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Monday, May 23 Please note: all San Leandro Public Library branches will have adjusted hours on Monday, May 23 to conduct all staff safety and operational training. Hours will be 12pm-5:00pm at both the Main Library and the Manor Branch. |
Monday, May 30 The San Leandro Public Library will be closed on Monday May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. |
Introduction to Ikebana with instructor Tomoko Tsuji Adults of every skill level are invited to learn about the art of Japanese flower arrangement, where form brings together nature and humanity. Class dates: Saturday, May 7 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Tuesday, May 17 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Saturday, May 21 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Tuesday, May 31 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The in-person free classes will take place outdoors at the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., and all materials will be provided. Call 510-577-3971 for questions or to reserve your spot, as space is very limited. |
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History Museum Saturday Matinee: Stories of Japanese Internment with introduction by Tak Kato San Leandro History Musuem, 320 West Estudillo Ave. In 1942, Executive Order 9066 resulted in the forced removal of Japanese and Japanese Americans from their West Coast homes to 10 internment camps. This film screening shares short stories from 33 local residents. Schedule of films: 11:30am: Introduction by San Leandro resident Tak Kato 12:00pm: California of the Past Part 1 2:00pm: California of the Past Part 2
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Family Fun Night: Animals Stories from Across Asia Wednesday, May 18, 7:00pm Roopa Mohan, a volunteer storyteller at the Asian Art Museum SF, will share tales of creatures big and small, from elephants and tigers to mice and birds, in these animal stories from across Asia. Doors open at 6:50pm, and the show begins at 7:00pm. Masks are strongly recommended. |
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Scavenger Hunt for Teens Main Library Teen Corner Join the AAPI Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt in the Teen Corner at the Main Library! Solve puzzles and win a prize! Open to teens in grades 6-12; May 1-31, while supplies last. |
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Just for Teens: DIY Stress Ball Take Home Craft Kits Manor Branch Library Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with a make your own stress ball kit! This tactile squishing soothing tool will soothe stress and help you feel good again. Pick up at Manor Branch Library, 1241 Manor Blvd, in May. |
Mindfulness Workshop for Families Saturday, May 14, 11:00am Main Library Mindfulness coach Lance McGee will present families with mindfulness techniques and practices such as Mindful Breathing, Guided Mindful Meditation and Mindfulness Awareness to promote health and well-being. Best for families with children ages 4+. Register for a free spot. |
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Summer Library Program Starts June 4! The Summer Library Program is a free reading and activities program for the whole community. All ages are welcome to join starting June 4. Earn badges by reading, attending a library program, or completing a fun activity – each badge earns you entry into weekly and grand prize drawings. Earn 8 badges to get a finisher prize and invitation to one of our special finisher events: Summer Carnival for Kids on August 6, Mystery Party for Teens on August 12 or the Adult Finisher Party on August 13. |
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Chat with Bryant Terry, Author of Black Food Please note our event with Author Bryant Terry has been postponed due to Author’s conflict – Future Date TBD - Stay tuned! Computer Tutor Appointments Now Available Main Library Computer Tutors are back! Do you or someone you know need help with basic computer skill? Sign-up up for a one-on-one computer tutoring session with one of our computer tutor volunteers. Visit or call the Main Library information desk for availability at 510-577-3971 |
History Readers Book Club Thursday, May 12, 6pm-7pm Join staff from the San Leandro History Museum for our monthly Zoom Book Club. 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. All are welcome! (Please register to receive Zoom meeting link). |
Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America Author event with Kate Washington May 21, 12:00pm – no registration required - free Take a revealing look at the role unpaid family caregivers play in a society that fails to provide them with structural support. Kate Washington’s writing has appeared in many publications, including the New York Times, Washington Post, TIME, Literary Hub, Eater, Catapult, and McSweeney’s Internet Tendency. She currently serves as the dining critic for the Sacramento Bee and lives in Northern California. |
Celebrate Older Americans Month Thursday, May 5, 10:00am Main Library Have limited mobility? Come to the Main Library on May 5th at 10 am for a light exercise class with Flow & Flair instructor and owner Mykel. Take the class sitting or standing or a little of both, it’s up to you! This is a free event, and registration is required. Please call 510-577-3971 to register or register online. |
Save the Date: Family Literacy Workshop & Craft Program Workshop presented by Words in the Wild; Program coordinated by Families Read Together and Project Literacy Thursday, May 19, 2022 6:15 - 7:45 PM Free; registration will be required Workshop for caregivers of children from 3rd to 8th grades; craft program for children aged 10-14 Summer is a great time to read for fun, and you can learn how to support your children as they grow into skillful readers. Learn research-based strategies to support literacy skills at home – discover realistic, joyful, accessible activities that work with your busy life, and foster a love of reading and writing in your children. While adults attend the workshop, school-age children can attend a simultaneous craft program. This event includes dinner and a free children’s book. |
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San Leandro Sesquicentennial |
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2022 marks 150 years since the City of San Leandro was incorporated in 1872. Each month we’ll update you on the Library’s “Time Travel” series in honor of the city’s sesquicentennial, as well as City-wide events and activities celebrating this milestone. |
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Opening Soon: Redlining Exhibit at the Museum & Main Library The San Leandro History Museum & Library will soon launch a Redlining Exhibit that examines two specific aspects of housing discrimination that took place throughout the nation and in San Leandro: Redlining and the development of all-white suburban neighborhoods. The goal of this exhibit is to help us to better understand the housing discrimination and systemic racism that kept San Leandro an all-white community well into the 1980s. The exhibit will be on display at the San Leandro History Museum and the San Leandro Main Library in late May through the Summer. |
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San Leandro Community Read We invite teens 12+ and adults on Tuesday, May 24 at 6 pm - 7:30 pm to participate in a community art project with Costanoan Ohlone and Chumash artist, poet, educator and activist Kanyon-Sayers-Roods (a.k.a Hahashkani, which means Coyote Woman in Chumash). Explore wordplay, mixed media, and learn about Local Indigenous History at this free, in-person event taking place outdoors at the Main Library Plaza This is a complementary art event to the 2022 Community Read featuring the novel There There by Tommy Orange. Pick up a free copy of the book at the Main Library (while supplies last) or download a free audiobook or e-book version. Participate in a free book discussion group (Saturday May 14, 11am-12pm) at the library or create your own. Call 510-577-3971 for questions about this program. The Community Read is funded by the Friends of the San Leandro Library. This community read is funded by the Friends of the Library. |
CA State Parks Passes The California State Library Parks Pass provides a free vehicle day use entry pass at over 200 participating state park units to library card holders. The San Leandro Library has four passes available to borrow, with more on the way later this month. To reserve or borrow a pass, search for California State Library Parks Pass in the library catalog |
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Discover & Go Museum Passes |
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Now recruiting for Memory Lab volunteers We are planning a DIY Memory Lab at the Main Library, to open in the coming months. This new resource will provide equipment for patrons to digitize their analog memories such as photos, negatives, and VHS tapes. We are now recruiting for Memory Lab volunteers to assist patrons with the equipment. Do you have experience with AV equipment? Do you have an interest in digitization or in helping patrons? Want to add new tech skills to your resume? Learn more about the Memory Lab Assistant volunteer position and apply! |
1 in 5 adults in Alameda County cannot read this sentence. Project Literacy helps adults improve their basic reading and writing skills for FREE. Work with a tutor at your own pace. |
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Adults can get their high school diploma FREE through the library!
It's never too late to 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! |
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