This year, Redwood City Public Library, the City of Redwood City and Welcoming Redwood City, a working group of Redwood City Together, are continuing the annual tradition of celebrating Welcoming Week. Welcoming Week is a nationwide movement aimed at uplifting diversity, inclusion and belonging in communities through a week of community-building activities.
From September 9-18, RCPL and our partners are hosting many events in the spirit of community and inclusion. For our Lunar Moon Festival on Sunday September 11, Redwood Shores Branch Library is partnering with the Belmont, Redwood Shores and San Carlos American Chinese Community to present a day of family activities honoring this important lunar celebration. Our Human Library on September 17 is an opportunity to foster conversations that challenge stereotypes and prejudices. Welcoming Week activities also include workshops on Healing Justice, Knowing Your Rights, and Refugee and Asylee Benefits, or you can stop by the Welcoming Redwood City booth during Pub in the Park or Fiestas Patrias.
GO HERE for more information and to view the full lineup of events for Welcoming Week 2022. We can't wait to see you there!
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Welcome back to school, Redwood City students! We have a wealth of resources to remind you of as you begin your new school year. With a library card, students have access to our research tools, free online homework help and so much more. Visit our Homework Help page to get started. We also have a Parent and Teacher page with access to our Teacher Cards, and a wealth of resources to support you and your students.
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September is Suicide Prevention Month. Throughout our communities many people are continuing to experience mental health challenges, trauma, burn-out and fatigue due to the prolonged impacts of the pandemic and natural disasters. Join us for a celebration of resilience and survival around suicide and suicide loss. Be a part of our artists line-up! Sign up at signup.com/go/aSTtJTo. Sponsored by StarVista Crisis Center
For more events and support resources throughout the County of San Mateo, go here.
f you know someone who is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, get 24/7 free confidential crisis support: Call 650-579-0350 (or 1-800-273-8255) or text “BAY” to 741-741 or visit sanmateocrisis.org for teen crisis services
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See the full events calendar here.
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Common App Tips
High school seniors! Pre-register for this Common Application workshop on Wednesday, September 7, from 6-7:15pm, in the Downtown Library Community Room.
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Lunar Moon Festival
Redwood Shores Branch Library is partnering with the Belmont, Redwood Shores and San Carlos American Chinese Community to present the Lunar Moon Festival Celebration on September 11.
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Little Learners Grab & Go
Our ever-popular Little Learners program is back again as a take home experience. On Saturday, September 3 at 11am (and every first Saturday) Little Learners books and crafts are available for pick up at the Downtown Library. Materials come with video instructions so that you can watch and learn at home.
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WED AUG 31, 6:30pm
Learn how to use the library's Cricut cutting machines to create custom cards, decorations, and more.
THU SEP 1, 6pm
Únase al club de lectura en español "Libros y Café" y disfrute de unos momentos relajados para dedicar a la lectura en la mejor compañía.
TUE SEP 6, 5pm
Join us for our weekly ESL Conversation Group online via Zoom. We have two online class meetings per week: Tuesdays, 5–6pm and Saturdays, 11am–12pm
THU SEP 8, 5:30pm
The group welcomes anyone interested in practicing their Spanish-speaking fluency.
THU SEP 8, 6:30pm
Join us in the Makerspace for Intro to Coding: Beginning JavaScript with the W3Schools Tutorial.
MON SEP 12, 6:30pm
Map your family or friend group. Use technology, photos or design to show your connections, and who is missing.
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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