Photos: Mishaa DeGraw & Steve Ziman / ProBonoPhoto.org (CC BY-NC 4.0) San Rafael Celebrates 37 Years of Día de los Muertos Tradition Kristie Hubacker – Recreation Supervisor From the first light of morning, families and community organizations gathered at the Albert J. Boro Community Center and Pickleweed Park to begin building their altars. Each altar … Continued
The San Rafael Library & Recreation Department hosted four successful free outdoor movie nights this fall! The season kicked off in mid-September with a showing of Paddington in Peru at Peacock Gap Park, followed by The Wild Robot at Gerstle Park and Mufasa (in Spanish) at Pickleweed Park. The series wrapped up on Friday, October … Continued
The holiday season is here—see what’s happening this year with Library & Recreation’s festive community events for all ages! Single & Multi-day Events/Programs First Wednesday Art Talks: Inspiration for the Season – Nov 5 & Dec 3 | 1 PM–2 PMTake a creative break from the holiday bustle and get inspired by the world of … Continued
Wednesdays at the Boro Community Center Minh Nguyen – Senior Library Assistant Wednesday morning, the doors of the Albert J. Boro Community Center opened with a cheerful squeak. Inside, a circle of chairs waited, along with a table full of cookies and a fresh pot of coffee that filled the air with a comforting aroma. … Continued
San Rafael Teen Advisory Board San Rafael Public Library is excited to roll out their Teen Advisory Board starting in November! A library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of creative library teens who help the library make decisions about programs, collections, and services for young people. Every month, the TAB will meet with … Continued
This week, the Library received the surprising and exciting news that we will be awarded a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. As part of their celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Carnegie Corporation is awarding grants to all Carnegie Libraries across America. Andrew … Continued
The San Rafael community came together this past weekend to celebrate the exciting upgrades at Pickleweed Park! The project represents a major investment in the Canal neighborhood’s recreation spaces, with improvements that enhance accessibility, sustainability, and year-round play. Visitors can now enjoy a resurfaced all-weather soccer field, new basketball court, upgraded pathways, and inviting gathering … Continued
Exciting changes are coming to one of San Rafael’s most beloved parks! The City of San Rafael invites the community to celebrate the completion of the Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Pickleweed Park. The festivities kick off at 5 PM with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by guided park tours, field … Continued
MEDIA CONTACT John Stefanski, Assistant City Manager PIO@Cityofsanrafael.org October 8, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: City of San Rafael Awards Capital Project Management Agreement to Griffin Structures for Support of the New Library and Community Center at Albert Park San Rafael, CA — On Monday, October 6, 2025, the San Rafael City Council awarded an agreement … Continued
Banned Books Week: October 5–11, 2025 Join us in celebrating the freedom to read during Banned Books Week. This year’s theme, “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights”, highlights the importance of access to diverse voices and ideas. Our Library staff has created special reading lists for all ages — explore a challenged book … Continued
