And just like that, the holiday season is upon us! However you celebrate this time of year, we hope it is restful and joyful for you. Over here at the Library, this month we have several programs focused on the holidays and we hope you can join us in this time of giving and community-building.

From December 11-16, our Storytimes will feature books about holiday celebrations from around the world (and near you!). Storytimes will then be on break from December 18 through January 7.

You can also join us for one of our festive programs in the Makerspace:

• WED DEC 13 and DEC 20: Holiday Makers
• SAT DEC 16: Vida y Cultura: Decoraciones de Invierno
• SAT DEC 23: Teen Makers: Holiday Card Making
• WEDNESDAYS: Crafty Wednesdays // Miércoles de Manualidades

Winter Makerclub is back for our second annual Makerspace series. Join us from December 20-January 5 for Winter MakerClub! Kids ages 3 to 13, drop in and create winter themed projects. As you complete projects, collect free books and drawing tickets. New projects will be available daily.

Join us:

Wednesdays 10am-2pm

Thursdays 10am-2pm

Fridays 10am-2pm

Sponsored by Friends of the Redwood City Public Library

Looking forward to cozying up with a good book this winter but need recommendations?

Try our Next Read service, available to readers of all ages! Just let us know a little about your interests and our librarians will follow up with a list of five titles you can borrow from our library. Give yourself the gift of great reading this holiday season (and all year round)!

You can also check out our recent staff picks lists:

• Happy Hanukkah (Chanukah)
• Universal Human Rights Month
• United Against Hate Week Reads
• Sequoia High School Dream Club

And last but not least, don't forget your library card provides access to The New York Times Best of 2023 book lists! Get started here

The Redwood City/San Mateo County Holiday Toy and Book Drive is an annual event that has become a welcomed tradition in the Redwood City community and can only happen with your help.

Please join us on December 11 from 4-8pm at Red Morton Community Center for the annual Wrapping Party to help wrap gifts for families in need!

For more information, please contact Police Officer Velez at (650) 465-3308 or lvelez@redwoodcity.org.