For Kids For Teens

Blast from the Past | June 13th - August 26th

Fasten your seat belts for an out-of-this-world summer reading expe-

rience! Get ready for our ever-popular reading game, outdoor family

entertainment, art workshops, extra story times, book clubs, and Little

Sprouts (special events for toddlers).

Creative Writing Workshops Read stories, write stories, get your sugar high on, and laugh with other

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.

Late Night Study HallBring 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

Sunday Specials | June 19th, July 17th, July 31st, August 14th, 11:00am

Be our special guest before the Library opens! Enjoy selected artists &

entertainers (including Puppet Art Theater, the Bubble Lady, and more)

in the Library’s magnificent Main Reading Room.

First Thursdays Programming exclusively for high school students. These Thursday

night events begin at 7:00pm. Photojournalism with Kim Komenich May 5th

Want to be a photojournalist? Pulitzer Prize-

winning photographer Kim Komenich will discuss

how he got his start, and will share his experiences

photographing conflict around the world.

Movie Night: The Goonies | July 5th

Enjoy a relaxing summer night at a free screening of the ’80s classic The

Goonies. Will the Goonies find One-Eyed Willie’s pirate treasure and

save the Goon Docks?

Spelling Bee | May 18th, 3:00pm - 5:00pm (Grades 3 - 5)

Put your spelling skills to the test at an old-fashioned spelling bee.

Words will cover significant names, places, and things in Mill Valley.

Registration required. Call (416) 389-4292 x106.

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Local HistoryMill Valley Historical Society Mill Valley Public Library: 100 Years of History Comes Alive | May 4th, 7:30pm

History Room Librarian David Grossman will

present a slide show and tell stories from the Li-

brary’s rich history. History of the Dipsea Trail | 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 histori-

cal images.

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Centennial EventsMay - August

Crosspulse | June 15th, 3:30pm - Amphitheater

100 Books Public Art Project | June - July - Children’s Room

Children’s Author Marissa Moss | July 21st , 3:30pm

End-of-Summer Party | August 26th, 3:30pm

Sean’s Shadows Shadow Puppets | August 12th, 3:30pm

Dylan Donkin Toddler Dance Party | July 12th, 11:00am

Children’s Author Annie Barrows | June 30th, 3:30pm

Frances England & Friends | June 22nd, 3:30pm - Amphitheater

Old Mill Creek Origami Boat Race May 7th, 12:00pm – 1:30pm (Ages 5 and older)

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Storybook Ball: Parent/Child DanceFundraising 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

Adventures in Travel

Africa | July 12th, 7:00pm

Wandering scholar Nick Zoa returns to share his adventures abroad in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mala-wi, Tanzania and Kenya with little more than a backpack.

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 best-selling author Jeff Greenwald’s travel writing career.

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.

Mill Valley Photo RetrospectivesThe Library through the Years | July 1st - September 29th

View the history of the Library through photos of the old Carnegie Li-

brary and our present Old Mill Park building. (Lower level art gallery)

Currently on display through 6/30: Mill Valley 1901 - Present

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Art Lecture SeriesFirst Fridays*All Things LiteraryCelebrate With Us!Seeing Gertrude Stein | May 23rd , 7:00pm

A fascinating look at the Seeing Gertrude Stein

exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum

(CJM). Barbara Silverman of the CJM will ex-

plore the ways in which Stein’s life and writings

have influenced the American artistic imagina-

tion and inspired generations of writers, artists,

and musicians.

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 im-

pact 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: Burn-

ing 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, participa-

tory 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.

Join us for our popular First Friday programs

as the Main Reading Room is transformed

into a beautiful, intimate venue for thought-

provoking performances and lectures. Enjoy

a glass of wine and mingle with friends, old

and new, at receptions before and after the

program. Must be 15 or older to attend.

A Laugh Gone Viral | May 6th, 7:00pm

This performance promises an evening of laugh-

ter and levity. Through live skits and video, com-

edy group Good Neighbor will showcase some of

its sketches that have become viral hits. The group

will also discuss the writing and creating of comedic

material and how the internet has changed the land-

scape for the creative artist.

What Went Wrong ? | June 3rd, 7:00pm

Join us for an evening of real people telling real-life

stories, raw and without notes. We’ve invited five

veterans of the Porchlight series to share short sto-

ries based on the theme “What Went Wrong?” To

add to the excitement, we’ll have an open mic story-

telling session, where anything can happen. Come

and share your story.

