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It's Disability Pride Month, and we are honoring the history, achievements, experiences and struggles of the disability community throughout July.
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. We are celebrating Disability Independence Day on Friday, July 26 at 11am with a visit from Canine Companions dogs, stories and more!
On Monday, July 22 at 5:45pm, join us for EmpowerAbility: Celebrating Diversity and Access for All. San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities, the Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities, Aging and Adult Services, and Redwood City Public Library will present an educational panel on disability resources in the County.
You can also attend these local events:
We also recommend checking out our Disability Pride Month staff picks list
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It's been a BUZZY week for our RCPL Bees!
If you didn't know, the Downtown Library's roof is home to a colony of honey bees. Our beekeepers harvest the honey and Friends of the Redwood City Public Library resell it to the community. All proceeds benefit library programs. Friends have the latest batch of DELICIOUS summer honey ready! The bees produced over 80 lbs of honey, or 215 jars! Buy it in the Downtown Library Friends Bookstore, located in the lobby.
Our bees not only provided us with honey this week, they also made a special appearance at Lunch with the Library at Sequoia YMCA. Ms. Jennifer captivated the audience with a live demo of an enclosed hive, showcasing how bees collect pollen and more. Lunch with the Library provides enriching and engaging activities following the Sequoia YMCA free summer lunch program. Lunch is served 12-12:30pm. You’ll find us following lunch on Mondays through July 29, from 12:30-1:30pm.
You can watch the library bees hard at work in their hives by clicking here.
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Our Summer Learning Challenge is in full swing, have you signed up yet? To balance out the all-day-every-day reading, join us at the library for summer dance classes!
Kids and their adults can join us in the Community Room to shake off those wiggles! Our Parent & Me Wiggles Friday dance class at 11am is open to everyone, regardless of dance experience. All ages are welcome to come have fun. The classes run from July 12 to August 16.
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We also have dance for teens!
Unleash your inner rhythm and express yourself on the dance floor with our dynamic Teen Dance Classes! From July 12 to August 16 at 2pm, whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out, our inclusive and energetic environment welcomes everyone. Learn various dance styles from hip-hop to contemporary, and groove to the latest beats while building confidence and coordination.
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Kiwanis Farmers Market
Saturdays through November 30
8am-1pm
500 block of Arguello Street, Downtown Redwood City
Featuring agricultural producers, non-agricultural food vendors, food preparation on-site vendors, non-consumable product vendors, community outreach, and much more. The Farmers Market is free and open to the public, and fun for the entire family! Find the Library booth every other week!
More information
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See the full events calendar here.
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Wildmind: Discover Local Animals
Discover amazing animals who live in our neighborhood like hawks or raccoons or snakes.
TUE JUL 16, 6:30pm, Magical Bridge
WED JUL 17, 5:30pm & 6:30pm @ Redwood Shores
SAT JUL 20, 11am, Downtown
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Vida y Cultura: Coser una canastita de cuerda
Acompáñenos en este taller práctico donde usaremos una máquina de coser para hacer una canastita decorativa de cuerda de algodón. El espacio es limitado.
SAT JUL 13, 10:30am
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Beginning Readers Book Club
Join us for the Beginning Readers Book Club! You can pick up a copy of Nate the Great and the Missing Tomatoes at the Children's desk at the Downtown Library starting Monday July 8.
We encourage caregivers to read with their child and attend our book club meeting on Saturday, July 20 together. For ages 6-8.
Learn more
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For Kids
Soul Soup @ Magical Bridge
TUE JUL 9, 6:30pm also at Redwood Shores and Downtown
Crafty Wednesdays // Miércoles de Manualidades
WED JUL 10, 3pm
Summer STEAM at the Library: Earth Science
MON JUL 15, 3:30pm
For Teens
Video Game Night
TUESDAYS, 4pm
Movie Night
WEDNESDAYS, 5pm
Film Club
THU JUL 11, 5pm
Book Club Swap
THU JUL 18, 5:30pm
For Adults
Yoga @ Redwood Shores
WED JUL 10, 11am
Adult Makers: Summer Cyanotype Prints
WED JUL 10, 6pm
Costura de todos niveles // Open Sewing
THU JUL 11, 10:30am
ALL PROGRAMS
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STAY IN TOUCH // MANTÉNGASE EN CONTACTO
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Library customer service is available for your questions:
By phone: (650) 780-7018, extension 4
Servicio bibliotecario al cliente está disponible para sus preguntas:
Por teléfono: (650) 780-7018, extensión 4
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