Redwood City Public Library

Library Art Selection Committee Jury⁠
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Date: January 24, 2024 ⁠
7pm–8pm ⁠
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Location: Downtown Library Community Room⁠
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Are you a local artist? The Redwood City Public Library Art Exhibit Jury Selection invites local artists to submit work to be considered for exhibit at the Downtown Library and Redwood Shores Branch Library. The jury will be choosing artwork and photography to be displayed from March 2024 to February 2025. ⁠
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For more information, please visit:
https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/73685/2638?backlist=%2fdepartments%2flibrary%2fevents
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In partnership with the Sequoia Art Group

Join us with our friends from RethinkWaste on Thursday, January 18 from 5-7pm for the All Things Kids community swap in the Family Place at the Downtown Library. Bring gently used toys, clothes, shoes and more for kids ages 0-12 and find something “new for you” to take home from the donation pool. Stay for Pajama Time Stories right after at 7:15pm.

Can’t make it to the swap but want to donate? Drop items in the Downtown Library lobby from January 12-18. (Please no soiled, expired, or recalled items.)

Únese a nuestras amigas de en el jueves, 18 de enero de 5pm a 7Ppm para el intercambio comunitario de All Things Kids en la sala de familia de la Biblioteca Central de Redwood City. Traiga juguetes, ropa, zapatos y más en buen estado para niños de 0 a 12 años y encuentre algo “nuevo para usted” para llevarse a casa del fondo de donaciones. Quédese para Cuentos bilingües de Pijama justo después de las 7:15pm.

¿No puedes asistir pero quieres donar? Deje artículos en el vestíbulo de la Biblioteca Central del 12 al 18 de enero. (No se permiten artículos sucios, vencidos o retirados del mercado).

Más información:
https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/72315/2638?curm=1&cury=2024

Sunday, January 14, 2-3pm: Physician from Stanford talks stroke risk factors and prevention⁠
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Domingo 14 de enero, 2-3pm: un médico de Stanford plática riesgos y prevención del derrame cerebral. ⁠
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Our Community Health Talks series is presented by Arbor Free Clinic, San Mateo County Health, and local physicians. Each Talk features a different topic in healthcare, ranging from disease prevention to navigating the healthcare system. Join us at the Downtown Library in the Community Room.⁠
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Nuestra serie de Pláticas de salud comunitarias es presentada por Arbor Free Clinic, San Mateo County Health y médicos locales. Cada plática presenta un tema diferente en la atención médica, que va desde la prevención de enfermedades hasta cómo navegar por el sistema médico. Acompañenos en la Biblioteca Central en la Sala Comunitaria.⁠
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Este program es ofrecido con interpretación.

Though Winter MakerClub may be ending soon, there's still plenty of Makerspace programs for kids to look forward, all month (and all year) long!

Kid Makers programs coming up this weekend...

TOY MAKING FUN (Saturday, January 6 @ 2pm)
Kids can kick off the new year by crafting their own catch-the-ball toy and taking home a complimentary copy of Goodnight Racism, while supplies last!

LEGO ROBOTICS LEAGUE (Sunday, January 7 @ 12:30pm)
Utilizing LEGO Spike Kits, kids aged 9-13 can participate in individual and team challenges and build their skill set sto attempt the monthly challenge! For all other ages, please come to the Coding Club at 2pm (description below), robotics is also available at that time.

CODING CLUB (Sunday, January 7 @ 2pm)
Have fun learning to code with the Coding Club in the Makerspace! Learners of all ages (4-100) and experience levels are welcome. Children under 10 need a parent to be present, and all other parents should be in the building during the program.

All materials will be provided. Find more Makerspace programs for here: https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/library/events/library-events/-selcat-129

We're happy to announce that Peninsula Libraries' 9th annual Young Adult Novelists’ Convention (YANovCon) will take place Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the South San Francisco Library | Parks & Recreation Center!

New this year, we are excited to open the convention with a Writing Workshop for Teens, which will be led by novelist Lily Meade. Following the workshop, author Ray Stoeve will be joining as our keynote speaker in this free half-day celebration. The day's events include a teen-led Q&A session followed by three different panel discussions on topics related to this year's featured theme: To Be You: Identity in the Age of Censorship.

