Redwood City Public Library eNews
April 6, 2021
BEHIND THE SCENES FOR NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
It's National Library Week! What better time to take you Behind the Scenes at RCPL? We will be featuring videos throughout the week highlighting the services and support groups that make RCPL go 'round.

Yesterday, we featured Curbside Pickup. Ever wonder what goes into this service? Watch this video to follow a book from the shelf to your Curbside bag!

Today we look at Friends of the Redwood City Public Library and the library programs that they support through their bookstore sales, donation events, their newly released webstore and RCPL Bees honey sales. Learn more about the Friends in this video.

We also have Behind the Scenes looks at Redwood City Library Foundation, Project READ and our Youth Services storytimes later this week! Follow us to see them!
PARTNER CORNER
Welcome to our Partner Corner - where we highlight a community partnership that enhances the services we bring to YOU!

The Youth Literacy Council (YLC) is a group of nine local high school students who are passionate and dedicated to spreading a love for reading and increasing literacy rates in the community. YLC hosts a series of events such as the upcoming Charlie and the Chocolate Factory event on April 24th with fun activities and a book discussion. Past library programs include a Magic Tree House Zoom event, donation kits for homeless community members, and helping out with library events. If you’re interested and/or want to learn more about YLC, email youthliteracycouncil@gmail.com
ONLINE EVENTS TOP PICKS
See the full events calendar here.
National Poetry Month Readings
Join us on April 19 for National Poetry Month Virtual Reading featuring Angela Narciso Torres, Naoko Fujimoto, Dilruba Ahmed and Karen Llagas. Moderated by Aileen Cassinetto, Poet Laureate of San Mateo County.
Commuter Strategies with commute.org
Join the conversation on April 14, whether you are finally getting ready to return to the workplace or you are an essential worker looking for alternate transportation options, Commute.org has tips for you!

EVENTS FOR TEENS
WED APR 7, 3pm
Are you a teen looking for a summer job? Join us for Teen Job Lab Workshops!

THURSDAYS, 4pm
Meets online every week to kick back and play all sorts of games. No registration required. For teens grades 6-12.

WED APR 28, 3pm
Join us to craft a different project and activity every month! For teens ages 12+
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
THU APR 8, 6pm
Join us for a conversation over Zoom about how to talk about racial and social justice books in age appropriate ways with Dr. Mollie Monahan-Kreishman.

THU APR 8, 6:30pm
The program will feature objects from the Asian Art Museum’s permanent collection which focuses on six celebrated flowers.

THU APR 15, 6:30pm
Join the discussion on how antisemitism adapts and manifests today, how it intersects with other forms of hate, and how we can join together to confront the rising hate against our communities.

SAT APR 17, 11am
It’s Puppet Show Time! Ricky Roo & Friends present their "Forest and Animals" puppet show, a funny & engaging show for the whole family! 

SAT APR 17, 1pm - material pickup
SAT APR 24, 1pm - event
The Redwood City Youth Literacy Council is calling all kids ages 8-11! Come spend a virtual afternoon with them lost in a magical world of chocolate, candy, and golden tickets.

WED APR 21, 3pm - material pickup
SAT APR 24, 2pm - event
Join us for an Earth Day exploration about Reducing Our Carbon Footprint. This program is provided in partnership with the American Chemical Society.

To keep up with all our online programs, go here.
LIBRARY SERVICE UPDATE
Below is a list of services available at this time.

  • Read more, worry less. We are fine free!
  • All Redwood City Public Library locations are currently closed until further notice.
  • Downtown Library bookdrops are open to accept returns. Branch Library bookdrops are open on Curbside Service days. Go here for hours.
  • Curbside Service for picking up holds is available at the Downtown Library, Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library.
  • Computers by Appointment is available at the Downtown Library on Monday and Wednesday, 2pm-5pm.
  • Our events are online! Check our calendar here.
  • 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.
  • 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

STAY IN TOUCH // MANTÉNGASE EN CONTACTO
Library customer service is available for your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4

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Servicio bibliotecario al cliente está disponible para sus preguntas:
Por teléfono: (650) 780-7018, extensión 4
Por correo electrónico: rclinfo@redwoodcity.org
 
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