 We are thrilled to make an initial announcement of our Library Takeover awardees! Here are the community members who will be receiving a Library Takeover grant for the design and implementation of their library program or event:
- Transgender Day of Remembrance (Downtown), Tanya Beat
- Arte y Cafecito series (Fair Oaks), Ana Avendano
- A Hero's Journey (multiple locations), Veronica Escamez
- Veterans Resource Fair and Recognition Station (Downtown), Keith Blackey
- Teen Wellness Techniques and Academic Achievement (Fair Oaks), Maria Cuellar and Noemi Ojeda
- Autism Goes to Work (Downtown), Maisie Soetantyo
- Polynesia Heritage Fest (Downtown), Kristina Perino
- Chinese Moon Festival Celebration (Redwood Shores), Sunny Su
Stay tuned for dates and details of these community-led events. It would be an understatement to say we were blown away by the thought, effort, and passion behind each and every Library Takeover application. We are humbled by the creativity and inclusivity of this community.
CLUB DE LECTURA
La biblioteca pública de Redwood City le invita a participar en la comisión planeadora del próximo club de lectura en español para adultos. ¡Venga a darnos sus ideas el jueves 19 de septiembre a las 6pm en la sala de la comunidad de la biblioteca central.
The Redwood City Public Library invites you to participate in the planning session of a reading club in Spanish for adults. Come and give us your ideas on Thursday, September 19 at 6pm in the community room of the central library!
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NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
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LIBRARY HONEY SALE
Mark your calendar! Library honey will be for sale by the Friends of the Redwood City Public Library on September 21 from 12-2pm at the Downtown Library!
Honey is $10 per 6oz jar, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the library. There will be two types of wonderful, local, library honey for sale:
"Spring" - harvested in the Spring is a bit spicier and
"Summer" - harvested in the Summer, is lighter in color and more citrusy. Learn more here.
FOLLOW THE FRIENDS
The Friends of the Library are on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@friendsoftherwclibrary). Follow along for announcements of special sales and to learn the myriad ways that the organization supports the library programs for adults, teens, children, families and more. To learn more about the Friends and ways you can support them, go
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TOP PICKS IN LIBRARY EVENTS
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THE YEAR AHEAD: COLLEGE APPLICATIONS & MORE
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 7
pm
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
Alice Kleeman will share specifics with high school seniors about the timeline for the year to come.
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TAI CHI FOR BALANCE
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 10:45 am
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
Join master-level instructor Joan Tay for a morning of movement and breathing.
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TOMAS AND THE LIBRARY LADY
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 3 pm
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
Fuse Theater developed this stage production of Jose Cruz Gonzalez's play adaptation of
Tomás and the Library Lady, by Pat Mora.
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BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 1
pm
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
Presented by Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).
Learn how to safely intervene in the event that you witness a hate crime or bias incident.
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KURT RIBAK: ORIGINAL JAZZ
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 7 pm
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
Enjoy live original jazz that is accessible, melodic, and has strong grooves.
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SEND TO A FRIEND
Have a friend you think might be interested?
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