Redwood City Public Library Offers Events for Everyone — Check Out What’s Coming Up!
Join the fun, all are welcome- events for kids, teens and adults.

The fun doesn’t stop at the Redwood City Public Library! The Library has many events, for every age group, happening year round.
The Redwood City Public Library cultivates community by welcoming all people to experience the shared joys of literacy and learning. Through their service initiatives, the Library gives families and children access to quality educational opportunities — ranging from coding lessons for kids to a live jazz concert! Read on to check out what’s happening!

Kids & Family Events (Ages 0 — School Age)
Coding for Kids
Learn how to code! All ages welcome.
Sundays at 2 p.m. — Downtown Library
Talent Show!
Plan your act, start practicing and show us what you can do at the upcoming Talent Show!
Thursday, September 7 at 7 p.m. — Downtown Library
RWC Rocks!
Join Redwood City in their rock painting craze!
Saturday, September 9 at 11 a.m. — Downtown Library
Wednesday, September 13 at 4 p.m. — Fair Oaks Branch Library
Saturday, September 16 at 11 a.m. — Redwood Shores Branch Library
Gerald the Magician!
Prepare to be baffled with Gerald the Magician’s tricks!
Wednesday, October 11 at 4 p.m. — Schaberg Library
Saturday, October 14 at 11 a.m. — Downtown Library
Saturday, October 21 at 11 a.m. — Redwood Shores Branch Library
A Not-So-Scary Halloween Parade
Bring your little ghosts and goblins to a not-so-scary magic show then parade through the library picking up sweet treats!
Thursday, October 26 at 7 p.m. — Downtown Library
Star Wars Reads with Author Cole Horton
Meet the Author of Star Wars Reads and join us for a family-friendly trivia event!
Saturday, October 28 at 1 p.m. — Downtown Library
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Spend the night listening to stories and playing games at this extra special sleepover at the Library! Don’t forget to bring your furry friend too!
Saturday, November 4 — Downtown Library
Caterpillar Puppets
Wednesday, November 8 at 4 p.m. — Fair Oaks Branch Library
Saturday, November 11 at 11 a.m. — Downtown Library
Saturday, November 18 at 11 a.m. — Redwood Shores Branch Library
Here Comes Santa Claus!
Bring the whole family and meet Santa!
Sunday, December 10 at 1 p.m. — Redwood Shores Branch Library
Sunday, December 17 at 1 p.m. — Downtown Library
Tuesday, December 19 at 4:30 p.m. — Schaberg Branch Library
Thursday, December 21 at 4:30 p.m. — Fair Oaks Branch Library
Gabriel’s Trumpet Trio
Enjoy holiday music, cookies, and crafts at this family event!
Wednesday, December 13 at 6 p.m. — Downtown Library
Winter Reading Club!
Read in December and January and receive a free kids’ meal from the Old Spaghetti Factory!
December — January
For more details about the Library’s Kids events, go here.

Teen Events (Grades 6–12)
Drop-in College Essay Help with Alice Kleeman
Get assistance with your college personal statements and application questions!
Tuesday, September 5 at 4 p.m. — Downtown Library
Tuesday, September 19 at 4 p.m. — Downtown Library
A Whole New Virtual World (Ages 13+)
You’re invited to play with Oculus Rift at the Redwood City Teen Center Digital Lab!
Thursday, September 14 at 3 p.m. — Downtown Library
Tween Book Club
Enjoy lively discussion, exploration, and craft creation, plus a wide variety of books (which you get to keep!).
Tuesdays, starting October 3 at 6 p.m. — Downtown Library
Teens Tree Hero Brigade
Get your hands dirty and become more connected with the urban forest while fulfilling community service hours!
Each week in November, starting November 6 at 4 p.m. — Downtown Library
For more details about the Library’s Teen events, go here.

Adult Events (Many events for teens and families too.)
Job Lab
Get assistance with your job search, online applications, and resume writing.
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. — Downtown Library
Charged Particles — Plugged-In Jazz with a Spark!
Join us for a live, free Jazz concert!
Wednesday, September 6 at 7 p.m. — Downtown Library
Lawyers in the Library
Receive free consultation with a volunteer lawyer, including information and referral to other agencies.
Thursday, September 14 at 7 p.m. — Downtown Library
Thursday, October 12 at 7 p.m. — Downtown Library
Thursday, November 9 at 7 p.m. — Downtown Library
Box — Employer Forum
Understand Box’s Human Resources process, corporate culture and potential opportunities for experienced workers!
Tuesday, September 26 at 10 a.m. — Downtown Library
Meet the Author
Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. — Downtown Library
Wednesday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. — Downtown Library
Thursday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m. — Downtown Library
Thursday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m. — Downtown Library
Thursday, October 26 at 7 p.m. — Downtown Library
Let’s Talk Books
Join us every third Thursday of the month to discuss a good book or two.
Thursday, October 19 at 12 p.m. — Downtown Library
The Waterman Trio
Enjoy Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms in this refreshing Jazz-based performance!
Saturday, October 28 at 2 p.m. — Downtown Library
Gabriel’s Trumpet Trio
Enjoy holiday music, cookies, and crafts at this family event!
Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. — Downtown Library
For more details about the Library’s Adult events, go here.

For other Redwood City Public Library events and programs go here.
To learn about the Library sponsors, who generously help make these events possible, go here.

