Archived News Release from 2004

For Immediate Release

Enjoy a Great Meal at Chevys and 20% Goes to the Library Foundation!

Redwood City, CA - April 7 , 2004 - The Redwood City Library Foundation presents a wonderful opportunity to help our community library, just by having a meal! Diners are invited to Chevys Fresh Mex Restaurant, 2907 El Camino Real in Redwood City , on Thursday, April 22nd to enjoy a meal of their choice, and Chevys will donate 20% of the price of the meal to the Foundation! The restaurant is open 11 am - 10 pm . A Library Foundation coupon must be presented, and is available at the Library, or from the Library's website at www.redwoodcity.org/library. Proceeds benefit the Foundation's "Campaign for Books."

From its inception in 1999, the Redwood City Library Foundation has successfully raised funds for the Redwood City Public Library, initiating two outstanding programs: Traveling Storytimes, and the Teen Homework Center , and garnering funds to continue the renowned "Dad & Me" reading program.

The Foundation is now actively fundraising for "The Campaign for Books", with a goal of providing funds to purchase books, CDs, DVDs and other high-demand items for all of Redwood City's fine community libraries.

The Redwood City Public Library offers many free programs for children, adults, and families, and helps our community to "understand the past, prepare for the future, and thrive in the present." For more information about library events and services you may pick up a calendar in any Redwood City library, visit the library's home page at www.redwoodcity.org/library, or call 780-7026.

Visit Redwood City 's main website at www.redwoodcity.org for information about the City and its services, the community, recreation programs, education, City government, and local business.

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Contact:
Celia LaRiviere
Resource Development Supervisor
(650) 780-7045