Redwood City Public Library eNews
May 3, 2022
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
Redwood City Public Library joins our partners across San Mateo County in celebrating Mental Health Month this May. This year’s theme, "Take Action for Mental Health," encourages everyone to take actionable steps towards supporting mental wellness. The pandemic has been especially challenging for many of us, so your mental health is more important than ever. Learn ways you can take action to improve your communities’ mental wellness!

Mental Health Month Events:
MON May 16, 5:45pm

THU May 19, 4pm

SAT May 21, 3pm

WED May 25 @ 6:30pm 

We have links to more community events and resources on this page. You can also find reading recommendations from our reading lists: Mental Health Awareness - Self Help, Mental Health Awareness - Fiction, Children and Mental Health Awareness and Young Adults and Mental Health.

If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health or substance condition, you are NOT alone! Go here for resources with confidential support.
MAKERSPACE NEWS
Read all about the Downtown Library's Makerspace in this Local News Matters piece, written by our Makerspace coordinator, Sarah La Torra. The article highlights how our Makerspace has become a place for collaborative learning and shared experiences. Our makers find that the Makerspace has something for, from 8 year-old sewists to art enthusiasts of all ages. Find out more about what people are learning and making together. You can also visit our Makerspace page for a full listing of events.
JOIN THE LIBRARY BOARD
The application period for the City of Redwood City Board, Commission and Committee recruitment has been extended through May 22, 2022. We are seeking applicants for three full-term seats on our Library Board and we need people dedicated to making a difference in Redwood City! We would appreciate your help sharing this flyer with your networks and anyone who may be interested.

For more information about the roles and responsibilities of each body, visit the Advisory Bodies & Committees page on the City’s website.
ONLINE EVENTS TOP PICKS
See the full events calendar here.
Being Wellness

On May 16, join us for a resource fair and Lived Experiences speaker presentations on the topic of mental health.

Fixit Clinic

We'll provide the workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help YOU disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair broken items.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Join us in May for events that highlight the history, heritage and contributions of Asian Pacific American communities.



PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
WED MAY 4, 10:15am
Learn how to use staffing firms in your job search from a panel of five professionals

SAT MAY 7, 10am
Storytimes, crafts and comics! For Kids and Teens.

SAT MAY 7, 10:30am
Join us for a special adult Mother's Day craft! We'll create beautiful paper cherry blossom Bonsai in a glass bowl

SAT MAY 7, 2pm
Join us and make a beaded necklace, color a coin purse and other crafts for mom.

WED MAY 11, 6:30pm
Advanced sewists can drop-in during this evening session to use the library’s sewing equipment

SAT MAY 14, 11am @ Downtown Library and SAT MAY 21, 11am at Redwood Shores Branch Library
Watch amazing tricks performed by the smartest parrots in town!

SAT MAY 14, 2pm
Middle school scientists explore different aspects of chemistry! This program is provided in partnership with the ACS.


To keep up with all our programs, go here

For Storytimes, go here

For Makerspace, go here
STAY IN TOUCH // MANTÉNGASE EN CONTACTO
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By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4

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