This year's YANovCon proudly features the following award-winning, notable, and new young adult novelists:
Julie Abe / Candace Buford / Kara HL Chen / H.E. Edgmon / Maurene Goo / Byron Graves / Jason June / Sean McGinty / Lily Meade / Lio Min / Sonora Reyes / Ray Stoeve / Hannah V. Sawyerr

The day concludes with author book signings, with books available to purchase on site thanks to our wonderful partnership with Books Inc.

To learn more and register, go here: https://smcl.org/yanovcon/

Participating Libraries:
Burlingame Public Library San Bruno Public Library Redwood City Public Library

New Year New Job!⁠
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Join NOVAworks weekly career office hours at the Downtown Redwood City Library, Mondays 10am-12pm.⁠
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Wherever you are on your career journey, NOVAworks is here to guide you. Our career advisors can assist you with gaining career focus, exploring training opportunities, writing a resume, job searching, and preparing for interviews. In the small conference room.⁠
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Dondequiera que esté en su trayectoria profesional, NOVAworks está aquí para guiarlo. Nuestros asesores profesionales pueden ayudarlo a concentrarse en su carrera, explorar oportunidades de capacitación, redactar un currículum, buscar empleo y prepararse para entrevistas. En la pequeña sala de conferencias.

Happy New Year! We're entering the final week of Winter MakerClub! ⁠
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Today, tomorrow, and Friday, children aged 3-13 and their caregivers can make winter-themed crafts in the Makerspace, earning a free book and a ticket for a prize giveaway, too! Drop by anytime between 10am-2pm from January 3-5.⁠ New projects are available DAILY!
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More details: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71179/2638?curm=1&cury=2024

Welcome to another . January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Join the battle to abolish modern slavery and restore the lives of those affected by human trafficking. Learn more through our curated list of books. In her book “Life Between Two Worlds,” Monika Tep shares how she overcame poverty, hunger, child abuse, r**e and s*x slavery in Cambodia. Against all obstacles she obtained an education, found love, and became an American citizen.

You can read books such as this and more from our booklist here:
https://rcpl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/172852481_rcpl_librarians/1557462599_stop_human_trafficking

LOTE4Kids is a resource that allows kids to learn a language and connect with books through the magic of storytelling. Use your Redwood City Library card and choose from thousands of audio-picture books in 50+ languages, together with English translations.

For more information, visit:
https://lote4kids.com

DROP IN TECH HELP

Looking for help using your laptop, tablet, or smartphone? Receive in-person tech assistance with your personal devices.

When: January 3, 2024 from 10am-12pm
Where: The Small Meeting Room on the first floor at the Downtown Redwood City Library

For more information, visit: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/73338/2638?backlist=%2fdepartments%2flibrary%2fevents%2f-curm-1%2f-cury-2024

It’s ! Kwanzaa is December 26 to January 1! Today we have a booklist celebrating this joyous holiday. If you’re looking for ideas on how to celebrate Kwanzaa, check out Dolores Johnson’s book “The Children’s Book of Kwanzaa.” This book is a guide to the origins, principles, symbols, and celebration of the African American holiday.

You can read books such as this and more from our booklist here:

https://rcpl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/172852481_rcpl_librarians/2021567189_joyous_kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is December 26 to January 1! Hoopla offers a selection of digital materials celebrating this winter holiday. Andrea Davis Pinkney’s eBook “Seven Candles for Kwanzaa,” tells how this unique African-American holiday commemorates the strength of family ties, respect for ancestors, commitment to the growth of community, and gratitude for life's bounties.

To view more eBooks, audiobooks, and movies available from Hoopla, visit:

https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/18748

The Teen Film Club's last meeting of 2023 is this Thursday, December 28 at 5pm! Join us in the Teen Center and relax over winter break with a great movie, plus plenty of popcorn! 🍿 🎥

In the Criterion Film Club for teens aged 13-18, we love to watch, analyze, and discuss films from all over the world, ranging from cult classics, animated movies, international films and many more.

Find more details here: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/66608/2638?backlist=%2fdepartments%2flibrary%2fevents

Winter MakerClub is in full swing and kids aged 3-13 have been creating a dazzling array of winter-themed projects with their caregivers and new friends! They've also been earning a free book and ticket for an awesome prize giveaway!

Want to join in on the fun? Drop by the Makerspace TODAY, Friday December 22 between 10am-2pm! Or join us Wednesday through Friday next week (Dec 27-29) or the week after that (Jan 3-5)!
Please note that all children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

More details here: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71172/2638?backlist=%2fdepartments%2flibrary%2fevents

Teens, we know that your final exams might mean that holiday prep was on the backburner! Luckily, you can join us for a last-minute holiday card-making session this Saturday, December 23! Drop by any time between 2-4pm and use the cool tools in our Makerspace to create something special for the people you love!

