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Meet Our New Board President: Debbi Jones-Thomas
Debbi grew up in rural Kentucky, the youngest of 13 and the first in her family to go to college. After graduating from Morehead State...
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Nov 3, 20212 min read


Community Enthusiastic about New Makerspace
We asked Windy Orviss, a teacher at Connect Community Charter School in Redwood City, and Ian Spiro, a local father and tinkerer who...
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Nov 3, 20212 min read


Join Us in Welcoming Our New Board Members
The Foundation added six amazing women to the board of directors this year: Diana James-Cairns, Gina Meyers, Michelle Rick, Maria...
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Nov 3, 20211 min read


Celebrate Giving Tuesday November 30, 2021
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 by the 92nd Street YMCA in New York City as a day that encourages people to do good. Giving Tuesday is...
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Nov 3, 20211 min read


Current RCLF Initiatives
Your gifts promote literacy and build community for all ages through the following initiatives: Makerspace A community workspace in the...
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Nov 3, 20211 min read


Update on Makerspace in the Library
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed its start, the Redwood City Makerspace project is moving forward! A makerspace is a...
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Aug 13, 20212 min read


Celebrate World Bee Day at RCLF’s Virtual Fundraiser on May 20, 2021!
Save the Date! May 20, 2021 Pre-event “buzz” begins at 5:00 pm featuring Mixologist Greg St. Claire, owner of Town & Milagros. Event...
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Apr 29, 20211 min read


RCLF Board Member Profile: Nancy Radcliffe
Nancy Radcliffe, the current Vice-President of the Redwood City Library Foundation (RCLF) Board, is a 3rd generation native Californian,...
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Apr 29, 20211 min read
Current RCLF Initiatives (Spring 2021)
Your gifts promote literacy and building community for all ages through the following programs: Bridging the Digital Divide Funds digital...
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Apr 29, 20211 min read


Makerspace is Coming Soon
The Makerspace in the Downtown Library is closer than ever to becoming a reality! The RCLF has raised over $300,000 to complete the first...
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Apr 29, 20211 min read


Defining a New Era for Our Library & Our Community
Library Director Derek Wolfgram’s thoughts on the pandemic’s effect on the Library going forward.
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Apr 29, 20213 min read


Resiliency Fund Doubles Goal
The Redwood City community is generous and cares deeply about our libraries. We are happy to report that RCLF’s fall appeal campaign was...
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Apr 29, 20211 min read


COHS Graduates Four in 2021
RCLF partners with the Redwood City Public Library, Project READ, and the California State Library to offer adults the opportunity to...
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Apr 29, 20211 min read


Many Thanks to our donors!
Visit our 2020 donor page for a list of individuals, groups, and businesses that contributed between January 1 and December 31, 2020.
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Apr 5, 20211 min read
RCPL Named Finalist for 2021 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service
We are proud and excited to share that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Federal agency that supports libraries...
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Mar 18, 20212 min read


Progress on the Makerspace Project
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed its start, the Redwood City Library Makerspace project is moving forward!
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Oct 10, 20202 min read


Meet RCLF Executive Director - Lisa Hicks-Dumanske
In April of this year, Redwood City Library Foundation welcomed our new Executive Director, Lisa Hicks-Dumanske.
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Oct 9, 20202 min read


The Pillars of Library Support
Libraries have always been more than just books on shelves. This takes more funds than the city has budgeted...
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Oct 9, 20202 min read


The Building is Closed, but the Library is Here for You
During the COVID-19 shutdown, your Library has not been idle; we are still providing services to the community, including ...
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Oct 9, 20201 min read
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