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Thanks for dropping by to say hi at the Youth Center Back to School Kick Off Party!

September 2, 2025

Welcoming Week in Redwood City: September 12–21, 2025

Welcoming Week is a global celebration of inclusion, unity and belonging for all—especially immigrants and refugees. From September 12–21, join Redwood City Public Library, Redwood City Together and community partners for a series of events that build connections and highlight the richness of our diverse community.

Highlights include:

• Cafecito with Supervisor Lisa Gauthier – Sep 12 at Eskina Restaurant
• Storytime with Promotores – Sep 13 at the Downtown Library
• Fiestas Patrias – Sep 14 at Courthouse Square
• Voices of Welcome Story Wall – Sep 15 at Casa Círculo Cultural
• Welcoming Week Storytimes – Sep 16–17 at library branches
• Welcoming Star Celebration – Sep 17 honoring Project READ and Jane Slater
• Youth Art & Wellness Fair – Sep 19 at Siena Youth Center



For the full schedule and details, visit: redwoodcity.org/welcomingweek

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time to celebrate the power of a simple card that opens the door to technology, resources and services to help you explore your interests and achieve your goals.

Chances are you already know the value of your library card—but do your friends and neighbors? If they need a little encouragement, here are just a few of the many things a library card makes possible:

• Check out a parks pass to waive vehicle entry fees at eligible county and state parks. At the Downtown Library grab a kids backpack to take with you!
• Need internet on the go? WiFi Hotspots are available at the Downtown Library for 3-week checkout.
• Get free or discounted tickets to local museums, science centers, zoos and other attractions through the Discover & Go program. 
• Enjoy thousands of e-books, periodicals, and even TV shows, films and music at home. The Shelf provides premium arts & entertainment content in Spanish - from your favorite telenovelas to acclaimed operas. Find these services here
• While at home, check to ensure you’re saving on utilities (and saving the planet!) with a Home Energy and Water Saving Toolkit.
• Learn a new language, study for the SAT or prepare for the Naturalization test with our Online Learning tools.

Don't have a card? Sign up here. If you DO have a card, forward this email to your friends so that we can add them to our library family!

Tween Creative Studio / Estudio Creativo para Preadolescentes

We have a new bilingual program for tweens (ages 8-12) in the Makerspace on Wednesdays at 4pm!

All month, learn to draw with art teacher, Tim Nickodemus. This week learn to draw food, recipes, mealtime, kitchens and restaurant scenes! Join weekly sessions where tweens develop creative and practical skills through classes, events and hands-on projects. All the supplies are provided by the library.



¡Tenemos un nuevo programa bilingüe para preadolescentes (de 8 a 12 años) en el Espacio Maker los miércoles a las 4pm!

Aprende a dibujar con el profesor de arte, Tim Nickodemus. ¡Esta semana aprende a dibujar comida, recetas, la hora de comer, cocinas y escenas de restaurantes! Sesiones semanales donde los preadolescentes desarrollan habilidades creativas y prácticas a través de clases, eventos y proyectos prácticos y manipulativos. Todos los materiales son proporcionados por la biblioteca.

More Information / Más información

Downtown Redwood City was recently featured in Palo Alto Online's article, Downtown discoveries: Where to eat, shop and explore in Redwood City’s busiest corridor. The article highlights downtown's arts, entertainment, dining and coffee scenes. RCPL is pleased to be included in the list of hot spots in Downtown Redwood City! Enjoy the read and then try a new-to-you-place this month.

Another great opportunity to try downtown establishments is Redwood City Library Foundation's October 8 Pub Crawl. Get your tickets today