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$1,000 Scholarship Available In Redwood City Library Reading Contest

Anyone is eligible to participate, which includes reading, listening and learning for free books, prizes and a potential $1,000 scholarship.

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The library is also hosting a number of events during the summer from June 1 through August 31, including the 50th Friends Anniversary and Summer Learning Celebration on June 12.
The library is also hosting a number of events during the summer from June 1 through August 31, including the 50th Friends Anniversary and Summer Learning Celebration on June 12. (Eric He/Patch)

REDWOOD CITY, CA — The summer learning challenge at the Redwood City Public Library began on Wednesday.

Anyone is eligible to participate, which includes reading, listening and learning for free books and prizes.

Participants receive a free book just for signing up. Children receive points for every 20 minutes of reading or listening, while teens and adults are invited to read five books.

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Once the reading log is completed, anyone under 18 is entered into a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship.

The library is also hosting a number of events during the summer from June 1 through August 31, including the 50th Friends Anniversary and Summer Learning Celebration on June 12.

Find out what's happening in Redwood City-Woodsidefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Click here for more information on the challenge and the events.

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