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July 2024 Events & Activities for Kids at the San Leandro Public Library
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Finish the Summer Library Program by July 31 to Earn Your Finisher Event Invitation! - Read/listen to books or complete fun activities to earn points, then use your points to choose prizes.
- Earn 80 points by July 31 and you’ll also receive an invitation to a finisher event: Summer Reading Carnival for Kids on Aug.3, Murder Mystery Party for Teens on Aug. 8, or the adult finale on Aug. 16.
- The finisher prize for ages 0-11 also includes a free pass to Lawrence Hall of Science, free swimming at a San Leandro pool, and a free Mini Murph pizza from Papa Murphy’s.
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At the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave
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Monday Movie Matinees at the Main Library Mondays at 1:30pm from July 1-July 29.
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Tinker Tots for ages 2 to 5 Select Thursdays from 10:30am-11:30am. Kids ages 2 to 5 and their grown-ups will enjoy hands-on activities. No registration, but doors will close if we reach room capacity. July 11: Critter Quest Animal Experience July 18: Summer Play Date July 25: Toddler Olympics
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Kid's Club for Grades 1 to 6 Select Thursdays from 2:00pm-3:15pm Hands-on programs for kids going into grades 1 to 6. Register for a spot at sanleandro.libcal.com (registration opens two weeks in advance of class date). July 11: Acrylic Painting with Katt Creates (2:00 or 3:30) July 18: Learn Magic with Mr. Nathaniel July 25: Olympic Games and Crafts
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Family Fun Night: Coventry & Kaluza Circus Comedy Wednesday, July 17, 6:30pm Award-winning circus comedians Coventry & Kaluza bring a variety of skills and thrills to their show, which features juggling, acrobatics, music, comedy, dog tricks and high numbers hula hooping. It’s interactive fun for the whole family! All ages welcome. Doors open at 6:20pm and will close if we reach room capacity.
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At the Manor Branch, 1241 Manor Blvd
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Tiny Tech Explorers Preschool STEM Explorers for Ages 3-5 Tuesday, July 2, 4:00pm-5:00pm Explore your creative side by joining us for various arts & crafts. Individuals & families of ALL AGES and skill levels are welcomed to this free event. No registration required, while supplies last.
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LEGO Challenge Marble Mini Golf Course for Ages 6-10 Tuesday, July 9, 2:30pm or 4:30pm Teams of 2-4 will work together to design and build a hole for the Marble Mini Golf course. Register for one session.
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Bike Mobile: Free Bike Repair Day Friday, July 12, 1-5 pm Come get your bike fixed for FREE! First come, first served. Space is limited to 20 sign-ups
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Tiny Tunes and Tinker Time: Toddler Storytime and Music Crafts for Ages 1-3 Tuesday, July 16, 4 pm-5 pm Join us for a delightful session of toddler storytime where little ones explore the magic of music through interactive tales followed by fun crafts that spark creativity and imagination.
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Andean Beats: Cunamacue Afro-Peruvian Dance Tuesday, July 23, 4:00 pm Experience the rich cultural heritage of Afro-Peruvian rhythms with Cucamacue Dance. Join our dance class to learn traditional moves and and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the unique dance form.
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Free Art Kits While Supplies Last! The San Leandro Art Association's Summer Art Kit includes crayons/colored pencils and a coloring sheet inspired by our Summer Library Program artwork, created by local artist Susan Deming. Kids ages 0-17 can also enter their art contest by creating original art inspired by Susan's design! Details for entering the contest are in the kit. One per person while supplies last at the Main & Manor Branch libraries!
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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.
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New - Babytime for Ages 0-12 months Thursdays at 9:30am Join us for babytime! Interact with your pre-walking baby ages 0-12 months in a social setting, with lots of songs and movement. If you have a baby and a toddler/preschooler, please join our toddler time program (Tuesdays at 10:30am) instead.
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Simone Biles
by Kekla Magoon
"This exciting chapter book biography introduces readers to Simone Biles, the most decorated US gymnast of all time, who uses her fame to speak up on important issues and to help others. Simultaneous. Illustrations. "
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Olympic GOATs : the greatest athletes of all time
by Bruce R. Berglund
"How do you pick Olympic GOATs? Is it gymnast Simone Biles or swimmer Michael Phelps? Or maybe it's the entire 1992 basketball team. With so many sports, how do you choose? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legendsof the Olympic Games and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time"
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Suni Lee
by Jon M. Fishman
"Suni Lee won the gymnastics individual all-around gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Learn how this US gymnast achieves her remarkable routines and explore what her life is like outside of gymnastics"
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The summer Olympics : world's best athletic competition
by Matt Scheff
"Explore the excitement of the Summer Olympics through its biggest stars, jaw-dropping feats, and dazzling gold-medal moments. In this behind-the-scenes look, readers learn how the games' great spectacle comes together"
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I am a promise
by Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce
An inspiring picture book account celebrating the indomitable spirit of Jamaican six-time Olympic medal winner Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce traces her childhood in a disadvantaged inner-city community, her development as a young athlete and the events surrounding her first Olympic gold medal. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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What are the Summer Olympics?
by Gail Herman
A series presented in the same format and designed for the same audience as the phenomenally successful Who Was...? series offers compelling, easy-to-read accounts of historical events that changed our world and includes 16 pages of photos and reproductions as well as illustrations. Simultaneous eBook.
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