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San Leandro Public Library Update May 2024 |
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Library Operations Updates |
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Memorial Day Closure on Monday, May 27 All San Leandro Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. Library book drops will remain accessible and normal library hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28 |
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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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Celebration of Dance with Ah-Lan Dance Studios at the Manor Branch Library Join us in celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Month with dances from Ah-Lan Dance Studios. Come see students perform Chinese and Hawaiian dances. For all ages. No registration needed. |
It’s Boba Time for Pearl Lee Author Event Tuesday, May 21, 6:30pm For ages 8+ Meet Nicole Chen, author of It’s Boba Time for Pearl Li! Boba refreshment provided to all attendees. Register for a free spot and your chance to win a copy of the book! |
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month |
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Mindfulness for Stress Relief Join us for a 4-part series where you will learn and practice techniques to relieve stress in some of the most challenging areas of life. *All workshops take place on Thursdays from 6-7:30pm at the Main Library. May 16th: Debt and Money May 30th: Relationships June 6th: Work June 20th: Health
Register for one or more! Space is limited. Call (510) 577-3971. |
Learn, Grow & Explore with the Summer Library Program June 1-July 31, 2024 at the San Leandro Public Library |
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College and Career Pathways 101 Sunday May 19, 1-2:30pm Monday May 20, 6-7:30pm
Join us for a presentation and Q&A session with high school counselor Vanessa Galaviz. Vanessa will cover the wide variety of post-high school pathways. Open to teens in grades 6-12 and their families. Snacks will be provided! This workshop will be offered on two days, but the material is the same. Please only register for one session. |
Adulting 101: Life Skills Camp for Youth Ages 14-22 Join us Tuesday evenings from June 11 to July 23 to learn budgeting, time management, and more! Registration opens 5/24. sanleandro.libcal.com |
At the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave. |
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Friends of the Library CD Sale! Find like-new CD's of all genres and styles, from Jazz to Pop to Rock and more. All discs are $1. Buy 3 discs, get 1 free! The sale will be in the Trustees room. Proceeds from the funds raised from the CD sale will be used to support the San Leandro Public Library materials fund, library programming, the Summer Reading Program, and cultural and educational events. Consider joining the Friends of the Library! |
Saturday Sounds: Strings and Verses Saturday, May 4 at 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm Celebrate Arab American Culture at San Leandro Main Library (300 Estudillo Ave) on S. All ages are invited to enjoy live Oud music by local Yemeni musician Fuad as well as a poetry reading by Noel Hassan. Light Refreshments served while supplies last. 510-577-3971 |
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Sensory-Friendly Teen Lounge Monday, May 6, 3:30pm-5pm Teen Lounge will be open specifically for teens with sensory needs on May 6th, 3:30-5pm! 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. |
Film Screening: The Deli Man Sunday, May 12 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (2015- 1 hr 31 mins, PG-13)
This funny and mouthwatering documentary about the history of Jewish delicatessens includes a profile of a third-generation deli owner named Ziggy Gruber. In honor of Jewish American History Month, stay after the film for treats and a chat with Chabad of San Leandro.
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Family Fun Night: Bri Crabtree’s Silly Circus Wednesday, May 15, 6:30pm Bri’s Silly Circus features juggling, jokes, and sleight-of-hand to keep you asking “how did she do that!?” All ages welcome. |
Upcoming Memory Lab In-Person Orientations Monday, May 20, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday, June 27, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn about the resources we have here at the library to digitize your memories! Attending an orientation will allow you to book an appointment to use the DIY Memory Lab to digitize your photos, slides, negatives, VHS tapes and audiocassette tapes. |
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At the Manor Branch, 1241 Manor Bvd. |
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Gardening with Nature: Speed Dating Native Plants Saturday May 11, 2:00 PM –3:30 PM Meet our favorites and find your own perfect garden match (es). Presentation and Q&A, Native Garden Tour, and Native Plant Giveaway. |
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Financial Wellness Workshop: Setting Goals for Budgeting Tuesday, May 14, 6:30-7:30 PM Join us as Patelco Credit Union guides us through the steps in setting up a budget. |
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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. |
 City of San Leandro Newsletter CA 979.468 SAN CIT 1970-1992 C. 01 |
City of San Leandro Newsletter January 1985 In 1985, our library took a bold leap into the digital age by introducing our first public computer. A lot has changed since then! We may not be selling diskettes anymore, but we’re happy to offer public PCs throughout the library, free to use with your library card. We’ve gone from floppy discs to free printing, Photoshop, hotspots and more. We’ve come a long way and it all started with 128K of memory! The San Leandro History Room is located on the 2nd Floor of the Main Library Hours are based on volunteer availability. Please call our info desk to verify hours as they may change. - Mondays 5:00-7:00
- Tuesdays 12:30-3:30
- Wednesdays 11:30-7:30
- Thursdays 1:00-3:00
- Saturdays 11:00-5:00
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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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