Book Clubs for kids and more this week at RCPL

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July 1, 2024

BOOK CLUBS FOR KIDS

We can't think of a better way to get your Summer Learning Challenge reading in than with a Library book club. Our book clubs are filled with reading, fun group activities and free books! Join one of our upcoming sessions for 3-5 graders or beginning readers.

Beginning Readers Book Club

Join us for the Beginning Readers Book Club! You can pick up a copy of the book at the Children's desk at the Downtown Library starting Monday July 8. Learn more

Book Clubs for Kids

Join the English-language virtual book club for 3rd-5th graders! July 11-August 1, Thursdays at 5pm. Register here.

Club de Lectura

Club de lectura en español es para niños de 3.º a 5.º grado con libros GRATIS. Martes, 17:00 horas del 9 de julio al 30 de julio. Registrar aquí.

Book clubs aren't just for kids! Adults can join the RCPL Book Club, which meets on the 4th Tuesday at noon.

LUNCH AT YMCA

Next week on Monday July 8, our Lunch with the Library at Sequoia YMCA program has a very special visitor! RCPL Bees' Sager Family Farm will teach the community all about bees and will even bring a fully contained observation hive.

YMCA lunch is served 12-12:30pm. You’ll find us following lunch on Mondays, June 24-July 29, from 12:30-1:30pm. Come for healthy lunches, books and free activities to help young minds and bodies grow and thrive!

Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

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VISIT PARKS THIS SUMMER

Great news! Our State Parks Passes program is continuing thanks to advocates throughout the state who spoke up about the importance of making our natural spaces accessible to all. You can read more about this win for libraries in a recent Los Angeles Times article.

The California State Library Parks Pass provides free vehicle day-use entry into a participating state park. To learn more about RCPL's free Parks Pass program visit this page.

In addition, we also offer San Mateo County Park Passes for a three-week checkout! For more information, go here.

Lastly, don't forget to pick up a Kids Discovery Backpack at the Downtown Library before you head out on your next adventure!

COMMUNITY CORNER

Child and Parent/Caregiver Survey

Redwood City Together is gathering community input from children/youth and their parents/caregivers who reside in Redwood City and North Fair Oaks, about how to better support them thrive by removing barriers and providing additional resources. There are two versions of this survey: one for parents and caregivers, and one for youth ages 13-24. Please only complete the survey if you reside, live, and/or work in Redwood City or North Fair Oaks and you are either a young person between the ages of 13-24 or the parent/caregiver of a child. Make your voice heard at thi s link.

Redwood City Together está solicitando opiniones de la comunidad de niños/jóvenes y sus padres/cuidadores que residen en Redwood City y North Fair Oaks, sobre cómo ayudarlos a prosperar eliminando barreras y brindándoles recursos adicionales. Hay dos versiones de esta encuesta: una para padres y cuidadores, y otra para jóvenes de 13 a 24 años. Complete la encuesta solo si reside, vive y/o trabaja en Redwood City o North Fair Oaks y es un joven de entre 13 y 24 años, o el padre/cuidador de un niño. Haga resonar su voz en este enlace.

EVENTS TOP PICKS

See the full events calendar here.

Soul Soup

Join Bay Area Native Amber Hines for a family music event. Amber’s drumming blends traditional and contemporary music to uplift the spirit.

TUE JUL 9, 6:30pm @ Magical Bridge

WED JUL 10, 5:30pm and 6:30pm @ Redwood Shores

SAT JUL 13, 11am @ Downtown

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Yoga @ Redwood Shores Branch Library

Experienced instructor Ted Harvey will offer a combination of movement, meditation and breathing for adults at all levels. Join us for a series of four free classes:

Wed July 10 - 11 am - 12 pm
Wed July 31 - 11 am - 12 pm
Wed Aug 7 - 11 am - 12 pm
Wed Aug 21 - 11 am - 12 pm

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STEAM @ the Library

Drop in at the Downtown Makerspace on Mondays from 3:30-5:30pm for hands on STEAM activities. Each week explore a different area of STEAM. For grades 3-8.