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NAtional Night Out 2019
    August 2019
WHAT'S NEW?
 OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY 
Year-round, the libra ry is out and about attending community festivals and events, and summer is our "high season." Last week alone, we attended the 2nd Annual Inclusion Festival, the Red Morton Park Family Campout, and two National Night Out events! A Starship Technologies robot delivered children's books to the Library Director's storytime at the Roosevelt/Central Neighborhood Association event on National Night Out. Come find our table at Fiestas Patrias and the Redwood City Salsa Festival in September! In October, we will be at the annual PortFest.
 
NEW BUZZ FROM THE LIBRARY BEES 
The library bees have been busy this summer! The hives now have a livestream available 8am-7pm daily here. Take a breather and watch the library bees hard at work. The bees also have their own Facebook page, RCPL Bees. Follow them to learn when the next batch of honey will be available from the Friends of the Redwood City Public Library, and for more educational content about bees and beekeeping.  
 
HONORING CHUCK ASHTON 
The California Library Association recently announced this year's inductees into the California Library Hall of Fame. They include our very own, Chuck Ashton (1948-2019)! Chuck was Youth Services manager here at Redwood City Public Library. Chuck was known for his popular Families for Literacy story hours and as a result was awarded CLA's first Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy award (2003). We are so proud! Read more about the award here
NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
CHEERS FOR CHARITY
On Friday August 30 from 4pm-11pm drink beer and support your Library! Enjoy local craft beer and root beer, food trucks, and live music at Devil's Canyon Brewery ( 935 Washington St, San Carlos) . A portion of the sales proceeds will be donated to the Redwood City Library Foundation,
for support of the Library's programs. For more information, go here.  
 
GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Redwood City Library Foundation recently received grants totaling over $100,000. The grant from California Public Utilities Commission will help address two prime concerns - inequities in access to technology and broadband internet access, and the need for tech-literate workers in the 21st century.
 
In addition, Wells Fargo awarded Redwood City Library Foundation a grant for ongoing support of the Bridging the Digital Divide project. The grant enables Wells Fargo and the Foundation to work together to empower change for the better and provide internet connection and digital resources to families who need it most.
   
To learn more about the Redwood City Library Foundation, go here
TOP PICKS IN LIBRARY EVENTS
Superhero Party
SUPERHERO PARTY! 
SUNDAY AUGUST 18, 12:30 pm
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
Join the Superhero Academy for a day! Learn to protect your identity, develop your superpowers, and save the world. For families with children ages 0-12. Learn More 
Astronomy for Everyone
ASTRONOMY FOR EVERYONE
MONDAY AUGUST 19, 7  pm 
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY 
Join Astronomer Kevin Manning for a visual presentation followed by a telescope viewing outside the Library.   Learn More
Art of the Ask
THE ART OF THE ASK
MONDAY AUGUST 26, 4  pm 
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY 
Learn ways to set your goals and influence others, boosting your confidence to communicate effectively and get what you want.   Learn More
LIVE AND ALOUD PERFORMER SERIES
CHARGE PARTICLES: PLUGGED-IN JAZZ WITH A SPARK!
THURSDAY AUGUST 29, 7 pm
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
Enjoy live contemporary jazz with elements of Latin and funk music.  Learn More 
CHEERS! FOR CHARITY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 4 pm - 11 pm
Devil's Canyon Brewery, 935 Washington St., San Carlos
Drink beer and support your Library! Enjoy craft beer and root beer, food trucks, and live music, with a portion of proceeds donated to the Redwood City Library Foundation.

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