Redwood City Public Library eNews
September 15, 2020
SEPTEMBER AT THE LIBRARY
September is a big month at the library!

Today is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the stories and contributions to our community of Latinx people. To kick off the month, tomorrow we have a very special Stories and Play. The prerecroded stories feature three beloved authors: Angela Dominguez, Matt de la Pena, and Viola Canales reading their books for us. Also in celebration of the month, we have compiled fiction, nonfiction, and general reading and viewing lists.

This week is Welcoming Week, a worldwide effort of organizations and communities to bring together all residents in affirming the importance of welcoming and inclusive places. We are actively celebrating Welcoming Week with a host of online events. Today's Stories from your Community features our RCPL CARES team reading books for children that highlight the stories of people of color. On Saturday, 9/19 we have two Welcoming Week events, a Bystander Intervention Training and An International Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Follow the links to register!
September is also Library Card Sign-up Month. Throughout September we share all the resources you can access with your library card. If you already have a library card, spread the word about signing up. Here are some of the things you can do with your card:

Have a welcoming month, Redwood City!
BIKING IS FOR EVERYONE
Whether you are an experienced cyclist or just learning to ride, the library has resources to support you on all of your two-wheeled journeys. Request a favorite repair guide, explore the history of urban mobility, and sign-up to attend one of our upcoming bicycle education events with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition.
 
SEP 19, 10am - Pick up a free Bike to Wherever Days satchel with first aid kit, road safety tips, and snacks 
 
In English with Spanish interpretation
 
Oct 21, 12pm: Biking as a Family
In English with Spanish interpretation
 
These events are supported by the Pacific Library Partnership and Commute.org.
NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Celebrating a Long-Time Donor
 
Cath Trindle has been supporting the Redwood City Library Foundation for 21 years, from the very beginning of the Foundation itself. She was involved in the library even before that, and at one time was a volunteer with Friends of the Library, delivering books to families.
 
Cath said that when Proposition 13 was passed, lowering homeowner property taxes, she and her husband decided that they needed to use their tax savings to help support government services whose income was cut, such as parks and libraries. And she has been doing that ever since! Cath believes there are many reasons to support the library because learning is so important. She thinks the Redwood City Library has done a great job of incorporating technology and continuing to help the community. The Foundation thanks Cath and other long-time donors.

Find ways to support the Foundation here.
ONLINE EVENTS TOP PICKS
See the full events calendar here.
What do Americans think about global warming? Do people want the government to do anything about the issue? On Thursday, September 24, join a presentation with Jon A. Krosnick, Stanford University professor, to learn about the American opinion on Global Warming.
Únase al Club de Lectura para grados 3 a 5 para practicar la lectura en Español con libros GRATUITOS, divertidas charlas y actividades // Join us in the Spanish Book Club for grades 3 to 5 to practice you Spanish with FREE books, and fun activities and chats
STORYTIMES FOR WELCOMING WEEK & HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
TUE SEP 15, 11am
This week we're featuring members of RCPL CARES, the racial equity team at the library, which works on creating a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive community.

WED SEP 16, 11am
Join us for a special storytime to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, with three beloved authors!

THU/JUE SEP 17, 10am
Hora del cuento bilingüe en inglés/español en vivo con Armando a través de Zoom.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
THU SEP 17, 6:30pm
Join us for an online concert with Jazz Guitarist, Composer and Educator Mason Razavi.

SAT SEP 19, 2pm
Learn how to safely intervene in the event that you witness a hate crime or bias incident. Presented by the Council on American-Islamic Relations SF Bay Area (CAIR-SFBA)

SAT/SAB SEP 19, 7pm
Grab your favorite stuffed animal or toy and join us at our annual stuffed animal sleepover! / ¡Elija su peluche o juguete favorito y únase a nuestra pijamada anual de peluches!

LUN SEP 28, 6:30pm
Únase a Ana Juarez en este seminario web gratuito y aprenda cómo hacer una cubierta facial (mascarilla, tapabocas) de tela.

MAR SEP 29, 4pm
En este taller crearás tu propia pulsera de la amistad. 

To keep up with all our online programs, go here.
LIBRARY SERVICE UPDATE
Below is a list of services available at this time. For updates, visit our COVID-19 microsite here.
  • All Redwood City Public Library locations are currently closed until further notice.
  • Downtown Library bookdrops are open to accept returns.
  • Curbside Service for picking up holds is now available.
  • Our events are online! Check our calendar here. In-person Library events are cancelled until further notice.
  • Meeting room reservations are cancelled until further notice.
  • Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks; use streaming TV, movie, and music services; and access digital subscriptions to newspapers and magazines here.
  • Our Zip Books service continues. Zip Books is a way for customers to request books that the Library doesn't own. The item is shipped directly to you using Amazon Prime.
  • Library customer service is available for general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org. 
  • Online resources are available to current card holders and new cardholders. Don't have a card? Sign up here for an eCard, good for 90 days.
STAY IN TOUCH
Library customer service is available for your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4

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