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April 27, 2026

Redwood City Public Library recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) in May. MHAM is a time to increase awareness and inspire action to reduce stigma against those with mental health and substance use conditions.

Join us for these Library events:

Teen Program: Mental Health Kits

Throughout May

Join us in the Teen Center the whole month to create your own mindfulness kit or take a break and do some mindful coloring and crafting. All materials will be provided.

Free Comic Book Day!

SAT MAY 2, 1pm

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day in the Teen Center! Free Comics! Crafts! And Prizes! And also mental health resource tables

Life After Job Loss

Join us for a series of three workshops on Life After Job Loss with Dr. David Petrovay, Employment Strategist.

THU MAY 7, 10am-12pm - Rebuilding Self Confidence

THU MAY 14, 10am-12pm - Cultivating Perseverance

THU JUN 4, 10am-12pm - Reigniting Commitment

Find books about mental health in our booklists: Mental Health Awareness - Self Help, Mental Health Awareness - Memoirs, Young Adults and Mental Health

Happening This Week!

Celebrate Children’s Day (April 27–May 2) with a week full of creativity, storytelling and joy. From hands-on activities to lively storytimes, there’s something for every young dreamer! On Saturday at 11am, don't miss a special performance by Cascada de Flores, a San Francisco-based multicultural ensemble that blends theater, live music, puppetry, storytelling, and traditional dance

¡Esta semana!

Celebra el Día del Niño (del 27 de abril al 2 de mayo) con una semana llena de creatividad, cuentos y alegría. ¡Habrá actividades y eventos para cada pequeño soñador! El sábado a las 11:00 a. m., no te pierdas esta presentación especial de Cascada de Flores, un ensamble multicultural de San Francisco que combina teatro, música en vivo, títeres, cuentacuentos y danza tradicional.

• APR 27 – MAY 2: Alphabet Scavenger Hunt / ¡Búsqueda del Alfabeto!
• TUE APR 28 & 30 @ 2pm: Family Word Games / Juegos de Palabras en Familia
• WED APR 29 @ 4pm: Tween Creative Studio: Word Bracelets / Pulseras de Palabras
• THU APR 30 @ 2pm: Family Word Games / Juegos de Palabras en Familia
• THU APR 30 @ 7pm: Bilingual Pajama Storytime / Cuentos Bilingües de Pijama
• SAT MAY 2 @ 10am: Vida y Cultura: Arte con Palabras de Hilo
• SAT MAY 2 @ 11am: Cascada de Flores

The Art of the Written Word series is sponsored by the Redwood City Arts Commission, with additional support from the Friends of the Redwood City Public Library.

More information / Más información

REMINDER! The annual Board, Commission, or Committee (BCC) recruitment is open through Sunday, May 3. BCC members serve as ambassadors of the City and provide highly valuable community perspectives that help shape City policies. This year, we are seeking applications from community members to fill 27 vacancies across 10 BCCs. Vacancies include the Arts Commission, Senior Affairs Commission and the Library Board. Library Board Members are passionate about the mission of our Library as the learning center of our community and the place where people turn to for the discovery of ideas, the joy of reading and the power of information.

Interested in applying? Access the 2026 BCC Application here.