Centennial Events May - August

For Teens
Mill Valley Historical Society
Old Mill Creek Origami Boat Race
First Thursdays
Mill Valley Public Library: 100 Years of
History Comes Alive | May 4th, 7:30pm
Revisit an old Library tradition by making paper
History of the Dipsea Trail |
Photojournalism with Kim Komenich
then racing them down the creek.
Spelling Bee |
May 5th
May 18th, 3:00pm - 5:00pm (Grades 3 - 5)
Put your spelling skills to the test at an old-fashioned spelling bee.
June 2nd, 7:30pm
Dipsea historian, author, and race announcer Barry Spitz will share the
colorful history of the Dipsea Trail and race with a slide show of historical images.
Words will cover significant names, places, and things in Mill Valley.
Registration required. Call (416) 389-4292 x106.
Want to be a photojournalist? Pulitzer Prizewinning photographer Kim Komenich will discuss
how he got his start, and will share his experiences
photographing conflict around the world.
Sunday Specials | June 19th, July 17th, July 31st, August 14th, 11:00am
Movie Night: The Goonies
| July 5th
Be our special guest before the Library opens! Enjoy selected artists &
Enjoy a relaxing summer night at a free screening of the ’80s classic The
entertainers (including Puppet Art Theater, the Bubble Lady, and more)
Goonies. Will the Goonies find One-Eyed Willie’s pirate treasure and
in the Library’s magnificent Main Reading Room.
save the Goon Docks?
View the history of the Library through photos of the old Carnegie Li-
Blast from the Past |
brary and our present Old Mill Park building. (Lower level art gallery)
Fasten your seat belts for an out-of-this-world summer reading expe-
Creative Writing Workshops
Currently on display through 6/30: Mill Valley 1901 - Present
rience! Get ready for our ever-popular reading game, outdoor family
Adventures in Travel
Sprouts (special events for toddlers).
Mill Valley Photo Retrospectives
The Library through the Years |
July 1st - September 29th
North Korea | May 11th, 7:00pm
Bob Canepa will share tales and slides of his
fascinating and bizarre experience traveling
in North Korea, a country whose leaders and
actions remain an enigma.
Strange Travel Suggestions | June 9th, 7:00pm
Audience members will dip into a grab bag of exotic objects,
each of which will serve as a springboard into a story from bestselling author Jeff Greenwald’s travel writing career.
Africa | July 12th, 7:00pm
Wandering scholar Nick Zoa returns to share his adventures
abroad in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya with little more than a backpack.
June 13th - August 26th
entertainment, art workshops, extra story times, book clubs, and Little
Crosspulse |
Late Night Study Hall
June 22nd, 3:30pm - Amphitheater
Children’s Author Annie Barrows |
100 Books Public Art Project |
June 30th, 3:30pm
June - July - Children’s Room
Dylan Donkin Toddler Dance Party |
July 12th, 11:00am
Children’s Author Marissa Moss |
July 21st , 3:30pm
Sean’s Shadows Shadow Puppets |
August 12th, 3:30pm
End-of-Summer Party |
teens looking to escape into the creative world. Every Wed. at 6:30pm.
NOTE: The workshop slated for May 11th will be held on Monday, May 9th.
June 15th, 3:30pm - Amphitheater
Frances England & Friends |
Read stories, write stories, get your sugar high on, and laugh with other
Bring coffee and tell a friend, the Library will be
open late for high-school students preparing for
final exams. For high school students only.
June 5th, 8:00pm-10:00pm; June 6th, 9:00pm-11:00pm
June 7th, 9:00pm-11:00pm; June 8th, 9:00pm-11:00 pm
August 26th, 3:30pm
Storybook Ball: Parent/Child Dance
Fundraising Event |
May 15th, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Alice in Wonderland sets the mood for an evening of dance, food, and
entertainment. Proceeds benefit children/teen programs. Sponsored by
Mill Valley Library Foundation. Tickets: millvalleylibrary.org/storybooks
(415) 389-4292 x203
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boats with origami master Jeremy Shafer, and
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Local History
Centennial Events
May - August
Celebrate With Us!
