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I hope that you’ve had a chance to visit us for RCPL Limited Edition to browse our collections, pick up your holds or use a computer. Behind the scenes, we are planning for the next phases of Library service, including the reopening of the Redwood Shores Branch Library meeting rooms on August 16. Look for more information on that in the coming weeks and the ability to make reservations beginning August 2. While we don’t have specific dates to announce yet, we are also actively planning for the return of seating in libraries; reopening of spaces like the Teen Center, Project READ, and early childhood literacy installations; restarting indoor programs and events; and restoration of full service hours in the months ahead.
An area of focus for the Library over the past two years has been RCPL CARES - Cultivating and Advancing Racial Equity Systemically. Our team has crafted a Racial Equity Story/Case Statement and a work plan to advance racial equity goals. Due to COVID-19, we have not had much opportunity for robust engagement with affected communities to ensure that our current RCPL CARES work plan truly aligns with community needs, but we plan to do so in late 2021/early 2022. This community engagement effort will also help us identify a new set of library service priorities based on our community’s aspirations.
Based on our last series of community conversations a few years ago, equity has been one of the five community aspirations underlying our library service priorities since 2016, and equity was also added to the City Council’s strategic priorities in October 2020. Equity has always been a foundational principle of the Library’s work to some extent, but with the increased focus in recent years, we believe it should be added to our Library mission statement, last revised in 2017, to ensure that we remain focused on and accountable for this work. The new statement is as follows:
The Redwood City Public Library cultivates community
and advances equity by welcoming all people
to experience the shared joys of literacy and learning.
Your Library Director,
Derek Wolfgram
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SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE |
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Have you signed up for the Summer Learning Challenge? Kids! Teens! Adults! Everyone can take the challenge. Read, listen and learn all summer long. We have free books, prizes, and virtual programs and performances!
EVENTS THIS WEEK
The Summer Learning Challenge is generously sponsored
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See the full events calendar here.
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Conservation Ambassadors - The Amazon Rainforest |
Take a virtual trip around the world on June 29th to discover the habitats where animals call home. On this trip you will learn about the many animals that call the Amazon rainforest home.
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Seed Saving in your Garden
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Come learn how to save your garden's seeds to share and grow again next season with UCCE Master Gardeners Betsy Colby and Carolyn Dorsch on July 10th. See you there!
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Book Clubs for Kids
All book clubs will start on June 29 or 30 and be held on a weekly basis for 5 sessions.
There is still time to join the Spanish Book Club for Kids! The club is for children in grades 3-5. FREE books, chats, and fun activities every week!
¡Todavía hay tiempo para unirse al Club del Libros en Español para Niños! El club es para niños en los grados 3-5. ¡Libros, charlas y actividades divertidas GRATIS todas las semanas!
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THURSDAYS, 10am
Join us for in person stories in Roselli Park (on the south side of the Downtown Library). We recommend you bring a blanket and join us for the fun. Attendance will be limited to maintain social distancing.
THU, JUN 24, 6pm
Únase al club de lectura en español y disfrute de un momento relajado para leer en la mejor compañía. // Join the Spanish book club and enjoy some downtime to read and relax in the best company.
TUESDAYS, 3pm
Join us every week for an Extreme Jackbox Party with party packs 3, 4, 5 and 6. Compete for ultimate bragging rights and your chance to win your own party pack!
MONDAYS/LOS LUNES, 11am
La colección está llena de cuentos, canciones y más. // Our collection is filled with fun stories, songs, and more.
THU JUL 8, 6:30pm
Join us for a for a concert with Jazz Guitarist, Composer and Educator Mason Razavi!
To keep up with all our online programs, go here.
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Below is a list of services available at this time.
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All Redwood City Public Library locations are open for limited in-person service. Visit our RCPL Limited Edition page for hours, available services, safety guidelines, and more.
- Curbside drop-in service for holds pick-up is available at the Downtown Library during open hours
- Bookdrops are open to accept returns
- Computers for 1-hour use are available at all locations during open hours
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Our events are online! Check our calendar here.
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Meeting room reservations are not available at this time. Meeting rooms at the Redwood Shores Branch Library will reopen to the public on August 16, 2021, more here.
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Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks; use streaming TV, movie, and music services; and access digital subscriptions to newspapers and magazines here.
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Online resources are available to current card holders and new cardholders. Don't have a card? Sign up here
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Library customer service is available for general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org.
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STAY IN TOUCH // MANTÉNGASE EN CONTACTO
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Library customer service is available for your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4
Servicio bibliotecario al cliente está disponible para sus preguntas:
Por teléfono: (650) 780-7018, extensión 4
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