Although Juneteenth may be a “new” observance to some, this Freedom Day celebration has a long history among Black Texans and their family members who have migrated across the country. It commemorates June 19, 1865, the date when Major General Gordon Granger and his troops landed in Galveston, TX, with the news that the Civil War had ended and that all slaves were free--two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
In celebration of the holiday, on Thursday June 16, join Bay Area poet Lois Fried and Texan poet Marilyn Bradford for an evening combining history, poetry and artwork to explore the legacy, traditions and future of this important national holiday. To kick off the celebration, a Juneteenth proclamation will be read by the Vice Mayor of Redwood City. Register HERE for this virtual event
Want to learn more about Juneteenth? Our staff has curated a reading list about the holiday and black history.
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June is also Pride Month, a time when the world's LGBTQ+ communities and their allies come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Join us for our June celebrations!
On Wednesday June 15, we are delighted to host a Pride Month Poetry Workshop with Tongan poet Loa Niumeitolu. Featuring poetry readings, guided writing prompts, and a gardening activity, this event will hold space for the stories of LGBTQ+ and non-binary folx, and for all to nurture and appreciate our sacred connection to the land. Learn more
Will we see you at San Mateo County Pride 2022? Come find the Redwood City Public Library booth on Saturday, June 11th at San Mateo Central Park from 11am-5pm. We will be supporting our LGBTQ+ friends, making pronoun buttons and taking signups for our Summer Learning Challenge.
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CELEBRATE WITH US THIS SUNDAY! |
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$.50 cent books!
Games and crafts!
Prizes!
RCPL BEES honey!
Ice cream!
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See the full events calendar here.
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Arty Loon Magic Show!
Arty Loon presents fantastic magic, puppetry, juggling, comedy and tons of audience participation! Three shows at Magical Bridge, Downtown Library and Redwood Shores Branch Library - June 14 and 15.
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Bri Crabtree's Silly Circus Show!
Bri Crabtree combines elements of juggling, clown, dance, physical theater and illusion. Three shows at Magical Bridge, Downtown Library and Redwood Shores Branch Library - June 21 and 22.
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Summer Learning Challenge |
Sign up online or in-person at any Redwood City Public Library and receive a free book just for joining! Read, listen and learn all summer long.
Free books, prizes, storytimes and amazing performers and programs at all three Library locations. Click here to see what's coming in the next few weeks.
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WED JUN 8, 6:30pm
Learn how to make a plush animal toy from knit gloves and fabric scraps. In the Makerspace.
THU JUN 9, 6pm
Combining real life stories of people from around the world, Happy explores the secrets behind our most valued emotion.
SAT JUN 11, 2pm
Middle school scientists explore different aspects of chemistry! This program is provided in partnership with the ACS.
MON JUN 13, 5:30pm
Sign up to read Heartstopper by Alice Oseman, Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo, and Squire by Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas with other teens this summer. Free copies of each book will be provided.
TUE JUN 14, 5:15pm
Welcome to Redwood City Public Library's hybrid summer book club! We recommend this club for kids entering grades 3-5.
TUE JUN 14, 6:30pm
Meet the author of Stay with Me, Wisconsin in the Fireplace Room.
TUESDAYS, 11am-1pm
Drop-in job search help every Tuesday. Receive one on one guidance on your internship/job search, resumes, LinkedIn profile, mock interviews, cover letters and more.
THU JUN 16, 10:30am
Explore y aprenda con su niño(a). Para las edades 0-5 años.
To keep up with all our programs, go here
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STAY IN TOUCH // MANTÉNGASE EN CONTACTO
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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
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