Last week we had the distinct pleasure of awarding our 2021 Summer Learning Challenge (SLC) winner with her prize. Jimena is a 2nd grade Orion Alternative Elementary School student. She and her parents are delighted to have won the Summer Learning Challenge top prize: a $1,000 education scholarship! Library Director, Derek Wolfgram bestowed the certificate and Friends of the Redwood City Library President, Mary, was there to congratulate Jimena too.
Our annual Summer Learning Challenge is a proven way to combat Summer Slide and inspire a love of reading in children. Numerous studies have shown that summer programs at libraries help ensure that school children retain reading and learning skills over the break. The program and many Library events throughout the year are generously funded by Friends of the Redwood City Library.
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GOOD NEWS FROM OUR ESL GROUP |
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Congratulations are also in order to our ESL Conversation Group student Prabha on her United States citizenship! Prabha joined the library's ESL conversation group in May to improve her English speaking and listening skills. Recently, Prabha passed her U.S. citizenship test, and she credits her participation in our conversation class as helping to build her confidence in speaking English. Our group leaders are absolutely delighted to witness Prabha's amazing transformation as an English language speaker. With her increased confidence, she has become more outgoing, chatty, proficient and willing to take risks when learning English. She is an actively engaged and committed student who continues to join our twice weekly meeting on Zoom. Learning a language is a journey, and we are delighted Prabha continues to take advantage of the library's ESL group to continuously improve her English.
To learn more about the group, go here.
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WELCOME BACK ON OCTOBER 11 |
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Did you hear the news? On October 11, we are excited to offer our community expanded library hours and services. In addition to returning to our pre-COVID hours, we are bringing back many of our signature services. These include Project READ, the Downtown Library Teen Center and teen room at Redwood Shores Branch Library, several of the early childhood learning interactives, and study rooms. With the health and safety of employees and the public a top priority, indoor in-person public programs and events where groups gather will continue to be postponed until January 2022. Visit our webpage for more information.
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NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY |
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Spooky Reads at the Bookstore
We have a wide selection of Halloween themed books for all ages at the Downtown Library Friends Bookstore. From baby board books to spooky DVDs to a compendium on vampires, we have it all.
3rd Saturday Donation Event
SAT OCT 16 from 10am-12pm
Where: Behind the Downtown Library
Wanted Items: Books in New or Like New Condition
Do Not Bring: Anything Dirty or more than slightly Worn. No Magazines, Encyclopedias, Hard Back Adult Fiction if older than 2 years. DVDs or CDs - Sealed only
Learn more about the Friends of the Library here.
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See the full events calendar here.
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Meet the Author: Ursula Pike |
Join us on October 12 for a Meet the Author session featuring Ursula Pike. Pike is the author of An Indian among Los Indígenas: A Native Travel Memoir.
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Halloween on the Library Plaza! |
Join us in front of the Downtown Library on October 24 for some Halloween fun! Supplies are limited. For grades Pre-K to 3rd.
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Seeds at the Library!
Share, take, and start seedlings for fall and winter vegetable crops at this outdoor event. We will also have supplies and tips for starting seeds from our Seed Library.
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THU OCT 7, 10am
Join us for in person stories in Roselli Park (on the south side of the Downtown Library).
WED OCT 13, 10:15am
Mock or practice interviews can assist you in your job search. Get feedback for your upcoming interviews.
WED OCT 13, 4pm
Children from 3 to 5 years of age are invited to enjoy stories, songs and crafts.
WED OCT 20, 4pm
Join RCPL librarians for a virtual Early Learners storytime filled with recorded stories, activities and tips on early literacy.
TUE OCT 26, 10am
Join us for Storytimes in the Park: Magical Bridge Playground! On the 4th Tuesday of each month a librarian will be at Magical Bridge Playground.
TUE OCT 26, 12pm
The Redwood City Public Library's Book Club will be meeting on the library plaza to discuss Delia Owens' "Where the Crawdads Sing".
TUE OCT 26, 5:30pm
Learn how meditation can be a tool to help cope with our everyday life and how we deal with the stressors around us.
To keep up with all our online programs, go here.
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Below is a list of services available at this time.
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All Redwood City Public Library locations are open for limited in-person service. Visit our RCPL Limited Edition page for hours, available services, safety guidelines, and more.
- Curbside drop-in service for holds pick-up is available at the Downtown Library during open hours
- Bookdrops are open to accept returns
- Computers for 1-hour use are available at all locations during open hours
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Our events are online! Check our calendar here.
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Meeting rooms at the Redwood Shores Branch Library are open to the public, more information here.
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Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks; use streaming TV, movie, and music services; and access digital subscriptions to newspapers and magazines here.
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Online resources are available to current card holders and new cardholders. Don't have a card? Sign up here
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Library customer service is available for general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org.
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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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