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November 25, 2024

THANKFUL FOR OUR COMMUNITY

November is a time for gratitude and giving thanks for our friends, family and community. At the Library, we are grateful for the endless joy and inspiration our customers bring as we connect with you through our programs and services.


We recognize November as National Native American, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, when we honor the sacrifices, history, heritage, and important figures of this nation’s indigenous peoples. The Library has a reading list as well as physical displays of Native American history materials in our libraries to help you learn more. In addition to reading about our nation’s history, November is a great time to learn about the Ramaytush Ohlone, the original peoples of the San Francisco Peninsula. To learn more about the Ramaytush Ohlone people, visit the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone website.


Lastly, our libraries will be closed at 5pm Wednesday, November 27 and all day Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season.

YA NOV CON SHORT STORY CONTEST

Peninsula Libraries Present the YANovCon 2025 Short Story Contest! All 8th - 12th graders who reside or go to school in San Mateo County are invited to submit their original stories of 500 words or less, of any genre and must be of the theme: Coming of Age in a Digital World. Submissions are being accepted December 1-31, 2024.


Submit your story!


Winners will be announced at the 10th annual YANovCon on February 8, 2024 hosted by the Redwood City Public Library.


Reserve your spot for YANovCon 2025!

GIVING TUESDAY

Giving Tuesday is December 3 and is a global movement that encourages generosity and giving back to your community. In the spirit of giving, we encourage you to learn more about the organizations that support Redwood City Public Library. Perhaps you will be inspired to give to one or all?


The Friends of the Redwood City Public Library operates the resale bookstore located in the lobby of the Downtown Library and the kiosk at the Redwood Shores Branch Library. Proceeds from donations and the sale of books, music and movies at the store and at community events are the source of funding for a wide array of library programs. For more information, visit: friendsofrwclibrary.org


Since 1998 the Redwood City Library Foundation has raised millions to provide funding for important library initiatives. The Foundation is currently funding Career Online High School, Bridging the Digital Divide, our Bienvenidos service and more. For more information, visit: www.rclfdn.org


Redwood City Friends of Literacy (RCFOL) is dedicated to promoting awareness, raising financial support and advocating for the intergenerational literacy services of Redwood City Project READ. For more information, visit: www.projectreadredwoodcity.org


You can find all these organizations and ways to give on our DONATE page

EVENTS TOP PICKS

See the full events calendar here.

Tai Chi @ Redwood Shores


Experienced instructor Angela Lee will offer Tai Chi classes on December 4 and December 11 from 10:15-11:45am at Redwood Shores Branch Library. For beginners and intermediate level participants, ages 18 and up.


Learn more

Teen Program: Cañada College College Workshop


On December 4, come to the Teen Center at 5pm for a Cañada College workshop on CTE Career Programs. Cañada College staff will be on hand to answer all your questions!


Learn more

Kid Makers: Winter Crafts


Join us for a winter themed crafty Saturday on one of two dates in December! Choose from several winter themed books while supplies last. For ages 5-9.


DEC 7, 2pm @ Downtown Library


DEC 14, 11am @ Schaberg Branch Library

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Please note:

All libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday as follows: 5pm Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29.


For Kids

Stories in the Park - Magical Bridge

TUE NOV 26, 10am


Pajama Time Stories @ Redwood Shores

TUE NOV 26, 6:30pm


Crafty Wednesdays / Miércoles de Manualidades

WED DEC 4, 3:30pm


Music with Val @ Redwood Shores

SAT DEC 7, 11am


For Adults

Art Salon @Redwood Shores

TUE NOV 26, 3pm


ESL Conversation Group

TUE NOV 26, 5pm


Hatha Yoga with Padmini

THU DEC 5, 11am


For Teens

Teen Program: Open Makers

MONDAYS, 5:30pm


Teen Program: Video Game Night

TUESDAYS, 4pm


ALL PROGRAMS

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By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4

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