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The holiday season will be here before you know it! You can use our Makerspace to put together handmade costumes, gifts and decorations. Drop in during any of the days and times below
to access our Baby Lock sewing machines, cutting pads, rulers, hand tools and more. Never used a sewing machine before? On Mondays and Tuesdays, our staff and volunteers will be available to help you create your first project!
Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm: Open Sewing
Tuesdays, 10:30am–12:30pm: Open Sewing
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm: Advanced Open Sewing
Fridays, 3-4:45pm: Open Makers
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Did you know that we have meeting rooms available for community members to rent at the Downtown Library and Redwood Shores Branch Library? We make our meeting rooms available for public use by organizations for educational, cultural, intellectual, civic or charitable activities.
We begin accepting applications for the 2023 calendar today, Tuesday, October 4, 2022.
To see our meeting room information, policy and application, go here
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Do you need help with your computer or with navigating the internet? Do you know someone who needs access to low-cost internet service and devices so that they can get online? Get connected with Digital Navigators experts who can provide a personalized assistance in English and Spanish.
Digital Navigators, part of the Connected California program, are skilled experts to help you to find low-cost internet service and devices for your home so you can get online, learn basic computer skills to navigate the internet, and to connect you with online resources to improve your life. This program is available to everyone in California and, the best part of the Digital Navigator program is that you will be working with a California Library worker! A Navigator will respond within 24 hours (Monday-Friday) and work with you one-on-one to discuss your needs and how they can help.
For more information and other technology help services, go here
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Fall Book Sale!
Join us Sunday, October 9 from 12-3pm in the Family Place of the Downtown Library for our Fall Book Sale. Get ahead of your holiday shopping with the best bargains in town.
What's in store?
- Children's and young reader's books starting at 50 cents
- DVDs, CDs, books for adults and more
- New books suitable for gifting
Donation Event: Books/CDs/DVDs
Next Event: Saturday, October 15 - 10am-12pm
Where: Two Locations for October!
Location 1 - Behind the Downtown Library at 1044 Middlefield Road
Location 2 - In the Parking Lot of Redwood Shores Library at 399 Marine Pkwy
Wanted Items: Books, CDs, DVDs in very good condition. We especially needs donations of children's books.
How else can I donate?
If you have a small donation, you can bring the materials inside the Downtown Library and place them in the donation box near the Friends Bookstore. Please do not leave donations in the Library bookdrops or at Library entrances. Donations left in this manner will not be accepted by the Friends.
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See the full events calendar here.
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Sensory Friendly Storytime
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Storytime, for children diagnosed with ASD or other learning challenges. Families are welcome to meet the librarians, participate in crafts and enjoy the stories.
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Start Smart for Business Consultants
Beginning October 10, learn all the steps to start your business with business and careers educator, Ron Visconti. A four week series in the Makerspace.
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RCPL LISTENS
RCPL Listens provides an opportunity for community members to share their aspirations to help shape the Library’s service priorities for 2023 and beyond. Targeted listening sessions are available for specific community members, and open sessions are available for anyone who wants to contribute to the Library’s future plans. All sessions are bilingual Spanish/English. Learn more
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WED OCT 5, 6:30pm
Learn how to use the library's Cricut cutting machines to create custom cards, decorations, and more.
THU OCT 6, 6pm
Funbotics is a stem based organization aspiring to teach students all about stem through hands-on as well as computer based projects. Led by sophomores at Palo Alto High School.
SAT OCT 8, 10am
Share, take, and start plant seedlings at this outdoor gardening exchange event. We will have supplies and tips for starting seeds from our Seed Library, with a special focus on native plants and fall/winter food crops.
TUE OCT 11, 6pm
Sácale provecho a tus redes sociales. Asista a tres programas semanales en español con Adela.
TUE OCT 11, 5:15pm
Encuentros semanales para niños y niñas en grados 3 a 5 con libros GRATUITOS, conversación y actividades divertidas lectoras.
TUE OCT 11, 6pm
High school seniors! After our lively session about the UC PIQs followed by another about the Common Application, Alice Kleeman will provide an overview of financial aid and scholarships
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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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