Redwood City Public Library eNews
August 4, 2020
AUGUST AT YOUR LIBRARY
CURBSIDE PICKUPS AND RETURNS
Moving into August, we wanted to remind you that items checked out before July 10th are now due back. Way back in March under the shelter in place orders, we extended all due dates to July 31. While we no longer charge overdue fines, we still want our items back! The bookdrops at the Downtown Library are open 24/7 to accept your returns.

While you're here, why not book a curbside pickup appointment? Simply place a hold in our catalog, wait for your hold pickup notice, and book your appointment. We have expanded our Curbside Pickup service from 400 to 600 appointments per week. We hope these increased appointments reduce your wait times. To learn more about our curbside service, please visit www.redwoodcity.org/librarycurbside
THE FINAL WEEKS OF SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE
It's not too late to sign up for the Summer Learning Challenge! Just for registering, all participants 18 years and under get a free book to keep. Newly registered teens and adults will be entered into a raffle to win gift cards to local businesses and streaming entertainment services. The free book can be picked up at the Downtown Library during curbside pickup service hours.

Redwood Shores residents! We will have another book giveaway event on Saturday, August 22 from 10am-1pm in the parking lot at the Redwood Shores Branch Library to distribute free summer reading books. This will be a touchless distribution, when you drive through the parking lot library staff will put your books in your trunk for you.

Sign up and learn more about the Summer Learning Challenge here: www.redwoodcity.org/summerlearning 
 
The Summer Learning Challenge is generously sponsored by Friends of the Redwood City Library 
NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS
3RD BOOK DONATION EVENT
The Friends of the Redwood City Public Library are happy to announce that we have scheduled another drop-off event to collect donations.

Wanted Items: Books in New or Like New Condition

Please Do Not Bring: Anything dirty or more than slightly worn. No magazines, encyclopedias, hardback adult fiction if older than 3 years, no regular-sized (pocket) paperbacks. No CDs or DVDs.


When: Saturday, August 8 from 10am - 12pm
ONLINE EVENTS TOP PICKS
See the full events calendar here.
Outdoor Orchids
Learn how to grow thriving orchids in a variety of outdoor spaces with local orchid expert Ken Jacobsen. Orchid potting medium will be available for pick-up from the Downtown Library from August 6 to August 12, while supplies last.

Success with Seeds
Learn simple and inexpensive ways to grow edible plants in any space with UCCE Master Gardener Judith Dean. Seed propagation kits will be available for pick-up from Downtown Library from August 20 to August 27, while supplies last.

ONLINE EVENTS FOR TEENS
WED AUG 5 & 12, 10am
A different project and activity every week! Teens ages 12+

THU AUG 6 & 13, 6pm
Weekly virtual gathering and hangout! Music, games, books, hot topics and more.

TUE AUG 11, 4pm
Battle it out weekly with other teens for a chance to win V-Bucks and entrance into an all-stars tournament.
SUMMER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

THU AUG 6 & 13, 11am
Downward puppy dog! Join us and challenge yourself. Don't forget your mat, towel, and water. We will be meeting via Zoom.

Career Peers Lunch and Evening Sessions
MON AUG 10, 12pm and 7pm 
Sign up to join a small group session for practicing networking skills, reviewing resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and getting feedback on that all-important elevator pitch. 
 
MON AUG 10, 4pm
Join staff from Project Sentinel for an up-to-date overview of state and county regulations on rental caps, just cause evictions, and other fair housing issues. Bring your housing-related questions to this interactive presentation!

TUE AUG 11, 3:30pm
Experience the benefits of Mindfulness Meditation or deepen your practice, in Spanish or English. Help us build community in Redwood City and in Puerto Rico lead by expert teachers at both locations.
 
THU AUG 13, 10am
Join us for a career transition event for women featuring a panel of successful human resources and recruiting professionals.
 
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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