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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · 4d

R.I.P. Ace Frehley, quintessential rocker.

Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · 4d

It's that time of the year when people want to read spooky books. Look no further than Sausalito Library's well-stocked Horror & Tales of the Weird section. This is the stuff that influenced Stephen King.

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Views of Sausalito City Hall and Library circa 1940 when it was still Sausalito Central School. The stage is where the library's kids' room is now.

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Susie Woodrum of the Woodrum Library at the Spaulding Marine Center gave us a tour today! This place was full of charm and over 2,000 books and artifacts. The nautical collection supports the Center’s educational classes and is open to the community for browsing and reading.

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · 11d

Check out this crawl space above the library! We found old computers in there from the '80s. Do you think they're collectible?

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · 11d

Exciting things afoot at the library! Hint: it involves this bad boy...

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · 21d

On Thursday, October 2, join us online for the webinar Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators. Registration required: libraryc.org/sausalitolib...

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · 21d

If Sausalito ever had a library club, it was before our time. Raise your hand if you want to start one. Looks like fun!

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · 21d

THE NEW ZOOM ROOM, sorry, the new Zoom Room is here! Perfect for Zoom meetings without being shushed. Come take a look! Many thanks to the Sausalito Library Foundation for making this happen.

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · 21d

This book is highly collectable now, believe it or not! A few dozen libraries still have a copy in the U.S., though.

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · Sep 20

Let's say, just for fun, you could check out from the library any book in the world. What would that book be?

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · Sep 13

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." -- Evelyn Beatrice Hall

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · Sep 13

Hey, everybody, check out the new Marin County Free Library cards! They had a contest and announced the winners yesterday. The honorable mentions are cool, too! marinlibrary.org/contest-2/?_...

Library Card Design Contest

Thanks for your entries! Submissions are now Closed. Voting begins on July 17 and ends on August 2! Visit any branch or mobile library…

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Friends of Sausalito Library Bookstore is open Mondays from 10:00 to 1:00 and Saturdays from noon to 3:00. Help them expand their hours by volunteering. Bibliophiles only, please!

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · Sep 8

Friday, September 19 is Community Day at Fjord, a sauna joint in Sausalito. The library is handing out free passes good for one session. Space is limited! Gabe at Fjord stipulates that you must check out one book. When you show up for your session, he's going to ask you about it!

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · Aug 28

"Think before you speak; read before you think."

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · Aug 27

Sausalito City Hall and Library will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · Aug 23

Just added a big ol' pile of paperbacks, more than what's in this photo, even. Come and get 'em!

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · Aug 20

We are pleased to announce our new Alan Watts collection, whose writings and lectures on Eastern philosophy, mindfulness, and the art of living continue to inspire. The collection celebrates Watts’ lasting connection to Sausalito and invites the community to explore his ideas.

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · Aug 20

Our Vintage Paperback collection is now live! Come on in and show some love to an old paperback. We got your classics, mysteries, sci-fi, fantasy, westerns, romances, poetry. There's still life in these yellowing pages! Great for picnics, the beach, travel, and waiting rooms.

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · Aug 19

Walk-In Tech Help hours have changed! Beginning next week, it will be every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. No appointment necessary!

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deredordica @deredordica.bsky.social · Aug 13

"Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary"

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deredordica @deredordica.bsky.social · Aug 8

The incomparable Nyiregyházi, a.k.a. "Pianist X," serving up a double-LP's worth of Liszt.

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · Aug 5

Protect Yourself from Online Scams
09/05/2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sausalito Library is offering a series of one-on-one workshops for residents who want to learn more about protecting themselves from internet scams. RSVP required. See our calendar at www.sausalitolibrary.org/Home/Compone...

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Sausalito Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social · Aug 5

Spotify for Beginners
08/22/2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Want to check out Spotify but don't know how to get started? Spotify for Beginners is for you! Sausalito Library is offering one-on-one instruction for this musical app. RSVP required. See our calendar at www.sausalitolibrary.org/Home/Compone...

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