From the Heart: Older Adults Navigating Wellness
The City of Redwood City recognizes Senior Citizens Day as part of our IDEAL program's focus on inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and leadership (IDEAL) across Redwood City. Senior Citizens Day is coming up on Sunday August 21. It's is a day to recognize the contributions of older adults to our community, as well as inform ourselves about issues affecting this population. One way to do so is by attending From the Heart: Older Adults Navigating Wellness on August 22, from 2-5pm at the Downtown library.
At the resource fair, you'll learn of local wellness resources, and beginning at 3pm, Lived Experience speakers from San Mateo County will share from their hearts the skills and tools they use in navigating challenges commonly faced in older adult communities. Their conversational styles highlight lively stories of decisions and hope and will show how we all will thrive at any age.
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Resources and Services for Older Adults
Below is a list of recommended Library and community resources for older adults:
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Drop In Tech Help: Are you or do you know a senior citizen that could use help with technology? Come to our Drop In Tech Help on Wednesdays at 10am and get assistance with your personal devices (laptops, tablets, and phones).
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Get Set Up: offers live online classes focusing on wellness, lifelong learning and social connection for older adults
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Makerspace: Making is for everyone! Drop in classes include Open Sewing and Adult Makers.
- A reading list for Seniors
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We'd be remiss not to connect you with the City's Veterans Memorial Senior Center. The Center provides a pivotal range of services to the older community of Redwood City. These services focus on programs, activities, and information dedicated to and available for to the growing multi-cultural aging population, their caregivers and families.
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Introducing Palace eBooks |
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We are happy to announce that we are piloting The Palace Project app! The Palace Project is an all-in-one eBook and eAudiobook platform that combines content from Libby by Overdrive and the public domain. That's right, there's a new mobile app you can use to download thousands of eAudiobooks and eBooks to your devices.To access the free titles, download The Palace Project app for iOS or Android, and choose Redwood City Public Library as your library.
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Get kids ready to go back to school with COVID-19 vaccines! Vaccines help kids stay engaged with in-school learning, socializing, and after school activities. To learn more about the vaccines, talk to your child’s doctor or visit MyTurn.ca.gov. // ¡Prepara a los niños para el regreso a clases con las vacunas contra el COVID-19! Las vacunas ayudan a los niños a mantenerse enfocados en el aprendizaje en la escuela, la socialización y las actividades después de clases.
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See the full events calendar here.
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Teen Makers Painting
Is going to the beach one of your favorite things about summer? Then join us on Saturday, August 20 for this paint-along demonstration!
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UC application tips for Seniors
This free in-person session will help high school seniors learn the essentials of writing strong responses to the University of California (UC) Personal Insight Question (PIQ).
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There's still time to join the Summer Learning Challenge!
Read, listen and learn all summer long. Free books! Prizes! Programs and performances!
There are two ways to enroll in the Summer Learning Challenge. Click on Sign Up to print your reading log (under 5 and school age) or bookmark (teens and adults) or visit any of the three Redwood City Libraries and pick up a log or bookmark in-person.
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WED AUG 17, 6:30pm
Help us package seeds for the upcoming fall season and learn more about how you can get involved in our Seed Library project.
THU AUG 18, 6pm
¿Quiere leer en español pero no encuentra el tiempo? Únase al club de lectura en español "Libros y Café" y disfrute de unos momentos relajados para dedicar a la lectura en la mejor compañía.
Fridays
Check online for new Stories from our Interns. Prerecorded stories read by the Redwood City Library Summer Interns for you to enjoy.
SAT AUG 20, 11am
Learn how to use the Epilog Laser Cutter to cut and engrave a custom wooden bookmark.
MON AUG 22, 6:30pm
Create & paint a wooden doll. In the Makerspace.
TUE AUG 23, 10am
On the 4th Tuesday of each month a librarian will be at Magical Bridge Playground. Join us for stories, songs, finger puppets and all the fun of storytime!
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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