Redwood City Public Library eNews
June 8, 2021
HAPPY TUESDAYS
Mark your calendars for Summer Learning Challenge Happy Tuesdays!

As part of our Summer Learning Challenge, we have live virtual performances every Tuesday at 4pm. Register today!


SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE EVENTS THIS WEEK
Earthcapades

THURSDAYS 10am

JUN 14-17, 11am

Visit our Summer Learning Challenge webpage to take the challenge.

The Summer Learning Challenge is generously sponsored
RCPL LIMITED EDITION
Are you wondering how the June 15th reopening of California will affect library service? While the state will be loosening restrictions on mask mandates and social distancing measures, the library will continue with our current COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. Due to the large number of children who use the Library and do not have the option to be vaccinated yet, our safety precautions will remain in place for everyone's health and well-being.
 
If you haven’t yet visited us for RCPL Limited Edition service, we are open for browsing, one-hour computer use, holds pick-up and more at all three of our library locations. To enter our libraries, customers 2 years old and up must wear non-vented masks that cover nose and mouth, maintain 6 feet distance from others, and limit visits to one hour.
 
For hours, services and safety measures, go here.
NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS
Our summer newsletter is here! It features: Summer Learning Challenge and how Friends of the Redwood City Public Library support the largest Library program of the year, our Webstore and the latest RCPL Bees news.

Our 10th Book Donation Event will be on Saturday, June 19 from 10am-12pm behind the Downtown Library. We’d love to receive books in new or like new condition and sealed DVDs or CDs. Please bring your items in bags or boxes that you load onto our carts and please wear a mask. Your donations help us to continue reselling items in our Webstore and Amazon shop. All revenue is used to fund Library events like Little Learners, the Summer Learning Challenge and more.
ONLINE EVENTS TOP PICKS
See the full events calendar here.
Juneteenth Author Talk
Join us on June 19 for a discussion about identity, Intersectionality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Learn about the TherActivist's therapeutic activism approach. An RCPL CARES event.

Takes on Shakes
Join us on June 17 for, Takes on Shakes, a bold new video series from San Francisco Shakespeare Festival exploring iconic scenes from Shakespeare. 

DEADLINE EXTENDED
Girls* Change-Making Task Force

Are you passionate about social justice? Are you excited by the prospect of telling your own story? Can you think of a creative media or activist project you'd like to take on? Then you're in the right place! Join us for this 6-week virtual program that is dynamic, engaging, and empowering.

In partnership with Redwood City Public Library and About-Face.org. Sponsored by Friends of the Redwood City Public Library and a grant from Generation Girl, Applied Materials.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
WED JUN 9, 3pm
The Lab! introduces teens to life skills that will help improve their social awareness, self-management, organization, and communication with others.

THURSDAYS, 10am
Join us for in person stories in Roselli Park (on the south side of the Downtown Library). We recommend you bring a blanket and join us for the fun. Attendance will be limited to maintain social distancing.

SAT JUN 12, 11am - Book Pickup
WED JUN 16, 6:30pm - Virtual Meetup
Join us for a virtual meet and greet of YA author, Misa Sugiura where she will discuss her new book, Love and Other Natural Disasters. Register for the chance to pick up a signed copy of her book before the event!⁠

TUESDAYS, 3pm
Join us every week for an Extreme Jackbox Party with party packs 3, 4, 5 and 6. Compete for ultimate bragging rights and your chance to win your own party pack!

WED JUN 16, 11am - at Downtown OR Redwood Shores
Join RCPL librarians for a virtual Early Learners storytime filled with recorded stories, activities and tips on early literacy. For families with children from birth to 2.

WEDNESDAYS, 11am (Starting June 16)
Children from 3 to 5 years of age are invited to enjoy stories, songs and crafts.

WED JUN 16, 6pm
Interested in learning more about the upcoming mural focused on Racial Equity in our Redwood City community? This Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services workshop will introduce the project and community steering committee, present the artist process, and offer open dialogue.

To keep up with all our online programs, go here.
LIBRARY SERVICE UPDATE
Below is a list of services available at this time.

  • All Redwood City Public Library locations are open for limited in-person service. Visit our RCPL Limited Edition page for hours, available services, safety guidelines, and more.
  • Curbside drop-in service for holds pick-up is available at the Downtown Library during open hours
  • Bookdrops are open to accept returns
  • Computers for 1-hour use are available at all locations during open hours
  • Our events are online! Check our calendar here.
  • Meeting room reservations are not available at this time
  • Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks; use streaming TV, movie, and music services; and access digital subscriptions to newspapers and magazines here.
  • Online resources are available to current card holders and new cardholders. Don't have a card? Sign up here
  • Library customer service is available for general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org

STAY IN TOUCH // MANTÉNGASE EN CONTACTO
Library customer service is available for your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4

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Servicio bibliotecario al cliente está disponible para sus preguntas:
Por teléfono: (650) 780-7018, extensión 4
Por correo electrónico: rclinfo@redwoodcity.org
 
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