🎄 🎁 🎅 🌟 ❄️ ⛄

More details: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71641/2638

HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE⁠
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All Redwood City Public Library locations will be closed in observance of Christmas 2023 & New Year’s 2024⁠ on the following dates.

We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.

Sunday, December 24, 2023
Monday, December 25, 2023
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
⁠We will re-open Wednesday, December 27.

Sunday, December 31, 2023
Monday, January 1, 2024
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

We will re-open Wednesday, January 3.

The next Community Zoom Day is this Wednesday, December 20th, 9am-2:45pm!⁠
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Enjoy a full day of free online activities designed for seniors on zoom. This virtual event occurs monthly. Community Zoom Days are an active collaboration between the Veterans Memorial Senior Center and Travonde! ⁠
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Disfrute de un día completo de actividades en línea gratuitas diseñadas para personas mayores en Zoom. Este evento virtual ocurre mensualmente. ¡Los Community Zoom Days son una colaboración entre el Veterans Memorial Senior Center y Travonde! Este program es ofrecido con interpretación.⁠
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How to Register⁠
1. Go to www.travonde.com⁠
2. Click on the "Community Day" button⁠
3. When the new events are posted, click on the desired activity⁠
4. Click on "Book Now" and then "Continue"⁠
5. Enter your First Name, Last Name and Email Address.⁠
6. Check your email for the zoom link for the event. Enjoy!⁠
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Cómo registrarse⁠
1. Visite el sitio de red www.travonde.com⁠
2. Haga clic en el botón "Community Day"⁠
3. Cuando se publiquen los nuevos eventos, haga clic en la actividad deseada⁠
4. Haga clic en el botón "Book Now" y luego en "Continue"⁠
5. Provea su nombre, apellido y correo electrónico.⁠
6. Encuentre el enlace de zoom del evento en su correo electrónico. ¡Disfrute!

Winter MakerClub kicks off THIS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 in the Makerspace!

On Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays over the winter break, kids aged 3-13 can drop in between 10am-2pm and create winter-themed projects in the Downtown Library Makerspace. New projects will be available DAILY!

Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. Find more details about this program here: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71178/2638?backlist=%2fdepartments%2flibrary%2fevents%2f-selcat-14

Welcome to . Today we have a children’s booklist featuring worldwide winter holidays. In Adriana Hernández Bergstrom’s “Countdown for Nochebuena,” children count up and count down while celebrating the Latine holiday of Nochebuena with their family.

You can read books such as this and more by visiting:

https://rcpl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/176200953_rcpl_kids/2212720819_merry_everything_winter_holiday_reading

Zip Books is a service for requesting book materials that the Library does not already own. You can use this service to have qualifying books, audiobooks on CD, and large print materials shipped directly to you. Enjoy up to three items at a time at your own pace, then return them to the Downtown Library when you are finished.

Learn more about this program here: https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/library/services/zip-books

Need to contact our staff about a Zip Book? Send us an email @ [email protected].

Zip Books is a statewide project of the California State Library and NorthNet. The Project is funded by the California Library Services Act.

The end of the school year means finals and projects are due! But don’t worry, with your library card, you connect with a free live online tutor to help you succeed. Visit the link to get started

¡El fin del año escolar significa la entrega de proyectos y la presentación de exámenes! Pero no se preocupe, con su tarjeta de la biblioteca, se conectará con un tutor en línea gratuito y en vivo que lo ayudará a tener éxito. visita el enlace para empezar

https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/library/get-it-online-new/online-learning

Teens, make sure your loved ones get a holiday card this season! ⁠
On Saturday, December 23, you can use the tools in our very merry Makerspace to make an extra snazzy one. Drop in between 2-4pm to make, create, and collaborate! For grades 6-12.⁠
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More details: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71641/2638?backlist=%2fdepartments%2flibrary%2fevents

Vida y cultura: Decoraciones de invierno!

Mañana, sábado 16 de diciembre a las 2pm. ¡Acompañanos en la sala Makerspace y diviértete creando diferentes hermosos adornos para árboles navideños!

Para más informacion, haz clic aquí: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/72687/2638

Reminder: our workshop with Cañada College is TONIGHT in the Teen Center at 5pm!

Representatives from Cañada College are eager to answer your questions about transferring to a four-year university, career programs, financial aid, middle college, dual enrollment and more.