All Things Literary
First Fridays*
Theater Lecture Series
Art Lecture Series
Centennial Birthday Picnic in the Park
Summer Reading for the Rest of Us
Join us for our popular First Friday programs
Mountain Play: Hairspray | May 3rd, 7:00pm
Get the skinny on this year’s production of Hairspray and the many
Seeing Gertrude Stein |
as the Main Reading Room is transformed
July 23rd, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Read more, stress less. Stop by the Reference Desk and play reading
into a beautiful, intimate venue for thought-
transformations of the Mountain Play from its humble beginnings in
exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum
The Mill Valley Public Library’s 100th
roulette. Snag a suggestion from our fish bowls full of reading recom-
provoking performances and lectures. Enjoy
1913 to the present day. Hear what’s in store for their 2013 centennial.
(CJM). Barbara Silverman of the CJM will ex-
birthday is cause for celebration. Join us
mendations. No expectations, no hassle, everybody wins!
Saturday, July 23rd under the redwoods
in Old Mill Park for the Library’s birthday
party. The celebration will be reminiscent of the parties of early Mill Valley, an
old-time get-together featuring live acoustic music and turn-of-the-century games.
Entry is free and all ages are welcome. Food
and drink available for purchase.
Centennial Postcards
Our commemorative postcards display different scenes from our 100year history. New cards every month. Collect all 12!
Centennial Library Cards
Tired of your old library card? Exchange it for one of
our new Centennial cards featuring historical photos of the Mill Valley Public Library.
Experience Backpacks
Check out one of three new backpacks good for an only-in-Mill Valley
experience: a wildflower walk, a birding guide for Bothin Marsh, or a
history walk along Miller Avenue. Experiences change quarterly.
Cover photo: Checking out a book the old-fashioned
way at the Carnegie Library on Lovell Ave.
June 1st - August 27th
Book Swaps: 6/14, 5:00pm-6:30pm; 7/8, 4:30-6:00pm; 8/27, 1:30-3:00pm
a glass of wine and mingle with friends, old
Check website for details, Book Clubs meet at 7:00pm
American Experience (2nd Wed. of each month)
World Literature (4th Tues. of each month)
Literary Journal
Edward Albee’s Tiny Alice | May 18th, 7:00pm
program. Must be 15 or older to attend.
Albee’s controversial Tiny Alice continues to raise challenging ques-
tion and inspired generations of writers, artists,
tions about religion and faith. Marin Theater Company (MTC) staff
and musicians.
A Laugh Gone Viral | May 6th, 7:00pm
This performance promises an evening of laughter and levity. Through live skits and video, comedy group Good Neighbor will showcase some of
its sketches that have become viral hits. The group
Submit your original poetry, fiction, and non-fiction for publication in
will also discuss the writing and creating of comedic
The Mill Valley Public Library Quarterly Review. The topic is “The Im-
material and how the internet has changed the land-
possible.” Deadline for submission: August 10th (4,000 word limit).
scape for the creative artist.
Local Author Series
What Went Wrong ? |
Gabriella Mautner |
stories, raw and without notes. We’ve invited five
May 19th, 7:00pm
Transforming Life into Literature. Mautner will talk about the various
stages of her life and how her books were inspired directly and indirectly by experiences in different countries.
Marsha Heckman |
June 16th, 7:00pm
Floral designer Heckman will discuss her evolution as an author of
books for brides and flower aficionados. This Tam High grad exhibits
annually at the Bouquets to Art showcase at the de Young museum.
John Gray |
July 21st, 7:00pm
Best-selling relationship author John Gray has penned 17 books, including the #1 New York Times Best Seller, Men are from Mars, Women
All events are free and open to the public.
are from Venus. Gray will discuss writing his most famous work.
