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Muchos disfrutaron de una presentación de la autora local Fanny Mayo el sábado pasado

November 10, 2025

With CalFresh benefits disrupted by the federal shutdown, many Redwood City residents are facing food insecurity. Check out this flyer (available in multiple languages) for local food resources and meal programs available in Redwood City - and make sure to share with anyone who may be in need.



Should you wish to help, you can find ways to volunteer and donate in this article

Each year, busy Friends of the Library elves stock holiday-themed items for our annual Holiday sale at the Bookstore! The Bookstore has Thanksgiving, Christmas, Winter, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa items, as well as these items:

• Gifts! New, like new and collectible items for every person on your shopping list.
• Puzzles! A large selection of holiday-themed puzzles for the puzzle lovers in your life.
• Countdown Bundles! New this year: Christmas Countdown book bundles for children. Each bundle includes 24 books, a book to gift each day leading up to Christmas. The bundles are labelled by age range and priced very low.
• Surprise Books! For adults, we have gift wrapped books with a message hinting to the contents.
• Honey! Library honey makes the perfect fun and unique gift for anyone on your shopping list. The bees live on the roof of the Downtown Library and produce delicious honey. Honey is available at the Bookstore at the Downtown Library or purchase honey online with pickup at the Bookstore.

Recology San Mateo County has launched its annual Coats for Kids Program from November 10th to 21st to collect new and gently used coats for those in need during the cold weather season. Residents in the Recology San Mateo County service area are asked to place coats in a clear plastic bag marked “Coats for Kids” and to then place the bag next to or on the top of their blue recycle cart on their regular collection day, during the week of November 10 to 14.

Collection containers labeled “Coats for Kids” are at the Downtown Library and will also be placed at various locations throughout participating cities listed here from November 10 through 21.

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On Tuesday, we observe Veterans Day, a national holiday to honor the 19 million veterans in the United States and to show our country's appreciation for the courage and patriotism of everyone who has served in the military. To our Vets, thank you for your service.

In honor of Veterans Day, all Libraries, City Hall and administrative facilities are closed on Tuesday, November 11.

The American Legion Post 105 is hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11 at 11am, at Courthouse Square in Downtown Redwood City. Stop by starting at 10am for a free car show, live music, and light refreshments.