CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH |
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Here at the library, we're kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) with artistic flair! Check out the highlights below and visit our calendar for additional information.
WED SEP 14: Kids in grades K-3 can attend a Frida Kahlo themed Crafty Wednesday/Miércoles de Manualidades
THU SEP 15: Families and children of all ages can recreate one of Frida's iconic self-portraits in an instructor-led art workshop
SAT SEP 17: Anyone age 12 and over can create Mexican Tin Folk Art with folk art educator Rachel-Anne Palacios
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Next week, join us on September 24 at 11am for the grand opening of an art exhibit celebrating the work of Guatemalan artist Lorenzo Cruz Sunu! You'll have the opportunity to learn from the artist about his unique, colorful style of painting and sample traditional Guatemalan cuisine.
Last but not least, enjoy our reading lists for Hispanic Heritage Month:
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A NEW HOME FOR A LIBRARY FRIEND |
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Last week, when we received a personal letter from the homeowner, we were moved by the impact the Library has had on her life. She recalled that the first time she entered the children’s area, it brought her to tears. Aside from the beautiful colors, computers within reach, and other children around, the most beautiful thing to her was that there were books in Spanish for children who did not speak English. Whenever it was possible, she brought her kids to the Library and they were very happy. Today, her two children are university students and she thanked the city for watering that seed of knowledge. She said it is with thanks to an email from the Library that she learned of the opportunity to apply for home ownership as part of this project and how she is now able to call Redwood City home.
Congratulations to all of the new homeowners and their families and friends. We look forward to seeing you around town!
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Four artists are exhibiting their wide-ranging, thought-provoking and engaging artwork:
- Elizabeth Gomez is a professional artist whose art searches for images that convey a somewhat utopic coexistence between humans (usually women) and their environment.
- Manuel Ortiz is a sociologist, visual journalist, and professor whose photographs focus on the migrant essential workers in San Mateo County.
- Maria Sanchez has been creating art for over 25 years and is an advocate for art as therapy. Her painting style is intuitive, primitive, and contemporary.
- Laurie Satizabal is a graphic designer and illustrator influenced by organic shapes, mostly from different types of plants.
Visit the Downtown Library to view the art, some of which is for sale!
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News from the Friends of the Library |
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The Friends Fall Book Sale is this Sunday, September 18 from 11am-1pm in front of the Downtown Library.
- Children’s and young reader’s books starting at 50 cents
- DVDs, CDs, books for adults and more
- High-end books and new books, suitable for gifting.
Please join us for great bargains on wonderful books. RCPL Bees Honey will be available at the book sale for purchase.
Please note – there will be no material donation event in September. Friends will resume with the drive up and drop off donation events on Saturday, October 15 from 10am to Noon.
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See the full events calendar here.
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Bay Area BikeMobile
We’ve invited the Bay Area BikeMobile to provide free tune-ups & repairs for parents and children on Sunday, September 18. Come for a tune-up or storytime!
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Books & Ballet
Does your little one like to dance? Come dance with us in this storytime and a pre-ballet class for ages 3-5! Meets weekly on Mondays, September 19-October 31.
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Welcoming Week
From September 9-18, RCPL and our partners are hosting many events in the spirit of community and inclusion.
GO HERE for more information and to view the full lineup
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THU SEP 15, 5:30pm
The group welcomes anyone interested in practicing their Spanish-speaking fluency.
FRI SEP 16, 10:30am
Prerecorded stories read by the Redwood City Library Summer Interns for you to enjoy.
SAT SEP 17, 1:30pm
During the event, customers will have the opportunity to check out human “books” to read through one-on-one 30-minute conversations.
MON SEP 19, 10:30am
Join us for storytime fun as we learn new sign language vocabulary through songs and stories.
TUE SEP 20, 10am
The Downtown Library will host a visit from the VA Palo Alto's Mobile Medical Team from 10am to 2pm on September 20.
WED SEP 21, 6:30pm
Use the Makerspace's Epilog Laser Cutter to cut and engrave a custom wooden bookmark celebrating the books that unite us.
SAT SEP 24, 10am
Talk to an expert about retirement, budgeting, credit and debt, investing, taxes, estate planning, insurance, education savings, small business, home ownership, bankruptcies, and more.
To keep up with all our programs, go here
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STAY IN TOUCH // MANTÉNGASE EN CONTACTO
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Library customer service is available for your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4
Servicio bibliotecario al cliente está disponible para sus preguntas:
Por teléfono: (650) 780-7018, extensión 4
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