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The next time you are in the Family Place at the Downtown Library, be sure to look up! This week we installed a new permanent art installation called Free Verse by Kate Dodd. The Redwood City Public Library was inspired to commission Ms. Dodd to create an artwork for this space by the Incubator installation in the Redwood City Art Kiosk on Courthouse Square in March 2019. Free Verse promotes reading as a mind expanding activity, featuring illustrated children’s books, reconfigured into colorful networks of pictures and words that ascend towards the skylight’s natural source of light, a metaphor for what early exposure to books can do for developing minds. The installation includes some of Redwood City’s favorite works of children’s literature, identified through library checkout records and by our children’s librarians:
The Library is grateful for the financial support of the Pete & Paula Uccelli Foundation, and the vision and guidance of Fung Collaboratives, without which this installation would not be possible.
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We all know what it feels like to not belong — let’s change that for others! It's Welcoming Week from September 10-19, a time to celebrate communities that know how to welcome others. Welcoming Week is a worldwide event led by Welcoming America. We have a few programs left, so be sure to check out our Welcoming Week page. Today, we are featuring resources for our diverse community.
Have you just moved to this country? We have something that will help you with your path to citizenship! All you need is a library card to get started. ProCitizen is a tool to prepare for the civics, reading, and writing portions of the Naturalization Test. Interested in learning another language? Pronunciator is another great resource that provides language instruction with lessons, live teachers, and more.
We also always recommend reading as a way to learn more about neighbors that appear different from you. Check out our Welcoming Week Reads list, or any of the booklists on our RCPL CARES page.
Last but not least, stop by the Downtown Library lobby to enter a prize drawing from our friends, Redwood City Together. You'll have the chance to win gift certificates from local businesses.
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One of our most popular programs, Little Learners took a few weeks off but is coming back! Little Learners is a crafts, stories and songs program for children ages 3-5. Next Wednesday, September 22, come by the Downtown Library starting at 4:00 PM. With no-touch-delivery, staff will place kits in your car. Kits are distributed while supplies last.Then tune in online using the QR code provided or visit our Programs & Events kids page. You can also see past Little Learners videos to get a taste of the fun!
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See the full events calendar here.
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Join us for an afternoon of movement, breathing and energy work on Sep 22 and 23. Registration is not necessary, members of the community are welcome to participate and classes are free. Masks are currently required.
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Food Sustainability for Kids |
Join us to learn about greywater reuse and food sustainability. Pick up a grow kit during library open hours Sep 14-24 (while supplies last). Then join us for a zoom presentation on Saturday, Sep 25
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Book Clubs For Kids/Clubes de Lectura para niños
It's that time of the season again... book clubs are back! To register for the Fall session click here. The clubs will begin on Oct 5/6 and run for a total of 6 weeks.
Es ese momento de la temporada otra vez ... ¡han vuelto los clubes de lectura! Para registrarse para la sesión de otoño, haga clic aqui. Los clubes comenzarán el 5 y 6 de octubre y durarán un total de 6 semanas.
Fall Book Clubs/Clubes Este Otoño:
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WED SEP 15, 3:30pm
Join us for an enlightening, educational, and de-stigmatizing discussion about suicide.
SAT SEP 18, 11am
The group meets year-round and is open to all non-native English language speakers who are interested in developing their speaking fluency.
SAT SEP 18
Join us for activities, book giveaways including All Are Welcome, craft bags, and more!
TUE SEP 21, 10am
Travel with us to Redwood City parks for storytimes.
WED SEP 22, 4pm
Children from 3 to 5 years of age are invited to enjoy stories, songs and crafts. Pick up materials at the back of the Downtown Library.
MON SEP 27, 10am
MON SEP 27, 5:15pm
In partnership with Study Smart Tutors students will learn the process of preparing online applications for both the UC and CSU system.
To keep up with all our online programs, go here.
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Below is a list of services available at this time.
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All Redwood City Public Library locations are open for limited in-person service. Visit our RCPL Limited Edition page for hours, available services, safety guidelines, and more.
- Curbside drop-in service for holds pick-up is available at the Downtown Library during open hours
- Bookdrops are open to accept returns
- Computers for 1-hour use are available at all locations during open hours
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Our events are online! Check our calendar here.
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Meeting rooms at the Redwood Shores Branch Library are open to the public, more information here.
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Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks; use streaming TV, movie, and music services; and access digital subscriptions to newspapers and magazines here.
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Online resources are available to current card holders and new cardholders. Don't have a card? Sign up here
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Library customer service is available for general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org.
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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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