Redwood City Public Library eNews
Rylees Reptiles
    October 2019
WHAT'S NEW?
Disability Awareness 
In October, we are highlighting Disability Awareness. We are happy to introduce you to Ms. Wheelchair California, Angela Piazza! Angela is a Redwood City citizen and as Ms. Wheelchair California 2019, she is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities. If you have a little one, come meet Angela and her support dog Plum at our October 16 Little Learners. 
 
In addition, we've developed reading lists that shed light on those that are differently abled.
Alebrijes Short Story Contest
In collaboration with Casa Circulo Cultural, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a Short Story Contest for children: The Dream. Children ages 6 to 14 are encouraged to create a short story. To learn more and to enter by October 21, go here. 
NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Curious about what the Redwood City Library Foundation is up to?  
 
Their most recent Fall newsletter introduces
Rouslana Yaroslavsky, RCLF executive director, grants in support of digital literacy and broadband access, Career Online High School graduates, and more.  
 
Read the newsletter here. Learn more about the Library Foundation here.
TOP PICKS IN LIBRARY EVENTS
JOB SEARCH REVIEW
PHASE2CAREERS 
TUESDAY OCTOBER 15, 10:15 am 
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
Evaluate your job search with feedback from a panel of experts. Learn More 

Financial Planning Seminar
FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR
MONDAY OCTOBER 21, 6:30 pm
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
This presentation will explain the basics of Roth IRA and Roth IRA Conversions .  Learn More

Live and Aloud 2019-2020
MYSTERY WEEK AUTHOR PANEL
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23, 7 pm
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
How Writers Scare Readers and Why Readers Love It.  Learn More

STEAM at the Library
STEAM AT THE LIBRARY
SATURDAY OCTOBER 26, 11 am - 4 pm
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
With ten hands-on exhibits, both inside and in front of the library, families can explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in an interactive environment.  Learn More 

Sugar Skull Workshop
SUGAR SKULLS WORKSHOP
TUESDAY OCTOBER 29, 4 pm
FAIR OAKS BRANCH LIBRARY
Learn about how Day of the Dead is celebrated and then decorate your own sugar skull to take home.   Learn More

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