Downtown Library New Hours

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Students at Clifford School were thrilled with their Summer Learning Challenge books!

June 10, 2025

DOWNTOWN LIBRARY NEW HOURS

Beginning June 30, 2025, the Downtown Library will close one hour earlier, Monday through Thursday, at 8:00pm. Friday through Sunday Hours at the Downtown Library will remain the same, as will weekly hours at the Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library. This shift allows us to better align staffing with peak usage times and ensure excellent customer service when it’s needed most. Our data shows that the final hour of the day has consistently been our quietest, and this adjustment helps us use our resources more efficiently. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we adjust Library operations to serve you better.

Library hours are detailed on our Locations and Hours webpage.

NUEVO HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA CENTRAL

A partir del 30 de junio de 2025, la Biblioteca Central cerrará una hora más temprano, de lunes a jueves, a las 8:00 p.m. El horario de viernes a domingo en la Biblioteca Central seguirá siendo el mismo, al igual que el horario semanal en la Sucursal Biblioteca Redwood Shores y la Surcursal Biblioteca Schaberg. Este cambio nos permite alinear mejor al personal con los horarios de mayor uso y garantizar un excelente servicio al cliente cuando más se necesita. Nuestros datos muestran que la última hora del día ha sido consistentemente la más tranquila, y este ajuste nos ayuda a utilizar nuestros recursos de manera más eficiente. Gracias por su comprensión y continuo apoyo mientras adaptamos las operaciones de la Biblioteca para servirle mejor.

Los horarios completos de la Biblioteca están disponibles en nuestra página web de Sucursales y Horarios.

FUN WITH SUMMER PERFORMERS

Join us for family fun with our Summer Performers! Sing, dance, laugh, and learn with us on Tuesdays at Magical Bridge Playground, Wednesdays at Redwood Shores Branch Library, and Saturdays at the Downtown Library. Performances start next week on June 17.

Week of June 17: Music is Magic! Enjoy a high-energy, interactive drum event with Rhythm Builders.

Week of June 24: Meet live reptiles from around the world with Jungle James. A special second show at Redwood Shores!

Week of July 8: Hilarious and inspiring family entertainment, the Slim Chance Circus Show is the perfect blend of thrills and skills to delight audiences of all ages.

Week of July 15: Puppet Art Theater Company presents Tommy’s Train Troubles. Come and see how Tommy solves this problem.

Week of July 22: The Cunamacue all-ages interactive show immerses the audience in Afro-Peruvian rhythms through active participation.

Week of July 29: Join James Henry, master percussionist, to dance, sing and be transported to many areas of the globe through the sounds of drums and percussion!

Programs sponsored by Friends of the Redwood City Public Library and free books courtesy of Redwood City Library Foundation.

Find these programs (AND SO MUCH MORE!) on our Summer Learning Challenge page

CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH

The City of Redwood City's Juneteenth celebrations continue!

Join Redwood City in honoring Juneteenth with a full month of inspiring programs and events. Redwood City Public Library is hosting storytimes, quilting workshops, an Historical Perspective with Lois Fried (tonight!), and more. Explore powerful art exhibits at the Downtown Library, Redwood Shores Branch, and the San Mateo County History Museum. Don't miss a special Movies on the Square screening on June 19 featuring BraveMaker short films and Bob Marley: One Love. Plus, discover more ways to celebrate with community partners across the Peninsula—including the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center—by visiting redwoodcity.org/juneteenth.

Want to learn more? Check out some of the library books in our collection here: Juneteenth for adults and Juneteenth for Kids

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