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Labor Day Closure on Sept. 2 All San Leandro Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3. Library book drops will be available for returns. |
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Does everyone in your family have a card?
With a library card you can discover new and exciting worlds! From borrowing audiobooks to bakeware to taking online classes, there is so much you can access with a library card. |
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CELEBRA: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month |
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At the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave |
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Family Fun Night: Ka-hon Musical Ensemble Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6:30pm Join Ka-Hon on an adventure in Latin percussion as they share rhythms and songs from Peru, Mexico, Spain, Cuba and Venezuela that can be played with a simple wooden box (cajón). All ages welcome. |
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Play Loteria! Saturday, Sept. 28, 11:00am-12:30pm Play Mexican Lotería and participate in a craft activity while learning about the Latino/Hispanic culture and the Spanish language. For ages 5+ and families/caregivers. Registration is requested. |
At the Manor Branch, 1241 Manor Blvd |
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Take & Make Kit Available Sept. 15 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special Take and Make Craft! Pick up your craft kit at Manor Branch library and enjoy creating colorful Maracas at your own pace. Supplies are limited, be sure to visit soon!
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Fall Storytime Schedule
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 for an upcoming weekly or monthly storytime!
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Afterschool Spaces for Teens in Grades 6-12 |
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Project Teen Lounge at the Main Library 300 Estudillo Ave. Wednesdays & Thursdays from 2pm-4pm Project Teen Lounge opens September 3rd! Art, video games, and more! |
Teen Zone at the Manor Branch 1241 Manor Blvd. Come play video games, board games and make some art. |
Get that $$$: Finding and Applying for Scholarships Open to teens and their parents/caregivers; Register for 1, 2, or all 3 sessions. Taught by Rebecca Lippman, former instructor and advisor at the UCLA Center for Scholarships & Scholarly Enrichment. - Introduction to Scholarships: Sept. 17, 6-7:30pm
- How to Find Scholarships: Sept. 24, 6-7:30pm
- Writing Scholarship Essays: Sept. 28, 1:30-3pm
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Save the Date: College Fair On Tuesday October 1, the Main Library's College Fair will feature over a dozen colleges and post-secondary institutions, including University of San Francisco, Loyola Marymount, Cal State East Bay, Alameda County Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training, and more. |
SEPTEMBER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES |
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At the History Museum, 320 W. Estudillo Ave. |
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Casa Peralta History Day at the San Leandro History Museum Saturday, September 7, 12-1pm Join us at the San Leandro History Museum to learn more about the Historic Casa Peralta from our guest speaker and historian, Cindy Simons! This program is suitable for ALL AGES and will include instruction about our new interactive project featured on the Casa Grounds. |
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Art Meets History: Inspired by the Casa Peralta Tiles Wednesdays in September between 1:00-4:00pm Drop in to experience the San Leandro History Museum and explore the Historic Casa Peralta Tiles in the Casa Grounds, learn about their significance in the historical context. Engage in a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own tile designs inspired by this historic masterpiece on a terracotta tile. This program is for ages 10+. |
At the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave |
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Author talk - Brian Copeland
Saturday, September 7, 2-4pm San Leandro's own Brian Copeland signs and discusses his critically acclaimed debut crime novel. In conversation with Rick Simons, victims' rights attorney. |
Do you need to register to vote? Have questions about your registration status? Tuesday, September 17th, 10am-4:00pm Join the San Leandro Public Library and the Alameda County Registrar of Voters for National Voter Registration Day! Free, no registration necessary, just come on by! |
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Community Read: Author Talk with Lynda Rutledge Thursday, Sept. 12, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Join us for an exciting evening with Lynda Rutledge, the author of this year's community read, West With Giraffes! Lynda will share insights into her writing process, the inspiration behind this epic adventure, and the journey of bringing her characters to life. |
Rides and Readers Car Show at the Main Library Saturday, Sept. 21, 9:00am-1:00pm Join the San Leandro Public Library for our 3rd Annual Car Show! Come to the Main Library to enjoy vintage and classic cars, discover our library resources and programs, and cast your vote for your favorite car in the People's Choice Award! Don't forget to grab a bite from the food trucks. Admission is free, so come enjoy a fun-filled day of cars, food, and community at the library! |
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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale 9:00 am - 11:00 am Members Only 11:00 am - 3:00 pm General Public 10:00 am - 3:00 pm All Day $3 Bag Sale 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. All proceeds benefit the San Leandro Public Library. Credit cards accepted. |
at the Manor Branch, 1241 Manor Blvd |
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The Flavorful World of Torani Tuesday, September 17, 4:30-5:30pm Learn about Torani and create hand crafted sodas. For all ages. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Plays Well with others Game Night Thursday September 26, 6:00-7:15pm Join us at the Manor Branch Game Night featuring party games Apples to Apples style. Best for young adults and up. |
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VOLUNTEER AS AN ADULT LITERACY TUTOR Project Literacy, the library's adult literacy and ESL program, is training new volunteer tutors in September. Volunteer tutors help adult students improve their basic reading, writing, and English language skills so they can meet their goals and live more fulfilling lives. Required training consists of an online orientation and three workshops: - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 6:00-7:30 PM
- Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 6:00-7:30 PM
- Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 6:00-7:30 PM
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HelpNow Online Tutoring connects people who want to learn with experts who love to teach. Get online homework help, writing lab assistance, test prep, resume help and more for FREE. |
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Have you explored our newest database JobNow? Connect with a live coach to get real feedback on your resume, practice and get tips for your next interview, chat with a live job coach, and more! Live coaching is available everyday from 1:00-10:00pm. |
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The wedding people : a novel
by Alison Espach
Mistaken for a wedding guest while staying at the grand Cornwall Inn, Phoebe Stone, at rock bottom, is determined to have one last decadent splurge on herself, and unexpectedly becomes bride's confidant and through her, meets a cast of surprising characters who help her start anew.
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Rebel girl : my life as a feminist punk
by Kathleen Hanna
The original rebel girl and legendary front woman of Bikini Kill, which embodied the punk scene of the 90s, shares how the relationships and friendships she developed during those years reminded her that, despite the odds, the punk world could still nurture and care for its own.
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James : a novel
by Percival Everett
Describes the events of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn through the eyes of the enslaved Jim, who decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island after learning he is to be sold to a man in New Orleans.
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The last painting of Sara de Vos
by Dominic Smith
Half a century after reluctantly painting a forgery of the only surviving landscape by a 17th-century female Dutch master, Sara curates an exhibit of women Dutch painters and risks exposure when both the original and her forgery arrive. By the award-winning author of The Beautiful Miscellaneous.
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Listen for the lie
by Amy Tintera
When Lucy's friend Savvy is murdered, anyone could be the killer, even Lucy, and soon enough a true-crime podcast comes investigating.
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The things we cannot say
by Kelly Rimmer
Told in alternating voices from the present day and Nazi-occupied Poland, a follow-up to Before I Let You Go follows a woman's urgent search for answers to a family mystery involving her grandparents' wartime experiences.
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Fireborne
by Rosaria Munda
When a brutal revolution opens dragonrider classes to everyone, two orphans from very different backgrounds become rising stars in a new regime that is challenged by violent survivors of the former government. A first novel. Simultaneous eBook.
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