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A NOTE FROM THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR
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Derek Wolfgram, Library Director of Redwood City Public Library, recently wrote a message to Redwood City Library Foundation supporters about the library's response to COVID-19. Below is a excerpt of that message, and a link to read more.
"As we made the difficult decision to reduce library services, one of the huge worries we heard from the education community, the business community, and our most vulnerable residents was the loss of Wi-Fi access. One million people per year log into our wireless networks at the four libraries, and in the fall of 2017, with support from the Redwood City Library Foundation, the Library launched a program called Bridging the Digital Divide to allow home checkout of hotspots (personal Wi-Fi devices) to support residents with limited or no connectivity at home."
Redwood City Library Foundation is working hard to meet community demand by raising funds for more hotspots. Read how you can support the community during these unsettling times here.
Derek Wolfgram
Library Director
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 We've been busy sharing our
online library resources as well as learning suggestions compiled by our librarians. This week's feature is for Adults looking for reading recommendations.
FEATURED LIBRARY RESOURCES
 With the barrage of news during these unsettling times, we look for credibility in our sources. Did you know that with your library card, you have access to The New York Times online? Enjoy complimentary unlimited access to the world's finest journalism on NYTimes.com.
To register for your free account, go here.
 If you are looking for something light to read, we also provide access to eMagazines through RBdigital. The service gives you access to downloadable digital editions of popular newsstand magazines. Titles include Bon Appetit, Vogue, GQ and more.
STAFF READING AND LEARNING RECOMMENDATIONS
We are here to help you find educational and fun ways to keep learning and growing while sheltering in place. We've developed a page of resources for adults compiled by our staff here.
Looking for downloadable books? Our staff has put together some great reading lists:
Find more reading and viewing lists here.
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 ¡Nuestro club de lectura en español sigue reuniéndose!
Únase al club de lectura en español "Libros y Café" y disfrute de un momento relajado para leer en la mejor compañía. Libros gratuitos a través de la plataforma Hoopla. Reuniones virtuales a través de la app Zoom.
Our Spanish book club is still meeting! Join the Spanish book club "Libros y Café" and enjoy some downtime to read and relax in the best company. Free books provided via Hoopla. Virtual meetings through Zoom.
Contacte con Andrea Pozo para unirse / Contact Andrea Pozo to get started:
650-780-7026/
apozo@redwoodcity.org
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STAY INFORMED AND REACH OUT
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STAY INFORMED
Our
Library Service During COVID-19 microsite
offers resources for learning at home, service update
s, and ways to keep informed about the City and Library's response to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
You can also find extensive information on the City COVID-19 pages, as well as resources and essential services on the Parks, Recreation, & Community Services minisite.
FOLLOW US
Library service information, educational activities suggestions, digital reading and viewing lists, storytimes, and recommendations from our kids, teens, and adult staff are being shared on our
Facebook,
Instagram, and
Twitter. Follow along!
CONTACT THE LIBRARY
Li
 brary customer service is available for general questions. We have recently rolled out our live phone service team, who are available to take your calls from 10 am to 5pm Monday through Friday. Reach out to us!
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STORIES AND PLAY WITH RCPL LIBRARIANS
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 Have little ones at home? We have a new pre-recorded video series, Stories and Play with RCPL Librarians. The recorded stories are posted on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 am on library social media channels.
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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 1.
- 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 30 days.
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