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Participants in our Alebrije Workshop brought colorful sculptures to life inspired by this Oaxacan tradition.

October 20, 2025

Día de los Muertos is coming up and the Library will be celebrating over the next several weeks! Read on to learn how you can participate in honoring this holiday.

Exhibition of Ofrendas and Sugar Skulls / Exposición de Ofrendas y Calaveras de Azúcar

Through November 7 / Hasta el 7 de noviembre

Experience our annual exhibition showcasing traditional ofrendas, artwork, and sugar skulls. Organized by Rosario González. / Disfruta de nuestra de nuestra exposición anual que presenta ofrendas tradicionales, obras de arte y calaveras de azúcar. Organizada por Rosario González.

Calaveras de Azúcar / Sugar Skulls

WED OCT 29, 3:30pm and SAT NOV 1, 11am

Decorate your own sugar skull to take home. / Decorar tu propia calavera y llevártela a casa

Teen Makers: Sugar Skulls Decorating

THU OCT 30, 4pm

Decorate sugar skulls in the Teen Center. For ages 10 and up.

In the Community

Día de los Muertos on Courthouse Square is on Sunday, November 2 from 3:30-8pm. Throughout the event, enjoy beautifully crafted ceremonial altars created by the community, a lively procession, elegant catrinas, face painting and free children’s activities. This event is brought to you by Casa Círculo Cultural and the San Mateo County History Museum in collaboration with the Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation.

On Monday, September 29 Redwood City Public Library celebrated the graduation of three exceptional students from Career Online High School: Silvana Daniela Leon, Ezra Maria G. Flores Solorio and Olga Gonzalez.

Silvana said, "I wanted to finish my high school diploma because it was a set personal goal for me and for my future. I gained a lot from the program starting from all the activities shared all the way through the support I received from my coach and Project READ.” 

Ezra said, “I wanted to finish getting my high school diploma since I wasn’t able to get it on my own terms and having to get a job immediately after turning 18. I gained a lot of refreshers for a lot of topics I had forgotten about!”

In partnership with the California State Library and with the generous support from the Redwood City Library Foundation, the Career Online High School program offers adults in the community the opportunity to earn a fully accredited high school diploma—free of charge. Students receive guidance from an online academic coach and in person tutoring by Project READ staff. 

We are incredibly proud of all our graduates; their hard work and perseverance have paid off. The Library has additional scholarships available for those interested. If you know an adult in the community who could benefit from this valuable program, please contact Project READ staff at (650) 780-7077 or by email to rclread@redwoodcity.org 

It's United Against Hate Week — a time to stand together against bias and build understanding through connection and conversation. Events are happening across the community and include an introduction to the ballroom scene, an open mic at Cañada College, a unity walk and more. Programming is supported by Welcoming Redwood City and community partners.



Find all the events at redwoodcity.org/unitedagainsthate

Kick it with the Cops

For Kick it with the Cops on Friday, October 24, teens grade 7-12, come hang out with officers from the Redwood City Police Department, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol. It will be a fun night of free food, game tournaments, Teen Center open house, prizes and a chance to connect in a relaxed setting. 

Learn more

Kiwanis Farmers Market Halloween Event

SAT OCT 25, 10am-1pm

500 block of Arguello St.

Stock up on your veggies and some spooky fun this Saturday at the Halloween edition of the Farmers Market! Find the Library booth for Halloween books and costumed staff ready to celebrate the season.

Halloween Hub

Your one-stop shop for all things spooky in Redwood City is back! From community events to costume ideas, our Halloween Hub is where the fun (and fright) lives. Keep checking back—new treats and tricks are added all month!

Visit the cobweb page👉 www.redwoodcity.org/halloween

Join us in celebrating and thanking the Friends of the Redwood City Public Library this week for National Friends of Libraries Week!

The Friends are a passionate group of volunteers who go above and beyond to support our libraries. Proceeds from their bookstore inside the Downtown Library and kiosk at the Redwood Shores Branch Library help fund programs like the Summer Learning Challenge, Makerspace events, and so much more.

Stop by the bookstore this week to show your appreciation—and discover how you can get involved by visiting their website.

Redwood City Library Foundation's Family Game Night at the Downtown Library last April was such a success that we are hosting another one at the Redwood Shores Branch Library on November 12! One April attendee said: "I would recommend it because it was well organized and super fun!"

There will be Bingo and Trivia, and a Library Mystery Puzzle, with snacks and prizes. Benefitting the Library Foundation, tickets are $30 each and include 2 bingo cards. Children under 10 are free with a ticketed adult. Join us in the Redwood Shores Branch Library Community Room from 6:15-7:45pm. Doors open at 6pm. All ages are welcome!

Proceeds support RCLF-funded initiatives in the Library. Tickets and more information here.