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 September is Library Card Sign Up month. If you're getting this newsletter, there's a good chance you already have a Library Card. What has flown unintentionally under the radar, like many things in the pandemic, is that in March of 2021 the San Leandro City Council approved elimination of the non-resident fee card. By doing so we became the last library in California to convert to allowing anyone in California to get a library card, not just city residents. Making that change has opened up statewide resources including grant funded programming and free access to online tools that we can make available for our patrons. The library has 18 online homework, research, or learning tools. Did you know the average cost for someone to subscribe to LinkedIn Learning is about $500/year? The library provides this amazing, professional online class resource with hundreds of thousands of topics taught by masters of their craft, for free to library uses. Visit our website and follows the steps. All you need is your library card. Another unintentional under the radar fact is that a library card not only allows you to check out books, DVDs, CDs, and other physical items and get on a library computer, it allows you to check out a laptop, Chromebook, and/or hotspot as well as telescopes, sewing machines, and about 45 other implements, tools, and pieces of equipment from our Library of Things. Not only that, it allows you to check out e-books, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines right to your phone or device. All free of charge. So, while it's likely most of you have a library card, I bet you didn't know it provided access to so many other resources besides checking out physical books. For those of you who have a library card and know the value it brings your life, I encourage you to let others know about the resources that are unlocked with a library card. Now when they say, "Oh, I'm not a reader," or "Aren't libraries outdated and going away?" you can let them know the unique and sometimes unexpected things you can get access to with a San Leandro Public Library card. -Brian Simons |
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All libraries will be closed on Monday, September 5 in honor of Labor Day. |
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Rides & Readers Classic Car Show at the Main Library Saturday, Sept. 24, 9:00am-12:00pm Join the San Leandro Main Library for our first Car show event! If you have a vehicle that is from 1975 or older (preferred, not limited to), and would like to participate in this event, please click the registration link below or pick up a paper Registration & Disclosure form from the Main or Manor Library by September 10th. |
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New Storytime Schedule for Fall 2022 Storytime is more than just fun - it is a great way to start getting your child ready to read, ready to learn, and ready for school. Join us at the Main Library for an upcoming weekly storytime! - Bilingual Storytime - Tuesdays at 10:30am
- Preschool Storytime - Tuesdays at 3:30pm
- Toddler Storytime - Wednesdays at 10:30am
- Family Storytime - Wednesdays at 6:30pm
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Colombian Folkloric Dance
Wednesday, September 21, 6:30pm Main Library Enjoy a performance by Cambamberas SF, who will present a Columbian folkloric dance. All ages welcome. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show will begin by 6:45pm. |
Coco & Crafts at the Museum! Saturday, October 1 San Leandro History Museum 320 W. Estudillo Ave. Join us for the family-friendly movie Coco, then stay to make paper marigolds and Papel Picado in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. - 11:30am - Coco (rated PG)
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Matinees at the San Leandro History Museum Saturday, September 3 320 W. Estudillo Ave. Join us to watch one or both! - 11:30am - Harvest of Loneliness
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Thursday, Sept. 8, 3:45pm at the Main Library Join us monthly for books & hands-on STEAM activities! This month's theme is Hispanic Heritage. Best for kids in grades K-4/ages 5-9. |
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Drag Queen Storytime Thursday September 22, 6:30 pm at the Main Library We are proud to present our first Drag Queen Storytime that celebrates self-love, our unique identities, and the differences among us. Open to children and their parents or caregivers and presented by the fabulous Persia. Persia has a background in education and has been featured on KQED. |
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DIY Memory Lab Orientation Saturday, September 17, 1:00pm Main Library History Room Attending this orientation will allow you to book an appointment to use the DIY Memory Lab at the San Leandro Main Library to digitize your photos, slides, and negatives. You can also complete the orientation online! Register for a spot or call 510-577-3971 for more information. |
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Support the Friends of the Library Book Sale with their in-person 2-day sale. Find bargain prices on gently used books, movies, magazines, and music. To access the sale early, join the Friends of the San Leandro Library.Saturday, October 1
9:00 am - 11:00 am Friends of the Library Members Only
11:00 am - 3:00 pm General Public Sunday, October 2
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm All Day $3 Bag Sale Book sale will take place at the Main branch of the San Leandro Public Library: 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577 |
New Tutor Orientation: Wednesday September 7th at 6pm-8pm on Zoom Tutor Training Workshop Part 1, Teaching Reading: Saturday September 10th at 10am-12:30pm on Zoom. Tutor Training Workshop Part 2, Teaching Writing: Saturday September 17th at 10am-12:30pm on Zoom or In-Person at Project Literacy.
Please register if you would like to become a Project Literacy tutor |
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Visit our social media or website for more happenings! |
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