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Have you heard the great news that Redwood City events are starting up next week? We are so excited about Music in the Park, Movies on the Square, Sounds of the Shores, and more! Look for our Library table at the events and stop by to sign up for the Summer Learning Challenge!
You can also find us every other week at the Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8:30am-11:30am ( see you on July 17 and 31). Why not grab a free Summer Learning Challenge book while you're picking up your fruits and vegetables?
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Do you have the Redwood City Public Library app? You can instantly tap into library resources... anytime, anywhere! You can manage your library account, access all of the library’s digital content, search and place holds, follow our social media accounts and much more. To get started, go here.
While you're at it, sign up to get text alerts! With our Shoutbomb service, you can get SMS messages telling you when your holds are ready, items are due, and more. Signing up for text messages from the library is easy! Text the word SIGNUP to (650) 285-1148 or go here for more information.
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Looking to donate some of your books? The next Friends of the Redwood City Public Library donation event is Saturday, July 17 from 10am to 12pm at the Downtown Library. Bring your books in new or like new condition in bags or boxes that you will leave. Every donor must wear a mask and will be required to load the bags or boxes onto carts.
Did you know that the Friends Bookstore is now open? Our carts and shelves in the lobby of the Downtown Library are fully stocked with all your favorite items: fiction and nonfiction books, books for kids and young adults, CDs and DVDs, local and California books, paperbacks and graphic novels, gardening and cookbooks and so many more titles and categories to choose from. Happy shopping and browsing!
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See the full events calendar here.
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Circus of Smiles: Watch Party |
Join Mr. Quick and Mr. Mustache on a comical circus adventure on July 13. These jugglers are one part Charlie Chaplin, one part Looney Toons, and 100 parts hilarious.
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Storytime in the Park! - Mezes Park |
Join us on July 13 in Mezes Park for a fun storytime outside. Follow along as our storytimes travel to different Redwood City parks.
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Summer Learning Challenge
Upcoming events:
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THU JUL 8, 10am
Join us for in person stories in Roselli Park (on the south side of the Downtown Library) attendees should maintain social distance and non-vented masks that cover nose and mouth are required for 2 years old and up.
THU JUL 8, 6:30pm
Join us for a wonderful concert with Jazz guitarist, composer and educator Mason Razavi.
SAT JUL 10, 2pm
Come learn how to save your garden's seeds to share and grow again next season with UCCE Master Gardeners Betsy Colby and Carolyn Dorsch.
TUESDAYS/LOS MARTES, 5:15pm
Encuentros semanales para niños y niñas en grados 3 a 5 con libros GRATUITOS, conversación y actividades divertidas lectoras. // Spanish Book Club for children in grades 3-5. FREE books, chats, and fun activities!
MIERCOLES/WED JUL 14, 11am - recoleccion de materiales/material pickup
SABADO/SAT JUL 17, 10:15am - video pregrabado/prerecorded video
Recoja sus materiales para la hora del cuento especial pregrabada con Valeria en español de los Sábados ¡con manualidades! // Pick up your materials for Valeria’s special pre-recorded storytime in Spanish, with crafts!
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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All Redwood City Public Library locations are open for limited in-person service. Visit our RCPL Limited Edition page for hours, available services, safety guidelines, and more.
- Curbside drop-in service for holds pick-up is available at the Downtown Library during open hours
- Bookdrops are open to accept returns
- Computers for 1-hour use are available at all locations during open hours
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Our events are online! Check our calendar here.
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Meeting room reservations are not available at this time. Meeting rooms at the Redwood Shores Branch Library will reopen to the public on August 16, 2021, more here.
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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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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 general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org.
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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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