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May 29, 2023

TAKE THE SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE

Beginning June 1, stop by any Redwood City Public Library location to join the Summer Learning Challenge and pick up a free book. By joining, kids and teens up to 18 years old have the chance to win our $1,000 scholarship.

We hope you will visit us all summer long for stories in the park (and in the Library), performers, Makerspace activities and so much more.

Join the Summer Learning Challenge for a fun-and-book-filled summer! We have something for everyone, visit our pages to learn more:

EXPLORE LOCAL PARKS

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 our Saturday, June 3, 1pm kick-off event, you can enjoy stories and crafts, and check out a backpack. Learn more

Grab and Go Kids Discovery Backpack is supported by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

State Parks Passes

Did you know that with your library card, you can check out a free vehicle day-use pass to visit 200+ California State Parks. The passes are in our online catalog for you to put a hold on and pick up at your local library. Each of these passes are good for 3 weeks and grant free entry for one motorcycle/passenger vehicle with capacity of nine people or less. Place a hold on a pass here.

San Mateo County Parks Passes

More good news! You don't have to adventure far to enjoy the great outdoors. Our County has some majestic parks bordering the ocean and the bay and in the hills in between. You can check out passes to local San Mateo County parks. Simply visit your local library to pick up a pass, good for free vehicle day-use.

WE ❤ OUR VOLUNTEERS

Are you looking for ways to take a more active role in the community? The Downtown Library has volunteer roles to fit a variety of different interests, skillsets, and schedules. No experience necessary—we can train you for any volunteer role.

Featured roles:

Collection Maintenance: Connect visitors with library materials by locating requested holds and keeping shelves organized.

Makerspace Volunteers: Learn, create, and explore with Makerspace visitors of all ages. Contribute to our community’s shared knowledge of 3D printing, sewing, laser cutting/engraving, and more.

Project READ Tutors: Change a life by tutoring a beginning reader.

The complete list of volunteer opportunities is available on our volunteer page. For general volunteering inquires please contact Gene Suarez at gsuarez@redwoodcity.org. For Project READ inquires go here.

EVENTS TOP PICKS

See the full events calendar here.

Kid Makers: Juneteenth

At Kid Makers on June 3 at 2pm, learn about Juneteeth and have fun making crafts. Take home a copy of Juneteenth, Or Day of Freedom by Sharon Dennis Wyeth.

Learn more

Stuffed Animal Campout

On June 16 at 6pm, come with a favorite stuffed animal to the Downtown Library for a special after hours event. Enjoy camping activities in the library, crafts, stories and songs!

Learn more