Public libraries should be open to all, and today we learned this is not the case at this library…read more My daughter and her nanny turned up to the 10:30 am storytime this morning. It's listed as 0-18 months so my daughter is too old but there are limited places to go in Marin on a rainy day. There were a bunch of other kids 2-3 years old and mine was singled out (she's tall, so she looks older than she is) and asked to leave. The only kid. She was so upset that she peed in her pants. After calling the library to ask for some clarification, I was met with vitriol from the Children's librarian. Instead she expressed outrage that I would try to bring my daughter who is over the age limit, accused me of taking away from the experience of the younger kids, and then hung up on me. I am beyond upset for my child and the state of this library.

The town of Tiburon has a library, the Belvedere Tiburon Library. It is a state of the art…read morefacility. You may be wondering why a non Tiburian like myself is writing a review. Well I happen to be in town walking part of the Old Rail Trail. The trail passes along the library and is a perfect place for a restroom break. The building was dedicated in 1997 from Fred Zelinsky family's donated land. Mr. Zelinsky was a local real estate developer. The library sits on the site of the 1890s landfills for the rail yards. Keeping with the theme of Tiburon's railyard history, the architecture of the building is reminiscent of the 19th century rail yard and building with its high pitched ceiling and beautiful wood beams and rafters. The back windows has views of the marsh and hills of St Hilary's. Besides the typical full compliments of a community library, they also have a bookstore, collaborative work space for learning workshops called the MakersSpace, and an art gallery. The library is small but mighty. The bookstore sells previously owned and retired library books. Staff was pleasant and welcoming. Makers space is a collaborative work area that serves as a space to conduct learning and design workshops in state of art AV equipped rooms. The lobby and hallway areas are used to display art by local artists. In front of the library are outdoor tables. I sat out there eating my sandwich I bought from the grocery store a block away. In the back of the library is Zelinsky Park that is alongside the marsh and Old Rail Trail.

Fantastic service Clean space…read more Helped us out with our passport application Highly recommended

I am convinced Tiburon location is the best in whole Bay Area if not the country…read more I had superior experience on a day that could have been disaster for any worker. April 15 is the last day to file taxes, line at the door was a mile away right when John opened the doors with the warmest smile. I was there with two very young kids to get passports done, not one but two. Seeing John navigating guests through was mesmerizing. Early morning, people with piles of papers, million questions and in rush. John remained calm, knowledgeable,friendly, helpful and so professional. I was in that location for the first time, we drove there for 2 hours in early morning with little kids thinking it's the only location taking walk-ins for passports. It appeared to be they are not- mistake in the system but John was the nicest about it, still helped us with everything although he was the only person behind the desk. I was pleasantly surprised he knew majority of guests by the name, greeted them warmly and had everyone in and out of the door in minutes. His attitude, love for his work and their customers made this experience not only pleasant but unforgettable. He truly made an impact on our family and our whole day. Thank you, John!!!

Excellent community police department! They are so helpful and kind. As a teacher next door at…read moreReed, these officers are always here for us and the students. They host field trips, answer questions, bring safety assemblies onto campus and help us in a pinch. Laurie and Angie are just amazing. They, along with the officers, have brought kids, teachers and locals so much safety education. Reed Union School District was so fortunate to have Laurie train us in emergency planning at the beginning of the school year. Our police department really cares about their community!

You would imagine that a small police station would be friendly and responsive, well this one is…read moreneither. I got a parking ticket from a car I sold months earlier, sent over all the proof that was needed to Lori at the station. No response after multiple tries to the point where I firmly believe that they are crooked and fund their tiny city through unlawful practices. Almost a year and still no resolution...

PROPOSAL: "To demolish a historic Art Deco building and replace it with a new commercial…read morebuilding." Now I admit I do not know all the details, but for some reason this just doesn't sound like good judgment. But before I jump to any conclusions I want to know more of the details. HERE'S WHAT I DO KNOW: In today's "Tiburon Talk," email newsletter of the Town of Tiburon, there is a short article titled "Harbor Lights Building Proposed to be Replaced." The brief article states that an application has been filed to demolish and replace the historic Art Deco building with a "new commercial building." I had a little trouble getting to the guts of this plan because there are a couple of phrases in the article that made it difficult to concentrate on the ramifications of demolishing this building. "USED AS A SALOON OR BAR SINCE BEYOND LIVING MEMORY . . ." "LOCAL WAGS SAY EVEN PROHIBITION DID NOT FAZE THE LIQUOR-DISPENSING FROM THE HARBOR LIGHT." FROM THE LITTLE WE KNOW I HAVE QUESTIONS: Why would we want to demolish this building? It is on Main Street along with numerous other historic buildings. Since it apparently is unsafe in its current condition, why not repair it and maintain it as yet another of wonderful historic building in this little town? Am I just being a sentimental fool? After all, this is not my hometown. I was not raised here. Should we just rip out all the old buildings and replace them with "new commercial buildings?" Of course if we do that, it won't be Tiburon anymore . . . . if we do, we might as well change the name to something more commercially viable . . . how about Utopia? or Scottsdale? or Alpharetta? Taliesman (further) West? I have a suggestion - instead of just a Design Review Board, how about a Historic Styles Committee? Let's not only make sure the design is appropriate, but let's also make sure we don't lose our character and history. Five stars for a historic building One star for folks that always want to rip everything out Three stars and holding . . . Final stars . . . after we see if $$$ win.

Sausalito is a charming beach town just north of San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge…read more Here, visitors can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with restaurants, boutiques, and plenty of activities like bike riding, window shopping, or a leisurely walk along the harbor. Everyone is friendly, nice, and welcoming. My family and I loved our time in this small town.

Sausalito holds a special place in my heart. My parents would bring me here when I was a kid, to…read morevisit for the day. I remember they had the best candi shop, back then. I spent my first wedding anniversary here with my husband. This week we are celebrating our 13th anniversary here in Sausalito. It is the perfect seaside small town. They have many wonderful restaurants and shops. There is a Ferry you can take into the city. You can ride a bike from the Golden Gate Bridge into Sausalito. No matter what you do here, you always have the perfect view of the ocean. There a few lovely hotels and everything is within walking distance. You can take a nice stroll right by the water and breathe in the fresh ocean air. It's a great place to escape the day to day grind of the city. It's so relaxing and laid back here. The weather is always beautiful and the views are picturesque.

This is a follow up - I did get some satisfaction and to be fair to the City for their courtesy, I…read morewanted to Yelp. I sent an email to the City Manager who replied in less than one day and then I got an email from the Community Development Director asking me to call to discuss this matter. I called and he gave me verbal permission to "go for it" and even said a 10 square was considered minor enough to not require a permit. Now where is that written? Why isn't it made crystal clear? I'd have given 5 stars if they would change one of the tens of documents or post it on their In the Loop email so other people would know. Still, they jumped to it so...

I had a car accident today which partially blocked traffic. I was so grateful for the quick…read moreresponse of the Sausalito police officers, their efficiency and their kindness. Kudos to our outstanding police officers! Thank you. Sue White

This police department is great! They were able to recover stolen goods for me and even hand…read moredelivered it to my house when they got it back from the thief. On another occasion when a kid shot a few cars and houses with a BB gun, they were able to find him immediately with my Ring footage, and they got me his mom's phone number so I could have him pay for my windshield replacement. Super responsive!