Redwood City Public Library eNews
January 11, 2022
EXPLORE A NEW YOU
It's a new year: a time to try new things and reflect on what you'd like to improve. Your Library is here to help!

Are you looking to:
  • Uncover your dream career
  • Grow your marketing business
  • Learn basic computer skills
  • Study for the GED
  • Try yoga for the first time

We have the online tools for you! Through September 2022, customers will have access to six top online learning platforms made available through funding from the California State Library and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Workforce Development & Support program. No matter your skills or learning level, we have a training option for you.

Over the next 6 weeks, we will feature each of the learning platforms and all that they offer. Here are the tools:

Coursera
GetSetUp
Learning Express Library
LinkedIn Learning
Northstar
Skillshare

If you are ready to get started on your learning journey, visit our Online Learning page. Happy learning!
EARN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
New year, new you! Sign up to get your high school diploma free through Redwood City Public Library. Career Online High School offers adults the opportunity to complete their high school education and gain career training through a self-paced, supportive and accredited online education program.

Quick Facts:
  • Earn an accredited high school diploma while preparing for a career
  • Transfer credits from previous high school courses
  • Take classes online, giving you the flexibility for 24/7 access to schoolwork
  • Students will be given up to 18 months to complete the program.
  • Be supported by certified instructors and academic coaches who care about your success
  • Gain career readiness with a portfolio including a resume, cover letter and job preparation support
  • A limited number of scholarships are provided by the Redwood City Library Foundation

For more information, go here

Career Online High School is made possible by Redwood City Public Library and Project READ-Redwood City partnership with the California State Library and Redwood City Library Foundation
LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE
January is a great time to learn a new language, and we can help! Pronunciator is an online resource that has 163 languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more. There are also ESL courses taught in 146 home languages for those of you on your English learning journey. There's an American Sign Language course too, with 20,000 instructional videos. All you need is a library card to get started.

For more information, go here
ONLINE EVENTS TOP PICKS
See the full events calendar here.
New Year Meditation

Bring joy, peace, positivity and relaxation into your life and begin the New Year with a fresh start.  
On January 20, join Ajili Hodari, longtime meditator for this workshop.
DEI Panel with Phase2Careers
On January 26, learn from a panel of experts how your direct experience, knowledge, skills and abilities related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) make you an asset in the workplace.
Book Clubs for Kids
Join us for book discussion and fun craft activities for kids! Here are the Winter Book Club sessions, starting the week of Jan 25:

Club de Lectura for grades 3-5, TUE 5:15pm

Awesome Readers for grades 2-3, WED 4pm

Page Turners for grades 4-5, WED 5:15pm

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
WED JAN 12, 2pm
Activity bags containing books, craft materials, activities and a link to a recorded program will be available at the Youth Services desk at the Downtown Library starting at 2:00, while supplies last.

SAT JAN 15, 11am
Bri Crabtree’s Silly Circus Show is offered over Zoom. 

TUE JAN 18, 6pm and SAT JAN 22, 11am
The group is open to all non-native English language speakers who are interested in developing their speaking fluency. The group meets via Zoom for one hour.

WED JAN 19, 4pm
Join RCPL librarians for a virtual Early Learners storytime filled with recorded stories, activities and tips on early literacy. For families with children from birth to 2.

TUE JAN 25, 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 JAN 25, 12pm
Join us to discuss Corie Adjmi's "Life and Other Shortcomings"

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

  • All Redwood City Public Library locations are open for restored hours and services. Visit our RCPL Limited Edition page for hours, 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 public use are available at all locations
  • Our events are online and outside! Check our calendar here.
  • Meeting rooms at 25% capacity are open to the public, more information here.
  • Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks; use streaming TV, movie, and music services; and access digital subscriptions to newspapers and magazines here.
  • Online resources are available to current card holders and new cardholders. Don't have a card? Sign up here
  • Library customer service is available for general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org.
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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Por teléfono: (650) 780-7018, extensión 4
Por correo electrónico: rclinfo@redwoodcity.org
 
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