San Rafael Library & Recreation

Last month, we invited the community to celebrate Día del Niño with a day full of games, books, activities, a magic show, and Zumba, all in honor of the little ones in our community!
Thank you to every volunteer, participant, and partner who made this beautiful community moment possible. ¡Gracias a todos!
Huge gratitude to our collaborating organizations: Book Exchange of Marin, The Learning Bus, Marin County Free Library, Parent Services Project, One Tam, and Bay Area Discovery Museum.
Photos curtesy of the Marin County Free Library

Swimsuit color matters more than you think 👙

Bright colors don’t always mean visible underwater. Colors like blue, white, black, and teal can quickly disappear due to glare, shadows, and water conditions — making it harder to spot someone in an emergency situation.

Best visibility: neon yellow, neon green, neon orange.
Hardest to see: blue, black, white, pastel colors.

The safest choice is always layers of protection like supervision, pool fences, and swim lessons — but choosing a high-visibility swimsuit can add another layer of safety in bodies of water. ✅

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El color del traje de baño importa más de lo que crees. 👙

Los colores brillantes no siempre significan que serán visibles bajo el agua. Colores como azul, blanco, negro y turquesa pueden desaparecer rápidamente debido al reflejo, las sombras y las condiciones del agua, haciendo más difícil localizar a una persona en una emergencia.

Mejor visibilidad: amarillo neón, verde neón, naranja neón
Más difíciles de ver: azul, negro, blanco y colores pastel

La opción más segura siempre es contar con varias capas de protección, como supervisión constante, cercas alrededor de la piscina y clases de natación. Pero elegir un traje de baño de alta visibilidad puede añadir otra capa de seguridad en cuerpos de agua. ✅

San Rafael Public Library is joining One Book, One Coast — the West Coast's largest book club! This spring, we're reading They Called Us Enemy by George Takei alongside 130+ library systems across CA, OR & WA. Grab a free copy starting April 16 (while supplies last) or read the eBook for free on the Libby app through June 6. ✨ Here's what we have in store:

🕊️ 1,000 Cranes Community Art Project — Pick up an origami folding kit at any SRPL branch starting April 16 & return your finished cranes by May 16!

🥾 Angel Island Guided Hike — May 16 at 9:15am. Space is limited, so register early!

📖 Book Club Meeting — May 30 at 2:00pm. Come discuss the book with your community!

🎙️ Virtual Author Talk with George Takei — May 31 at 2:00pm. Watch the livestream at the Carnegie Room!
Link in bio for details & registration.