Programs made possible by generous funding
from the Mill Valley Library Foundation and
The Friends.
Jaqueline (Jaki) Girdner | August 18th, 7:00pm
Additional funding for Summer Reading
Program from the Archer Forsyth Fund.
es of communicating at length and of communicating concisely.
plore the ways in which Stein’s life and writings
and new, at receptions before and after the
© 2011 Mark Richards
Book Clubs |
May 23rd , 7:00pm
A fascinating look at the Seeing Gertrude Stein
June 3rd, 7:00pm
Join us for an evening of real people telling real-life
will explore the life of Albee and his infamous 1964 play.
Seven Guitars & MTC 2011/12 Season | July 19th, 7:00pm
Seven Guitars is August Wilson’s play about the African American experience in the 1940s. Learn about the background of Seven Guitars and
get an overview of MTC’s next season.
Film Screenings
Monday Night at the Movies: Mill Valley Filmmakers
Local directors John Antonelli, Will Parrinello, and Wendy
Slick will present these films, followed by a Q&A.
veterans of the Porchlight series to share short sto-
Angle of Inspiration | May 2nd , 7:30pm
ries based on the theme “What Went Wrong?” To
Mustang: Journey of Transformation | May 9th , 7:30pm
add to the excitement, we’ll have an open mic storytelling session, where anything can happen. Come
and share your story.
Mystery Night | July 1st, 7:00pm
Written exclusively for the Mill Valley Public Library, The Eternal Hush of Silence is the twisting
Virtuoso: The Olga Samaroff Story | May 16th , 7:30pm
The Vanishing of the Bees | May 12th, 6:30pm
A documentary examining our current agricultural landscape
and the ancient connection between man and honeybee. Includes a discussion with co-director George Langworthy.
capsule, a body, and a never-before-published man-
Just for Fun!
uscript by Jack Kerouac are all part of the mystery.
Librarians on Location |
Here’s a chance for everyone to sharpen their detec-
May 13th, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th , 10:00am-12:00pm
tive skills and solve the murder mystery.
Check out materials, get a library card, and ask reference questions at
tale of a Centennial celebration gone awry. A time
Second Friday of each month
Girdner, author of essays, short stories, and 16 murder mysteries, cur-
the Depot Plaza.
rently writes and draws greeting cards. She will talk about the challeng-
Trivia Nights | May 25th & August 16th, 7:00pm, Register in advance
*Registration opens on the 15th of the month prior to the event.
Call (415) 389-4292 x203 or go to millvalleylibrary.org.
Scrabble Tournament |
have influenced the American artistic imagina-
Cecil Beaton, Gertrude Stein 1935, gelatin silver print. Courtesy of the Cecil Beaton Studio Archive at Sotheby’s [CM3794], Seeing Gertrude Stein: Five Stories,
Contemporary Jewish Museum (May 12, 2011 – September 6, 2011).
Balenciaga and Spain | June 27th , 7:00pm
Julia Geist of the Fine Arts Museums of San
Francisco will discuss the enduring work of haute
couture master Cristóbal Balenciaga and the impact of Spanish culture, history, and traditions on
his work.
Drama in the Desert | July 25th , 7:00pm
A revealing discussion of what has been called
one of the greatest art events in the world: Burning Man. Holly Kreuter & Barbara Traub, authors
of critically acclaimed books on this mysterious
subject, will discuss the Burning Man experience,
one based on radical self-expression, participatory art, and generosity.
Picasso Masterpieces from the Musée
National, Paris | August 29th , 7:00pm
Marsha Holm of the de Young will discuss the
museum’s extraordinary exhibition of more than
100 masterpieces by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso
on loan from the permanent collection of Paris’
Musée National Picasso. The works on view
demonstrate the wide range of artistic styles and
forms that the artist mastered.
June 19th, 6:30pm, Register in advance