Support Your Library
Library Foundation
The mission of the Redwood City Library Foundation is to increase financial support for the library's services, collections, and programs. For more information on the RCL Foundation, its programs, and contribution opportunities, please visit the Foundation website or email us.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Redwood City Public Library is made up of people like YOU who are committed to furthering the excellence of the Redwood City Public Library! We raise funds solely to benefit the library and make significant gifts to expand library collections, programs and services. We accept book donations and run a book store in the Main library. The Friends also volunteer for many library support services. Call 650-780-7050 to get more information about joining and volunteer opportunities.
Donations
The Friends operates a resale book store inside the Main Library to generate funds to support library programs and events. We accept donations of gently used hard cover and soft cover books, videos, and CDs. The donation box is situated inside the main library’s entrance; for large donations, come to the library’s back door for assistance.
We do not accept: magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, text books more than 5 years old, medical/nursing manuals, or training or company manuals. Please do not donate anything that is soiled, torn or has been in storage.
Volunteer Opportunities
Not Sure How To Help?
If you're not sure how you can contribute to the library, call us. We would love to benefit from your dedication and experience, no matter what your talents. For information, call Carol Moniz at 650-780-7050 or check our current openings.
Read to Children
Join Traveling Storytime and read to preschoolers each week at a Redwood City preschool or home day care. Only 30 minutes a week will make a huge difference in a child's life. For more information, call 650.780.7014, or email us.
Congratulations Traveling Storytime
On February 13, the Traveling Storytime Program celebrated the milestone of having read to 100,000 children since it began in 2001. On March 24, the program was honored with a City Council Proclamation letter, presented by Mayor Rosanne Foust, honoring the volunteers for their, "exemplary and tireless efforts to enhance literacy in our community". The Traveling Storytime Program brings storytimes to children in home daycares and preschools throughout Redwood City.
Help With Special Needs
Choose and/or deliver library materials to homebound and disabled residents. New volunteers are needed and welcome! Call Carol Moniz 650-780-7050 for more information.
Be A Tutor
It's easy to become a Project READ volunteer tutor! For information on our upcoming tutor training programs, call us at 650-780-7077 or see our web page.
Community Service For Teens
Earn community service hours and do things like:
- Join Library Teen Council and have a voice in the library
- Help organize and manage teen programs
- Lead craft programs for children
- Read to kids
