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With thanks to Kaitlin Soule for kicking off our Parenting Neurodiverse Kids series

March 10, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Mychal Threets will be visiting the Downtown Library on Sunday, March 29 at 2pm. Join Mychal Threets, PBS Kids’ Resident Librarian, literacy advocate, and one of Time Magazine’s Next Generation Leaders, as he shares his personal journey through mental health, well-being and self-care. Connect with community members at this all-ages, family-friendly program.

Copies of I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy will be available for purchase from Linden Tree Books.

The program will include a 1-hour talk, followed by a 30–45 minute meet-and-greet and selfie line. The all-ages, family-friendly program from 2-3pm is open to the public and does not require registration. Advance registration is required to participate in the meet-and-greet.

This program is supported by Measure K funding from the County of San Mateo.

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Join neurodiverse parents, children and a young adult for a thoughtful panel conversation about living, growing and navigating the world with neurodiversity. Through honest conversation, panelists offer insight into challenges, strengths and everyday experiences from different points of view.

Two sessions will be offered: Sunday, March 15 at 3pm at the Downtown Library, and Monday, March 16 at 6pm at San Mateo Public Library. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each event (2:30pm and 5:30pm, respectively), giving attendees time to explore resources from our featured community partners: Stanbridge Academy, Gifted Support Services, SEPTAR, Neurodevelopmental Collective, The Burkard School, Magical Bridge, Behavior Genius

This program is supported by Measure K funding from the County of San Mateo.

For more information on the full speaker series, go here

This English speaker series features live Spanish interpretation.

Friends of the Redwood City Public Library March Donation event

When: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Where: Two Locations!



Downtown Library at 1044 Middlefield Road - 10am-12pm

Redwood Shores Library at 399 Marine Pkwy - 10-11:30am

Wanted Items: Books, CDs, DVDs in very good condition. Puzzles (if complete), videogames, and albums accepted as well.

Spring in the Bookstore

At the Friends Bookstore at the Downtown Library, our Spring Sale is on! There is a wonderful cart filled with items to celebrate Easter, baseball season, spring activities, and gardening. Inside the store there is a fun bin of books for St. Patrick's Day. Also stop by the store to pick up a few lovely puzzles, some are brand new and sealed.

Serve on a Redwood City Board, Commission or Committee

The 2026 Board, Commission, and Committee (BCC) recruitment period is now open! BCC members play an important role in civic life by providing input on policies, programs, and projects that impact the community. Members collaborate with City staff and elected officials to offer recommendations on topics ranging from library services, arts and culture, housing, planning and development, and services for older adults. 

This year, we are seeking applications to fill 27 vacancies across 10 BCCs, including the Library Board, Arts Commission, Planning Commission and more.

Access the 2026 BCC Application here

Learn more about the scope and role of each BCC and specific membership requirements on our website. Better yet, attend a meeting and see first-hand how BCCs support City efforts. Access the City Events Calendar to find upcoming BCC meeting information. For more information about BCC recruitment, contact the City Clerk’s Office at Clerk2@redwoodcity.org or (650) 780-7220.

Register for Innovate RWC Speaker Series on April 2

Redwood City has an incredible mix of businesses doing exciting work in life sciences, technology, and research. Many residents may not realize the scale of the work happening right here. Our new speaker series, Innovate RWC, aims to change that! Each quarter, we will introduce the community to local companies and the creative approaches they’re bringing to their industries. We invite you to attend our very first Innovate RWC event, happening on Thursday, April 2nd at Cañada College.

This event will feature Paul Lambert, Co-Founder and CEO of Quilt, a Redwood City-based company that builds all-electric home climate systems combining high-efficiency heat pump technology. The conversation will explore entrepreneurship, climate innovation, and the future of technology, along with insights into career paths and lessons learned along the way.

Innovate RWC events are open to residents, students, professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about innovation and opportunity in Redwood City.

Register here

Event Details

Thursday, April 2, 2026

5:30-6:30pm

Cañada College (The Grove, Building 5, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd)