Redwood City Public Library

July
2009

Friends of the Library
Going on a summer trip?  Need a book for that plane ride?  Visit the Friends of the Library bookstore and get paperbacks for only 25 or 50 cents!  Or, visit the Friends booth at the Redwood City's Farmer's Market every Saturday from 8 a.m. to Noon - all books only 50 cents!



Contact Us:

650.780.7018

 

Highlights in July
Summer Reading Program Henna Tattoos for Teens
Acing the Job Interview


Citywide Event Calendar

express yourself Teen Summer Reading Program
Sign up at any Redwood City Library

All teens going into grades 6-12 are welcome to join to win prizes for reading during the summer.  Look for fun programs each month.
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Movies at the Library - Teen Film:
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2

Wednesday July 1 @ 6:30 PM
Downtown Library - Community Room

Join the four best friends as they finish their first year of college and dive into a summer of excitement.
Rated PG-13
All ages welcome.

Peninsula Writers' Bloc Peninsula Writers Bloc
Wednesday July 1 @
7:00 PM
Downtown Library - Small Meeting Room

Group meetings include readings from participants, as well as opportunities to learn more about the craft of writing and getting published.
Something, Maybe Talk Soup - Teen Book Club
Tuesday July 7 @ 6:00 PM
Downtown Library - Small Meeting Room

This month we are reading Something, Maybe by Elizabeth Scott.
Seventeen-year-old high school student Hannah is trying to lead a normal life, despite the fact that both her parents are famous for their wild lifestyles.
Grades 6-12 welcome.

peninsula works Acing the Job Interview
Thursday July 9 @ 12:00 PM
Downtown Library - Fireplace Room

Presented by PeninsulaWorks. Learn how to answer the tough questions that most employers answer. Go in confident!
To register call Bedilia at 650-599-3852.

henna Henna Tattoos
Monday July 13 @ 4:00 PM

Downtown Library - Community Room

Join us for temporary tattoos and learn about the art of Henna.
Grades 6-12 welcome.
Teen Council Library Teen Council
Wednesday July 15 @ 5:00 PM

Downtown Library - Meet on 2nd Floor

Join a fun group of teens to help plan and create publicity for teen events.
Grades 6-12 welcome.
kaiser Kaiser Permanente Lecture Series- Alzheimer's Disease: Research Update
Wednesday July 15 @ 10:30 AM
Downtown Library - Community Room

Join the Alzheimer's Association for a presentation including the risk factors and current treatment options for Alzheimer's Disease.
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle Book Group - Let's Talk Books
David Wroblewski’s
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle


Thursday July 16 @ 12:00 PM
Downtown Library - Small Meeting Room

…an enormous but effortless read…of a captivating story about a mute boy and his dogs…Inspired improbably by the plot of Shakespeare's Hamlet, this Midwestern tale manages to be both tender and suspenseful.” - Washington Post Book World

Twilight Fair Oaks Film Festival:
Twilight

Friday July 24 @
3:00 PM
Fair Oaks Library
Come join us for popcorn and a movie.
knitting Knitting at the Library
Knitting at the Library will return in the Fall!

Computer Classes in Spanish at Fair Oaks Library

Clase de Computacion
Miercoles 11:00 AM

Internet para padres e hijos
Martes 5:30 PM

Volunteer With Project READ!
Project READ is a free literacy Program sponsored by the Redwood City Public Library.
 
Teach someone to read.
You’ll be amazed what you learn!
Reserve your seat today!

Project READ 650-780-7077
E-mail: rclread@redwoodcity.org

Downtown Library • 1044 Middlefield Road (650)780-7018

Fair Oaks Library • 2510 Middlefield Road (650)780-7261

Redwood Shores Library • 399 Marine Parkway (650)780-5740

Schaberg Library • 2140 Euclid Avenue
(650)780-7010