RCPL News, February 15, 2023

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February 15, 2023

HAPPENINGS IN THE TEEN CENTER

In addition to expanded Teen Center hours, we have lots going on for teens in the library this week! ⁠ ⁠

🖌️ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 7pm: Calligraphy Workshop - Teens are welcome in the Makerspace for an all-ages introduction to Chinese calligraphy.

🌎 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 4pm: International Snack Tasting - Sample new snacks from a different country. Open your mind and your taste buds.⁠ ⁠

🎨 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2pm: African Stencil Paintings - Create a beautiful acrylic painting using stencils representing African cultures, in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth.⁠ ⁠

In March, join us for Anime Club, Super Mario Launch Party, a College Prep session and more.

More details on all of these programs are available on our TEEN PAGE

CONTEST WINNERS AT DOWNTOWN LIBRARY

Redwood City is proud to present the 27th annual Water Conservation Poster Contest Winners at the Downtown Library. Come by the Family Place to see the artwork of the winning students! ⁠The purpose of the Water Conservation Poster Contest is to educate the next generation about the importance of conserving water. Developing a water wise culture at an early age is vital to the success of managing our water into the future.⁠

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Redwood City kindergarten through 5th grade students were asked to use their artistic abilities to illustrate key water conservation messages. Redwood City honors, and thanks ALL participants of the contest. Congratulations to our young artists! ⁠

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To learn more about Redwood City water conservation efforts, go HERE

NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS

Donation Event: Books/CDs/DVDs

The next Friends of the Redwood City Library donation event is this weekend! Bring your book donations on Saturday, February 18 from 10am to 12pm

Where: Two locations!

1 - behind the Downtown Library at 1044 Middlefield Road

2 - In the parking lot of Redwood Shores Library at 399 Marine Pkwy

Wanted Items: Books, CDs, DVDs in Very Good Condition. Friends especially needs donations of children's books.

More details HERE

CITY CORNER

The City of Redwood City is excited to announce a special recruitment for two partial-term vacancies on the Planning Commission. One seat expires on June 30, 2024 and the other seat expires on June 30, 2026. We are seeking community members who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience to help shape City programs and policies.

To be eligible to serve on the Planning Commission, candidates must be 18 years or older, eligible to vote, a resident of incorporated Redwood City (use our interactive district mapping tool to verify that you reside within one of the City’s 7 districts), and must not hold any other public office or position in the City. The application period will be open from January 23 – February 28, and will be followed by interviews with the City Council during a Special Meeting in March.

For more information about the roles and responsibilities of a Planning Commissioner, visit the Commission’s webpage on the City’s website, or this blog post highlighting the Planning Commission’s role and recent work. Apply now and make a difference in your community!

EVENTS TOP PICKS

See the full events calendar here.

Kid Makers: Trailblazing Women

On March 4 at 2pm, kids celebrate National Women’s History Month and learn more about women’s accomplishments while having fun making crafts.

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Career Office Hours

NOVAworks career advisors can assist you with gaining career focus, exploring training opportunities, writing a resume, job searching, and preparing for interviews. Mondays and Thursdays at 10am.

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