Redwood City Public Library

06/02/2026

Join us at the Redwood Shores Branch Library to meet Marissa McGee, author of Free the Curls. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her story and celebrate reading with our community! 📖

📅 June 16 at 6:30pm
📍Redwood Shores Branch Library

https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/95153/2638?backlist=%2fdepartments%2flibrary%2fevents

05/31/2026

LGBTQ+ Pride Month begins tomorrow! This week our list honors the history, heroes, literature, and future of PRIDE. “Love after the End” is an exciting and groundbreaking fiction anthology showcasing a number of emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and q***r) Indigenous writers from across Turtle Island.

You can read books such as this and more from our booklist here:
https://rcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/172852481/1649913529

05/30/2026

LOTE4Kids is a resource that allows kids to learn a language and connect with books through the magic of storytelling. Use your Redwood City Library card and choose from thousands of audio-picture books in 50+ languages, together with English translations.

For more information, visit:
https://lote4kids.com

05/29/2026

Join teacher Emilia for a dynamic, inclusive experience for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Utilizing the renowned PLAY curriculum, our group music and movement classes are 30 minutes of fun, interactive music and play for children. For ages 0-5.

📅 June 6 @ 11am
📍Redwood Shores Branch Library

https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/91194/2638?backlist=%2fdepartments%2flibrary%2fevents%2f-curm-6%2f-cury-2026

05/28/2026

Throughout June, the City of Redwood City and community partners will host Juneteenth celebrations honoring Black history, culture, creativity and joy. Redwood City Public Library program highlights include author Marissa McGee presenting Free the Curls, a Juneteenth Printmaking workshop, a Historical Perspective and Conversation with Lois Fried, and family-friendly Storytelling and Music with Kirk Waller. In June, visit the Downtown Library and Redwood Shores Branch Library to view the Threads of Culture - Art Exhibition. Another exhibition, Ravenswood Remembered, starts June 9 at the San Mateo County History Museum. On June 19 at 6pm, don’t miss celebrating the Juneteenth holiday with Music on the Square - Patton Leatha Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services .

Visit the Juneteenth page for all the events in Redwood City and surrounding communities

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

05/27/2026

Young engineers and creative problem-solvers are invited to explore robotics at Redwood City Public Library! Through hands-on programs using LEGO Spike Kits, kids can build and program robots while participating in fun individual and team challenges. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided.

At Schaberg Branch Library, robotics programming is expanding this summer with new Drop-In LEGO Robotics on Tuesdays from 3:30–5pm for kids ages 5–13 (grades K–8). These sessions encourage free building, creativity, and collaborative learning.

Kid Makers: LEGO Robotics League continues on Sundays at the Downtown Library Makerspace for kids ages 8–13 (grades 3–8).

Beginning June 25, Schaberg will also introduce LEGO Robotics Skills Sessions, focused workshops for rising 3rd graders and above who ready to level up their robotics abilities. The first session, “Avoiding Obstacles,” will teach participants how to use sensors and advanced programming to maneuver robots through an obstacle course.

Find details on our Makerspace page: https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/library/makerspace

05/25/2026

With just one week until June arrives, get ready for the Summer Learning Challenge! This year's challenge runs from June 1 to August 31, and is chock full of books, programs, performers, prizes, and MORE! Learn more about it here and stay tuned for all the fun: www.redwoodcity.org/summerlearning

¡A solo una semana a la llegada de junio, prepárese para el Desafío de Aprendizaje de Verano! ¡El desafío de este año corre desde el 1 de junio hasta el 31 de agosto, y está repleto de libros, programas, artistas, premios y MÁS! Obtenga más información aquí y manténgase listo para toda la diversión: www.redwoodcity.org/summerlearning

Programs sponsored by and Books courtesy of

05/24/2026

05/24/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This Sunday check out children’s books that give insight into a particular condition.

In Anna Llenas’s picture book “The Color Monster,” emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, are described through the actions of a monster sorting them out.

For more selections, visit:
https://rcpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/176200953/3029686157

05/23/2026

Finals are coming. Are you prepared?

If you are looking for help with homework or writing, visit Brainfuse’s HelpNow live online tutors. Tutors are available 24/7.

Use your Redwood City Public Library card to receive personalized tutoring support; real-time guidance on brainstorming, revising, and refining your writing; and help with academic and standardized tests.

For help with schoolwork, visit:
https://bit.ly/3RkYHix