Library | Events | Kids | Teens | en español

The Makerspace is festive all December with Kids Coding Club and many other programs for adults, kids and tweens. View our schedule

December 1, 2025

Redwood City Public Library wishes you a very happy and healthy December, however you celebrate the winter holiday season. Below, we've highlighted ways to celebrate at the Library and throughout the community this month.

Winter Traditions Storytimes / Celebraciones a tu alrededor

From December 15-19, our storytimes will feature books about holiday celebrations from around the world (and near you!). Afterwards, storytimes will take a break from Monday, December 22 through Sunday, January 4, 2025.

/

Del 15-19 de diciembre, nuestras horas de cuentos incluirán libros sobre celebraciones de todo el mundo (¡y cerca de usted!). Despues, sa hora de cuentos tendrá un receso del 22 de diciembre al 4 de enero.

Winter MakerClub / MakerClub de invierno

Join us at the Downtown Library Makerspace from December 22-January 2 for Winter MakerClub! For kids ages 3 to 13, drop in and create winter themed projects. New projects will be available daily. All children must be accompanied by an adult

• Mondays 10am-1pm
• Tuesdays 1:30pm-4:30pm
• Fridays 10am-1pm

Sponsored by Friends of the Redwood City Library

/

¡Acompáñanos en el Espacio Maker de la Biblioteca Central, del 22 de diciembre al 2 de enero, para el MakerClub de Invierno! Para niños de 3 a 13 años, visítenos y crea proyectos con temática invernal. Cada día habrá nuevos proyectos disponibles. Todos los niños deben estar acompañados por un adulto.

• Los lunes de 10am – 1pm
• Los martes de 1:30pm - 4:30pm
• Los viernes de 10am -1pm



Patrocinado por Friends of the Redwood City Public Library 

Holiday Concert - VRV Trio

TUE DEC 2, 6pm

Join the VRV Trio - Rick Vandivier, Mason Razavi, and Hristo Vitchev - as they perform their favorites from the jazz canon alongside familiar holiday tunes.

Open Makers: Festive Edition

THU DEC 4, 11, 18 - 6pm

Working on last-minute holiday gifts or decorations? Need a private space to wrap a gift? The Makerspace and available tools (sewing machines, Cricut machines, and 3D printers) are open for you to create during these Thursday evening sessions.

Vida y Cultura: Decoraciones de Temporada

SAT DEC 13, 10am

¡Entra en el espíritu festivo con una sesión práctica de manualidades en el Espacio Maker! Acompáñanos para crear tus propias decoraciones únicas. Este taller es todo sobre creatividad, comunidad y celebración.

Teens!

On Tuesday, December 16 at 3:30pm, take a break during finals week and unwind with therapy dog, I.V. Mateo! Join us in the Teen Center for some tail-wagging fun, cuddles and relaxation to recharge before hitting the books again! In partnership with AMR San Mateo County. For grades 6 to 12.

Find more Teen events in the Teen Center here

Hometown Holidays

SAT DEC 13, 10am-6:30pm

Downtown Redwood City - map

Hometown Holidays is back! This festive day includes:

• Food and craft options
• Santa’s Village hosted by the Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation filled with RCPL storytimes, cookie decorating, letters to the North Pole, hot cider and plenty of cozy winter feels
• Live performances and holiday music with Sound Union
• Carnival rides
• The annual holiday parade
• A traditional tree-lighting

And don’t forget to stop by the Library booth for festive cheer! Learn more

Winter Wonderland & Merry Marketplace

SAT DEC 6, 5-8pm

Red Morton Community Center - map

Join us for an enchanting winter evening filled with cookie decorating, bouncing on inflatables, and enjoying a cozy hot cocoa station. Don't forget to bring your camera—Santa will be there for photo opportunities! You can also visit our Merry Marketplace, where young ‘kidpreneurs’ will be selling their holiday creations, perfect for holiday shopping. The marketplace is free for all to attend, but you'll need an Activity Band to participate in all other activities. Learn more

Toy & Book Drive

Public safety agencies in San Mateo County, including the PAL Center, City of Redwood City Fire and Police Departments, have teamed up to bring smiles and holiday spirit to children in need through the Annual Holiday Toy & Book Drive. Ways to participate:

• Sign up your family: Families wishing to be added to the Toy & Book Drive must sign up by December 4. All sign-ups must be done in person at the Fair Oaks Community Center at 2600 Middlefield Rd. Questions? Call 650-780-7500 for help.
• Donate toys: Donate new toys and books. Drop off barrels are located at the Downtown Library.
• Wrap toys: Bring your friends and family to help us wrap toys and books for families in our community. Monday, December 15th, 4pm–8pm. Location: Red Morton Community Center (1120 Roosevelt Ave)

Learn more

Looking for the perfect, unique gift this holiday season? Look no further - the Friends of the Redwood City Public Library bookstore at the Downtown Library sells honey produced by our bees! Each year, the bees produce hundreds of pounds of honey, which is then harvested and packaged for sale. This batch is as delicious as ever. And to sweeten the experience even more, all honey and book sales from the Friends of the Library bookstore benefit library programs. Come get your ultra-local honey today!

Go here to buy Honey online!