Redwood City Public Library eNews
March 9, 2021
DRIVE UP KINDERCARD!
We love Kindergartners! Kindercard is a Redwood City Public Library tradition. For over 15 years we have celebrated Kindergartners at the library with a Super Saturday Event. This year it will be Drive Up Kindercard! Come pick up free books, crafts and surprises at the Downtown Library Parking Lot B starting at 3:00pm on Saturday, March 13. Kits distributed while supplies last. Find out more here.

¡Apreciamos a los niños de kindergarten! Kindercard es una tradición de la Biblioteca Pública de Redwood City. Durante más de 15 años hemos celebrado a los niños de kindergarten en la biblioteca con un evento de Súper Sábado. ¡Este año será Drive Up Kindercard! Vengan a recoger libros, manualidades y sorpresas gratuitas en el estacionamiento B de la biblioteca central a partir de las 3:00pm el sábado 13 de marzo. Los kits se distribuyen hasta agotar existencias. Más información

Sponsored by/Patrocinado por Friends of the Redwood City Public Library
WHAT'S NEW
Now that San Mateo County is in the red tier of the State’s blueprint for COVID-19, we are happy to announce the next step in our phased-reopening. Beginning March 15 we will launch Computers by Appointment at the Downtown Library. We will have a small number of computers available to be booked for 50 minute use, and printing will be available as well. We are excited to offer this service to those residents with limited or no connectivity. The computers will be stationed in our Community Room space with ample distance between them. We will follow strict COVID-19 safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment for customers and staff.
Ahora que el Condado de San Mateo se encuentra en el nivel rojo del plan estatal de COVID-19, nos complace anunciar el siguiente paso en nuestra reapertura gradual. A partir del 15 de marzo lanzaremos el programa de Computadoras con Cita Previa en la Biblioteca Central. Tendremos una pequeña cantidad de computadoras disponibles para ser reservadas durante 50 minutos, con posibilidad de imprimir documentos. Nos complace ofrecer este servicio a aquellos residentes con conectividad limitada o nula. Las computadoras estarán ubicadas en nuestra sala comunitaria con una amplia distancia entre ellas. Seguiremos estrictas pautas de seguridad COVID-19 para garantizar un entorno seguro para los clientes y el personal.
FAIR OAKS BRANCH LIBRARY
Tomorrow is the last day of Redwood City Public Library’s Curbside Service at Fair Oaks Branch Library. Beginning Monday, March 15, the library will officially be North Fair Oaks Library, joining the San Mateo County Libraries family. Curbside Services will be offered weekly Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM. It has been an honor to serve you at this branch for over 40 years!
To learn more about the transition of Fair Oaks Branch Library to San Mateo County Libraries, go here.

Mañana es el último día del servicio de recogida en la acera de la Biblioteca Pública de Redwood City en la Biblioteca Sucursal Fair Oaks. A partir del lunes 15 de marzo, la biblioteca será oficialmente la Biblioteca North Fair Oaks, uniéndose a la familia de Bibliotecas del Condado de San Mateo. Los servicios en la acera se ofrecerán semanalmente de martes a sábado de 11 am A 4 pm. ¡Ha sido un honor servirle en esta sucursal durante más de 40 años!

Para obtener más información sobre la transición de la Biblioteca Sucursal de Fair Oaks a las Bibliotecas del Condado de San Mateo, vaya aquí.
ONLINE EVENTS TOP PICKS
See the full events calendar here.
Pop Up Chemistry: Material Pickup
Pick up materials on Mar 17 for the chemistry workshop on Mar 20 where middle school scientists will explore different aspects of chemistry! 

Live and Aloud: Kristen Strom & Scott Sorkin
Join us on March 18 for a concert with Kristen Strom & Scott Sorkin! Instruments featured will be the saxophone and the guitar.

Women's History Month Events
March is Women's History Month and the Library is offering events in celebration of the rich contributions women make to our community.

March 1 - 31 - Picturing Women Inventors: A virtual exhibit.
March 8 - Cuentos en Casa: Mujeres fuertes y niñas valientes
March 11 - The Art of the Ask with Maya Tussing
March 13 - Women That Changed the World with storyteller, Georgette Baker.

Visit our online calendar for more information.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
THURSDAYS, 4pm
It's game time at the library! Join other teens online every Thursday starting March 11 to kick back and play all sorts of games.

THU, MAR 11
Join us during Women's History Month for an interactive workshop with Maya Tussing about communicating effectively to get what you want!

SAT MAR 13, 11am
Georgette Baker will take us on a journey through women's history in this fun and interactive program for kids and families.

SAT MAR 20, 2pm
In honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility, join us for this engaging and interactive workshop all about transgender identities and issues.

LUNES MARZO 13, 6:30pm
En este taller virtual, compartiremos con usted la tradición del coiling. Este evento será en español. // In this virtual workshop, we will share with you the tradition of coiling.This event will be in Spanish.

TUE MAR 23, 1pm
Learn how to transform common paper materials into a unique journal that you can use to document your impressions of this historic moment in time.


To keep up with all our online programs, go here.
LIBRARY SERVICE UPDATE
Below is a list of services available at this time.

  • 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. Branch Library bookdrops are open on Curbside Service days. Go here for hours.
  • Curbside Service for picking up holds is available at the Downtown Library, Fair Oaks Branch Library, Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library.
  • Our events are online! Check our calendar here.
  • Meeting room reservations are cancelled until further notice.
  • Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks; use streaming TV, movie, and music services; and access digital subscriptions to newspapers and magazines here.
  • Library customer service is available for general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org. 
  • Online resources are available to current card holders and new cardholders. Don't have a card? Sign up here

STAY IN TOUCH // MANTÉNGASE EN CONTACTO
Library customer service is available for your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4

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Servicio bibliotecario al cliente está disponible para sus preguntas:
Por teléfono: (650) 780-7018, extensión 4
Por correo electrónico: rclinfo@redwoodcity.org
 
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