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See What's Happening at the Library! June 2021
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It’s Time to Join the Summer Reading Program! Have fun reading, learning, and exploring this summer, from June 1-July 31. Earn a badge and an entry into our weekly prize raffle when you read, attend a library program or complete a fun activity. You can earn a different badge each week. Finish 8 badges by July 31 for a finisher prize pack and grand prize raffle entries!
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Summer Reading Drive-Thru Cookie Kickoff- Saturday, June 5, 1:00pm-3:00pm – Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave
- Thursday, June 10, 4:00pm-6:00pm – Mulford Branch, 13699 Aurora Drive
- Friday, June 11, 4:00pm-6:00pm – Manor Branch, 1241 Manor Blvd
Drive through or walk up to our outdoor summer reading stations to receive everything you need to join the program, plus a bag of cookies and a grab and go activity kit for kids (while supplies last).
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History Readers Book Club Thursday, June 10, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Join San Leandro History Museum staff for a virtual book club for adults on the Second Thursday of the month. We welcome adult readers to join us to discuss historic fiction or your current reads of any genre, and to get/give some reading recommendations.
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Virtual Beginning Watercolor Class Watercolor is a fun and expressive art media. At the same time, it can be a challenge to learn because of its fluid nature, transparency and the surprising things that can happen when water and color mis. Knowing a few basic techniques can be very helpful for gaining confidence in watercolor. After a brief introduction to watercolor materials, we will practice techniques for using the brush creating washes and mixing colors. Email kmullesch@sanleandro.org to sign up and receive a supply list.
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Paper Houseplant – For Teens Love the look of houseplants but worry that you don’t have a green thumb? Craft a beautiful houseplant with paper! If you’re willing to try, I bet this simple craft will be fun and you’ll get a cute plant to decorate your room. You don’t have to be super crafty for this event.
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#OwnVoices Book Club for Adults Join us Thursday, July 1st from 6:00-7:00 pm for our monthly #Ownvoices book club! Come for a friendly, casual chat about any #ownvoices books you've read (any genre! any format!).
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Project Literacy Orientation Tuesday, June 15, 6:00pmProject Literacy is seeking new online volunteer tutors. Find out how you can help adults in your community learn to read and write by attending Project Literacy's New Tutor Orientation on Zoom on Tuesday June 15th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Training is free! Registration is required.
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Summer Programs Just For Teens Summer Project Teen Lounge programs are now open for registration! All programs are open to teens in grades 6-12; pre-registration is required. Programs are funded in part by a grant from the California State Library.
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Reading Colors Your World Grab & Go Kits Pick up a new Summer Reading activity kit from the Main Library every Saturday in June & July! June 5: red week activity June 12: orange week activity June 19: brown week activity June 26: yellow week activity
Kits for ages 3-6 and 7-12 are offered while supplies last – stop by the Children’s Desk to get yours!
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StoryWalk in the Park! Looking for something free to do as a family? Check out the San Leandro Library’s StoryWalk® stories! Enjoy our outdoor StoryWalks at the following locations: - Marina Park Playground: My Colors, My World/Mi Colores, Mi Mundo by Maya Christina Gonzalez
- Washington Manor Park: Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.
A third book, Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanne Ho, is on view in front of the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave. The StoryWalks will be on display through July 31.
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LinkedIn Learning, (Formerly Lynda.com) Choose from more than 5,000 on-demand courses from LinkedIn Learning, and watch on your own schedule. Access LinkedIn Learning courses from any device—anytime and anywhere.
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Universal Class is now available through the Libby app! Take your learning on the go and keep all your digital check outs in one place; eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, and now Universal Class courses. Visit your app store and search for “Libby” to download and get started!
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Celebrate Pride Month with our Staff-Curated Booklists
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Visit our social media or website for more happenings!
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