Mystery Night | July 1st, 7:00pm

Written exclusively for the Mill Valley Public Li-

brary, The Eternal Hush of Silence is the twisting

tale of a Centennial celebration gone awry. A time

capsule, a body, and a never-before-published man-

uscript by Jack Kerouac are all part of the mystery.

Here’s a chance for everyone to sharpen their detec-

tive skills and solve the murder mystery.

Seven Guitars & MTC 2011/12 Season | July 19th, 7:00pm

Seven Guitars is August Wilson’s play about the African American ex-

perience in the 1940s. Learn about the background of Seven Guitars and

get an overview of MTC’s next season.

Edward Albee’s Tiny Alice | May 18th, 7:00pm

Albee’s controversial Tiny Alice continues to raise challenging ques-

tions about religion and faith. Marin Theater Company (MTC) staff

will explore the life of Albee and his infamous 1964 play.

Mountain Play: Hairspray | May 3rd, 7:00pm

Get the skinny on this year’s production of Hairspray and the many

transformations of the Mountain Play from its humble beginnings in

1913 to the present day. Hear what’s in store for their 2013 centennial.

Local Author SeriesGabriella Mautner | 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 indirect-

ly by experiences in different countries.

John Gray | July 21st, 7:00pm

Best-selling relationship author John Gray has penned 17 books, in-

cluding the #1 New York Times Best Seller, Men are from Mars, Women

are from Venus. Gray will discuss writing his most famous work.

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.

Jaqueline (Jaki) Girdner | August 18th, 7:00pm

Girdner, author of essays, short stories, and 16 murder mysteries, cur-

rently writes and draws greeting cards. She will talk about the challeng-

es of communicating at length and of communicating concisely.

Theater Lecture Series

*Registration opens on the 15th of the month prior to the event. Call (415) 389-4292 x203 or go to millvalleylibrary.org.

Programs made possible by generous funding from the Mill Valley Library Foundation and The Friends.

Additional funding for Summer Reading Program from the Archer Forsyth Fund.

The Mill Valley Public Library’s 100th

birthday is cause for celebration. Join us

Saturday, July 23rd under the redwoods

in Old Mill Park for the Library’s birthday

party. The celebration will be reminis-

cent of the parties of early Mill Valley, an

old-time get-together featuring live acous-

tic music and turn-of-the-century games.

Entry is free and all ages are welcome. Food

and drink available for purchase. Literary Journal Submit your original poetry, fiction, and non-fiction for publication in

The Mill Valley Public Library Quarterly Review. The topic is “The Im-possible.” Deadline for submission: August 10th (4,000 word limit).

Read more, stress less. Stop by the Reference Desk and play reading

roulette. Snag a suggestion from our fish bowls full of reading recom-

mendations. No expectations, no hassle, everybody wins!

Book Swaps: 6/14, 5:00pm-6:30pm; 7/8, 4:30-6:00pm; 8/27, 1:30-3:00pm

Summer Reading for the Rest of UsJune 1st - August 27th

Book Clubs | Check website for details, Book Clubs meet at 7:00pm

American Experience (2nd Wed. of each month)

World Literature (4th Tues. of each month)

Cecil Beaton, Gertrude Stein 1935, gelatin silver print. Courtesy of the Cecil Bea-ton Studio Archive at Sotheby’s [CM3794], Seeing Gertrude Stein: Five Stories, Contemporary Jewish Museum (May 12, 2011 – September 6, 2011).

© 2011 Mark Richards

Experience BackpacksCheck 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.

Centennial PostcardsOur commemorative postcards display different scenes from our 100-

year history. New cards every month. Collect all 12!

Centennial Library CardsTired of your old library card? Exchange it for one of

our new Centennial cards featuring historical pho-

tos of the Mill Valley Public Library.

Centennial Birthday - Picnic in the ParkJuly 23rd, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Film Screenings

The Vanishing of the Bees | May 12th, 6:30pm

A documentary examining our current agricultural landscape and the ancient connection between man and honeybee. In-cludes a discussion with co-director George Langworthy.

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.

Just for Fun!

Trivia Nights | May 25th & August 16th, 7:00pm, Register in advance

Scrabble Tournament | June 19th, 6:30pm, Register in advance

Librarians on Location | Second Friday of each month

May 13th, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th , 10:00am-12:00pm

Check out materials, get a library card, and ask reference questions at

the Depot Plaza.

All events are free and open to the public.

Angle of Inspiration | May 2nd , 7:30pm

Mustang: Journey of Transformation | May 9th , 7:30pm

Virtuoso: The Olga Samaroff Story | May 16th , 7:30pm

Cover photo: Checking out a book the old-fashioned way at the Carnegie Library on Lovell Ave.