Redwood City Public Library eNews  


   February 2018
WHAT'S NEW
Fair Oaks Branch Library Renovation and Temporary Location Coming Soon!
 
The Fair Oaks Branch Library will be expanding and renovating to better serve you! This project will expand the library from 3,200 square feet to 3,800 square feet. Once complete, the library will offer new programs, a new educational play area for children, new amenities for all to enjoy, and more.

Construction begins February 1 and the temporary location will be open and available on February 5.
 
For more information, read the City of Redwood City blog post or visit our renovation page.
BOOK CORNER
Celebrate Black History Month  
 
February is Black History Month. Check out these RCPL staff recommended titles in celebration of the central role of African Americans in U.S. history.   
 
DID YOU KNOW?
NEW Social Service "Office Hours"     
We are now providing "Office Hours" Tuesdays. This drop-in service provides help with housing, mental health, or barriers to assistance.  Local Community Agencies will offer access to social services.  Please share with those you think may need assistance! 
 
Current Participating Partner Agencies:
1st Tuesday - San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services & El Centro de Libertad
2nd Tuesday - LifeMoves
3rd Tuesday - Heart & Soul, Inc.
4th Tuesday - Street Life Ministries
5th Tuesday - rotating partners  

When:  
Tuesday, 10am-12pm in the Downtown Library Small Meeting Room
TOP PICKS IN LIBRARY EVENTS
Homebrewing Workshop
HOMEBREWING 101  
SATURDAY JANUARY 27, 2 pm
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY 
Register now for an interactive introduction to homebrewing beer, including ingredients, techniques, equipment, beer styles, recipe formulation, and more!  Learn More. 
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR GARY SOTO   
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1, 7 pm
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY 
Gary Soto will be discussing his newest book "Meatballs for the People: Proverbs to Chew On." Gary discutirá su ultimo libro "Meatballs for the People: Proverbs to Chew On." Learn more.  
TAI CHI FOR BALANCE 
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1, 10:45 am
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY 
Join master level instructor Joan Tay for a morning of movement and balance.
HAPPY BIRDS 
Wednesday February 7, 4pm - Schaberg Branch Library  
Saturday February 10, 11am - Downtown Library
Saturday February 17, 11am - Redwood Shores Branch Library
Amazing tricks performed by the smartest parrots in town! Learn more. 
LIBRARY BOOK CLUB 
THIRD THURSDAYS, 12 pm
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY 
Join us every third Thursday of the
month at noon at the Downtown Library
to discuss a good book or two.
February 15 | John Steinbeck's The Long Valley  
March 15 | Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead  
QUICK LINKS
RCPL SNAPSHOTS
Join us for the unveiling of Redwood City Pages on February 8th!
Take our ESL Conversatoin Club poll. We want to hear from you!
Gary Soto at Garfield Community School! Don't miss Gary's talk at the Downtown Library on February 1!
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Redwood City, CA
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