October Library News: Announcing the Bookdrop Art Contest winners!

CLIMATE ACTION READING GROUP  TUESDAY OCTOBER 8, 7 pm DOWNTOWN LIBRARY Read and discuss coverage of our changing climate.   Learn More

WHAT'S NEW?

Announcing the winners of the Bookdrop Art Contest! The winning designs from the Bookdrop Art Contest for our Redwood Shores Branch Library and Schaberg Branch Library bookdrops have been installed! Many thanks to all the artists for contributing their talent and time to our contest.   The Winners:  Redwood Shores Branch Library Winner: Kevin, age 10  Title of Artwork: Book Drops, Imagination Rises   Schaberg Branch Library Winner: Sara, age 9 Title of Artwork: Reading Together   To see all the winning designs, go here.      Alebrijes Short Story Contest In collaboration with Casa Circulo Cultural, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a Short Story Contest for children: The Dream. Children ages 6 to 14 are encouraged to create a short story based on their observations related to the Alebrijes art exhibition currently on display at Courthouse Square. To learn more and to enter by October 21, go here.

NEWS FROM PROJECT READ

The Trivia BEE On October 11, the Redwood City Friends of Literacy will host its 30th Annual Trivia BEE at Cañada College.The Trivia BEE promotes literacy awareness, and provides funds for Project READ's tutoring programs serving hundreds of adults, children and families in our community.    Companies and individuals may register to participate as a team or event sponsor. And of course spectators play a big role in the Trivia BEE ($25 tickets). BEE a part of the solution! Register at triviabee.org!

TOP PICKS IN LIBRARY EVENTS

GEORGE HURD ENSEMBLE SATURDAY OCTOBER 5, 2:30 pm DOWNTOWN LIBRARY Join us for a live concert featuring original contemporary post-classical/jazz music by composer George Hurd. Learn More

WILD WILD WEST  SATURDAY OCTOBER 5, 6-9pm  DEVIL'S CANYON BREWING COMPANY Redwood City Library Foundation's 6th annual fundraiser. Come support a great cause while enjoying live music and more! Purchase tickets here.

CLIMATE ACTION READING GROUP  TUESDAY OCTOBER 8, 7 pm DOWNTOWN LIBRARY Read and discuss coverage of our changing climate.   Learn More

RYLEE'S TRAVELING REPTILE PARTY   Wednesday October 9, 4 pm - Fair Oaks Branch Saturday October 12, 11 am - Downtown Library Saturday October 19, 11 am - Redwood Shores Branch Get up-close and personal with a scaly friend!

MEET THE AUTHOR: ANNIQUA RANA THURSDAY OCTOBER 10, 7 pm DOWNTOWN LIBRARY Join us to meet the author of Wild Boar in the Cane Field.  Learn More

JOB SEARCH REVIEW PHASE2CAREERS  TUESDAY OCTOBER 15, 10:15 am  DOWNTOWN LIBRARY Evaluate your job search with feedback from a panel of experts. Learn More