This program is for teens age 14 and up. More details here: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/70450/2638?backlist=%2fdepartments%2flibrary%2fevents

📅Don't miss this Renter's Rights workshop tomorrow, Tuesday December 12, 6-7:45pm at the Downtown Redwood City Public Library!

Join Project Sentinel staff to learn more about your general rights as a renter in the state of California, including issues such as habitability, rent increases, discrimination, and more! There will be a brief Q&A portion at the end. This meeting will be in the Community Room.⁠
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Acompañe al personal de Project Sentinel para obtener más información sobre sus derechos generales como inquilino en el estado de California, incluidos temas como habitabilidad, aumentos de renta, discriminación y más. Al final habrá una breve sección de preguntas y respuestas. Esta reunión será en la Sala Comunitaria. Este program es ofrecido con interpretación.

December is Universal Human Rights Month! This we offer a list of books honoring the rights and dignity of all individuals. In her book “Being Heumann,” disability rights activist Judith E. Heumann tells her personal story of fighting for the right to receive an education, have a job, and just be human.

You can read books such as this and more from our booklist here:

https://rcpl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/172852481_rcpl_librarians/2213718299_universal_human_rights_month

Did you know that you can get free passes to local attractions with your library card? Discover & Go is a program that offers free and low-cost passes for museums, science centers, zoos, theatres, and other cultural destinations.

It’s easy to use. Just log in with your library card and browse for passes by date or attractions. Make your reservation and print or download your pass shortly before your visit.

To get your passes, visit:
https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/library/downloadables/discover-go

Here is a list of attractions available through Discover & Go:

Bay Area Discovery Museum
The Beat Museum
Bedford Gallery
California Academy of Sciences
Carnegie Arts Center
Charles M. Schulz Museum
Children’s Museum of Sonoma County
Contemporary Jewish Museum
Crocker Art Museum
CuriOdyssey
Dana Adobe Cultural Center
de Young
di Rosa
Exploratorium
Hiller Aviation Museum
Legion of Honor
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Marine Mammal Center
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art
New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)
Oakland Museum of California
Pacific Coast Air Museum
Pacific Pinball Museum
Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
Richmond Museum of History
Ruth Bancroft Garden
Sacramento Children's Museum
San Jose Museum of Art
San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
San Mateo County History Museum
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Seymour Marin Discovery Center
Shadelands Ranch Museum
The Tech Interactive
UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
UC Botanicals Garden at Berkeley
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum

We're delighted to announce that the Winter MakerClub is BACK for the second year in a row!

On Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays over the winter break, kids aged 3-13 can drop in between 10am-2pm and create winter-themed projects in the Downtown Library Makerspace. New projects will be available DAILY!

The fun kicks off on Wednesday, December 20. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Find more details about this program here: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71178/2638?backlist=%2fdepartments%2flibrary%2fevents%2f-selcat-14

From December 11-16, our children’s storytimes will feature books about holidays celebrated around the world and in our own communities! It's the most wonderful time of the year to learn about neighbors who celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, and more.⁠

Please note that our storytimes will take a break from December 18-January 7 at all locations.

Click here for the weekly storytime schedule: https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/library/events/-selcat-18

Mark your calendars for the next Community Zoom Day, December 20th, 9am-2:45pm!

Enjoy a full day of free online activities designed for seniors on zoom. This virtual event occurs monthly. Community Zoom Days are an active collaboration between the Veterans Memorial Senior Center and Travonde!

Disfrute de un día completo de actividades en línea gratuitas diseñadas para personas mayores en Zoom. Este evento virtual ocurre mensualmente. ¡Los Community Zoom Days son una colaboración entre el Veterans Memorial Senior Center y Travonde! Este program es ofrecido con interpretación.

How to Register
1. Go to www.travonde.com
2. Click on the "Community Day" button
3. When the new events are posted, click on the desired activity
4. Click on "Book Now" and then "Continue"
5. Enter your First Name, Last Name and Email Address.
6. Check your email for the zoom link for the event. Enjoy!

Cómo registrarse
1. Visite el sitio de red www.travonde.com
2. Haga clic en el botón "Community Day"
3. Cuando se publiquen los nuevos eventos, haga clic en la actividad deseada
4. Haga clic en el botón "Book Now" y luego en "Continue"
5. Provea su nombre, apellido y correo electrónico.
6. Encuentre el enlace de zoom del evento en su correo electrónico. ¡Disfrute!

https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/67330/452

Teens, do you have questions about transferring to a four-year university, career programs, financial aid, middle college, or dual enrollment? Representatives from Cañada College are eager to answer them! Join them for a workshop in the Teen Center next Tuesday, December 12 at 5pm!

