December 2021
Library Operations Update
San Leandro Public Library December Holiday Hours
  • Friday, 12/24 - 10-1 pm (Main/Manor)
  • Saturday, 12/25 - CLOSED 
  • Sunday, 12/26 - CLOSED
  • Monday, 12/27 - CLOSED
  • Tuesday, 12/28 - 10:00-6 pm (Main)
  • Wednesday, 12/29 - 10:00-6 pm (Main/Manor)
  • Thursday, 12/30 - 10:00-6 pm (Main)
  • Friday, 12/31 - 10-1 pm (Main/Manor)
  • Saturday, 1/1 - CLOSED
  • Sunday, 1/2 - CLOSED
  • Monday, 1/3 - CLOSED
  • Tuesday, 1/4 – Back to regular hours  

 
The City of San Leandro will launch its new website on December 8! The Library’s website also has a new look and feel. We hope it makes it easier for you to find information about our services and programs.  
Expanded Regular Hours for Main & Manor Branch
 
 
 
Our bookdrops at Main and Manor branch are now RFID enabled! Click the button below to watch a short video on how to use them.
 
 
For Youth And Families
 
Play Winter Reading BINGO! 
The Winter Reading Game is for youth
ages 0-18 and runs from December 3, 2021-January 31, 2022. 
  • Join online or visit the Library for a game card starting December 3.  
  • Complete the activities on Beanstack, or squares on your gamecard, by reading or listening to books from December 3, 2021 through January 31, 2022.
  • Earn a Library scratcher ticket when you complete five squares in a row, and earn a free scoop of Loard’s Ice Cream when you complete the whole game! 
 
 
Early Learning with Ready Rosie
  
Explore easy learning Opportunities with Ready Rosie! Ready Rosie offers hundreds a free videos for families to learn together.
 
Sign up for a weekly playlist of videos that connect fun activities with learning opportunities for your kiddos.
 
Available in English and Spanish. 
 

December Programs 
Find our schedule of events for all ages on our website calendar and social media!
 
Healthy Living Tips
Saturday December 11, 10:30am
In person event
Join us for a free community health talk at the Main Library (300 Estudillo Ave.) on Saturday, December 11 at 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
Feeling a bit stressed out and distracted this season? Learn about health and wellness resources and tips with Leafa Tuita Taumoepeau from Taulama for Tongans. Stay for listening circles and to-go tasting boxes from Ofa's Island Barbecue while supplies last.
 
This free community talk was made possible with support from California Humanities,a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org
History Readers Book Club 
Thursday, December 9, 6pm-7pm 
Virtual event 
Join staff from the San Leandro History Museum for our monthly Zoom Book Club. The event is open to all adults interested in joining, to discuss books. This monthly Zoom Book Club is open to all adults interested in joining, to discuss books. Not a fan of Historical Fiction books? We welcome readers of all genres and interests to join us and discuss their current reads or just to come chat and get some recommendations from other attendees in the community. This book club has no commitments, come once, attend regularly, not a reader, or just want to hear people discuss what they're reading-- All are welcome! (Please register to receive Zoom meeting link).: https://sanleandro-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqce2orzosGtdtEqj3Zvv9RNu8SQ67nVhu
(be)Longing: Woven Into the Fabric of Our Community 
October 8-December 31, 2021 
 
Everyone is invited to explore an interactive exhibit of original handwoven textiles from the town of San Sebastian, El Salvador. 
Experience an audiovisual demonstration to learn about how weavers use the town's historic telares to create one-of-a-kind, handmade, vividly striking textiles. A poetry walk aligning with the exhibit will feature the poetry of Salvadoran author Javier Zamora. 
CANCELLED
Adult Coloring Fun at
Manor Branch Library
Saturday 12/11, 2-3pm
 
All are welcome to join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring fun. Back by popular demand, we’re providing the coloring supplies, music, and venue, bring your friends and join us for an easy afternoon to color and connect with each other.

In-person events are subject to change based on current public health guidelines. For in-person events held inside the Library, masks are mandatory and social distancing is strongly encouraged. For in-person events held outside, everyone is strongly encouraged to wear a mask and to socially distance from people you do not live with. 

 
December 2021 Collection Highlights
Feast on these new and notable cookbooks 
 
Project Literacy
It's never too late to get your high school diploma! Career Online High School (COHS) is an online high school diploma and career certification program available through the San Leandro Public Library. This program offers free enrollment to a limited number of qualified adult students. Finish high school and start a career, free at the library. 
https://www.sanleandro.org/depts/library/adults/adult_online_learning/career_online_high_school.asp  
 
Need help with reading and writing? 
 
Do you know someone who needs help with reading and writing? Or do you need help with reading and writing? It is never too late to learn! We help English speaking adults improve their reading and writing skills for FREE. Join Project Literacy today! 
 
Call 510-577-3944 to get started or click this link to fill out our registration form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5C6K6FS
 
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