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Thank you for visiting the RCPL booth at Hometown Holidays and sharing warm season’s greetings.

December 15, 2025

YOU can be the difference in the life of an adult or child by becoming a volunteer literacy tutor at Project READ. Volunteer tutors work one-on-one for just a few hours a week in a supportive environment, helping learners attain their personal literacy and learning goals. Tutoring sessions are individualized and designed around learners’ specific literacy and learning styles. Most tutoring happens onsite at Project READ, with hybrid options available.

Adult Tutors

Project READ offers tutor training for new community volunteers six times a year. If you are interested in tutoring or volunteering with Project READ, please sign up online, contact us or stop by; rclread@rewoodcity.org; (650) 780-7077.

2026 Adult Tutor Training: 6-8:30pm

January 15, 22, 29

March 5, 12, 19

May 7, 14, 21

August 6, 13, 20

October 8, 15, 22

Teen Tutors

Project READ offers teen tutor trainings on a monthly basis. If you are interested in tutoring or volunteering with Project READ, please sign up online, contact us or stop by; clevy@rewoodcity.org; (650) 780-5953.

Tutors complete an in-depth tutor training prior to being matched with a learner. Training sessions are held at the Downtown Library.

2026 Teen Tutor Training: 4:30-6:30pm

January 13

February 10

March 10

August 11

September 8

October 13

Learn More: www.projectreadredwoodcity.org/volunteer/

¡Participa en nuestro club de lectura virtual en español para estudiantes de tercer a quinto grados! (Edades 8-12). Obtenga libros GRATIS para conservar y disfruta de discusiones divertidas con niños de tu edad.

Fechas: 22 de enero - 12 de febrero

Cuando: jueves por la tarde a las 5 pm (sesiones de 60 minutos)

Dónde: En línea a través de Zoom

La inscripción se realiza por orden de llegada. Haga clic aquí para inscribirse. Una vez que estés registrado, te enviaremos todos los detalles sobre cómo obtener tus libros gratis y unirte a las reuniones de Zoom.

Patrocinado por Friends of the Redwood City Public Library

Need the perfect hostess gift? Want a gift for the office party? Require that last touch for a gift basket? Need something for that hard-to-buy for relative? Library honey makes a wonderful, unique, delicious holiday gift! 

The honey bees live on the roof of the Downtown Library! Learn about them here. Honey is available at the Friends of the Redwood City Public Library Bookstore at the Downtown Library or purchase online for $10 per jar with pickup at the Bookstore. All proceeds benefit Redwood City Public Library programs.

There’s still time to boost your charitable deductions for your 2025 taxes—and make a meaningful difference. A gift to Redwood City Library Foundation this month not only supports your tax planning but also fuels essential library programs like Bridging the Digital Divide, Brainfuse, Makerspace, the Summer Learning Challenge and more.

Choose the way to give that works best for you:

• DONATE any amount to keep key library initiatives strong.

• Purchase a gift from the Makerspace WISH LIST to directly support hands-on creativity.

• Honor someone special or celebrate a milestone with a tribute gift (include the honoree’s details at online checkout).

• Donate your used vehicle to benefit the library.

And if you’d like your impact to continue all year, consider setting up a monthly contribution or even a legacy gift through your estate. Your support today helps shape the library’s tomorrow.

Tenant Protection Ordinance Informational Meeting on Tuesday, December 16

You're invited to learn more about the new Tenant Protection Ordinance and what it means for renters and property owners in Redwood City. To support the community through this transition, we are hosting a series of in-person and virtual meetings where you can learn about the ordinance, ask questions, and hear directly from staff. For more information and to view the meeting schedule, please visit www.RedwoodCity.org/TPO

Donors Needed: Blood Drive at Downtown Library on Tuesday, December 16

There will be a blood drive on Tuesday, December 16 at the Downtown Library in the Community Room. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcomed too.

Details:

• Drive Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
• Location: Downtown Library in the Community Room, 1044 Middlefield Road
• Blood Drive Hours: 12-3:30pm
• Goal: 21 appointments, 12 Whole Blood donors, 2 Power Red donors, and 16 lifesaving units of blood

Schedule an appointment