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A NOTE FROM THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR
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Dear Community,
It goes without saying that we miss our active libraries full of your friendly faces. While we have been sheltering in place, our staff have been busy bringing you the
(virtual) services that we know you value.
Stories continue five days a week. Our
book and reading clubs reach kids, adults, and Spanish speakers. Entertainment programs like
Happy Birds and our
Live and Aloud series offer respite and touch of fun.
Little Learners has been a smashing success, giving you all something hands on to bring home to your little ones. Another way we've come up with to connect with you is our
Community Memory Project - if you haven't yet, please forllow the link and take a moment to tell us what this historic moment in time looks like for you (and those you shelter with).
We value connecting with you and offering you the programs you love in this new way. And we also want to hear from YOU. How are you doing and is there any type of library service that you want to see from us? Below are several ways you can express your opinion about City services.
The
City of Redwood City will begin hosting Virtual Town Hall meetings to discuss pertinent topics to you, your neighbors, local businesses, and more. To determine the issues that are on your minds, staff developed a quick survey to get feedback on what you want discussed. Please take a minute and let us know what you want to talk about by answering this one-question survey
here. I encourage you to give feedback on City services, including what you want from your library. Your voice means everything to us, so make it heard!
The Library is developing a way to gather feedback, but in the meantime, you can drop me an
email to let me know what your needs, dreams, questions and concerns are. We are here for you and we want to hear from you.
Stay well,
Derek Wolfgram
Library Director
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SERVICES FOR VETERANS
 Redwood City Public Library offers support to veterans in our community through library resources, services and programs. Check out our Veterans Connect @ the Library page to learn more
here.
We are happy to announce that we have a new service for veterans!
VetNow is an online resource that supports the needs of both veterans AND their families. You can get LIVE help from 1pm to 10pm, 7 days a week, with topics like:
- Navigating VA benefits--for yourself OR a family member
- Employment transition assistance--specially tailored to veterans' unique career paths
- Tutoring for academic subjects--connect with a tutor in real time
Access to VetNow is made possible by
Veterans Connect @ the Library, a grant-funded program that helps veterans and their families to learn about state and federal education, employment, housing, health, disability and other benefits that may be available to them. If you have questions or would like to share your experiences using VetNow, please contact Fiona Potter at fpotter@redwoodcity.org or 650-780-7056.
Our staff also put together a list of downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks and films for and by veterans. These include movies like Platoon, books about coping with PTSD, and links to websites such as CalVet, California's Division of Veterans Services.
Click here
to access the list of resources.
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See the full events calendar here.
COMING SOON!
SAT MAY 23 at 11am
This parrot show includes over 25 tricks as well as parrots that talk and sing. RSVP required for Zoom identification and password.
THU May 28 at 4pm
Honor special friends in your life by learning to make simple friendship bracelets! During the event we'll hear three Lived Experience Academy graduates share stories of their experiences confronting mental health and/or substance abuse challenges.
RSVP and learn more here.
WEEKLY
Stories from your Community: Tuesday 11am prerecorded stories from members of our community, including firefighters, community leaders, as well as stories in Persian and Mandarin!
 Little Learners Remote
Wednesday at 10am, a craft and storytime for ages 3-5.
Materials pick-up at the Downtown Library, then tune in at 4pm for stories and craft instructions.
Thursday at 10am, Librarian Armando is back with live English/Spanish bilingual storytime.
Thursday at 3pm,
Weekly meetings
for
voracious early readers in 2nd grade.
Sign-up here
To keep up with all our online programs, go here.
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Below is a list of services available at this time. For updates, visit our COVID-19 microsite here.
- All Redwood City Public Library locations are currently closed until further notice.
- Library events are cancelled through May 31.
- Meeting room reservations are cancelled through May 31.
- Due dates for all library materials, including Wifi hotspots, are extended through June 30.
- No overdue fines will be charged for any items currently checked out. Please keep your library materials until we reopen.
- Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks; use streaming TV, movie, and music services; and access digital subscriptions to newspapers and magazines here.
- Our Zip Books service continues. Zip Books is a way for customers to request books that the Library doesn't own. The item is shipped directly to you using Amazon Prime.
- Library customer service is available for general questions. Please call (650) 780-7018, extension 4 or rclinfo@redwoodcity.org.
- Online resources are available to current card holders and new cardholders. Don't have a card? Sign up here for an eCard, good for 90 days.
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STAY INFORMED
CONTACT US
Our live phone service team are available 10am to 5pm Monday-Friday.
PH: (650) 780-7018, ex. 4
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