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Library Events

Jun
2
Tue
9:45 am Pint-Size Storytime Online
Pint-Size Storytime Online
Jun 2 @ 9:45 am
Pint-Size Storytime Online
Every Tuesday morning we’ll be posting a new short and sweet storytime video featuring stories, songs, and rhymes. Made with …read more
4:00 pm Kids & Teen Writing Workshops (4...
Kids & Teen Writing Workshops (4...
Jun 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kids & Teen Writing Workshops (4th-8th Grades) @ Online on Zoom
Open to 4th-8th graders. To participate via Zoom, register in advance. You’ll be sent a link for the event and a password. …read more
Jun
3
Wed
1:00 pm Art Talk: The Beat & the Hip: Sa...
Art Talk: The Beat & the Hip: Sa...
Jun 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Art Talk: The Beat & the Hip: San Francisco Art 1950-1970
This face-to-face event is cancelled, however you can access the recorded slide lecture here.   The Beat & the Hip: San …read more
Jun
4
Thu
2:00 pm Northgate Book Club via Zoom
Northgate Book Club via Zoom
Jun 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Northgate Book Club via Zoom @ Online via Zoom
Northgate Book Club with Librarian, Marilyn Boatright via Zoom video conferencing.  Please register in advance. After you register, you will …read more
5:30 pm Amateur Radio Communication via ...
Amateur Radio Communication via ...
Jun 4 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Amateur Radio Communication via Zoom @ Zoom Meeting
Led by the Hamilton Wireless Association Free and open to all licensed amateur radio operators. In the Communication Class we …read more

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Cyclists compete in the Sunset Criterium bike race in Downtown San Rafael
Sep 22 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-09-22 19:00:00 2020-09-22 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Oct 5 2020

City Council Meeting

12:00am City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-05 00:00:00 2020-10-05 00:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page!

Oct 6 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-06 19:00:00 2020-10-06 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Oct 13 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-13 19:00:00 2020-10-13 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Oct 19 2020

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-19 19:00:00 2020-10-19 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page!

Oct 20 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-20 19:00:00 2020-10-20 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Oct 27 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-27 19:00:00 2020-10-27 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Nov 2 2020

City Council Meeting

12:00am City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-11-02 00:00:00 2020-11-02 00:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page!

Nov 3 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-11-03 19:00:00 2020-11-03 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Nov 10 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-11-10 19:00:00 2020-11-10 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Nov 16 2020

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-11-16 19:00:00 2020-11-16 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page!

Nov 17 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-11-17 19:00:00 2020-11-17 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Nov 24 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-11-24 19:00:00 2020-11-24 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Dec 1 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-12-01 19:00:00 2020-12-01 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Dec 7 2020

City Council Meeting

12:00am City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-12-07 00:00:00 2020-12-07 00:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page!

Dec 8 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-12-08 19:00:00 2020-12-08 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Dec 15 2020

Design Review Board Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-12-15 19:00:00 2020-12-15 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Design Review Board Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Design Review Board consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and...

Dec 21 2020

City Council Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-12-21 19:00:00 2020-12-21 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page!

Dec 22 2020

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00pm - 10:00pm City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2020-12-22 19:00:00 2020-12-22 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Planning Commission Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Agendas are posted...

Jan 4 2021

City Council Meeting

12:00am City Council Chambers
  • Add to calendar 2021-01-04 00:00:00 2021-01-04 00:00:00 America/Los_Angeles City Council Meeting 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Directions

City Council meetings take place the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. If Monday is holiday, the meeting occurs the following Tuesday. For information on this upcoming agenda, check out our public meetings page!

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