Redwood City Public Library eNews
August 25, 2020
SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE
It's the final weeks of the Summer Learning Challenge! Don't stop reading now! You have until August 31 to finish your Reading Log. Fill in your finisher form at www.redwoodcity.org/summerlearning. By completing the finisher form children 18 and under are entered into a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship.

Prizes and finisher books can be picked up at the Downtown Library during curbside pickup service hours through September 5.
 
The Summer Learning Challenge is generously sponsored by Friends of the Redwood City Library 
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR ALL
FOR KIDS AND TEENS

Your library is here to help you with your back to school needs!

Online help from expert tutors every day from 1:00-10:00pm.

Search encyclopedias, articles, newspapers and databases for student research projects. Our sources are curriculum-related and age appropriate for elementary, middle and high school students.

Visit our page for teens. Our staff has gathered links to book and movie recommendations and free resources on the web.
FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES

We have contact-free curbside service for holds pickup at the Downtown Library!

Are you looking for a good book to read or movie to watch? Visit this page to get started with Overdrive eBooks, Hoopla or Kanopy movies, and more.

Zip Books is a way for customers to request books that the Library doesn't own. The item is shipped directly to you using Amazon Prime.

Access to magazines and newspapers online, including The New York Times.
NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
The Friends have received a large batch of honey from our @RCPLBees and are now taking orders for honey pickup on Saturday, August 29 between 10 and noon. All revenue goes directly to the Library to support virtual events and activities. To order your honey, go here: http://tiny.cc/FriendsSummerHoney
ONLINE EVENTS TOP PICKS
See the full events calendar here.
Dogs love to hear stories! Join us via Zoom on September 12 at 11am and read to a specially trained dogs provided by the Peninsula Humane Society. The format of this program allows limited time slots. Reserve your spot today!

Join us on September 12 at 12pm and learn about different African drums like the djembe, talking drum, and shekere. Learn how to play rhythms using items around your home and we will have a virtual dance & drum circle at the end.
STORYTIMES FOR KIDS
MONDAYS/LUNES, 11am
Enjoy different stories in Spanish every week!
¡Disfrute de diferentes cuentos en español cada semana!

TUESDAYS, 11am
Meet members of your community as they share favorite picture books.

WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 11am
Enjoy different stories every week from our librarians.

THURSDAYS, 10am
Live English/Spanish bilingual storytime with Armando.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
WED AUG 26, 6:30pm
Please join us for an opportunity to experience the benefits of Mindfulness Meditation or deepen your practice, in Spanish or English/Únase a nosotros para experimentar los beneficios de la meditación Mindfulness o profundizar en su práctica, en español o inglés.
 
THU SEP 3, 1pm
Join Career Transition Coach Marcia Davis-Cannon for this experiential workshop filled with storytelling and hands-on practice.

THURSDAYS, 5pm
Únase al club de lectura en español "Libros y Café" y disfrute de un momento relajado para leer en la mejor compañía/ Join the Spanish book club "Libros y Café" and enjoy some downtime to read and relax in the best company.

Beginning TUE SEP 8
TUESDAYS, 6pm & SATURDAYS, 11am
The group meets year-round and is open to all non-native English language speakers who are interested in developing their speaking fluency.
 
To keep up with all our online programs, go here.
LIBRARY SERVICE UPDATE
Below is a list of services available at this time. For updates, visit our COVID-19 microsite here.
  • All Redwood City Public Library locations are currently closed until further notice.
  • Downtown Library bookdrops are open to accept returns.
  • Curbside Service for picking up holds is now available.
  • Our events are online! Check our calendar here. In-person Library events are cancelled until further notice.
  • Meeting room reservations are cancelled until further notice.
  • Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks; use streaming TV, movie, and music services; and access digital subscriptions to newspapers and magazines here.
  • Our Zip Books service continues. Zip Books is a way for customers to request books that the Library doesn't own. The item is shipped directly to you using Amazon Prime.
  • Library customer service is available for general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org. 
  • Online resources are available to current card holders and new cardholders. Don't have a card? Sign up here for an eCard, good for 90 days.
STAY IN TOUCH
Library customer service is available for your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4

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