Help Power the Library’s Drive to Share Digital Access

The gulf between those who have reliable internet access and those who don’t – called “the digital divide” – is an ongoing challenge for many Redwood City residents. Bridging-the-Digital-Divide (BDD) is a cornerstone initiative that RCLF has funded since 2017. We purchase technology assets such as:

100 Wi-Fi hotspots that can be checked out for up to three weeks (just like a book).  In the past few months, the Library has refreshed the supply of hotspots with 100 new devices.

More than 30 iPads that can be checked out at the Downtown Library, and Redwood Shores and Schaberg branches.

Laptops with wireless access and wired desktop PCs that can be used in the libraries for two hours a day. In the coming months, RCPL will introduce new Windows-based devices running a more robust set of software and applications than the previous devices.

Let’s keep up the momentum! Donate today!

Coming Soon: Hotspots for the Branch Libraries!

RCLF is thrilled to announce a generous donation from David Cowan of Bessemer Venture Partners to purchase 20 additional Wi-Fi hotspots that will be available for checkout. This donation allows the library to expand the hotspot loan program to both Redwood Shores and Schaberg Library branches!

Once the new devices are purchased and set up, they will be ready for checkout. We are truly grateful to the David Cowan Foundation for expanding digital literacy resources in our community!