Today we broke ground on the Downtown Library’s Makerspace! Zone 4 Construction of San Carlos has begun building the creation and collaboration space of our dreams. Pardon our dust while we transform our former Computer Lab into the Makerspace.
The Makerspace is designed to provide equitable access for community members to technology and other tools that might not be readily accessible or affordable for individuals. A makerspace is a community workspace where people with common creative interests, in computers, technology, science, art, electronic art, crafts, and sewing, can meet, socialize, and collaborate. The Makerspace will provide opportunities for people of all ages to create, experiment and collaborate in a self-directed hands-on learning environment.
Do you want to contribute to the Makerspace? Redwood City Library Foundation has less than $100,000 left to raise to fully equip and furnish the space. Donate today to ready the Makerspace for our grand opening. If you want to directly purchase the equipment we need like a Cricut, or a robot, or recording devices, check out our Amazon Wish List!
Thanks for your patience as we near the finish line. Stay tuned for more Makerspace news.
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NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY |
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Looking to re-home your new or like-new books? Friends of the Redwood City Public Library are holding our 12th book donation drive in a few weeks! As our inventory on children’s books is very low at the moment we kindly ask you to donate kids’ books. It’s a great time to go through any material your children have outgrown and donate to us!
Next Event: Saturday, September 18, 10am-12pm
Wanted Items: Books in new or like-new condition
Do Not Bring: Anything dirty or more than slightly worn. Magazines, encyclopedias, hardback adult fiction if older than 2 years. DVDs or CDs: sealed only
For more information, go here
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See the full events calendar here.
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It's back! Join us every Tuesday and Saturday. The group meets year-round and is open to all non-native English language speakers who are interested in developing their speaking fluency.
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Suicide Prevention Month: Ask Me Anything |
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Join us on Sep 15 for an enlightening, educational, and de-stigmatizing discussion about suicide. Recommended for ages 13+
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Welcoming Week
We all know what it feels like to not belong — let’s change that for others! Join us for Welcoming Week from September 10-19, 2021 to celebrate communities that know how to welcome others. Welcoming Week is a worldwide event led by Welcoming America. Programs are RCPL CARES events.
Upcoming events:
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SAT SEP 18
Join us for activities, book giveaways including All Are Welcome, craft bags, and more!
TUE SEP 21, 10am
Travel with us to Redwood City parks for storytimes.
WED SEP 22, 4pm
Children from 3 to 5 years of age are invited to enjoy stories, songs and crafts. Pick up materials at the back of the Downtown Library.
WED SEP 22 & THU SEP 23, 2:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of movement, breathing and energy work. Registration is not necessary.
SAT SEP 25, 11am
Join us to learn about greywater reuse and food sustainability. Pick up a grow kit during library open hours September 14-24 (while supplies last).
To keep up with all our online programs, go here.
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Below is a list of services available at this time.
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All Redwood City Public Library locations are open for limited in-person service. Visit our RCPL Limited Edition page for hours, available 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 1-hour use are available at all locations during open hours
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Our events are online! Check our calendar here.
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Meeting rooms at the Redwood Shores Branch Library are open to the public, more information here.
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Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks; use streaming TV, movie, and music services; and access digital subscriptions to newspapers and magazines here.
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Online resources are available to current card holders and new cardholders. Don't have a card? Sign up here
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Library customer service is available for general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org.
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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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