What's happening at the library
  
 In The Spotlight
Hidden History: Japanese Incarceration on Angel Island
Monday, May 18
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join historian Grant Din to learn about Angel Island's role in the incarceration of Japanese immigrants during WWII and honor their stories.
One Book, Once Coast, the largest community reading program on the West Coast, bringing more than 130+ library systems across California, Washington, and Oregon for one shared read. Learn more
 Upcoming Events
Writing Workshop: Life Chapters
Monday, May 18
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Acquire storytelling skills and tips that enable you to share your key life experiences in an engaging, compelling narrative.
iPhone Essentials: Tips and Tricks
Tuesday, May 19
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a workshop with practical demonstrations, Q&A sessions, and personalized tips tailored to your specific needs. Register now and take your iPhone skills to the next level.
Monthly Qigong Movement Meditation
Wednesday, May 20
11:00am - 12:00pm
Claire R. Cohn returns to offer a series of Wednesday Qigong classes, focusing on movement meditation.
Get Ready Emergency Preparedness Course
Wednesday, May 20
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a two-hour disaster preparedness training. Learn practical steps to prepare for emergencies and protect your family, your home, and our community.
The New Yorker Discussion Group
Wednesday, May 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a lively discussion! Gather to engage in thought-provoking conversations on recent articles.
Mindfulness Meditation & Gentle Chair Yoga
Friday, May 22
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for gentle chair yoga followed by guided mindful meditation to improve flexibility, balance, strength in both body and mind.
Ukulele Jam
Friday, May 22
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join local musicians for our monthly Ukulele Jam. Whether you're a pro or just starting out, bring your uke and join the circle as we play hits from the 1920s-70s. All acoustic musicians welcome!
Book Circle: Books Binding Us Together
Saturday, May 23
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Through shared reading and dialogue, participants engage in meaningful discussions that deepen understanding, build connection, and expand perspectives towards both individual and social change.
Easy AI Essentials: Chatbot Basics
Wednesday, May 27
11:00am - 12:00pm
Master Chatbots with expert Bridget Burke! Learn to solve problems, spark ideas, write better, and work smarter in this engaging AI class.
Making Space: ADUs for Modern Living
Wednesday, May 27
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Curious about ADUs? Lili Weigert shares how building small can be a stylish solution to space constraints. Followed by a conversation with a local expert on what's possible in our community.
 THE Gallery
New Exhibit
Opening Reception: Meaning of Home
Thursday, May 21, 6:00 PM
ARTalk
Live Inside Your Art: Bay Area Artists at Home
Wednesday, June 3
6:30pm - 7:30pm
How do artists make a life in the Bay?
Take a visual tour of iconic local artist homes- from hand-carved doors to floating studios- with archivists Jeff Gunderson and Becky Alexander.
 One Book One Coast
One Book, One Coast: Virtual Author Talk with George Takei
Sunday, May 31
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join George Takei for a virtual talk on his graphic memoir, They Called Us Enemy, reflecting on his childhood incarceration during WWII and its lasting impact on community, citizenship, and history.
 In the Makerspace
Sewing Bee
Saturday, May 16
11:00am - 1:00pm
Join our Sewing Bee! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, bring your current project or follow along with our seasonal craft. This month, we're making: summer wrap around pants!
3D Printing for Beginners
Thursday, May 21
1:00am - 12:00pm
Join us in the library makerspace for an introduction to the world of 3D printing. Learn to find and customize amazing designs and discover how you can bring your ideas to life.
Design, Press, Create
Thursday, May 28
1:00am - 12:00pm
Want to create personalized gifts, apparel, or home decor? Our workshop will teach you how to bring your designs to life using the heat transfer technique. Ages 10+ are welcome.
Online Events 
Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential
Tuesday, May 19
11:00am - 12:00pm
What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossibleÂ…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. 
Weekly Events
Drop-In Computer Help
Every Monday, from 2 to 3 PM
Knitting Circle
Every other Monday, from 5 to 7 PM
Spanish Conversation Club
Every Tuesday, from 1 to 2 PM
Mahjong Evening
Every Tuesday, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Fluent Italian Conversation Group
Every Thursday, from 1 to 2 PM
Chess Club
Every Thursday, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Hootenanny at the Library
First and third Friday, from 1 to 2:30 PM
 
Have questions? Get in touch!
 
PHONE: (415) 789-2661  |  EMAIL: info@beltiblibrary.org
 
 
Belvedere Tiburon Library
1501 Tiburon Blvd
Tiburon, California 94920
1.415.789.2665

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