4th Annual Upscale Pub Crawl at Redwood City Public Library – Redwood City, CA

Welcome to the 4th Annual Upscale Pub Crawl Fundraiser! The Foundation’s 4th Annual Upscale Pub Crawl, celebrating Banned Books Week, is on October 8, 2025. The theme, as announced by the American Library Association (ALA) and the Banned Books Week Coalition, is: “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights,” using George Orwell’s “1984” as a warning about the dangers of censorship. This year’s theme is a stark reminder that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must act to defend our rights.

Starting at the Library, stroll through downtown Redwood City with fellow RCLF supporters and enjoy libations at 16 establishments. Each pub will feature a banned book and information about censorship, and an RCLF volunteer to answer questions and celebrate with you and your group. Your ticket will entitle you to discounted drinks and small bites.

Please drink responsibly and taste on a full stomach. We open check-in one hour before the event so you can grab a bite at one of our great restaurants before heading out. Plan for a safe ride home.

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Join us to fight attempts to censor books in schools and libraries, to support downtown merchants, and to back the Library.

Buy your tickets before Sept. 12 to be first in line for this year’s t-shirt! Follow us on Instagram @rwclibraryfoundation or on Facebook to learn more about us and for event updates!

2025 Pubs:

– Alhambra Irish House

– Angelicas

– Banned Book Headquarters (for a complementary glass of wine)

– Blacksmith

– CRU

– Das Bierhauz

– Ghostwood Kitchen

– Gourmet Haus

– Hidden Tap and Barrel

– Little Green

– LV Mar

– Nighthawk

– Quinto Sol

– Sandwich Spot

– Vino Santo Bistro

– The Wild Rover