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If you haven’t already done so, be sure to get your tickets for the Redwood City Library Foundation (RCLF) Upscale Pub Crawl (Pub-Libations) on September 21 in recognition of Banned Books week. In 1922, speakeasies (pubs serving banned beverages) had to quietly let people know where they could share a drink. In 2022, we are making sure that libraries do not become the speakeasies for banned books. "Banning books is banning stories, and banning people’s stories is banning people." -Schuyler Bailar, Educator, Author, Advocate
Ticket holders will check in at the Downtown Library and then enjoy discounted libations (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) at participating downtown establishments, including Alhambra, City Pub, CRU, Gourmet Haus Staudt, LV Mar, The BottleShop, The Hub, and The Sandwich Spot (with more to come). Each pub will feature a banned book display with an RCLF board member present to answer questions.
Date: September 21, 2022
Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
Location: Downtown Redwood City
The RCLF has been supporting library initiatives for 24 years. We hope you can join us on September 21 in continuing this effort. Go here to purchase tickets. Tickets purchased before September 1 qualify for an Early Bird discount.
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The final days of Summer Learning Challenge |
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There's one more week of our Summer Learning Challenge. Have you finished? We are taking finishers through August 31. By completing the finisher form children ages 18 and under are entered into a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship. The child must be a resident of Redwood City to be eligible to win.
Our annual Summer Learning Challenge is a proven way to combat Summer Slide and inspire a love of reading in children. Numerous studies have shown that summer programs at libraries help ensure that school children retain reading and learning skills over the break. The program and many Library events throughout the year are generously funded by Friends of the Redwood City Library.
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NYTimes.com with your library card |
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Tired of hitting your article reading limit? Did you know that you can read The New York Times through the Library?
Beginning Monday, we are happy to announce that Library passes to The New York Times online have been extended to 72 hour access! Once you have registered, you will be able to enjoy NYTimes.com from any location, on any web enabled device, by just logging into NYTimes.com with that same email address and password entered during registration.
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See the full events calendar here.
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Surviving and Thriving Open Mic Night
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Join us for a celebration of resilience and survival around suicide and suicide loss.
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Welcoming Week is coming soon!
Join us for Welcoming Week from September 9-18, 2022. Events include Lunar Moon Festival, Human Library, Fiestas Patrias, and more.
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Miss our storytimes? We've got you!
Live storytimes are on break until September 18. We still have stories for you though! The library summer interns have recorded stories in English and Spanish for you to enjoy. New stories are posted every Friday. Also, stories on demand are just a phone call away! With Dial-a-Story you can enjoy weekly stories and songs from the Redwood City Librarians any time. Enjoy a chapter from a novel or a bedtime story.
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WED AUG 24, 6pm
This free in-person session will help high school seniors learn everything they need to know about writing strong responses to the University of California (UC) Personal Insight Question (PIQ), an important part of the UC application.
SAT AUG 27, 11am
Learn how to use the Epilog Laser Cutter to cut and engrave a custom wooden bookmark. Learners of all ages and experience levels are welcome.
TUE AUG 30, 11am
Drop-in job search help every Tuesday afternoon. Receive one on one guidance on your internship/job search, resumes, LinkedIn profile, mock interviews, cover letters and more.
WED AUG 31, 6:30pm
Learn how to use the library's Cricut cutting machines to create custom cards, decorations, and more.
To keep up with all our programs, go here
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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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