Redwood City Public Library eNews
July 26, 2022
SUMMER LEARNING ARTIST MAYA GONZALEZ
Last week, our Summer Learning Challenge artist Maya Gonzalez and her family visited the children's staff at the Downtown Library and attended a live performance at the Magical Bridge Playground. Maya was delighted to see firsthand how her artwork is helping children feel inspired to read.

Maya is an award-winning children's book artist, author, and activist. She lives and works in San Francisco. You can find her books at the Library!

NATIONAL DISABILITY INDEPENDENCE DAY
This week, we are celebrating National Disability Independence Day, a day that commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law in 1990.

Check out inclusive books such as Aneta Cruz’s “Juan Has the Jitters.” Juan has autism and is anxious about his school’s upcoming athletic games. Rather than let his nervousness stop him, Juan practices strategies to calm himself and enjoys participating as a judge. You can read more books like this for kids from our booklist here.
FIXIT CLINIC IN THE NEWS
The Fixit Clinic and the newly installed bicycle repair stations at the Downtown Library and Redwood Shores Branch Library were featured in The San Mateo Daily Journal on July 20.

The article discusses the library's effort to bring new life to old items and to build a sense of community through repair. Learn more
EVENTS TOP PICKS
See the full events calendar here.
Baby Sign

Baby Sign starts next week and we still have a few spots left. Stop by the Downtown Library Family Place to sign up.

Class meets daily August 1 through August 4 in the Community Room.

All participants will learn signs and go home with free books!
Camp No Sunscreen Required

Camp activities include sewing, 3D printing, cooking, crafts, movies and trivia for grades 4-6.

Camp meets daily in the Downtown Library Teen Center August 1 through August 4.

Sign up online or in person at the Downtown Library Family Place.

Andy Z One-Man Band!

Four performances:
TUE AUG 2, 4pm - Magical Bridge Playground
TUE AUG 2, 6:30pm - Downtown Library
WED AUG 3, 5:30pm - Redwood Shores Branch Library*
WED AUG 3, 6:30pm - Redwood Shores Branch Library*

*Please note that, at both shows, attendance will be capped when we meet room capacity.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
THU JUL 28, 6pm
Learners of all ages and experience levels are welcome.

FRI JUL 29, 3pm
Drop in to make, create, collaborate!

SAT JUL 30, 2pm
Join us in person to watch the film adaptation of the latest book we read.

SUN JUL 31, 2pm
Learners of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Children under 10 need a parent to be present. 

MON AUG 1, 6:30pm
Help us package seeds for the upcoming fall season.

TUE AUG 2, 3pm
Children from 3 to 5 years of age are invited to enjoy stories, songs and crafts.

WED AUG 3, 4pm
We’ll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! For grade K-3.

WED AUG 3, 6:30pm
Practice beginner machine sewing skills to make a fabric tortilla warmer.

To keep up with all our programs, go here

For Storytimes, go here

For Makerspace, go here
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By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4

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