednesday April 8, 3:30 p.m.
African Village Celebration with African Drummer Onye Onyemaechi of Village Rhythms
Pickleweed Public Library invites the public to join them for this moving program where "Together We Celebrate Life!" For information on Village Rhythms, please visit www.villagerhythms.com. Participants are encouraged to bring their own percussion instruments. Event will be held at Pickleweed Public Library. (Español y Inglés)

Wednesday April 22, 7:00 p.m.
Larkspur Library's Book Club discusses What is the What
This event is free and open to everyone. Please call 415-927-5005 to RSVP or for more information.

Wednesday April 22, 7:00 p.m.
Teen Forum at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Marin City
All teens are encouraged to attend this special evening with Dave Eggers. This interactive program will provide an opportunity for Marin’s teens to learn more about the Southern Sudanese plight, and how writing becomes a tool for empowerment and overcoming adversity. Transportation is provided by Dreyer’s Ice Cream and Black-Tie Limousine service from San Rafael, please phone 510-839-3100 to reserve your space. No RSVP for the event is required, but limited seating, so plan to arrive early. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Thursday April 23, 7:00 p.m.
Celebration Program at Dominican University of California with Dave Eggers in conversation with KQED “Forum” Host Michael Krasny
The entire community is invited to bring their book groups, neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family to attend this event to gain even greater insights into the book and its relevance to our community today. Angelico Hall, Dominican University of California. No RSVP required, but limited seating, so plan to arrive early. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.