Redwood City Public Library eNews
February 16, 2021
Fair Oaks Branch Library News // Noticias de la Biblioteca Sucursal Fair Oaks
On February 22, 2021, the Redwood City City Council will be considering the transfer of operational responsibility of the Fair Oaks Branch Library to San Mateo County Libraries. If approved, this transfer is set to take effect on March 15, 2021.

What will this look like for customers of the Fair Oaks Branch Library? We’ve broken down what stays the same and what changes with the new management. The good news is that in many ways, the transition will be invisible to you! Redwood City Public Library remains committed to serving the North Fair Oaks community. How we do so may look a little different, but our commitment remains steadfast.
Learn more about the future of Fair Oaks Branch Library here.

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El 22 de febrero de 2021, el Concilio de la Ciudad de Redwood City considerará la transferencia de la responsabilidad operativa de la Biblioteca Sucursal Fair Oaks a las Bibliotecas del Condado de San Mateo. Si se aprueba, esta transferencia entrará en vigor el 15 de marzo de 2021.

¿Qué cambiará para los clientes de la Biblioteca Sucursal de Fair Oaks? Hemos desglosado lo que permanece igual y lo que cambia con la nueva administración. ¡La buena noticia es que, mayormente, la transición será invisible para usted! La Biblioteca Pública de Redwood City mantiene su compromiso de servir a la comunidad de North Fair Oaks. La forma en que lo hacemos puede parecer un poco diferente, pero nuestro compromiso permanece firme.

Obtenga más información sobre el futuro de la Biblioteca Sucursal Fair Oaks aquí.
NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
The Redwood City Library Foundation thanks Dostart Development Company for their 3-year donation totaling $15,000 toward the library Makerspace project. Dostart Development Company develops, redevelops, and invests in high-quality office buildings in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula. They are a pioneer in Transit-Oriented Development and built Redwood City’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum office development, which is located at 601 Marshall Street in downtown.
“We are proud to support the Redwood City Library Foundation and its Makerspace project. We look forward to seeing the project become a reality and provide exciting new opportunities for the community to explore and learn.” We appreciate Dostart’s support of the Makerspace project. Such generous community partners are necessary for the success of Makerspace!

Learn more and donate to the Library Foundation here.
ONE WEEK LEFT - JOIN THE LIBRARY BOARD
There is one week left to apply to join the Library Board! Are you looking to make an impact on your community and library services? Volunteer board members are passionate about the mission of our Library as the learning center of our community and the place where people turn to discover ideas, the joy of reading and the power of information. The Board meets regularly on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. There are currently two vacant seats that need to be filled. If you’re interested in serving visit www.redwoodcity.org/bccrecruitment to learn more and apply today! This recruitment ends on Sunday, February 21 at 11:59 p.m.
ONLINE EVENTS TOP PICKS
See the full events calendar here.
Jazz & Friends National Day of School & Community Readings
Join RCPL and thousands around the country for the Human Rights Campaign, Jazz & Friends National Day of School and Community Readings.

Exploring Japanese American History
Come along with us on Feb 25 for a virtual tour that will explore the core exhibition of the Japanese American National Museum.

Black History Month Events
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
TUESDAYS at 6pm & SATURDAYS at 11am
The group meets year-round and is open to all non-native English language speakers who are interested in developing their speaking fluency. All levels of English proficiency are welcome.

LUNES FEB 22, 6:30pm
Aprenda cómo obtener acceso gratuito a miles de películas con su tarjeta de la biblioteca. Este evento será en español. / Learn how to get free access of thousands of movies with your library card. This event will be in Spanish

WED FEB 24, 3pm
All teens are invited to participate in this fun craft club where they get to try a different project and activity.

THU FEB 25, 5:30pm
Join us for an author panel featuring the work of 20 women. This volume features writing on the male childhood.

SAT FEB 27, 10:15am
Únase a la maestra Valeria en una hora del cuento especial pregrabada en español ¡con manualidades! // Join teacher Valeria for a special pre-recorded storytime in Spanish, with crafts! 


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
Library customer service is available for your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4

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