Downtown Library Listening Session

Join us to discuss the future of the Downtown Library. On October 25, we invite Redwood City residents to help shape the future of our Downtown Library and a possible expansion of the building. Our partners will be presenting draft expansion concepts and focus group findings. Following the short presentation, the community will be invited to share your service and program needs, accessibility needs, and more. We will have two sessions:

• October 25, 5-6:15pm: at the Downtown Library, Community Room, Presented in English.
• October 25, 6:45-8pm: at the Downtown Library, Community Room, Presented in Spanish.

Sesiones de Escucha Comunitarias de la Biblioteca Central

Acompáñenos para conversar sobre el futuro de la Biblioteca Central de Redwood City. El 25 de octubre, invitamos a los residentes de Redwood City a ayudar a dar forma al futuro de nuestra Biblioteca Central y una posible expansión del edificio. Nuestros socios presentarán varios conceptos de expansión y los resultados de los grupos de enfoque. Después de la breve presentación, se le invitará a la comunidad a compartir sus necesidades de servicios y programas, necesidades de accesibilidad y más. Tendremos dos sesiones:

• 25 de octubre, 5-6:15pm: en la Biblioteca Central, Sala comunitaria, 1044 Middlefield Rd. Presentada en inglés.
• 25 de octubre, 6:45-8pm: en la Biblioteca Central, Sala comunitaria, 1044 Middlefield Rd. Presentada en español.

Bienvenidos: intérpretes para actividades bibliotecarias

We are happy to introduce Bienvenidos: intérpretes para actividades bibliotecarias (Welcome: Interpreters for Library Activities), our Spanish interpretation service for Adult Library programs. This program supports our 2023-2025 Service Priorities to provide more library programs and activities for the Spanish-speaking community. Bienvenidos partners with interpreters from Upward Scholars, a Latinx-led community organization to invite our Spanish-speaking community to fully participate in library activities offered in English, welcoming them to learn, explore, and grow with their English-speaking neighbors. Bienvenidos: debuts in October. Look for more Information soon. Bienvenidos: intérpretes para actividades bibliotecarias is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Nos da gusto a presentarles a Bienvenidos: intérpretes para actividades bibliotecarias, nuestro servicio de interpretación al español para programas y actividades bibliotecarios para adultos. Este programa respalda nuestras Prioridades del Servicio 2023-2025 de ofrecer más programas y actividades bibliotecarios para la comunidad hispanohablante. Bienvenidos se asocia con intérpretes de Upward Scholars, una organización comunitaria dirigida por latinos, para que nuestra comunidad hispanohablante participe totalmente en las actividades bibliotecarias ofrecidas en inglés, invitándolos a aprender, explorar y desarrollarse con sus vecinos de habla inglés. Bienvenidos debuta en octubre. Más información próximamente. Bienvenidos: intérpretes para actividades bibliotecarias es apoyado en su totalidad o en parte por el Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas de EE. UU. según las provisiones del acto de Servicios y Tecnología de Bibliotecas, administrado en California por el Bibliotecario del Estado.

Creating a More Inclusive Redwood City Through Language Access 

At the City of Redwood City, we aim to build greater language access. Our initiative includes developing a Language Access Policy that will help ensure members of our diverse community can participate in the programs and services we offer.  

As part of this process, we have developed a Language Needs Survey. Through the survey, we hope to hear directly from the community on any challenges you have experienced regarding language access and the changes you would like to see in the City.  

Consider completing a survey, today! If you would like to fill out a paper copy, you can pick one up at City Hall, the Redwood City Community Centers, and the Redwood City Public Libraries. 

Creando una Redwood City más inclusiva atreves del acceso al lenguaje 

En la ciudad de Redwood City, nuestro objetivo es mejorar el acceso lingüístico. Nuestra iniciativa incluye el desarrollo de una Política de Acceso al Lenguaje que ayudará a garantizar que todos los miembros de nuestra diversa comunidad puedan participar en los programas y servicios que ofrecemos.  

Como parte de este proceso, hemos construido una encuesta sobre las necesidades del acceso al lenguaje. A través de la encuesta, queremos entender las dificultades que la comunidad ha enfrentado con respecto al acceso al lenguaje.

¡Llena una encuesta hoy! Si desea rellenar una copia en papel, puede recogerla en la Alcadía, en los Centros Comunitarios de Redwood City y en las Bibliotecas Públicas de Redwood City.  

通过无障碍语言创建更具包容性的红木城 

在红木城, 我们的目标是提高语言使用的機會。我们的举措包括制定一项语言使用政策，该政策将有助于确保我们多元化社区的成员能够参与我们提供的计划和服务。 

作为这一过程的一部分，我们制定了一项语言需求调查。通过调查，我们希望直接听取社区的意见，了解您在语言使用方面遇到的任何挑战，以及您希望本市做出的改变。 

今天就填写一份调查问卷！如果您想填写纸质问卷，可在市政厅、红木城社区中心和红木城公共图书馆领取。 

www.RedwoodCity.org/LanguageAccess

Pathways To Equity: Celebrating Redwood City’s Racial Equity Mural

Join us for a celebration of Redwood City’s “Visions of Equity” mural, a new public artwork depicting moments from our community's history as well as our shared hopes and dreams for the future. From public workshops and hands-on art activities to walking tours and a documentary film screening, this event series will offer many opportunities to engage with the mural’s artwork, themes, and vision for a more equitable world.

Meet the Muralist

Join artist Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith for an interactive workshop where we'll explore how to create change in our own lives. We can each be empowered to affect the circles closest to us--at work, our families, and all the communities we engage with. This workshop will be offered on three dates: September 30, October 28 and November 16. 

More upcoming events

Film Screening & Mixer

Wednesday, September 27 @ 6:30pm

Hands-On Art Salons

Thursday, October 26 @ 3pm

Thursday, November 9 @ 3pm

Visit the Pathways to Equity page for the latest updates. This series was supported by the Redwood City Art Commission with additional support from Friends of the Redwood City Public Library

Have you caught sight of the four eye-catching banners on the poles outside the Downtown Library (one of them shown here)? These banners are a tribute to Banned Books Week, October 1-7, celebrated by the Library Foundation with the 2nd Annual Upscale Pub Crawl. Tickets here

Banned Books Week is a nod to the freedom to read, a freedom that is under siege. According to the American Library Association, reported book challenges in 2022 nearly doubled compared to the previous year. 

Here's the scoop on the Upscale Pub Crawl: You start your journey at the library and, from there, wander through downtown Redwood City. At your pit stops, any of 17 local pubs, you will be treated to discounted drinks with Foundation representatives stationed there along with posters that spotlight books that have faced challenges or outright bans. 

This isn't just a night of revelry (though there is that). It is also a fundraiser, supporting vital library initiatives and a chance to learn more about Banned Books Week. And it is an opportunity to make memories with your friends and neighbors while boosting our local businesses. 

If you are intrigued (how could you not be?), mark your calendar for the Upscale Pub Crawl on October 11. Get your tickets here