REIMAGINING CITY SERVICES |
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Have you been following the City of Redwood City's Reimagining City Services blog series? It highlights how the City is reimagining public services in light of evolving community needs. This week's blog covers Library service. The blog covers our commitment to offering safe and welcoming spaces for lifelong learning for all community members and how we've evolved over the past two years. It also delves into our ongoing equity work and what's ahead.
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Whether you bike to work, school, shops, parks, libraries, or just wherever, biking is good for you and our environment! Mark your calendars and remember to stop by the Downtown Library on Saturday, May 21 from 10am-12pm for Bike to the Library Day and pick up a musette bag and other treats, while supplies last. While you're here, consider taking Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition's Pledge to Ride for the chance to win additional prizes. Additionally, free on-site repair and tune-up assistance will be provided by Good Karma Bikes! This event is part of Bike to Wherever Day, the Bay Area's biggest day for cycling!
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Are you looking for work and would you like to make an impact on the community through library service? We have job openings and volunteer opportunities for you!
Jobs
We are hiring for three casual (part-time) positions:
Library Activity Leader - Youth Services: You will work with librarians to deliver storytimes, events and programs, assist with homework, shelve library materials and assist and monitor children and teens at the Downtown Library.
Library Aide: Our Library Aides keep our collections moving! From checking in materials to shelving books, you are an essential part of library operations.
Library Associate: Library Associates are here to greet customers with a smile, issue library cards and connect everyone with library resources.
Volunteer Positions
Our volunteer positions range from helping the Friends of the Redwood City Public Library, tutoring for Project READ, assisting with collection maintenance tasks and opportunities for teens. Go here to learn more and get involved.
Last but not least, we are seeking applicants for three full-term seats on our Library Board. Recruitment has been extended through Sunday May 22, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Apply here
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See the full events calendar here.
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Empowering Youth through Storytelling
The Star Vista Health Ambassador Program for Youth (Hap-Y) invites you to take action for Mental Health by experiencing the power of storytelling.
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Happy Birds
Happy Birds are visiting RCPL! On Saturday May 14 (Downtown Library) and Saturday May 21 (Redwood Shores Branch Library), watch amazing tricks performed by the smartest parrots in town!
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Mental Health Month Events |
MON May 16, 5:45pm
THU May 19, 4pm
SAT May 21, 3pm
WED May 25 @ 6:30pm
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WED MAY 11, 6:30pm
Advanced sewists can drop-in during this evening session to use the library’s sewing equipment
WED MAY 11, 6:30pm
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month we'll be exploring a variety of hand sewing techniques: sashiko (Japan), bojagi (Korea), and appliqué quilting (Hawai'i).
THU MAY 12, 6:30pm
Únase al club de lectura en español para adultos. La biblioteca provee los libros gratuitamente.
FRI MAY 13, 10am-2pm
SAT MAY 14, 2pm
Middle school scientists explore different aspects of chemistry! This program is provided in partnership with the ACS.
SAT MAY 14, 3:30pm
Learn about the traditional art of Chinese calligraphy in this hands-on workshop with instructor Jojo Liu. Event size is limited to 25 participants.
MON MAY 16, 5:45pm
Our key focus is to highlight how we all live better, healthier lives because of our experiences and relationships in the San Mateo County Mental Health Communities.
WED MAY 18, 6:30pm
We'll provide the workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help YOU disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair broken items.
SAT MAY 21, 10am
Donation Event - Third Saturday of Each Month
Location 1 – Behind the Downtown Library at 1044 Middlefield Road
Location 2 – In the Parking Lot of the Redwood Shores Library at 399 Marine Parkway
Wanted Items: Books in Very Good Condition.
To keep up with all our programs, go 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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