Through oral histories from the History Room's collection, Library Assistant Marissa Friedman explores how fire and the threat of fire have impacted Mill Valley over time.

For more than 30 years, the Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods Scenic Railway was an iconic feature of Mill Valley’s physical and cultural landscape. As William Provines recalls in his Oral History, the railway “was a focal point for people who lived here, and it also attracted thousands of people from all over the world,” turning the sleepy little town of Mill Valley into an international tourist destination.

Marin County’s steep, rock-bound shores, treacherous currents and frequent fogs have been the doom of hundreds of ships for more than 400 years.

The Mill Valley Public Library recently launched a series of interactive library programs aimed at bringing members of our community together for conversation, learning, and social connection.

Barry Spitz will discuss the colorful history of women in the Dipsea, augmented with images from the collection of the Mill Valley Library History Room.