Redwood City Public Library eNews
January 25, 2022
THE PEOPLE'S BUDGET
Redwood City has launched The People’s Budget, a $1 million participatory budgeting pilot.
 
The People’s Budget (PB) is a chance for YOU to decide how Redwood City spends $1 million to support, grow or improve our community. Until February 19, Redwood City is inviting the public to share there ideas on how to spend $1 million in public funds in service of the Redwood City/North Fair Oaks community.
 
This is the first of a four-phase process – Idea Submission. You can share your ideas on a project through an online form available in English and Spanish. Following the first phase will be Project Voting (March 19-May 9), Announcement of winning projects (June Budget Session), and Implementation (beginning July 2022).

Join us at an upcoming Community Workshop: 

You can also stop by any Library location to pick up a paper survey and ask questions of our staff. For more information and to participate, go here.
EXPLORE A NEW YOU WITH GET SET UP
Our Explore a New You series continues as we highlight our free online learning platforms. Are you an older adult looking to keep mentally, physically and socially active? Get Set Up is just for you!

Get Set Up provides free virtual classes for older adults taught by peers - ask questions, make friends, learn new things, and have fun. Choose from 300+ classes including: Basics of Zoom, Recipe Swap, Google Photos, Meditation and more.

Thanks to the California State Library's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Workforce Development & Support program, Redwood City Public Library has access to Get Set Up for free until September 2022.

To find all our learning resources, visit our Online Learning page. Happy learning!
STORIES OF INTERNMENT
Our Confronting History: Stories of Internment program series explores the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. Presented by Redwood City Public Library, San Bruno Public Library, and South San Francisco Public Library.

We have events for families, teens and all ages. For more information and programs hosted by RCPL and our partner libraries, go here

An RCPL CARES program

ONLINE EVENTS TOP PICKS
See the full events calendar here.
Kid Makers: Tsikuli or God’s Eyes with Peopleologie

Tsikuli or God's Eyes are made by the Wixárika/Huichol of Western México. Learn about the cultural tradition and create your own wall hanging version.
Spanish Conversation Group
This online class is a 6-week pilot open to all who are interested in practicing their Spanish-speaking fluency. Join us for the first session on February 3 at 5:45pm.
Black History Month Events
February is Black History Month!

Join us for one or all of our events that feature black history books and activities:
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
WED JAN 26, 10:15am
Learn how your direct experience, knowledge, skills and abilities related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) make you an asset in the workplace.

TUE FEB 1, 6:30pm
Acompáñanos y aprende conceptos básicos de fotografía y cómo tomar mejores fotos de tu familia, mascotas o paisajes.

TUE FEB 1, 5:15pm
Encuentros semanales para niños y niñas en grados 3 a 5 con libros GRATUITOS, conversación y actividades divertidas lectoras.

WED FEB 2, 3pm
Activity bags containing craft materials, activities and instructions will be distributed at all our locations // Las bolsas de actividades que contienen materiales de manualidades, actividades e instrucciones se distribuirán en la Biblioteca Central, Sucursal Redwood Shores y Sucursal Schaberg.

SAT FEB 5, 11am
Meet Parent's Choice Gold Medal-winning Author Maggie Tokuda-Hall at this virtual event! Part of the Confronting History: Stories of Internment series.

SAT FEB 5, 11am
Dogs love to hear stories! Read to a specially trained dog provided by the Peninsula Humane Society. This program will take place over Zoom.

THU FEB 10, 7pm
Meet Edgar Award-winning mystery writer Naomi Hirahara, author of Clark and Division. Part of the Confronting History: Stories of Internment series.

SAT FEB 12, 3pm
Join these two award-winning authors as they discuss their writings based on the internment of people of Japanese ancestry during WWII. Part of the Confronting History: Stories of Internment series.

To keep up with all our online programs, go here.
LIBRARY SERVICE UPDATE
Below is a list of services available at this time.

  • All Redwood City Public Library locations are open for restored hours and services. Visit our RCPL Limited Edition page for hours, services, safety guidelines, and more.
  • Curbside drop-in service for holds pick-up is available at the Downtown Library during open hours
  • Bookdrops are open to accept returns
  • Computers for public use are available at all locations
  • Our events are online and outside! Check our calendar here.
  • Meeting rooms at 25% capacity are open to the public, more information here.
  • Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks; use streaming TV, movie, and music services; and access digital subscriptions to newspapers and magazines here.
  • Online resources are available to current card holders and new cardholders. Don't have a card? Sign up here
  • Library customer service is available for general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org.
STAY IN TOUCH // MANTÉNGASE EN CONTACTO
Library customer service is available for your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4

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Servicio bibliotecario al cliente está disponible para sus preguntas:
Por teléfono: (650) 780-7018, extensión 4
Por correo electrónico: rclinfo@redwoodcity.org
 
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