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Announcing our latest exhibit! Seeing Ann: An Archival Portrait-in-Progress of Ann Rice O'Hanlon, from the O'Hanlon Slid...
08/20/2026

Announcing our latest exhibit! Seeing Ann: An Archival Portrait-in-Progress of Ann Rice O'Hanlon, from the O'Hanlon Slide Collection and History Room Archives. To learn more about the intimate glimpse into this beloved Mill Valley artist and mentor, visit the Lucretia Little History Room now through October 2026.

Our current exhibits--Tavern of Tamalpais and Hat's Off, Hal--will be leaving soon. You can find the virtual exhibits online soon by following the link in our bio.

Ilka Hartmann, the 84 year-old Bolinas artist, has spent more than six decades documenting some of the United States’ mo...
08/18/2026

Ilka Hartmann, the 84 year-old Bolinas artist, has spent more than six decades documenting some of the United States’ most important social justice and civil rights movements. On Tuesday, August 25th, Hartmann will be in conversation with Alta contributor Jessica Zack about her impact on the world and her work's relevance today. Register at the link in our bio.

In collaboration with Alta Journal, an award-winning quarterly literary and culture magazine published by William Randolph Hearst III and focused on California and the West.

Susan Ferentinos has spent her career uncovering the LGBTQ+, women’s, and underrepresented histories hiding in plain sig...
06/24/2026

Susan Ferentinos has spent her career uncovering the LGBTQ+, women’s, and underrepresented histories hiding in plain sight at places like Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Now, as exhibits have been torn down in national parks and museums across the country, her work has never mattered more.
Join us for a rare after-hours conversation about what we all lose when history leaves people out — and what it takes to put them back in.

On Wednesday, May 20th, join us for a special conversation with Jeanne Carstensen , author of A Greek Tragedy, the gripp...
05/15/2026

On Wednesday, May 20th, join us for a special conversation with Jeanne Carstensen , author of A Greek Tragedy, the gripping true story of a devastating shipwreck during the biggest refugee crisis since World War II. In conversation with author Nina Schuyler

One week! We are so excited to welcome Portia Elan () to discuss her buzzy new novel Homebound in conversation with Mich...
05/09/2026

One week! We are so excited to welcome Portia Elan () to discuss her buzzy new novel Homebound in conversation with Michael David Lukas (). “A joy...and a hauntingly beautiful exploration of what makes us human. It kept me up all night!” —MADELINE MILLER, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Song of Achilles

Link to register in bio!

Whether you’re deeply familiar with the topic, or just starting to learn more, tonight’s timely talk on the economics of...
05/08/2026

Whether you’re deeply familiar with the topic, or just starting to learn more, tonight’s timely talk on the economics of immigration offers the chance to think critically, go deep, and ask questions. Immigration is one of the most talked-about (and often misunderstood) policy issues in the U.S. right now. What does the evidence actually say about immigration and crime? What are the economic impacts of government support programs, and who really benefits? Link in bio to register!

Are you an artist or craft vendor interested in tabling at Pride or the Juneteenth Freedom Festival? Click the link in...
04/28/2026

Are you an artist or craft vendor interested in tabling at Pride or the Juneteenth Freedom Festival? Click the link in our bio to fill out the form to potentially table at one of these exciting events! Booths are 10’x10’ and there is no charge.

Join us for a multimedia reading event! Acclaimed cartoonists will take us on a journey with words and pictures, reading...
04/18/2026

Join us for a multimedia reading event! Acclaimed cartoonists will take us on a journey with words and pictures, reading nonfiction, literary fiction, and memoir, as their drawings are projected. Readings from Donna Almendrala, Rina Ayuyang, JF Frankel, Justin Hall, and Frederick Noland, hosted by Sophie Yanow. If you are graphic-novel-curious, this is a great introduction to the medium.

Thursday, April 23rd, join us at the for a conversation with author and former government reporter, Devi Laskar () aut...
04/17/2026

Thursday, April 23rd, join us at the for a conversation with author and former government reporter, Devi Laskar () author of The Atlas of Reds and Blues, in celebration of her new novel, Midnight, at the War. Inspired by journalists Christiane Amanpour and Sylvia Poggioli, Midnight, at the War is a book about a reporter chasing the biggest story of her career as she contends with a tense newsroom, a dangerous global conflict, and all the problems she’s running away from at home. In conversation with Dr. Vijaya Nagarajan ()

TONIGHT! We’re so excited to welcome McSweeney’s Executive Director Amanda Uhle (.uhle) to present her new memoir, Destr...
04/15/2026

TONIGHT! We’re so excited to welcome McSweeney’s Executive Director Amanda Uhle (.uhle) to present her new memoir, Destroy This House: a tender, heartbreaking, and hilarious memoir chronicling the challenges of growing up with a desperately scheming father, a mother plagued by an acute hoarding disorder, and parenting parents while seeking independence. She’ll be in conversation with We’d love to see you there!

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375 Throckmorton Avenue
Mill Valley, CA
94941

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Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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