Redwood City Pride!

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May 22, 2023

REDWOOD CITY PRIDE!

🌈 Join us for an exciting event! Redwood City's Pride Flag Raising Ceremony is happening on Wednesday, May 31 at 5:30pm on Courthouse Square. Here are the event details:

🗣️ Welcome and comments: Mayor Gee and Dana Johnson from the LGBTQ Commission

🚩 Pride Flag raising ceremony: Witness the raising of the vibrant Pride Flag, a symbol of love, acceptance and equality

🎥 BraveMaker Film "Alex is a Queen": Enjoy a captivating short film that explores the journey of self-discovery and self-expression

🎬 Showing of movie "Kinky Boots": Delve into the heartwarming story that celebrates diversity, acceptance and the power of embracing one's true self

📸 Pride heart photo op: Capture joyful moments at our Pride heart photo booth

💼 Resource table: Visit resource tables from the Pride Center, San Mateo County LGBTQ Commission and the Library

🎉 Let's come together as a community to celebrate diversity, inclusion and love!

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TEEN CENTER HAPPENINGS

School's almost out for summer, and June is shaping up to be a fun month in the Downtown Library Teen Center! Read on for all the happenings.

Teen Center Open House

SAT JUN 3, 1-5pm

Come join us for a day of fun on Saturday, June 3. The Teen Center is back and better than ever! At 1pm, we will be revealing the winner of the Teen Center Mural Design contest. We are so excited to see a local teen's art on our wall! Then stick around to check out our new gaming consoles and programs.

Camp No Sunscreen Required

Four days of arts, crafts and games...no sunscreen required! Open to tweens and teens in grade 6 and up. Limited spaces, click here to register.

MON JUN 26 at 1pm: Tie Dye Shirts – Teen Center
TUE JUN 27 at 1pm: Teen Open Makers – Makerspace
WED JUN 28 at 1pm: Art Day – Teen Center
THU JUN 29 at 1pm: Learn to Cook Pupusas – Makerspace

...and more:

Teen Program: Drop-In LEGO Robotics

WEDNESDAYS, 4:30pm

RCPL Anime Club

THU JUN 1, 4:30pm

Teen Program: Spam Musubi Night

TUE JUN 6, 5:30pm

Teen Program: Film Club

THU JUN 8 and THU JUN 22, 5pm

Teen Makers: Candle Making

SAT JUN 24, 2pm

VA MOBILE MEDICAL TEAM VISIT

The Library will host two visits from the VA Palo Alto's Mobile Medical Team this summer. If you are a Veteran or family member of a veteran, the Mobile Medical Team is here to help!

THU JUN 1, 10am-2pm

TUE JUL 18, 10am-2pm

VA staff can help with:

On-site medical examinations, consultations, and referrals for Veterans enrolled in VA Health Care
Answering questions about VA enrollment
Answering questions about eligibility for medical and/or mental health services

No appointment needed! If you are NOT currently in the VA Health Care system, please bring an extra copy of your DD214. Veterans uncertain of their benefits eligibility are encouraged to visit as requirements have changed and VA Health Care may complement current medical coverage. VA representatives will provide information to Veterans as well as spouses, caregivers, family members, and survivors, and can assist with Veteran enrollment for VA Health Care.

EVENTS TOP PICKS

See the full events calendar here.

Parks & Packs

In June, the Library will launch a new service for kids aged 4-10: Grab & Go backpacks filled with everything you need for a fun day at a State Park! At this kick-off event, you can enjoy stories and crafts, and learn how to check out a backpack.

Learn more

Fixit Clinic

On Wednesday, May 24, bring your broken household items to the Makerspace, where we’ll provide the specialty tools and guidance to help YOU disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair your items. Learn skills to prolong the life of your belongings.

Learn more

SAVE THE DATE: JUNETEENTH

Save the date for Redwood City Celebrates Juneteenth, Music on the Square on June 16, 2023 from 5-8:30pm. Join the community in celebrating Juneteenth! There will be Food Trucks Vendors Live Music and more.

More info coming soon HERE