Project READ: Giving the gift of literacy

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October 18, 2022

PROJECT READ: GIVING THE GIFT OF LITERACY

If you do anything today, read this Redwood City Pulse article about Redwood City Public Library's Project READ. It is an in-depth look at the inspiring and impressive work that Project READ does to uplift literacy across multiple generations in Redwood City. The article interviews Project READ Director, Kathy Endaya and highlights the volunteer-run program that offers one-on-one tutoring, group activities, educational resources and even free meals to its students. Congrats to the Project READ team for the recognition!

For volunteer opportunities, GO HERE

To donate to Project READ, GO HERE

FALL FUN FOR KIDS AND TEENS

Kids, families, teens! Join us in October for Fall celebrations: Diwali, Halloween and Día de Los Muertos.

Diwali

WED OCT 26, 6pm @ Redwood Shores Branch Library

THU OCT 27, 6pm @ Downtown Library

We welcome children of all ages and their families to enjoy a Diwali-themed storytime, learn about holiday traditions and twirl and clap in a family friendly dance workshop.

Calaveras de Azúcar / Sugar Skulls

SAT OCT 29, 11am

Una breve explicación de cómo el Día de los Muertos es celebrado y una breve demostración del arte de decorar calaveritas de azúcar. // A brief explanation of how the Day of the Dead in celebrated and a short demonstration of the art of decorating sugar skulls.

Teen Program: Skull Decorating

WED OCT 26, 4pm

Make your own Dia de los Muertos skull!

Halloween Party for Kids!

SUN OCT 30, 12:30pm

Kids will enjoy a not-so-scary Halloween party with crafts, games, book giveaway and a Friends of the Library Book Sale.

Teen Program: Edward Scissorhands

MON OCT 31, 4pm

Snacks and popcorn provided. Recommended for ages 12+.

NEWS FROM THE FOUNDATION

The Redwood City Library Foundation thanks the 23 sponsors, 12 pubs, 30+ volunteers and board members, and all of the attendees who helped make our Upscale Pub Crawl on September 21st a huge success. Over 350 pub crawlers visited some of the downtown pubs and enjoyed discounted libations while learning about Banned Books week and some frequently challenged books. Everyone had an enjoyable evening and increased their awareness about defending the freedom to read, while helping us raise $25,000 to support library initiatives. It was so successful, we will probably do it again next year!

To see the list of pubs and sponsors and photos of the event, go to https://www.rclfdn.org

Again, thanks to all who participated!

RCPL LISTENS

RCPL Listens provides an opportunity for community members to share their aspirations to help shape the Library’s service priorities for 2023 and beyond. All sessions are bilingual Spanish/English.

JOIN US THIS WEEK:

For Black, Indigenous, and People of Color – October 18, 6pm, Downtown Library Community Room

For LGBTQ+ Folks – October 19, 6pm, via Zoom

For People with Disabilities – October 20, 3pm, via Zoom

EVENTS TOP PICKS

See the full events calendar here.

Book Club for Kids

Welcome to the Hybrid Book Club for Kids. We recommend this book club for kids in grades 3-5. All books and materials are provided by the library. Sign-ups start tomorrow!

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Read for the Record

Children from 3 to 5 years of age are invited to join readers across the world for JumpStart’s Read for the Record. Pick up your free copy of Nigel and the Moon at any of our locations.

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