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Our annual Summer Learning Challenge wrapped up early this month, and we want to share with you the results of this quite unusual year. Special thanks go to the Friends of the Redwood City Library for sponsoring Summer Learning! This program wouldn't be possible without their continuous support to all of our activities.
And now, the numbers:
- 6,219 books were distributed among Redwood City and North Fair Oaks youth and teens. Staff visited 13 schools, 10 day care centers and held 2 events for the Redwood Shores community, at the Redwood Shores Branch Library.
- 397 participants registered as finishers in our online form, and a Redwood City student was the winner of the $1,000 scholarship for college!
- 733 participants attended our 33 Summer Learning Challenges performer events.
- 212 children participated in English and Spanish book clubs for children in grades 2-5.
- 2,115 children joined our very popular youth craft programs: Camp Little Learners and Craft Camp.
- 297 teens participated in Teen Crafts, Gaming Tournaments, Teen Connect and the special Girls Change Making Task Force.
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8,507 people viewed our recorded storytimes, including Stories & Play, Stories from Your Community and Cuentos en Casa during the months of June, July and August. An additional 274 customers, including families and children, participated in the Live Bilingual Storytime.
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Redwood City Public Library will host STEAM at the Library throughout the month of October, in partnership with the Redwood City Library Foundation, Friends of the Redwood City Library Bookstore, the Bay Area Science Festival, and the American Chemical Society. Enjoy activities for all ages and events exploring different elements of STEAM. With Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, there’ll be something for everyone! The month wraps up with a series of fun events in partnership with the Bay Area Science Festival, October 21-25, 2020. Learn more at www.redwoodcity.org/STEAM
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Be counted! There is one week left to fill out the Census.
The Census helps make sure everyone has equitable representation, funding, and resources. Time is running out! Make sure you are counted in the 2020 Census, the deadline is September 30. Spread the word to your neighbors, family and friends. To fill it out, go to my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020.
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See the full events calendar here.
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Únase a Ana Juarez en este seminario web gratuito Septiembre 28 a las 6:30pm y aprenda cómo hacer una cubierta facial (mascarilla, tapabocas) de tela para ayudar a mantener saludable a su familia y detener la propagación de la COVID -19 en nuestra comunidad. Este evento será en español.
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The Redwood City Public Library in partnership with Star Vistas Health Ambassador Program for Youth, will be hosting a Photovoice Story Circle September 29 at 6pm, where youth, from different parts of San Mateo County, will be sharing their personal stories through their Photovoice Projects.
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THU SEP 24, 6:30pm
Americans think about global warming? Join a presentation with Jon Krosnick, Stanford University professor, to learn about the American opinion on Global Warming.
THU OCT 1, 6:30pm
Create a miniature garden suitable for your desktop or front doorstep. Supplies will be provided by the Library and available for pick up on Saturday, September 26, from 11am-1pm.
WED OCT 14, 1pm
Meet a panel of Portfolio Career presenters with lived experience.
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TUESDAYS, 6pm & SATURDAYS, 11am
The group meets year-round and is open to all non-native English language speakers who are interested in developing their speaking fluency.
MAR SEP 29, 4pm
En este taller crearás tu propia pulsera de la amistad. Este evento será en español.
SAT OCT 3 - Booksale
SAT OCT 17, 10am - Donation
The Friends of the Library has a special book sale and donation events coming up! Mark your calendars.
TUE OCT 13, 1pm
MONTH OF OCTOBER
This program is designed to inspire enthusiasm for reading and spark conversations that promote understanding of important social issues and topics. We will be reading George by Alex Gino. The book covers topics of the LGBTQ community and packs it into a story that captures both young and old audiences.
To keep up with all our online programs, go here.
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Below is a list of services available at this time. For updates, visit our COVID-19 microsite here.
- All Redwood City Public Library locations are currently closed until further notice.
- Downtown Library bookdrops are open to accept returns.
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Curbside Service for picking up holds is now available.
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Our events are online! Check our calendar here. In-person Library events are cancelled until further notice.
- 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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Our Zip Books service continues. Zip Books is a way for customers to request books that the Library doesn't own. The item is shipped directly to you using Amazon Prime.
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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 for an eCard, good for 90 days.
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Library customer service is available for your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4
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