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Storytime at last week's Child Care Preview Event. To find child care resources visit this page

January 20, 2025

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we uphold his unshakable faith in a more just and equitable society. Our library shelves are full of titles that honor and celebrate Dr. King. Find our staff picks list here.

The Redwood City Public Library Art Exhibit Jury Selection invites local artists to submit work to be considered for exhibit at the Downtown Library and Redwood Shores Branch. On Thursday, February 6 at 6:30pm, the jury will be choosing artwork and photography to be displayed from March 2025 to February 2026. To be eligible, artists must live, work or volunteer with a community organization within the boundaries of the Sequoia Union High School District, or be members of the Sequoia Art Group.

If an artist would like to be considered but is unable to attend the jury event, they may submit digital copies of artwork and artist statement by email. Digital copies must be received by Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 5:00pm.

For further details, go here

¡Participa en nuestro emocionante club de lectura virtual en español para estudiantes de tercer a quinto grados! Nuestra reunión informativa obligatoria para padres es el 30 de a las 5pm por Zoom. Su asistencia asegura que la participación de su hijo/a sea exitosa en el club de lectura. 

Estudiantes obtenga libros GRATIS para conservar y disfruta de discusiones divertidas con niños de tu edad.

Fechas: 27 de febrero, 6, 13, 20 y 27 de marzo, 3 de abril - en persona

Cuando: Jueves por la tarde a las 6-7 pm

Dónde: En línea a través de Zoom.

¡Regístrate temprano para asegurar tu lugar! Más información

Want to kick start your education goals? Start the new year off right by getting your high school diploma free through Redwood City Public Library.

Career Online High School offers adults the opportunity to complete their high school education and gain career training through a self-paced, supportive and accredited online education program. All learners are supported throughout the program by our Project READ staff.

To get started, go here

Thanks to your incredible generosity, the Redwood City Library Foundation has surpassed our year-end fundraising goal by 50%! Together, we've raised over $55,000 during our fall appeal—what an amazing achievement!

Your support directly empowers the Library to offer FREE materials, resources, and initiatives that keep everyone in our community engaged, growing and connected.

With your donations, the Foundation provides funds for vital Library initiatives such as:

• Expanding our Makerspace with tools and supplies
• Providing Wi-Fi hotspots and iPads to Bridge the Digital Divide
• Distributing free books for kids through the Summer Learning Challenge
• Offering Brainfuse online tutoring
• Supporting Career Online High School enrollees
• Launching the Bienvenidos Spanish Language Interpretation initiative
• Hosting Lego Robotics sessions at branch libraries
• Bringing Traveling Storytime to daycare centers and preschools throughout Redwood City

THANK YOU for your pivotal role in supporting the Redwood City Library Foundation and helping to enrich our community! It's never too late to contribute—every donation helps enhance the impact of our local library.

Donate here

The San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management and Thrive Alliance are hosting a FREE Wildfire Safety Webinar with practical tips to help you prepare for wildfires.

Topics include:

• Preparedness steps
• Packing Go Bags
• Creating defensible space
• Free and low-cost resources

Event Details:

Tuesday, January 21

4-4:45pm via Zoom



The webinar will also include a virtual scavenger hunt with prizes. All ages are welcome to attend.

More information

For Kids

Música con Val / Music with Val

THURSDAYS, 11:30am

STEAM at the Library: Owl Pellets

SAT JAN 25, 2pm

Stories in the Park - Magical Bridge

TUE JAN 28, 10am

Book Club for Kids

THU JAN 30, 5pm

For Teens

Teen Program: Video Game Night

TUESDAYS, 4pm

Teen Program: Movie Night

THURSDAYS, 4:30pm

Teen Program: Open Makers

MONDAYS, 5:30pm

For Adults

Mock Interviews with Phase2Careers

TUE JAN 21, 6pm

Repair Advice with Fixit Clinic

FRI JAN 24, 10:30am

Vida y Cultura: Sábado Makers

SAT JAN 25, 10am

ALL PROGRAMS