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RCPL had so much fun at Hometown Holidays this year!

December 9, 2024

Redwood City Public Library's mission is to cultivate community and advance equity by welcoming all people to experience the shared joys of literacy and learning. We value our diverse community, and we serve all members of the public equally regardless of immigration status. Mayor Gee recently issued statements in English and Spanish regarding the City’s approach to immigration policies.

If you know someone seeking help or to learn more about their rights, there are many valuable resources on the County of San Mateo Know Your Rights page and Rapid Response Hotline page.

In the spirit of the season of giving, we'd love to share about Project READ's Thanksgiving tradition. Each year, two gracious Project READ volunteers donate funds to ensure all of our Project READ families have a happy, healthy and nourishing Thanksgiving dinner. This year, we purchased 160 turkeys and hams, tortillas, bread, eggs, corn, beans and green beans for sides, milk, eggs and fresh produce distributed these meals to 133 Project READ families. This is truly an act of community giving at its best.

Read the article here

Learn more about Project READ and ways to give here

The Friends of the Redwood City Public Library Bookstore at the Downtown Library is your one-stop shop for thoughtful holiday gifts!

Here’s a glimpse of what’s waiting for you:

🐝 Organic honey, festively wrapped and ready to gift—a sweet and thoughtful surprise for anyone on your list. If you didn't know, the roof of the Downtown Library is home to a colony of bees (learn more here)! In addition to honey sold in-store, it can be purchased online here

🎁 Countdown to Christmas with our new book bundles—24 delightful books for as little as $10!

Swing by the store to explore what’s new. From cozy reads to unique finds, there’s something for everyone!

The 2025 Young Adult Novelist Convention Short Story Contest is here! Submissions are being accepted December 1-31, 2024. Winners will be announced at YANovCon on February 8, 2024 at Redwood City Public Library.

Guidelines :

- Open to 8th-12th graders who reside or go to school in San Mateo County

- Stories can be any genre on the following theme: Coming of Age in a Digital World

- Work must be original

- 500 words or less

Submit at: tinyurl.com/yanovconssc

For Kids

Rondas, Cuentos y Canciones

THU DEC 12, 10:30am

Kid Makers: Winter Crafts @ Schaberg

SAT DEC 14, 11am

Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry

SAT DEC 14, 2pm

Stories and Songs with Pam @ The Yard

FRI DEC 20, 10am

For Adults

Novo Tempo Trio – Holiday Concert

TUE DEC 10, 6:30pm

Tai Chi @ Redwood Shores

WED DEC 11, 10:15am

Open Textile Lab

THU DEC 12, 6pm

For Teens

Teen Program: Girls Night Series

THU DEC 19, 4pm

Teen Makers: Vision Boards

SAT DEC 21, 2pm

ALL PROGRAMS