This program is for teens age 14 and up. More details here: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/70450/2638?backlist=%2fdepartments%2flibrary%2fevents%2f-curm-12%2f-cury-2023

Job seekers, it's not too late to sign up for tonight's online workshop with Phase2Careers! Discover how today’s recruiters might use artificial intelligence (AI) to find candidates and learn how to use the AI tool ChatGPT to enhance your own job search.

The Zoom meeting begins at 6pm tonight, December 5. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdeChqD0tGNC2Mp1Tyw6ezO6iJD1941Uu #/registration

Calling young writers! If you are a young writer wanting to publish your work, the Young Adult Novelist Convention (YANovCon) Short Story Contest is open for submissions December 1-31, 2023.

🖌 Theme: To Be You: Identity in the Age of Censorship
🖌 Open to 8th-12th graders who reside or go to school in San Mateo County
🖌 Work must be original
🖌 500 words or less
🖌 Stories accepted in English and en español

Stories can be realistic, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, dystopian, or any genre! Winners will be announced at YANovCon on February 3, 2024 at the South San Francisco Library

Submit your work at the link: bit.ly/ShortStoryContest2024

As long as the sun still shines, Stories in the Park will continue! Bring your blanket and jackets to our Monday 10am storytime at Mezes Park. Mister Armando loves reading to kids out in the community!

Find other Stories in the Park locations and more information here:
https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/70370/2638?backlist=%2fdepartments%2flibrary%2fevents

It’s . This year Hanukkah (Chanukah) is observed December 7–December 15! Celebrate this festive holiday with a children’s book from our featured list. In Leslie Kimmelman’s “Eight Nights of Lights,” count down each night of Hanukkah with this gorgeous and fun holiday storybook.

To see more titles, visit:
https://rcpl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/176200953_rcpl_kids/2429675079_hanukkah

Hanukkah is December 7 – 15! Ignite the spirit of Hanukkah for kids with Hoopla's enchanting collection, where stories and traditions come alive in delightful ways. Check out materials such as Eric Kimmel’s audiobook “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins,” Ellen Fischer’s movie “Latke, the Lucky Dog,” and Laura Gehl’s eBook “Happy Llamakkah!”

For more Hanukkah selections from Hoopla, visit:
https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/14513

¡Mañana a las 10:30am!

En este taller Michelle Torres nos enseñará como usar el Cricut Maker 3 y el software Cricut Design Space para personalizar una bolsa de lona para llevar a casa. Todos los materiales son proporcionados por la biblioteca sin costo al participante.

Más información: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71121/2638?backlist=%2fdepartments%2flibrary%2fevents

Presentamos nuestro nuevo servicio, The Shelf. Su tarjeta de la Biblioteca Pública de Redwood City es ahora la puerta de acceso a todo un mundo de contenidos Premium en español para disfrutar cuando quieras, donde quieras y con quien quieras. Disfrute de todas nuestras series sin limitaciones y 10 tiquetes mensuales para películas y más. The Shelf tiene más de 7,000 episodios de series y telenovelas, cine Méxicano, Colombiano, Español, Argentino, Hollywood, y más.

empieza aquí:
https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/library/the-shelf

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages generosity and giving back to your community. In the spirit of giving, today we are highlighting the organizations that support Redwood City Public Library. Perhaps you will be inspired to give to one or all?

Friends of the Redwood City Public Library operates the bookstore located in the lobby of the Downtown Library. Proceeds from donations and sales are the source of funding for a wide array of wonderful library programs. The Friends also sell our RCPL Bees honey - the perfect holiday gift!

Redwood City Library Foundation raises funds to increase financial support for Redwood City Public Library’s services, improvements, collections and more. Current Foundation initiatives include funding the Makerspace, Bridging the Digital Divide and Career Online High School.

Redwood City Friends of Literacy is dedicated to promoting awareness, raising financial support and advocating for the intergenerational literacy services of Project READ-Redwood City. Project READ’s programs are designed to break the cycle of illiteracy by surrounding adults and families with literacy services that promote education and a lifelong love of learning.

You can find all these organizations and ways to give on our DONATE page:
https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/library/donate