February 23, 2021 // 23 febrero 2021
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News from the Library Director // Noticias del director de la biblioteca |
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Dear Community,
As we approach the year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, I am reflecting on the many ways we have pivoted to serve the Redwood City community. We have some exciting things happening and soon to come! While our library locations remain closed, we are busy providing a wealth of services and events for kids, families, adults and teens. Read on to learn more.
Curbside Service Updates
It’s hard to believe it’s been eight months since we rolled out our Curbside Service. You can still use our booking system to schedule a pick-up appointment during our curbside hours at all locations. New this month, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1pm-2pm, you can walk up to the Downtown Library without an appointment. Through Curbside, we also offer Grab Bags bundles, seed packets, and at the Downtown Library WiFi hotspots and Veterans resource kits.
New! Computers by Appointment
Now that San Mateo County is in the red tier of the State’s blueprint for COVID-19, we are happy to announce the next step in our phased-reopening. Beginning March 15 we will launch Computers by Appointment at the Downtown Library. We will have a small number of computers available to be booked for 30 minute use, and printing will be available as well. We are excited to offer this service to those residents with limited or no connectivity. The computers will be stationed in our Community Room space with ample distance between them. We will follow strict COVID-19 safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment for customers and staff.
Student Library Cards
The Redwood City Library has partnered with the Redwood City School District to issue a library card to every student! Our library staff has been hard at work issuing cards and reminding current cardholders of the power of their library card. We are well on our way to finishing up 6,500 cards and will be moving on to work with other schools and districts in the City. If you have questions about your library card, email rclcirc@redwoodcity.org or call 650-780-7018, ext. 4.
The Future of Fair Oaks Branch Library
Last but not least, we have news on the future of the Fair Oaks Branch Library. On February 22, 2021, the Redwood City City Council approved the transfer of operational responsibility of the Fair Oaks Branch Library to San Mateo County Libraries. Beginning March 15, 2021 the library will be operated by San Mateo County Libraries and the City of Redwood City will continue to provide funding to support library services for the North Fair Oaks community. The library will become the thirteenth library in the family of San Mateo County Libraries and will be renamed the North Fair Oaks Library. Learn more here
Thank you for your support and I look forward to the day I can see your friendly faces in person.
Your Library Director,
Derek Wolfgram
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Querida comunidad,
A medida que nos acercamos al aniversario de la pandemia de COVID-19, estoy reflexionando sobre las muchas formas en que hemos pivotado para servir a la comunidad de Redwood City. ¡Servicios sensacionales que ya están disponibles y otros aún por llegar! Si bien las sucursales de nuestras bibliotecas permanecen cerradas, estamos ocupados brindando una gran cantidad de servicios y eventos para niños, familias, adultos y adolescentes. Siga leyendo para obtener más información.
Actualizaciones del servicio en la acera
Es difícil creer que hayan pasado ocho meses desde que lanzamos nuestro servicio recogida en la acera. Aún puede usar nuestro sistema de reservas para programar una cita de recogida durante nuestro horario en todas las sucursales. Como novedad a partir de este mes, los jueves, viernes y sábados de 1 a 2 PM, también puede venir a la Biblioteca Central sin cita previa. A través de Curbside, también ofrecemos Grab Bags o packs seleccionados de libros, paquetes de semillas y puntos de acceso WiFi en la Biblioteca Central y kits de recursos para veteranos.
¡Nuevo! Computadoras con cita previa
Ahora que el Condado de San Mateo se encuentra en el nivel rojo del plan estatal de COVID-19, nos complace anunciar el siguiente paso en nuestra reapertura gradual. A partir del 15 de marzo lanzaremos el programa de Computadoras con Cita Previa en la Biblioteca Central. Tendremos una pequeña cantidad de computadoras disponibles para ser reservadas durante 30 minutos, con posibilidad de imprimir documentos. Nos complace ofrecer este servicio a aquellos residentes con conectividad limitada o nula. Las computadoras estarán ubicadas en nuestra sala comunitaria con una amplia distancia entre ellas. Seguiremos estrictas pautas de seguridad COVID-19 para garantizar un entorno seguro para los clientes y el personal.
Tarjetas de biblioteca para estudiantes
¡La Biblioteca de Redwood City se ha asociado con el Distrito Escolar de Redwood City para proporcionar tarjetas de biblioteca a cada estudiante! Nuestro personal de la biblioteca ha trabajado arduamente para emitir tarjetas y recordar a los titulares actuales de tarjetas el poder de su tarjeta de biblioteca. Ya estamos cerca de terminar 6.500 tarjetas y pasaremos a trabajar con otras escuelas y distritos de la ciudad. Si tiene preguntas sobre su tarjeta de biblioteca, envíe un correo electrónico a rclcirc@redwoodcity.org o llame al 650-780-7018, ext. 4.
El futuro de la Biblioteca Sucursal Fair Oaks
Por último, pero no menos importante, tenemos noticias sobre el futuro de la Biblioteca Sucursal Fair Oaks. El 22 de febrero de 2021, el Concilio de la Ciudad de Redwood City aprobó la transferencia de la responsabilidad operativa de la Biblioteca Sucursal Fair Oaks a las Bibliotecas del Condado de San Mateo. A partir del 15 de marzo de 2021, la biblioteca será operada por las Bibliotecas del Condado de San Mateo y la Ciudad de Redwood City continuará proporcionando fondos para apoyar los servicios bibliotecarios para la comunidad de North Fair Oaks. La biblioteca se convertirá en la decimotercera biblioteca de la familia de Bibliotecas del Condado de San Mateo y pasará a llamarse Biblioteca de North Fair Oaks. Más información aquí
Gracias por su apoyo y espero con ansias el día en que pueda ver sus caras sonrientes en persona.
Su director de la biblioteca,
Derek Wolfgram
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See the full events calendar here.
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Jazz & Friends National Day of School & Community Readings |
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Exploring Japanese American History |
Come along with us on Feb 25 for a virtual tour that will explore the core exhibition of the Japanese American National Museum.
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Black History Month Events |
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WED FEB 24, 3pm
All teens are invited to participate in this fun craft club where they get to try a different project and activity.
THU FEB 25, 5:30pm
Join us for an author panel featuring the work of 20 women. This volume features writing on the male childhood.
SAT FEB 27, 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!
THU MAR 4, 6pm
Explore the myriad and fascinating depictions of female deities throughout Asia.
SAT MAR 6, 11am
Dogs love to hear stories! Read to a specially trained dog provided by the Peninsula Humane Society.
SAT MAR 6, 2:30pm
Join us during Women's History Month for an interactive workshop with Maya Tussing about communicating effectively to get what you want!
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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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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