Juneteenth art displays and more this week at RCPL

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May 20, 2024

JUNETEENTH IN REDWOOD CITY

Join the City of Redwood City in celebrating Juneteenth through a variety of special programs throughout the month of June.

Beginning this week, a Visual Arts Display explores artwork created by artists from the local Bay Area, and across America. Displays are hosted at the Downtown Library, the Redwood Shores Branch Library and the Stanford Campus in Redwood City between May 17 and June 21, 2024.

In early June, save the date for these programs:

SAT JUN 1, 2pm: Kid Makers: Celebrate Juneteenth!

TUE JUN 4, 6pm: Celebrating Juneteenth, a Historical Perspective

WED JUN 5, 6:30pm: Celebrating Juneteenth: Community Flower Book

THU JUN 6, 6pm: Celebrating Juneteenth: Community Flower Book @ Redwood Shores Branch

For the full schedule of Juneteenth events, go here

COMMUNITY ZOOM DAY

The next Community Zoom Day is this Wednesday, May 22 from 9am-3:45pm!⁠

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Enjoy a full day of free online activities designed for seniors on Zoom. This virtual event occurs monthly. Community Zoom Days are an active collaboration between the Veterans Memorial Senior Center and Travonde! ⁠

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9am: Rise and Shine with Ruth West Chair Yoga⁠

10am: Daily Habits to support Brain Health with AARP⁠

11am: Sunset and the Sea with San Mateo County Park⁠

1pm: Wills and Trusts⁠

3pm: Afternoon Stretching with Denise⁠

Learn more and register here⁠

SUSCRÍBASE PARA NOTICIAS DE LA BIBLIOTECA

La Biblioteca Pública de Redwood City tiene el placer en anunciar que a partir de mayo lanzaremos un boletín electrónico mensual en español para los suscriptores. Este boletín destacará lo último de su biblioteca, desde eventos, beneficios al miembro, y nuestra gran variedad de libros y servicios en línea. Espere contenido similar a este boletín que se centra en servicios y programas ofrecidos en español y bilingüe en español e inglés. Si desea suscribirse para recibir este boletín mensual, haga clic aquí.

EVENTS TOP PICKS

See the full events calendar here.

Fixit Clinic

Our Fixit Clinics were featured on KQED News and CBS! Building resilient communities through conveying basic troubleshooting skills and celebrating repair, Fixit Clinics equip you with skills to prolong the life of your belongings and reduce waste. Join us for the next one this Wednesday, May 22 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Makerspace.

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Seaside Story Hour @ Redwood Shores

Our Seaside Story Hour series with the Marine Science Institute celebrates the wonders of the ocean and marine life. This month’s theme is whales and dolphins! You’re sure to have a whale of a time learning about these creatures this Saturday, May 25 at 11am at the Redwood Shores Branch Library. For grades K-5.

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Teen Makers: Button Making

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join us in the Makerspace on Saturday, May 25 to make your own buttons to pin to backpacks, tote bags, or denim jackets and show your support of the cause. Drop in between 2-4pm to make, create, and collaborate! Also: stop by the Teen Center during open hours to make your own Mental Health Wellness kit. For grades 6-12.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Please note:

All Libraries will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

For Kids

Stories in the Park // Cuentos en el Parque @ Jardin de Niños

TUE MAY 21, 10am

Pequeños Aprendices

TUE MAY 28, 10:30am

For Teens

Film Club

THU MAY 23, 5pm