Redwood City Public Library eNews

December 4, 2023

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

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:

WINTER MAKERCLUB RETURNS

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

NEXT READS

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:


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

TOY DRIVE WRAPPING PARTY

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.

EVENTS TOP PICKS

See the full events calendar here.

Cañada College Workshop


Do you have questions about transferring to a four-year university, career programs, financial aid, middle college, or dual enrollment? Representatives from Cañada College will answer them in the Teen Center on December 12 at 5pm! For ages 14+


Learn more

DIY Herbal Tea


This week, there are two opportunities to learn all about herbal tea and make your own custom blend to take home! Join us at Redwood Shores Branch Library (December 5, 3pm) or in the Downtown Library Makerspace (December 6, 7pm). For ages 16+


Learn more

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

For Kids

Sensory Friendly Storytime

SAT DEC 9, 9:15am


Bring a Book to Life: Coding with Octostudio

SAT DEC 9, 10am


Kid Makers: Pop-Up Chemistry

SAT DEC 9, 2pm


For Teens

Teen Open Makers

MONDAYS, 5:30pm


Anime Club

THU DEC 7, 4:30pm


Film Club

THU DEC 14, 5pm


For Adults

ChatGPT in Your Job Search

TUE DEC 5, 6pm


Domingo Makers sin cita previa

SUN DEC 10, 3:30pm


Renter’s Rights 101

TUE DEC 12, 6pm

STAY IN TOUCH // MANTÉNGASE EN CONTACTO
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By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4

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