Reading and Rocking with Joe Cepeda and Andy Z

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April 1, 2024

READING AND ROCKING

Our books and music collaboration with our friends at Parks, Recreation and Community Services is back for the second year in a row! Save the date for Reading and Rocking on Saturday, April 27 from 11am-1pm under the big tent on Courthouse Square. Join Joe Cepeda, award-winning illustrator and author, and local children’s musician, Andy Z, for a morning of fun. The event will include games, crafts and the opportunity to win prizes from Friends of the Redwood City Public Library.

Joe Cepeda is the illustrator of picture books such as “What a Truly Cool World”, “Nappy Hair”, “Mice and Beans” and “The Swing”, which he wrote as well as illustrated. Mr. Cepeda has illustrated books written by numerous notable authors including Gary Soto, Pam Muñoz Ryan, Monica Brown and Toni Morrison. Find Cepeda's books at the library here.

Sponsored by Friends of the Redwood City Public Library

APPLY TODAY / INSCRÍBETE YA

Help build a better community in Redwood City by applying to serve on a Board, Commission or Committee, including the Library Board! We are seeking applicants to fill the following vacancies:

Arts Commission
Architectural Advisory Committee
Board of Building Review
Board of Port Commissioners
Historic Resources Advisory Committee
Housing and Human Concerns Committee
Library Board
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission
Planning Commission
Senior Affairs Commission

The application is open until April 30, with City Council interviews scheduled for mid-May, and City Council appointments set to be made on June 10.

Learn more and apply at www.RedwoodCity.org/BCCRecruitment

Inscríbete Ya: Forma Parte de una Junta, Comisión o Comité de Redwood City. La ciudad de Redwood City busca candidatos para cubrir las siguientes posiciones vacantes:

Comisión de las Artes
Comité Asesor de Arquitectura
Junta de Revisión de Edificios
Junta de Comisarios del Puerto
Comité Consultivo de Recursos Históricos
Consejo de la Biblioteca
Comisión de Vivienda y Asuntos Sociales
Comisión de Parques, Ocio y Servicios Comunitarios
Comisión de Planificación
Comisión de Asuntos de la Tercera Edad

Solicitación abierta: 1 de marzo - 30 de abril, Entrevistas del Consejo Municipal: Mediados de mayo. Nombramientos del Consejo Municipal: 10 de junio

Más información y solicitud en www.RedwoodCity.org/BCCRecruitment

TEEN LIBRARY TAKEOVER

TEENS: TWO DAYS left apply to take over the Library!

Are you a teen (or group of teens) with an idea for an event or activity you'd like to see at Redwood City Public Library? Are you interested in helping us celebrate the diversity of the people and ideas in our community? If so, come take over your Library! We will provide you with the funds to make it happen, as well as a $100 stipend per team member. All you need to do is share a creative idea for a program that you want to see for teens at your local Redwood City Public Library and work with us to make it happen⁠!

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EVENTS TOP PICKS

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Belly Dance with Nicole Maria

April is Arab American Heritage Month and we’re excited to welcome award-winning dancer Nicole Maria to celebrate! She has been studying and performing several forms of Arabic dance for over a decade and loves sharing the art with kids. Join her at the Downtown Library on April 6 or the Redwood Shores Library on April 20 for a special performance and the opportunity to learn a few basic steps!

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Digital Makers: Laser Engraved Flower Press

On Thursday, April 4 at 6pm, learn how to use the Epilog Laser to create a personalized flower press, a simple tool for preserving flower blooms! Learners of all ages and experience levels can join us in the Makerspace to view the demo and assemble a unique piece to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Think It, Ink It: Comic Basics

Want to create your very own comic book? Think It Ink It: Comics Basics will teach you how! Taught by Carlos Nieto III, former artist for The Simpsons, this workshop on April 11 will cover every major aspect of the comic process, from writing to designing your characters to drawing the panels. For grades 6-12.

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