This month at the Library: Filipino American History Month and United Against Hate Week

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October 24, 2023

CELEBRATE FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY

Filipino American History Month is celebrated in October each year to commemorate the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental U.S. Redwood City is is honoring the incredible contributions of Filipino Americans to our community this month and next. At the October 2 City Council meeting, Redwood City City Council recognized Filipino American History Month with a proclamation to the San Mateo County Filipino Mental Health Initiative. Read the proclamation here.

RCPL is celebrating with two special performances! Kariktan Dance Company will perform at Downtown Library on Saturday, November 4 at 3:30pm and at Redwood Shores Branch Library on Saturday, November 18 at 11am. Kariktan Dance Company promotes Philippine Culture through dance and music. It is sure to be an amazing show! Find more information here.

If you'd like to celebrate more, we have recommended literary reads written by Filipino American authors. This reading list was inspired by San Mateo County Poet Laureate and Filipino American Poet, Aileen Cassinetto.

UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK

United Against Hate Week is November 12-18 and we hope you can join us for a week of community building. United Against Hate Week is a call for local civic action to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities.

Our programs include Meet Your Neighbors, mindfulness sessions, storytimes, and so much more. Register for author talks presented by the Peninsula Library System here.

NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS

Huge November Sale!

Used books, CDs, audiobooks, DVDs, puzzles, games, and comics will be for sale on Saturday, November 4 from 10am to 3pm at the Downtown Library. Drop by for great deals as we head into the holiday season.

Our Fall/Winter Newsletter features input from some of our wonderful Friends volunteers. Read their thoughts on what volunteering for Friends means to them. Also, learn about Winter MakerClub, the Bookstore Holiday Sale, and the newly expanded Redwood Shores Sales Kiosk.

Learn more about the Friends of the Redwood City Public Library here

EVENTS TOP PICKS

See the full events calendar here.

Teen Makers: Sugar Skulls

It’s almost time for Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead! Decorate sugar skulls in the Makerspace! For ages 12 and up on Saturday, October 28 at 2pm! For kids under 12, check out the post on the right!

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Halloween Party for Kids

You’ll find thrills (not chills) at our not-so-scary Halloween party for kids, which begins at noon on Sunday, October 29! Enjoy crafts, games, a book giveaway, and a visit from a superhero. Costumes are encouraged!

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Diwali

Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with a luminous storytime and joyful dance session! Twirl and clap with us at Redwood Shores on Wednesday, November 1 at 5:30pm, or at the Downtown Library on Monday, November 6 at 5:30pm. For children of all ages.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

For Kids

Calaveras de Azúcar/Sugar Skulls

WED NOV 1, 4pm

Stories under the Big Top

WED NOV 8, 4pm

For Teens

Cañada College Workshop

WED OCT 25, 5pm

Teen Makers: Nichos Boxes

WED NOV 1, 3pm