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See What's Happening at the Library! February 2021 |
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SLPL Mobile App: All the Content You Love In One Place
Did you know the San Leandro Public Library has its own mobile app? You can check your library account, view our library calendar, search for books and place holds, and more! The app is free to download and will connect to your library account giving you access to a digital library card! Search for “San Leandro Public Library” in the Apple App store and Google Play store. |
Main Library Bookdrops Open for Returns
The bookdrops at the Main Library (300 Estudillo Ave.) are now open 24/7 for your returns. Library items that are returned during that time will remain on patron accounts for at least 7 days as the materials will be “quarantined” in the bookdrop room to prevent the potential spread of the coronavirus. |
Due Dates Extended
The Library has extended the due dates on currently checked out library materials to Saturday, February 27, 2021. The Library is not assigning overdue fines on library materials at this time because of the Stay-At-Home order issued by the Alameda County Health Officer. |
Black History Month Read-In For Teens and Adults February 1-28 Join us for our first Black History Month Read-In! Read books by Black authors, write reviews and watch movies about Black history throughout the month and earn tickets for a chance to win prizes! Join us in celebrating and enjoying Black stories. This challenge is for teens and adults. |
Let Us Break Bread Together Available to view through 2/28 Storyteller Kirk Waller shares three stories in honor and celebration of Black History Month. (best for ages 4 and older.) |
 Year of the Metal Ox: Success In Challenging TimesSaturday, February 13, 3:30pm Join us for a virtual presentation by certified BaZi Reader Janet Louie. |
Lunar New Year Storytime: Meet the Author! Wednesday, February 17, 3:30pm |
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JobNow/VetNow Check out our newest resources, JobNow & VetNow. Get live online assistance, resume lab help, and find a wide range of tools to help job seekers and veterans reach their goals. |
Career Online High School Scholarships Available You can now enroll in the Library’s Career Online High School program! Career Online High School offers adults (19 years old and older) the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and gain career skills in one of eight employment fields. Limited spots available. Check out the Career Online High School web page for more information or email avelasquez@sanleandro.org with any questions. |
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten Did you know? Sharing just one book a night gives your child the building blocks for lifelong success. The Library’s FREE 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun, exciting, and free way to start your young child on the path to success! |
Project Teen Lounge
Funded by a grant from the California State Library, we are excited to offer virtual after-school programming for teens in grades 6-12. Programs offer teens opportunities to learn from local artists, engage in life skills workshops, connect with a variety of professionals around college/career planning, complete STEM/design projects, and build teamwork skills through collaborative gaming. |
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A black women's history of the United States
by Daina Ramey Berry
Two award-winning history professors and authors focus on the stories of African-American women slaves, civilians, religious leaders, artists, queer icons, activists and criminals in a celebration of black womanhood that demonstrates its indelible role in shaping America. (general history).
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The Ohlone way : Indian life in the San Francisco-Monterey Bay area
by Malcolm Margolin
Describes the culture of Native American inhabitants in the California Bay Area prior to the arrival of Europeans, offering insight into the daily lives, culture and rituals of the Ohlone while tracing their experiences under Spanish, Mexican and American regimes. By the author of The Way We Lived.
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The Last Story of Mina Lee
by Nancy Jooyoun Kim
Suspecting foul play in the wake of her mother’s accidental death, Margot Lee investigates her mother’s past as a Korean War orphan and undocumented immigrant before uncovering profound secrets. A first novel. 50,000 first printing.
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Mexican Gothic
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A reimagining of the classic gothic suspense novel follows the experiences of a courageous socialite in 1950s Mexico who is drawn into the treacherous secrets of an isolated mansion. By the author of Gods of Jade and Shadow.
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Felix Ever After
by Kheryn Callender
Worrying that his combination of such marginalizing qualities as being Black, queer and trans are too impossible to allow happiness, Felix turns vengeful in the face of transphobic hate messages before finding himself in a quasi-love triangle. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The magic fish
by Le Nguyen Trung
"Real life isn't a fairytale. But Tiâên still enjoys reading his favorite stories with his parents from the books he borrows from the local library. It's hard enough trying to communicate with your parents as a kid, but for Tiâên, he doesn't even have the right words because his parents are struggling with their English. Is there a Vietnamese word for what he's going through? Is there a way to tell them he's gay?"
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