One Book, One Coast

In April and May, join Redwood City Public Library for One Book, One Coast, which unites libraries and communities across California, Oregon and Washington around a shared book and conversation. The 2026 selection, They Called Us Enemy, is George Takei’s graphic memoir of his childhood incarceration during World War II. Read along to learn how shared books and stories build stronger communities.

Read along and attend the programs happening in May to join the discussions it inspires.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Japanese American Local History: SAT MAY 9 at 1pm

Seeds of Activism: THU MAY 14 at 6:30pm

Delantal Japonés con Bordado Sashiko: SAT MAY 16 at 10am

Masters of Modern Design Film + Craft: THU MAY 21 at 6:30pm

Book Bites: TUE MAY 26 at 12pm

Live-stream with George Takei: SUN MAY 31 at 2pm

ADDITIONAL ONE BOOK, ONE COAST EVENTS ON THE PENINSULA

SAN BRUNO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Printmaking Workshop in the Community Room
Artist Chiura Obata teaches how to create and carve your own simple linoleum block print. Space is limited.
Friday, May 22 | 1pm

SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARIES

Meet Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Author of Love in the Library
Join local author Maggie Tokuda-Hall as she shares her picture book, Love in the library. Families are invited to experience this story based on the Author's Japanese American grandparent's experience of dinding hope and love while incarcerated in a prison camp.

• Wednesday, April 29 | 3pm | San Carlos Library
• Friday, May 1 | 3:30pm | Foster City Library
• Thursday, May 7 | 4pm | Belmont Library
• Wednesday, May 27 | 10:45am | Portola Valley Library

Mottainai - Rope Bowl Making Class - Registration Required
Explore the intersection of craft and history through the lens of mottainai—the Japanese philosophy of respect and wate-reduction.

• Saturday, May 2 | 2pm | Pacifica Sharp Park Library
• Sunday, May 3 | 10am | Foster City Library
• Sunday, May 31 | 1pm | Belmont Library

Japanese Origami Book Box- Registration Required
Discover how to use Japanese origami and other colorful papers, and a small box to make a unique caterpillar-style book that you can use as a mini scrapbook or journal, and as a place to kepp little treasures.

• Saturday, May 9 | 11:30am | Foster City Library
• Wednesday, May 13 | 2pm | Millbrae Library
• Wednesday, May 13 | 6pm | Atherton Library
• Wednesday, May 20 | 11:30am | Woodside Library
• Thursday, May 21 | 5:30pm | San Carlos Library
• Saturday, May 23 | 11am | Brisbane Library
• Saturday, May 23 | 3pm | Pacifica Sharp Park Library
• Saturday, May 30 | 11:30am | Portola Valley Library
• Saturday, May 30 | 3pm | North Fair Oaks Library

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON THESE AND MORE SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARY EVENTS