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Jungle James Summer Learning Challenge Performance at Magical Bridge

June 30, 2025

The fun doesn’t stop—our Summer Performers are bringing more music, laughter, and learning all July long! Join us for free family-friendly shows every week:

• Tuesdays at Magical Bridge Playground – 6:30pm
• Wednesdays at Redwood Shores Branch Library – 6:30pm
• Saturdays at the Downtown Library – 11am



All performances are part of our Summer Learning Challenge, and attending any program enters you into our weekly prize drawing!

Here’s what’s coming up in July:

• Week of July 8: Slim Chance Circus Show: Hilarious and inspiring family entertainment

• Week of July 15: Puppet Art Theater presents Tommy’s Train Troubles by

•  Week of July 22: Cunamacué: Afro-Peruvian Music & Dance

• Week of July 29: James Henry: Explore global beats through the joy of drums!

Keep the summer magic going—see you at the show! Find all the details here

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Don’t miss these July sessions designed to support your career journey:

The Missing Ingredient in Your Job Search - Online

Wednesday Jul 2

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Cultivating Perseverance - Online

Thursday, July 10

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Meet the Recruiters - Online

Wednesday, July 16

10:00 AM - 12:45 PM

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Support Your Library – Donate to the Friends of Redwood City Public Library!

Have gently-used books, CDs, puzzles, or DVDs? Drop them off and help fuel amazing programs like:

• Summer Learning
• Traveling Storytime
• Career help for adults
• Teen activities & more

You can drive by and drop off donations on Saturday, July 19 at two locations:

• Downtown Library: 1044 Middlefield Rd | 10am–Noon
• Redwood Shores: 399 Marine Pkwy | 10–11:30am

You can also support the Friends by volunteering!

The Friends' Bookstore currently has two volunteer shifts available:

Saturdays from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 8pm

Learn more about the Friends here

The BraveMaker Film Festival is a highly-anticipated event that takes place in Redwood City, California every July.

This festival is a celebration of independent cinema and features a wide range of thought-provoking films, including documentaries, narratives, and shorts films with great panels, workshops and parties.

Don’t miss out—Get your Full Film Fest Pass HERE! Not planning to get a full pass this year? No problem—there are still several free events you won't want to miss!

These BraveMaker Film Fest programs are FREE, but require RSVP.

Thursday, July 10

8:30pm: Film Screening Block 2 @ Courthouse Square: Opening Night

Friday, July 11

9:00am: Maker Coffee Shop Meet-up (mixer)

11:45am: Short Film Program with filmmakers at the Library

Saturday, July 12

9:00am: Maker Coffee Shop Meet-Up at Coffeebar

10:30am: Loud Love (documentary)

1:00pm: Women in Entertainment Panel at the Library

3:15pm: Divine Journey (feature) and Building Black Wealth (Short)

Sunday, July 13

10:15am: Student Made Short Films (High School and College Students)

11:30am: Community Building, Parenting and Educational Short Films

1:00pm: Short Short Films by Filmmakers on the rise

3:00pm: Identity Crisis: A film about and for teen girls...