|
Celebrate Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, at the Library and in your community! Learn about holiday traditions across Latin America and create your own decorations, including sugar skulls, shadow boxes, and kites.
Vida y Cultura: Barriletes
SAT OCT 21, 2pm
Teen Makers: Sugar Skulls Decorating
SAT OCT 28, 2pm
Teen Makers: Nichos Boxes
WED NOV 1, 3pm
Calaveras de Azúcar / Sugar Skulls
WED NOV 1, 4pm
Also, be sure to check out a special exhibition of traditional altars and sugar skulls in the Downtown Library! The exhibit was curated by Rosario Gonzalez and is on view from Saturday, October 28 through Friday, November 3.
And mark your calendars for the annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Courthouse Square on Sunday, November 5 at 4pm. Casa Círculo Cultural, in partnership with the San Mateo County History Museum, and Redwood City Public Library invite you to enjoy a traditional procession, arts and crafts, holiday treats, live entertainment, and more!
| | | |
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY LISTENING SESSIONS | |
|
Downtown Library Listening Session
On October 25, join us to discuss the future of the Downtown Library. Our partners will be presenting draft expansion concepts and focus group findings. Following the short presentation, the community will be invited to share your thoughts. We will have two sessions:
- October 25, 5-6:15pm: at the Downtown Library, Community Room, Presented in English.
-
October 25, 6:45-8pm: at the Downtown Library, Community Room, Presented in Spanish.
Sesiones de Escucha Comunitarias de la Biblioteca Central
El 25 de octubre, acompáñenos para conversar sobre el futuro de la Biblioteca Central de Redwood City. Nuestros socios presentarán varios conceptos de expansión y los resultados de los grupos de enfoque. Después de la breve presentación, se le invitará a la comunidad a compartir sus opiniones. Tendremos dos sesiones:
-
25 de octubre, 5-6:15pm: en la Biblioteca Central, Sala comunitaria, 1044 Middlefield Rd. Presentada en inglés.
- 25 de octubre, 6:45-8pm: en la Biblioteca Central, Sala comunitaria, Presentada en español.
| |
See the full events calendar here.
| |
|
Financial Planning Day
On Saturday, October 28, talk to an expert in person about retirement, budgeting, credit and debt, investing, taxes, estate planning, insurance, education savings, small business, home ownership, bankruptcies, and more.
Learn more
| |  |
|
Halloween Party for Kids
You’ll find thrills (not chills) at our not-so-scary Halloween party for kids, which begins at noon on Sunday, October 29! Enjoy crafts, games, a book giveaway, and a visit from a superhero. Costumes are encouraged!
Learn more
| | | |
|
|
Pathways to Equity Workshop
On Saturday, October 28 at 2:30pm, meet muralist Rachel Wolf-Goldsmith, creator of Redwood City’s new “Visions of Equity” mural. Explore how to create change in your own life, empower your community, and build pathways to equity in this interactive workshop.
Find more information on the Pathways to Equity series here
Learn more
| | |
STAY IN TOUCH // MANTÉNGASE EN CONTACTO
|
Library customer service is available for your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4
Servicio bibliotecario al cliente está disponible para sus preguntas:
Por teléfono: (650) 780-7018, extensión 4
| | | | |
