Dear Families, 

San Rafael City Schools, San Rafael Public Library and the Marin County Free Library are partnering to expand student access to educational and entertaining books, homework help, movies, and more. An integral part of this program is for every student to obtain a public library card.
 
Librarians from the San Rafael Public Library and Marin County Free Library will provide every TK-12th grade student with a library card. FREE! (If your child already has a card, both cards may be used and will work.)
 
San Rafael Public Library and Marin County Free Library are places for children, families and caregivers to connect, learn and grow together.
 
Education research indicates:

• Children who have library cards and visit the library perform better in school;
• Public library staff help students learn how to do age-appropriate Internet searches and participate in online tutoring and using resources for homework help using free, public-access computers;
• A library card is the most important school supply.

More good news! SRPL and MCFL do not charge fines for items returned late. You still must return items to the Library to avoid replacement charges. The Library will send you reminders.
 
OPT OUT: If you want to CANCEL your child’s free library card, please return the attached form to the school office by October 17, 2025. Questions? Please call 415-492-3222

Sincerely,
 
Lana Adlawan
Director of County Library Services
Marin County Free Library        

Tess Henderson
SRCS District Librarian
San Rafael City Schools

Daniel Avalos
Assistant Library & Recreation Director
City of San Rafael