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February 23, 2026

Beginning in March, join us for our Parenting Neurodiverse Kids Speaker Series. This multi-session community series, held in Redwood City and San Mateo, offers parents and caregivers thoughtful, practical support around raising and advocating for neurodiverse children. Led by nationally recognized experts, each session is designed to help families support their children.

The Hard Parts No One Talks About: Parenting Neurodiverse Kids with Compassion and Clarity

• SUN MAR 8, 3pm - Redwood Shores Branch Library
• MON MAR 9, 6pm - San Mateo Public Library

Life with Neurodivergence: Teen and Parent Perspectives

• SUN MAR 15, 3pm - Downtown Library, Redwood City
• MON MAR 16, 6pm San Mateo Public Library

Speaking Up for Your Child's Needs: Knowing When and How to Step In

• SUN MAR 22, 3pm - Downtown Library, Redwood City
• MON MAR 23, 6pm - San Mateo Public Library 

Changing Perspectives: Understanding Inclusion, Ableism, and Neurodiversity

• Sunday March 29, 3pm San Mateo Public Library
• Monday March 30, 6pm Redwood Shores Branch Library

This program is supported by Measure K funding from the County of San Mateo

Find all the details here

February is National Library Lovers month and Redwood City Library Foundation wants to hear why YOU love the library.

Our community's awesome support is illustrated in these previous responses:

• Dearest library, you are a gem in my life - thank you for everything you do to create the space and time for reading.
•  I love the Makerspace, and all of the great programs, volunteers, and staff, for creating a space where I can explore the depths of my imagination.
• I love the library because you let me save money. Seriously! I could never afford all of the books that I read.
• I love the variety of resources and events, especially in the Makerspace!
• I have loved this library since I was 6 years old and moved to RC from SF. That was 75 years ago!
• Oh, let me count the ways! …your meaningful community outreach, hot spots provider, reading program, sweet resale shop, Makerspace! There is even a bee hive! Did I mention friendly staff?

Fill out the form here about why you love the library: https://qrco.de/belVU3

Responses will be posted on the Library Foundation website and the Downtown Library community bulletin board.

Join Us Today for BOSS Meetup

It’s happening today! Join us for BOSS (Business Owners Sharing Stories) Meetup as we come together to explore how to build long-term sustainability in business and life.

We’ll dive into practical insights around self-care, team relationship building and financial wellness with an inspiring panel of speakers: Jacqueline Hartman (Inner Gardens Health), David Wells (Redwood Water Sports) and Rocio Tapia (Northwestern Mutual Financial Advisor). We’re also grateful to be hosted by Emily Schickli of Mind Body Dharma.

📅 Today, Monday, February 23 | 4:30–6pm

📍 Chan Zuckerberg Community Space (801 Jefferson Ave)

🚶 Walk-ins welcome!

Come connect, learn, and grow with your community. WALK INS WELCOME!

The Peninsula Libraries' 11th annual Young Adult Novelists Convention (YANovCon) will take place this Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11am to 4:30pm at the Belmont Library. 

Escape into fiction with us at the YANovCon, a free, half-day convention connecting local teens and YA enthusiasts (or fans or readers) to some of today's top YA authors. We'll start the day with a Teen Writing Workshop led by novelist Arriel Vinson, followed by a keynote address by author Don Martin. The convention will include a Q&A session and three engaging panel discussions exploring topics connected to this year’s theme, Fantasy vs. Reality: Escape into Fiction. YANovCon will conclude with author book signings. Books will be available to purchase on-site thanks to our wonderful partnership with Linden Tree Books.

Get all the details here