Redwood City Public Library eNews
August 18, 2020
BACK TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR LIBRARY
WE CAN HELP WITH YOUR BACK TO SCHOOL NEEDS!
Welcome to the new school year, Redwood City students, teachers, parents and caregivers! In this edition of eNews, we are highlighting resources that can help you with the school year.

If you are a teacher, home school educator, preschool or day care provider who lives or works in the City of Redwood City, Redwood City School District, Sequoia Union High School District, Cañada College or private school in Redwood City, you are eligible for a Teacher Card.

Online help from expert tutors every day from 1:00-10:00pm. Free with your library card.

We have contact-free curbside service for holds pickup at the Downtown Library!
NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
The Redwood City Library Foundation would like to recognize and thank the Port of Redwood City for a $7500 sponsorship supporting Bridging the Digital Divide as part of their Community Benefits program. The Port has contributed to Foundation projects for many years and we are grateful to them for their ongoing support.
 
“By sponsoring the library’s hotspot program and Bridging the Digital Divide, we hope to open up internet access for more of our community residents,” said Board of Port Commissioner Chairman Ralph A. Garcia. “The library program is a wonderful community benefit that the Port readily supports.”   
NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
We finally have some sweet news for you! The Friends have received a large batch of honey from our @RCPLBees and are now taking orders for honey pickup on Saturday, August 29 between 10 and noon. And as always, all revenue goes directly to the Library to support their virtual events and activities. To order one or some jars of our summer honey, go here: http://tiny.cc/FriendsSummerHoney
SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE
THE FINAL WEEKS OF SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE
It's not too late to sign up for the Summer Learning Challenge! Just for registering, all participants 18 years and under get a free book to keep. Newly registered teens and adults will be entered into a raffle to win gift cards to local businesses and streaming entertainment services. The free book can be picked up at the Downtown Library during curbside pickup service hours.

Sign up and learn more about the Summer Learning Challenge here: www.redwoodcity.org/summerlearning 
 
The Summer Learning Challenge is generously sponsored by Friends of the Redwood City Library 
ONLINE EVENTS TOP PICKS
See the full events calendar here.
Experience the benefits of mindfulness meditation or deepen your practice on August 26 at 6:30pm. / Únase a nosotros para experimentar los beneficios de la meditación Mindfulness o profundizar en su práctica el 26 de Agosto a las 6:30pm.
Phase2Careers
Join Career Transition Coach Marcia Davis-Cannon on September 3 at 1pm for this experiential workshop filled with storytelling and hands-on practice. You'll learn how to avoid mental rigidity and expand the horizons of your job search.
STORYTIMES FOR KIDS
MONDAYS/LUNES, 11am
Enjoy different stories in Spanish every week!
¡Disfrute de diferentes cuentos en español cada semana!

TUESDAYS, 11am
Meet members of your community as they share favorite picture books.

WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, 11am
Enjoy different stories every week from our librarians.

THURSDAYS, 10am
Live English/Spanish bilingual storytime with Armando.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

THU AUG 20, 1pm
Attend a Q&A about what the interview process is like in the current market and gain useful tips!

WED AUG 26, 12pm
Learn simple and inexpensive ways to grow edible plants in any space using readily available supplies.

SAT SEP 12, 11am
Dogs love to hear stories! Read to a specially trained dog provided by the Peninsula Humane Society.

SAT SEP 12, 12pm
Learn how to play rhythms using items around your home and we will have a virtual dance & drum circle at the end. 
 
WEDNESDAYS, 11am
Children from 3 to 5 years of age are invited to enjoy stories, songs and crafts.

WEDNESDAYS, 11am
Children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade enjoy stories, songs, crafts and at-home challenges.
 
To keep up with all our online programs, go here.
LIBRARY SERVICE UPDATE
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.
  • Downtown Library bookdrops are open to accept returns.
  • Curbside Service for picking up holds is now available.
  • Our events are online! Check our calendar here. In-person Library events are cancelled until further notice.
  • Meeting room reservations are cancelled until further notice.
  • 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.
STAY IN TOUCH
Library customer service is available for your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4

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