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December 2023 Events & Activities for Kids at the San Leandro Public Library |
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Decorate Our Holiday Tree
Stop by the Children’s Library or the Manor Branch during open hours to decorate a paper ornament for Christmas, Hannukah or Kwanzaa. Add it to our holiday tree or bring it home. |
Winter Reading Weekend with Roo Roo Friday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 17 Visit the Main Library or Manor Branch during open hours to join the Winter Reading Game and take a photo with Roo Roo, our library mascot! You'll also get a packet of hot cocoa mix and a winter craft sticker sheet while supplies last. Bring your own stuffed animal to meet Roo Roo if you'd like! |
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At the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave |
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Family Paint Night: Paint a Yeti Monday, Dec. 11, 5:00pm OR 6:30pm Children and their caregiver can create a smiling winter yeti with acrylic paints. Best for ages 5+. Space is limited. Please reserve a spot for all family members who will be painting. Choose the 5:00pm OR 6:30pm session, not both. |
Family Fun Night: Holiday Puppet Show Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6:30pm Puppet Art Theater Co presents a holiday version of Red Riding Hood. All ages welcome. Doors open at 6:20pm and the show starts at 6:30pm. |
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At the Manor Branch, 1241 Manor Blvd |
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Spin Me a Shadow, Tell Me a Winter Tale Tuesday, Dec. 5, 5:00pm Join us at Manor Branch as we discover the magical world of shadow puppetry with Daniel Barash of Firelight Shadow Theater. After introducing audience members to the art of shadow puppetry, Daniel will perform shadow puppetry versions of best-loved stories, including wintry folktales. All ages welcome. See you in the land of shadows! |
Ongoing Events at the Main Library |
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300 Estudillo Ave., 510-577-3960 |
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LEGO Club: Winter Wonderland Thursday, Dec. 7, 4:00pm We supply the LEGOs, you build. For ages 5+. No registration needed. |
STEAM Club: Paper Rockets! Thursday, Dec. 14, 4:00pm Listen to a book then do a hands-on activity! Best for kids in grades K-4/ages 5-9. Register. |
Mandarin Storytime Saturday, Dec. 2, 10:30am Join Ms. Angel and friends for books, songs and poetry on the 1st Saturday of the month at 10:30am the Main Library. |
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All Abilities Play Group
Thursday, Dec. 21, 10:30am Adapted art and play for children ages 1-5 of all abilities. Drop-in. Program takes place in the Karp room at the Main Library. |
1241 Manor Blvd, 510-577-7971 |
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Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:30am Stories, rhymes and romps - just the right pace for toddlers ages 1-3 and a caregiver. |
Preschool Reading Adventures
Thursdays at 1:30pm Get ready for kindergarten with books, songs, and lots of movement, followed by a craft. For ages 3 to 5 and a caregiver. |
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Mandarin Storytime Saturday, Dec. 9, 1:30pm Join Ms. Angel and friends for books, songs and poetry on the 2nd Saturday of the Month at 1:30pm at the Manor Branch. |
Adjusted Holiday Hours for Main and Manor Libraries Open Friday 12/22/23 10 am - 1 pm Closed Saturday 12/23/23 Closed Sunday 12/24/23 Closed Monday 12/25/23 Open Tuesday 12/26/23 10 am - 6 pm Open Wednesday 12/27/23 10 am - 6 pm Open Thursday 12/28/23 10 am - 6 pm Open Friday 12/29/23 10 am - 1 pm Closed Saturday 12/ 30/23 Closed Sunday 12/31/23 Closed Monday 1/1/24
The Mulford Branch and the San Leandro History Museum will be closed from Friday, Dec. 22-Monday, Jan. 1, resuming regular hours starting Tuesday, Jan. 2 |
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May your life be deliciosa
by Michael Genhart
Each year on Christmas Eve, Rosie's abuela teaches her not only how to make a delicious tamale, but how to make a delicious life--one filled with love, plenty of spice, and family
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The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas
by Laura Murray
Preparing a holiday card to give to an extra-special friend, the Gingerbread Man braves the snow to find the bakery where his recipe came from and is given chocolate boots for his soggy feet before returning to school, where his class has organized a giant thank-you surprise for their teacher.
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Bubbie & Rivka's best-ever challah (so far!)
by Sarah Lynne Reul
Starting a new tradition by baking challah together, Rivka and her Bubbie learn that practice makes progress and persistence makes for some very special time together as they try to make the best challah ever. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Feast for 10
by Cathryn Falwell
Various members of the family help Mama shop for the ingredients and prepare a wonderful chicken dinner for ten people, in a colorful counting book that also shows how a homemade dinner gets from the supermarket to the table.
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Dad bakes
by Katie Yamasaki
Dad rises before the sun, goes to work at the bakery where he kneads, rolls, and bakes bread, and as the world starts its day, Dad heads home to his young daughter where they play, read, and bake together
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Super good baking for kids
by Duff Goldman
Presents thirty-five recipes with simple, easy-to-read instructions for making cakes, pies, cookies, breads, and puddings, with information on cooking techniques, tips on kitchen safety, and sidebars with amusing facts related to cooking
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Thank you, Omu!
by Oge Mora
When her wonderful stew attracts the attention of hungry neighbors, Omu generously shares portion after portion before discovering that she has nothing left to eat herself, a dilemma that culminates in a heartwarming community surprise. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Shantâe Keys and the New Year's peas
by Gail Piernas-Davenport
When Shante´ is sent to find black-eyed peas for her family's New Year's celebration, she learns about each of her neighbor's New Year's traditions in their home countries.
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A feast for Joseph
by Terry Farish
When Joseph and Mama lived in a refugee camp in East Africa, everyone cooked and ate together, but it's much too quiet and lonely in his new home, so in the hopes of serving a feast, he invites everyone he knows
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Our table
by Peter H. Reynolds
"Violet longs for the time when her family was connected: before life, distractions, and technology pulled them all away from each other. They used to gather at the table, with food and love, to make memories, share their lives, and revel in time spent together. But now her family has been drifting apart, and with nobody to gather around it, the table grows smaller and smaller. Can Violet remind her family of the warmth of time spent together, and gather around the table once more?"
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Octopus stew
by Eric Velasquez
A two-in-one celebration of family and creativity, based on the Coretta Scott King Award-winning author’s childhood, finds a young boy heroically working to save his grandma from a giant octopus, while fold-out pages reveal the boy’s account of the story to his family. Illustrations.
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Cora cooks pancit
by Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore
When all her older siblings are away, Cora's mother finally lets her help make pancit, a Filipino noodle dish. Includes recipe for pancit
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Ramen for everyone
by Patricia Tanumihardja
Setting out to make a perfect bowl of ramen after watching his dad and taking notes, Hiro finds things not going according to plan until his dad's wise advice and his own creativity lead to the discovery that every person's bowl of ramen is unique. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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