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San Leandro Public Library Update June 2024 |
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Library Operations Updates |
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Juneteenth Closure on Wednesday, June 19 All San Leandro Public Library branches will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth. Library book drops will remain accessible and normal library hours will resume on Thursday, June 20. |
It's Time to Join the Summer Library Program June 1-July 31, 2024 at the San Leandro Public Library Fun fact: Local artist/illustrator Susan Deming created the beautiful artwork for our 2024 Summer Library Program |
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Rainbow Resource Fest! Saturday June 15, 1-3pm Main Library Join us for an all-ages fun-filled day celebrating Pride Month and the services offered by our community partners. Live music, rainbow snow cones, crafts, drawing prizes, & more! |
Drag Story Hour with PerSia Thursday June 27, 6:30 pm Celebrate Pride Month with Drag Story Hour featuring PerSia! Join us at the Manor Branch for a magical experience as PerSia shares captivating stories and spreads love, diversity, and acceptance through the art of storytelling and fabulous performances. |
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At the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave |
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Monday Movie Matinees at the Main Library Mondays at 1:00pm from June 10-July 29. Check the website calendar for exact movies! |
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Tinker Tots for Ages 2 to 5 Select Thursdays from 10:30am-11:30am. Kids ages 2 to 5 and their grown-ups will enjoy hands-on activities. June 13: Mr. Elephant’s music & puppets June 20: Let’s make musical instruments June 27: Mariela's Music Time
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Kid’s Club for Kids in Grades 1 to 6 Select Thursdays from 2:00pm-3:15pm Hands-on programs for kids going into grades 1 to 6. Register for a spot at sanleandro.libcal.com (registration open two weeks in advance of class date) - June 13: All about Birds with Native Bird Connections
- June 20: Uncle Jer’s Bee Show
- June 27: Critter Quest Animal Experience
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at the Manor Branch, 1241 Manor Blvd |
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Tuesday June 4, 5:00-7:00 pm Explore your creative side by joining us for various arts & crafts. Individuals & families of ALL AGES and skill levels are welcomed to this free event. No registration required, while supplies last. |
Tuesday June 11, 4:00-5:00 pm Discover the joy of creativity with our Toddler Art Crafternoon! Designed for ages 1.5 to 3 years, toddlers explore colors, shapes, and textures through fun, interactive art activities, fostering early artistic expression and imagination. |
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Preschool Art Crafternoon Tuesday June 18, 4:00-5:00 pm Inspire your child's creativity with our Preschool Art Crafternoon! Geared towards ages 3 to 5, young artists engage in hands-on art projects, sparking imagination and developing fine motor skills in a supportive and inspiring environment. |
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At the San Leandro History Museum, 320 W. Estudillo Ave
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Cherry Festival Museum Passport Activities Saturday, June 1st, 11-4pm The San Leandro History Museum invites you to join us during the Cherry Festival for History-related Activity Stations for all Ages. The Activity Stations will be located both inside the San Leandro History Museum and on the Historic Casa Peralta Grounds. Pickup a 'Museum Passport' at the San Leandro Library Booth, then visit the museum’s activity stations to receive a stamp. Once you've collected all of the stamps, please return to the Museum front desk for your prize (by 4:00pm on 6/1)! |
At the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave. |
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Mindfulness for Stress Relief 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. June 6th: Work June 20th: Health
Register for one or more! Space is limited. Call (510) 577-3971 to register. |
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Adulting 101: Life Skills Camp for Youth Ages 14-22 Tuesdays at 6:00pm from June 11 to July 23 Join us for workshops on time management, budgeting, applying for jobs, and more! Tuesday evenings from June 11 to July 23. Registration open now for individual sessions. Door prizes and snacks at every session! |
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Learn Coding with SLHS Maker's Club! Tuesday, June 11, Thursday June 12 & Friday, June 13 from 2pm-4pm For students going into grades 6-9 Free micro:bit coding course led by students from San Leandro High School's Maker's Club. No experience needed; we supply the equipment and snacks! Space is limited so register. |
An Evening with Zoologists Thursday, June 13, 6:30-7:30 Join us for an evening with zoologists as we explore the fascinating world of animal care and behind-the-scenes operations at the zoo. Hear firsthand experiences from two zoo staff members and learn what it's like to work with wildlife every day. Bring your questions for an engaging Q&A session! This is a continuation of our community read programming. |
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Juneteenth Celebration Tuesday, June 18, 6:30-7:30 Join us for a Juneteenth Holiday celebration with a presentation by Chef Wanda Blake, of Wanda's Cooking. Delve into the rich culinary traditions tied to this meaningful holiday while enjoying light refreshments. Discover the stories behind the flavors and celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth! |
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Family Fun Night: Music with Soul4kidz Wednesday, June 26, 6:30pm Soul4Kidz is a musical trio who perform interactive children’s songs for toddlers and up! Sing along to Baby Shark and Wheels on the Bus, and enjoy some soulful classics for the grownups. All ages welcome! Doors will close if we reach room capacity. |
Upcoming Memory Lab In-Person Orientations 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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It's A Party (Taylor's Version) Saturday June 29, 3-4:30pm Youth ages 10-17 are invited to join us for crafts, BINGO, and snacks to celebrate all things Taylor Swift! |
At the Manor Branch, 1241 Manor Bvd. |
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NEW - Babytime For Ages 0-12 Months Rhymes, songs and books for pre-walking babies ages 0-12 months and their caregiver. If you have a baby and a toddler/preschooler, please attend our Toddler Time program instead. |
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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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