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San Leandro Public Library Update April 2024 |
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Library Operations Updates |
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Library Closed Monday, April 1 in honor of Cesar Chavez Day All San Leandro Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, April 1 in honor of Cesar Chavez day. Library book drops will remain accessible and normal library hours will resume on Tuesday, April 2. |
Farmer’s Market Starts April 3 Starting Wednesday, April 3 the Farmer’s Market will be back at the Main Library parking lot! The Farmer’s Market will happen every Wednesday from 3:00-8:00pm. Free parking is available after 3:00pm in the parking structure off of East 14th street. |
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All Libraries Closed on Tuesday, April 30 All San Leandro Public Library branches will be closed on Tuesday, April 30 for staff training. Library book drops will remain accessible and normal library hours will resume on Wednesday, May 1. |
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Earth Day Festival & Library Open House Saturday, April 13, 11:00am-2:00pm Join us for a family-friendly Earth Day Festival, Big Truck Meetup and City of San Leandro open house! Enjoy behind the scenes library tours, crafts for kids, food trucks and more. All attendees can enter to win a drawing for a free bike and Keeping It Local gift cards!
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Social Eclipse on April 8 |
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Eclipse Resources On April 8, all of North America will experience an eclipse of the Sun. Learn more about this rare event with the resources below:
Eclipse date and time |
Eclipse Glasses Available Starting Tuesday, April 2
The public library has a limited supply of eclipse glasses available for free for personal use. Please make your request in person at the Main Library or Manor Branch Library. Limit of 1 per person/4 per family. |
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Community Read 2024: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
We invite you to join the library for our annual community read! This year we will be reading West with Giraffes, a historical fiction novel, inspired by a true story, that follows a young man and his adventure driving two giraffes cross-country in 1938 United States. The library will be giving out free copies of the book and hosting programs inspired by the book. Free book giveaway (with book discussion sign up) starts March 7 at our kickoff event with the East Bay Vivarium! |
Film Screening; We Bought a Zoo
Thursday, April 12, 6:00pm
Main Library
We'll be showing We Bought a Zoo starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson. This film is rated PG. Get a ticket for a drawing to win a Group Pass to the Oakland Zoo at this event! |
Animal Trivia Night
Thursday, April 25, 6:30pm
Main Library
Test your knowledge of animal facts and compete to earn a prize! Come with a team or join one at the event. This event is for adults 18+. |
Meet the Author! Discussion with Lynda Rutledge
Thursday, June 13, 6:30pm
Main Library
Lynda will discuss her writing process, answer questions and will be available to sign books. |
San Leandro LIFE @ SLPL Throughout the month of April, teens in grades 6-12 are invited to earn prizes and learn financial literacy skills by playing San Leandro LIFE! Play at Main (in Teen Lounge, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2-4pm), and Manor (in Teen Zone, Wednesdays 12:30-2:30). The more you play, the better your chance of winning! |
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WHAT DO I WANT TO DO WITH MY LIFE? College & Career Readiness at San Leandro Public Library Saturday, April 20th, 1:30-3:30pm, Main Library Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for an interactive workshop with Stanford Lecturer Shanice Webb! We'll explore the endless possibilities of your future using design thinking techniques. Curious but not totally sure? Sign up to join us and we'll figure it out together. Snacks provided. Register in advance, space is limited. |
Sensory-Friendly Teen Lounge Monday, April 15th, 3:30-5pm, Main Library Teen Lounge will be open specifically for teens with sensory needs. We 'll have board games, a craft activity, snacks, and a Nintendo Switch, along with our sensory toys and noise-canceling headphones. Open to teens in grades 6-12; parents and caregivers are welcome to stay with their teens. Register in advance. |
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Saturday, April 6, 12:00pm-4:00pm San Leandro History Museum, 320 W. Estudillo Ave. Join us at the San Leandro History Museum for a day of Retro Video Games like Donkey Kong and Mario Bros! You’ll have the opportunity to play the Wii console in our Museum Classroom or Classic Retro Games in the Museum Auditorium. Best for ages 13+. Children under 10 years of age must be supervised by an adult. |
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Main Library Saturday, April 6 9:00 am - 11:00 am Members Only 11:00 am - 3:00 pm General Public 10:00 am - 2:00 pm All Day $3 Bag Sale This sale is cash only. 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. |
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History of Industry in San Leandro @ 21st Amendment Tap Room 2010 Williams Street Saturday, April 27, 12:00pm-4:00pm Join the San Leandro History Museum at 21st Amendment Brewing for a unique program event. Learn about San Leandro's Industrial History by viewing a small exhibition with a short hands-on activity. Drop-in to explore the past and present of San Leandro's Industrial History. For ages 21+. |
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Financial Wellness Workshop: Credit Cards and Credit Scores Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 P.M. Join us as Patelco Credit Union guides us through Financial Wellness in this FREE 3-part workshop. Build your future responsibly with other people’s money. No registration required. Open to Adults 18+. |
Protect Your Finances - Thursday, April 11, 6:00-7:30pm, Main Library (presented in English)
- Thursday, April 18, 6:00-7:30pm, Main Library (Presented in Spanish)
Patelco Credit Union will present a workshop on how to protect your finances. Topics include Credit Security, Emergency Saving, and Fraud. For adults 18+. No registration required. |
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Thursday, April 11, 4:00pm Manor Branch Library Enjoy a special bilingual Mandarin and English music and movement program with Vita Hsieh from Kids Go Mandarin. For ages 2 to 5 and their families. No registration needed. |
Family Fun Night: Music & Dance with Cascada De Flores Wednesday, April 17, 6:30pm Main Library Cascada de Flores presents a bilingual, participatory story told with music, dance and instruments! This event includes a free book giveaway, sponsored by First 5 Alameda County. |
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Celebrate Dia de Los Ninos/Dia de Los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day!) Saturday, April 27, 1:00pm-4:00pm Main Library - 1pm – Bubbles with the Bubble Lady
- 2pm – Craft Activity for Kids
- 3pm –Music Show with Juan Sánchez
This event includes a free book giveaway, sponsored by First 5 Alameda County. |
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Spring is near! The photo on the left is from 1945 when the local Luchessi Family planted this beautiful cactus off of MacArthur Blvd in San Leandro. To the right is the cactus almost 80 years later! Theresa Lupo originally posted the photos on the Facebook Group San Leandro Area History & Genealogy Group, a great place to connect with other local lineages or learn more about San Leandro’s History. You can also learn more about San Leandro’s History at the San Leandro History Museum. |
New and Notable Collection Highlights |
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LINK+ gives you free access to millions of books, DVDs, audiobooks, and CDs from over 60 libraries! With your San Leandro Public Library card, you can request LINK+ items and they be delivered to the Main or Manor branch for check out. |
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Visit our Social Media or website for more happenings! |
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