September is always a big month at the library!
September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. This is a time to celebrate the stories and contributions of Latinx people to our community. Currently on display at the Downtown Library are crafts and artworks of Mexico. Come visit us to see the displays and learn more about your Latinx neighbors. As always, our favorite way to learn about cultures is through books and so we've created reading lists for kids, for adults, Kanopy streaming movies and Libby downloads.
It's also Library Card Sign-up Month. Throughout September we share all the resources you can access with your library card. If you already have a library card, spread the word about signing up.
If you or your friends need incentive, here are some of the things you can do with your card:
Have a great month, Redwood City!
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The RCPL Seed Library is ready for Fall! Stop by the cabinet in the Downtown Library Reading Room to find a rotating assortment of seeds for fall and winter crops—beets, leafy greens, herbs, cover crops, and more. Learn to grow food in any size space with tips from our nearby collection of gardening books and DVDs.
Fall is also a great time of year to sow seeds for California native wildflowers. Support our RCPL Bees and other local pollinators by sowing a packet of pollinator seeds mix. And while you are waiting for your spring blossoms, re-visit this fascinating library presentation from fine art photographers Nita Winter and Rob Badger about their work documenting California’s unique plants and landscapes.
Upcoming Gardening events
TUE SEP 28, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Online via Zoom
SAT OCT 16, 11am – 12:30pm
Downtown Library Plaza
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See the full events calendar here.
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VA Mobile Medical Team Visit |
RCPL and the Veterans Memorial Senior Center team up to host a visit from the VA Palo Alto's Mobile Medical Team at 10am to 1pm on September 27 at the Senior Center. No appointment needed!
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College Application Process |
In partnership with Study Smart Tutors students will learn the process of preparing online applications. This workshop takes place Sep 27 and is for students in Grade 12 only.
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Storytimes for Kids
Don't forget to join us for all of our wonderful storytimes! Check them all out here!
MONDAYS, 11am
Enjoy our prerecorded stories featuring RCPL librarians.
TUESDAYS, 10am
Join us for stories, songs, finger puppets and all the fun of live storytime at different Redwood City parks.
THURSDAYS, 10am
Join us outside the library in Roselli Park for a storytime with an RCPL librarian.
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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.
WED & THU SEP 22/23, 2:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of movement, breathing and energy work.
WED SEP 22, 4pm
Children from 3 to 5 years of age are invited to enjoy stories, songs and crafts. Pick up materials at the back of the Downtown Library.
SAT SEP 25, 11am
Join us to learn about grey water reuse and food sustainability. Pick up a grow kit during library open hours September 14-24 (while supplies last).
TUE SEP 28, 10:15am
In this webinar we'll explain who millennials (and other generations) are, dispel common myths about working with millennials, and how to work with them so you can get hired.
TUE SEP 28, 5:30pm
Ready to start your edible winter garden? Join us for a seedling care presentation with Cindy Ievers and Sandi Nierenberg of Each Green Corner.
WED SEP 29, 5:15pm
In partnership with Study Smart Tutors this workshop will give students a better understanding of the different post-graduation pathways to college.
To keep up with all our online programs, go here.
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Below is a list of services available at this time.
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All Redwood City Public Library locations are open for limited in-person service. Visit our RCPL Limited Edition page for hours, available services, safety guidelines, and more.
- Curbside drop-in service for holds pick-up is available at the Downtown Library during open hours
- Bookdrops are open to accept returns
- Computers for 1-hour use are available at all locations during open hours
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Our events are online! Check our calendar here.
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Meeting rooms at the Redwood Shores Branch Library are open to the public, more information here.
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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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Online resources are available to current card holders and new cardholders. Don't have a card? Sign up here
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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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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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