In June 2020, Redwood City Public Library received a Welcoming Star Award from Redwood City 2020 for our Human Library program. Redwood City 2020 wrote of the program: "In light of the recent momentum around the Black Lives Matter movement and societal upheaval by the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for human connection across differences is greater than ever. These 20 minute one-on-one conversations through the Human Library aim to do just that, by breaking down stereotypes and prejudices and celebrating the diversity right here in Redwood City."
Join us for a chance to connect with your neighbors during our first virtual Human Library on December 5, 2020. During the event, you will have the opportunity to check out human “books” to "read" through one-on-one 20-minute conversations via Zoom.
This session includes the following Human Books:
- Muslim
- Police Officer
- Autistic
- PTSD
- TherActivist
- Undocumented/Dreamer
- Recovering Alcoholic
- Police Officer
- Civil Rights Activist
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Expanded WiFi Service with Free Parking
We have extended our WiFi coverage to provide better access to the community while our libraries are closed. WiFi at the Downtown Library now covers Lot B, the large parking lot at the corner of Jefferson and Middlefield. There are 10 reserved parking spaces, offered free of charge Monday through Saturday from 10am-6pm with a 2 hour limit. To learn more about expanded WiFi, including our at our branch libraries, go here.
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New Website Accessibility Feature
Good news! The Library and City of Redwood City websites have been upgraded to include an accessibility widget! You can now click the pink button in the top right corner of www.redwoodcity.org/library and choose to increase the font size, select a contrast that works better for you, choose a dyslexia friendly font, and more. The accessibility widget also works with our language translation tool. We want to make sure that everyone can access and utilize our website.
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VetNow support for Veterans
Tomorrow is Veterans Day, celebrated annually on November 11. We are pleased to offer support to veterans in the community. VetNow provides career and benefits assistance for veterans AND their family members, including live benefits navigator, resume and interview coaching for military-to-civilian career transitions, and other academic support tools.
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Have you heard? We are launching walk-up curbside services at our three neighborhood branches on November 30. Branch library pickup services will be offered two days per week at each location, with bookdrops available for returning materials on curbside service days. Holds and appointment reservations will be available beginning November 23, 2020. We look forward to seeing your faces at the Fair Oaks Branch Library, Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library!
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See the full events calendar here.
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Join us on Nov 17 to learn how simple embroidery techniques can give new life to old photos, postcards, and other mementos.
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On Nov 14 explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, tarantulas, walking sticks, whip scorpions and more!
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LOS LUNES/MONDAYS, 11am
Esta serie está llena de cuentos, canciones y más. / This series is filled with fun stories, songs, and more.
TUESDAYS, 11am
Part of an ongoing series, different members of the community read stories each week.
WEDNESDAYS/FRIDAYS, 11am
Welcome to our pre-recorded video series with RCPL Librarians.
THURSDAYS/LOS JUEVES, 10am
Live English/Spanish bilingual storytime. / Hora del cuento bilingüe en inglés/español en vivo.
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JUE NOV 12, 4pm
Prepare un té o tome su bebida favorita y únase con nosotros. Comparta información comunitaria, consejos sobre diferentes temas o pase tiempo con amigos. Este evento será en español.
THU NOV 12, 6:30pm
Join us to hear the author's take on her new novel, The Company Daughters. Based on true history, this is a beautiful and sensual historical novel. Suggested for ages 16+
SAT NOV 14, 11am
Can't use the stove. No problem. Learn how to cook using just a microwave or nothing at all!
SAT NOV 14, 2pm & SAT NOV 28, 2pm
Register now for bi-weekly tournaments and play against your frenemies for bragging rights and a chance to win V-buck Gift cards!
LUN NOV 30, 6:30pm
Acompáñenos y aprenda los puntos básicos de bordado a mano que puede usar para reparar, decorar o añadir detalles a sus proyectos. Este evento será en español.
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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Read more, worry less. We are fine free!
- All Redwood City Public Library locations are currently closed until further notice.
- Downtown Library bookdrops are open to accept returns.
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Curbside Service for picking up holds is available at the Downtown Library. Branch Curbside service starts November 30.
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Our events are online! Check our calendar here.
- Meeting room reservations are cancelled until further notice.
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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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Our Zip Books service continues. Zip Books is a way for customers to request books that the Library doesn't own. The item is shipped directly to you using Amazon Prime.
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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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Online resources are available to current card holders and new cardholders. Don't have a card? Sign up here for an eCard, good for 90 days.
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Library customer service is available for your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4
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