Redwood City Public Library eNews
August 11, 2020
BACK TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR LIBRARY
WE CAN HELP WITH YOUR BACK TO SCHOOL NEEDS!
Are you anxious about school starting this month? While this school year may look a little different than any other year, as always the library can help kids, teens and adults on their way to school success!

FREE online help from expert tutors every day from 1:00-10:00pm. And it's free with your library card.

Search encyclopedias, articles, newspapers and databases for student research projects. Our sources are curriculum-related and age appropriate for elementary, middle and high school students.

We have contact-free curbside service for holds pickup at the Downtown Library! Simply follow these steps:
1. Place holds here: www.rcpl.bibliocommons.com
2. Wait for a notice that they are ready
3. Book an appointment at www.redwoodcity.org/librarycurbside
SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE
THE FINAL WEEKS OF SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE
It's not too late to sign up for the Summer Learning Challenge! Just for registering, all participants 18 years and under get a free book to keep. Newly registered teens and adults will be entered into a raffle to win gift cards to local businesses and streaming entertainment services. The free book can be picked up at the Downtown Library during curbside pickup service hours.

Sign up and learn more about the Summer Learning Challenge here: www.redwoodcity.org/summerlearning 
 
The Summer Learning Challenge is generously sponsored by Friends of the Redwood City Library 
ONLINE EVENTS TOP PICKS
See the full events calendar here.
Attend a Q&A about what the interview process is like in the current market and gain useful tips! Event takes place virtually on August 20 at 1pm. Follow the link to RSVP for login details.

Learn simple and inexpensive ways to grow edible plants in any space with UCCE Master Gardener Judith Dean. Seed propagation kits will be available for pick-up from Downtown Library from August 20 to August 27, while supplies last.

ONLINE EVENTS FOR KIDS
WED AUG 12, 19, & 26, 10am
Enjoy different stories, songs, and crafts every week!

WED AUG 12, 19, & 26, 10am
Enjoy different stories, songs, crafts and at-home challenges every week!
SUMMER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

THU AUG 13, 10am
Join us for a career transition event for women featuring a panel of successful human resources and recruiting professionals.

THU AUG 13, 11am
Downward puppy dog! Join us and challenge yourself. Don't forget your mat, towel, and water. We will be meeting via Zoom.
 
THU AUG 13, 6pm
Join this group every second Thursday of the month to discuss the changing climate and the constructive actions we can take as individuals, families, and communities.

WED AUG 26, 6:30pm
Experience the benefits of Mindfulness Meditation or deepen your practice, in Spanish or English. Help us build community in Redwood City and in Puerto Rico lead by expert teachers at both locations.
 
TUESDAYS, 6pm
SATURDAYS, 11am
The group meets year-round and is open to all non-native English language speakers who are interested in developing their speaking fluency.
 
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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