About Us
The Redwood City Public Library’s mission is to be “the learning center of our community and the place people turn to for the discovery of ideas, the joy of reading and the power of information.” Community needs drive our services, and we take a personal interest in ensuring that they are delivered in a welcoming, convenient, and responsive manner.
Library History and Highlights
Library Board
The Library Board consists of five members, appointed by the City Council for terms of three years each: (from left) Reina B. Barragan, Rudy Madrigal, Zachary Sweeney, Sharon Levin, and Alex Schernig.
Strategic Plans
Strategic Plan 2002-2005
Strategic Plan Update 2006-2008
Technology Plan 2006-2008
Highlights
Snapshot of 2008
- Loaned over one million items
- 64,000 library card holders used their card
- 300,000 books, music and movies in our four libraries
- 29,000 items added to the collection
- 887,000 visits to our libraries
- 562,000 physical visits
- 325,000 visits to the library website
- 116,000 children and families attended library programs or received homework help
- 2,289 programs - 1,786 library sponsored, 503 community sponsored
- Over 300,000 computer uses; 130 public computers
View the below presentations for more on the past year at Redwood City Public Library.
2008 Annual Accomplishment Report
Services to Youth Presentation
Redwood Shores Library Presentation
Slide
show
of new Family Place
Library Policies
Click here for library policies on circulation, gifts, meeting room use, and more.
Donations
Click here for information on donating materials.
