WE'RE A NATIONAL MEDAL FINALIST! |
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Have you heard the news? Last week, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) named Redwood City Public Library as a finalist for the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service! This prestigious award honors institutions for their extraordinary public service and remarkable community contributions. We are honored to be in the company of the 30 finalists and to be the only institution in California to be selected. Three libraries will be selected for the final award and will be announced in May or June. Read the press release here.
Now we want to hear from you! On April 28, IMLS will spotlight what makes Redwood City Public Library a contender for this award. Tell us how we’ve made an impact on your life and feel free to include photos and videos. You can email us here or post your story to social media and tag us @RCPLibrary on Facebook, @redwoodcitylibrary on Instagram and @RWCLibary on Twitter with the hashtag #IMLSmedals.
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IN SUPPORT OF OUR ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER NEIGHBORS |
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Redwood City Public Library condemns all acts of violence against members of our Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the Bay Area and elsewhere in the United States. "Welcoming all people" is part of our mission statement, and equity and inclusion are the top community aspirations toward which the Library's service priorities are focused. As we often do when the world turns upside down, we turn to reading for education, enlightenment and comfort. If you wish to understand the stories of our AAPI neighbors, we have compiled reading lists for adults, for kids and with downloadables to get you started. We also have a Grab Bag category this week - just select it when you make your Curbside Pickup appointment.
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Reads for Teens
Looking for a good book? We got you! Check-out these videos of Grace recommending teen fiction and graphic novels, featuring Women's History Month in March. You can place a hold on any of the titles by searching our catalog and then use our Curbside Pickup service to schedule a pick-up appointment. Happy reading!
Events for Teens
Teen Craft Club is back with more creative & fun activities! To participate, pick up a craft kit on the fourth Wednesday of the month (that's tomorrow!) at 3:00pm in the back parking lot behind the Downtown Library, then tune in online for a craft tutorial. Kits are distributed while supplies last—first come, first served.
Jackpot Party! Kahoot! Jeopardy! Game time! We meet online every Thursday to kick back and play all sorts of games. No registration required. No pressure to participate. For teens grades 6-12.
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Are you looking to make an impact on your community and library services? We have two vacant seats on our Library Board and we need people dedicated to making a difference in Redwood City! 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. Recruitment is open through April 18, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Apply today! www.redwoodcity.org/bccrecruitment
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See the full events calendar here.
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The Language of Flowers in Asian Art |
On April 8, explore the Language of Flowers in Asian Art. The program will feature objects from the Asian Art Museum’s permanent collection which focuses on six celebrated flowers.
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Join us on April 3 for a drive up Nowruz celebration! Drive through Parking Lot B for a festive celebration of the Spring Equinox. There will be craft materials with accompanying story and musical videos.
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WED MAR 24, 3pm
Pick up your kit and then join RCPL librarians for a virtual Early Learners storytime filled with recorded stories, activities and tips on early literacy. For families with children from birth to 2.
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WED MAR 24, 2pm
Meet local author Gail Tsukiyama! Her latest book The Color of Air is “a stunning and evocative historical novel about a Japanese-American community set against the backdrop of Hawai’i’s sugar plantations.”
THU MAR 25, 3pm
Tune in with us over Zoom and explore chemistry with self-inflating balloons.
LUNES MARZO 29, 6:30pm
En este taller virtual, compartiremos varios recursos que puede utilizar para prepararse para el examen de ciudadanía y convertirse en ciudadano. // In this virtual workshop, we will share several resources you can use to prepare for the citizenship test and become a citizen. This event will be in Spanish.
SAT APR 3, 2:30pm
With spring in full swing, join us to learn about a variety of techniques to multiply indoor and outdoor plants from cuttings.
LUNES ABRIL 5, 6:30pm
Únase con nosotros para explorar las aulas virtuales de GCFLearnFree.org. // Join us to explore the virtual classrooms of GCFLearnFree.org. This event will be in Spanish.
THU APR 8, 6pm
Join us for a conversation over Zoom about how to talk about racial and social justice books in age appropriate ways with Dr. Mollie Monahan-Kreishman.
WED APR 14, 1pm
Whether you are finally getting ready to return to the workplace or you are an essential worker looking for alternate transportation options, Commute.org has tips for you!
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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Read more, worry less. We are fine free!
- All Redwood City Public Library locations are currently closed until further notice.
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Downtown Library bookdrops are open to accept returns. Branch Library bookdrops are open on Curbside Service days. Go here for hours.
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Curbside Service for picking up holds is available at the Downtown Library, Fair Oaks Branch Library, Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library.
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Computers by Appointment is available at the Downtown Library on Monday and Wednesday, 2pm-5pm.
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Our events are online! Check our calendar here.
- Meeting room reservations are cancelled until further notice.
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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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Library customer service is available for general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org.
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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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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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