Peninsula Humane Society Mobile Adoption - Sat. 5/31

The Peninsula Humane Society will be setting up camp with their adorable pets on the courtyard in front of the library. Come meet the adoptable dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, and mice. PHS is showcasing animals in hopes of finding permanent homes for them, and will also answer questions about PHS/SPCA services and other animal related questions.

Saturday, May 31 from 12:00-3:00 PM On the Library Courtyard

Walter Mayes, the Giant Storyteller - Wed. 5/28

It’s BIG, BIG, BIG fun when Walter Mayes, the Giant Storyteller comes to the library to share stories and suggestions for good books to read. This program is recommended for second graders and up, parents, teachers and all book lovers.

Come get a GIANT dose of Walter when he visits the library!

Wednesday, May 28^th at 7 pm

Book Group: Let’s Talk Books! - Thu. 5/15

Greg Mortenson’s Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace — One School at a Time “Three Cups of Tea is one of the most remarkable adventure stories of our time. Greg Mortenson’s dangerous and difficult quest to build schools in the wildest parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan is not only a thrilling read, it’s proof that one ordinary person, with the right combination of character and determination, really can change the world.” - Tom Brokaw

Thursday, May 15 at Noon in the Small Meeting Room

World War II Presentation - 5/19

Come join us at the Redwood City Public Library for a presentation on World War II by Burton Newman.  Mr. Newman was a pilot in the War and has an interesting perspective to share.  The presentation will give a brief history of World War II with details  about the planes he flew followed by a question and answer session.  Join us on May 19th, 2008 @ 5:00  for this inter-generational presentation.

Monday, May 19 at 5:00 P.M. in the Community Room

Knitting at the Library - Saturday, May 17

Peninsula library staff member and experienced knitter, Barbara, can get you started on your path to knitting success with lessons for beginners, help with existing projects, and one-on-one assistance (time permitting).

Saturday, May 17 at 1:00 PM in the Small Meeting Room

 

Kaiser Senior Health Lecture - Wed. 5/21

This workshop encourages people to maintain brain health by staying physically and mentally active, eating a brain-healthy diet and remaining socially involved, key aspects of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Maintain your Brain campaign. 

Wednesday, May 21 at 10:30 AM in the Downtown Library Community Room

Rick Riordan at the Library! - Thu. 5/15

Rick Riordan and The Battle of the Labyrinth

Start your summer vacation off early with an event for the most exciting and anticipated sequel of the year!

In this fourth installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Join Kepler’s at the Redwood City Library for a fun filled night with one of the coolest authors on the planet—Rick Riordan!

Thursday May 15, 2008 7:00 p.m. at the Downtown Library

Stanford Health Lecture Series - Wed. 5/14

Minimally Invasive Treatment of Lumbar Stenosis
Lumbar spinal canal stenosis is a narrowing in the space in the lower spine that carries
nerves to your legs. This space is very small. As the lumbar spinal canal shrinks, the nerves that go through it are squeezed. This squeezing may cause back pain, leg pain and leg weakness. This talk will address minimally invasive techniques for treatment of this troublesome condition.  Speaker:  Todd Alamin, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center

Presented by Stanford Health Library and Redwood City Public Library
To register and for directions call (650) 498-7826

Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30 PM in the Community Room

Meet the Authors: Edwin A. Lozada and more - Sat. 5/10

Edwin A. Lozada is the editor of Field of Mirrors: An Anthology of Philippine American Writers.  “For a burst of versatile and fresh spirits…it’s hard to beat this anthology extracted from the wide spectrum of human experience.” - Oscar Penaranda, President, Filipino American National Historical Society, San Francisco East Bay Chapter.  Authors reading will include Oscar Peñaranda, Marianne Villanueva, Edwin Lozada, Evangeline C. Buell, Gayle Romasanta and Jennifer Almiron.  Edwin Lozada is president of Philippine American Writers and Artists, Inc.  He writes in Spanish and English and is the author of two books of poetry: Anonymous Dreams/Sueños anónimos (Carayan Press, 2001), Sketches/Bosquejos(Carayan Press, 2003). He teaches Spanish language and literature at Woodside High School.

Saturday, May 10 at 2:00 PM in the Fireplace Room

Peninsula Writer’s Bloc - Wed. 5/7

Group meetings include readings from participants, as well as opportunities to learn more about the craft of writing and getting published. Customarily meets the first Wednesday of the month.

 

Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00 PM in the Staff Meeting Room