Redwood City Weighs Fair Oaks Library’s Future

REDWOOD CITY, CA – The City Council next week will decide the future of a local library branch.

The council at its Feb. 22 meeting will consider transferring operational responsibility of the Fair Oaks Branch Library to San Mateo County Libraries.

Under the anticipated transfer, the City of Redwood City would continue to provide funding to support library services for the North Fair Oaks community.

If approved, this transfer is set to take effect on March 15, 2021.

If the change goes into effect, the branch will operate at the same location and remain part of the Peninsula Library System.

Some programs and activities will change, but many signature programs, such as bilingual story times and the Summer Learning Challenge, will remain in place.

The Redwood City Public Library will continue to support and partner with Redwood City School District schools in the North Fair Oaks neighborhood.

New curbside hours will start March 15, and service hours will be increased from 50 to 60 hours a week when libraries fully reopen.

Library card numbers will change, and patrons will have access to the San Mateo County Libraries’ online resources.

Patrons will still be able to use your card at Redwood City Libraries and throughout the county.