New to Curbside Service!
Would you rather drop by to pick up your holds? On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1pm-2pm, you can now walk up to the Downtown Library without an appointment (just be sure to bring your library card). And did you know that no appointments are necessary at the Fair Oaks Branch Library on Monday and Wednesday? Wait times may vary while library staff prepare your items.
Of course, you can still use our booking system to schedule a pick-up appointment during our curbside hours at all locations. Your available holds will be checked out to you and packaged on the morning of your appointment—this is our fastest service option!
In addition to picking up library holds, we also offer Grab Bags bundles, seed packets (coming soon to our branches), and at the Downtown Library WiFi hotspots and Veterans handbooks.
When you visit, please observe our COVID-19 safety guidelines: Maintain 6 feet distance from others; Face coverings are required; Call 650-780-7018 ext. 4 for all non-appointment questions.
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Our eMagazines have moved!
Great news! Our digital magazines have moved from RBdigital to the Libby app as part of our eBook and eAudiobook OverDrive collection. Our digital magazine collection includes titles like US Weekly, The New Yorker, Bon Appetit, and Vogue.
You can browse, borrow, and enjoy all the same great magazines you love now available in Libby from OverDrive. If you have already been enjoying the Libby app, there will be no change, other than you will notice magazines available. If you are new to Libby download the app here. Go here to browse our eMagazine collection: https://pls.overdrive.com/
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The Library Board is recruiting for new volunteer members! Are you looking to make an impact on your community and library services? Board members are passionate about the mission of our Library as the learning center of our community and the place where people turn to discover ideas, the joy of reading and the power of information. The Board meets regularly on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. There are currently two vacant seats that need to be filled. If you’re interested in serving visit www.redwoodcity.org/bccrecruitment to learn more and apply today! This recruitment ends on Sunday, February 21 at 11:59 p.m.
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See the full events calendar here.
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Special Edition Stories & Play: Chinese New Year |
Join us for a very special Stories and Play on Feb 17. We will learn about Chinese New Year, and discover why this is the year of the ox!
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Author Panel: Ms Aligned 3 Women Writing About Men |
Join us on Feb 25 for an author panel featuring the work of 20 women. This volume features writing on the male childhood.
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Black History Month Events |
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THU FEB 11, 6:30pm
A presentation that explores how ideal beauty is interpreted in different Asian cultures.
SAT FEB 13, 10:15am
Únase a la maestra Valeria en una hora del cuento especial pregrabada en español ¡con manualidades! / Join teacher Valeria for a special pre-recorded storytime in Spanish, with crafts!
MON FEB 15
In observance of President's Day all Redwood City libraries will be closed.
WED FEB 17, 1pm
Give yourself a hand on your next video call by making a personalized phone holder from common household materials.
LUNES FEB 22, 6:30pm
Aprenda cómo obtener acceso gratuito a miles de películas con su tarjeta de la biblioteca. Este evento será en español. / Learn how to get free access of thousands of movies with your library card. This event will be in Spanish
THU FEB 25, 1pm
This collections-based guided visual presentation will chronologically explore the Japanese American experience from the 1860s through the post-war era.
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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Read more, worry less. We are fine free!
- All Redwood City Public Library locations are currently closed until further notice.
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Downtown Library bookdrops are open to accept returns. Branch Library bookdrops are open on Curbside Service days. Go here for hours.
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Curbside Service for picking up holds is available at the Downtown Library, Fair Oaks Branch Library, Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library.
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Our events are online! Check our calendar here.
- Meeting room reservations are cancelled until further notice.
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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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Library customer service is available for general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org.
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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 your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4
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