To say that 2020 took us by surprise is the understatement of the century. If I am to take anything away from this unexpected and unusual year, it is that our library staff will go to the greatest lengths to ensure that we bring the Redwood City community the very highest quality services and programs. As you will see below in our 2020 Infographic, the numbers don’t lie. You sought out your library with and without our buildings open and we have done everything in our power to keep connected with you!
Prior to March 2020, it’s hard to believe that we had never recorded a storytime. Since March, we have released weekly series, such as Cuentos en Casa, Stories and Play and Stories from Your Community as well as countless online programs. Go here to find them all. Our Curbside team had to reinvent the way we get books and other materials into your hands and you were voracious with this service. Our staff assisted the City of Redwood City with COVID relief efforts, calling local businesses and day care centers with support. Our RCPL Bees produced 251 pounds of honey and Friends of Redwood City Library sold it all. Project READ also reinvented how they serve their adult, child and family learners and ran an immensely meaningful food distribution program for their families. And throughout 2020 our RCPL CARES team has been hard at work building racial equity in the Redwood City and North Fair Oaks communities.
I am proud, I am humbled and I am inspired to keep the creativity and passion for service going in this new year. Thank you, Redwood City, for being our friends and partners.
Your Library Director,
Derek Wolfgram
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Are you missing the experience of browsing library shelves? Introducing Grab Bags!
Grab Bags are offered during Curbside Service and feature a stack of 3-5 books picked by library staff. These book bundles include a mix of books from one of four to five featured collections. Simply select your preferred Grab Bag collection when making a Curbside Pickup appointment and we will fill your pickup bag with books. To learn more, go here. To book your appointment, go here.
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NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION |
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The Redwood City Library Foundation would like to thank the Seaport Industrial Association (SIA) for their generous donation to the Makerspace project at the Library. The SIA represents the industrial businesses at the Port of Redwood City, which provide important infrastructure for the Peninsula by adding construction materials, large-scale recycling, family-wage jobs, and capital to Redwood City. SIA said that they “are proud of the Redwood City Public Library for providing enriching and diverse learning opportunities for all of Redwood City’s youth and families. Keep up the good work.”
Due to Covid, the Makerspace project is currently delayed, but the Foundation needs help to reach the remaining $180,000 of our fundraising goal. Donate today and move us closer to a breaking ground date. Go to www.rclfdn.org
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See the full events calendar here.
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Join a discussion on January 21 with author, Jessica Meunier on her book and her perspectives on how to create a life of freedom and overcome obstacles.
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Join us on January 26 for this online panel designed to assist you in reflecting on your interests, skills, values, experiences, and motivators.
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TUE JAN 19, 6pm and SAT JAN 23, 11am
The group meets year-round and is open to all non-native English language speakers who are interested in developing their speaking fluency.
SAT JAN 23, 2:00pm
Learn about the traditional art of Chinese calligraphy in this hands-on workshop with instructor Jojo.
MON JAN 25, 6:30pm
No se pierda esta sesión de información sobre cómo puede aprender inglés gratis usando Pronunciator y USA Learns. This event will be in Spanish.
THU JAN 28, 6:30pm
Learn how to keep your plant alive with a balance of light, moisture and warmth and create a glass terrarium to hang inside your house!
MON FEB 1, 6:30pm
Participe en esta gran sesión sobre cómo pedir prestados materiales digitales como libros, películas y más! / Learn how to borrow digital library materials. This event will be in Spanish.
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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