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July 2021
Expanded Services Available at the Main Library   
The San Leandro Public Library is now open! 
 
Effective July 6, the San Leandro Main Library will offer expanded services: 
  • Tables and chairs for reading and use of library materials  
  • Additional public computers 
  • No capacity restrictions or time limits  
Main Library in-person service hours for July 2021: 
  • Tuesday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm  
  • Wednesday:  10:00 am – 5:00 pm 
  • Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 
  • Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 
Safety at the Main Library 
  • Masks are still mandatory  – Please note that masks are required to enter the building for patrons ages 2 and older, and must be worn properly over your nose and mouth at all times 
  • Self-service disinfecting – Hand sanitizing stations and self-service disinfecting wipe stations are available for disinfecting high-touch surfaces and computers before and after use. 
  • Stay home if you are not feeling well – Please do not enter the Main Library if you are feeling unwell to protect Library staff and other patrons. 
At this time, there is still no access to the History room, meeting rooms, Café, Bookstore, and the Secret Garden, and library events remain virtual. Thank you for your patronage. 
 
Summer Reading Program
 
Earn your Summer Reading badges through July 31 to Receive a Finisher Prize! 
  
It’s not to late to participate in the FREE Summer Reading Program! You can earn a different badge and an entry into the weekly raffle drawing by reading, participating in a Library program or completing a fun activity. Earn eight badges by July 31 to win a finisher prize pack and entries into the grand prize raffle. Plus, our Friends of the Library will donate $1 for every badge earned in the Summer Reading Program to local nonprofit Building Futures, up to $3,000 total. Please participate and earn badges so we can contribute the maximum amount! 
 
  
Library Operations Update
Manor Bookdrop Reopening  
 
We are happy to announce that with our Expanded Reopening on July 6th, the Manor book drop slots will also be reopening! 
 
Please note that library staff are not staffing the branch regularly, so check-ins might take longer than usual. Put your items in the book drop slots, and they will be removed from your account within a week. Don’t forget! We’re overdue fine free so no fines will be added to your account. 
 
For Youth And Families
 
Reading Colors Your World Grab & Go Kits
Pick up a new Summer Reading activity kit from the
Main Library every Saturday in July!  
  • July 3: green week activity 
  • July 10: blue week activity 
  • July 17: purple week activity 
  • July 24: black week activity 
  • July 31: rainbow activity kits 
Kits for ages 3-6 and 7-11 are offered while supplies last  – stop by the Children’s Desk to get yours! 
 
Fall 2021 Youth Program Survey
 
Take our short survey to tell us what in-person and/or virtual programs you’d like the Library to offer for kids and families this Fall. 
 
Virtual Programs 
Find our schedule of virtual events for all ages on our website calendar and social media!
 
History Readers Book Club  
Thursday, July 8, 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.
 
 
Virtual Embroidery Workshop for Adults 
Saturday, July 10, 10am-12pm 
This hands on workshop will teach you a variety of outlining stitches. Please email kmandalay@sanleandro.org to sign up and get a list of supplies needed for the class. 
 
 
 
Spark! Summer Tech Club for Grades 4-6 
Mondays, July 12, 19, 26, 3:30pm 
For kids entering grades 4-6, sign up for our July gaming club, which will build community and connection between kids as we reach our team goals together. Worried about technology over the summer? We have Chromebooks and Hotspots for youth available for check out!
 
 
Harpsona Virtual Concert 
Saturday, July 31, 1:30pm-2:30pm PST 
 
The San Leandro Public Library welcomes Harpsona for a virtual concert. With covers that have over 1 million views on Youtube, Harpsona will be sharing with us her video game music arrangements on her harp. You can find more about her here: https://www.harpsona.com/ 
  
You can earn a Rainbow Badge for the Summer Reading Program when you attend this event! 
July Summer Programs For Teens
 July Project Teen Lounge programs are now open for Registration! July programs include creative writing, embroidered canvas line art, juggling, trivia, and more. 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. 
 
Online Resources Spotlight
ABCMouse 
ABCMouse is FREE with your Library Card! Check out an account to enjoy free access to more than 8,000 learning activities for preschool and early elementary school students. 
 
 
Free Access to the New York Times 
The California State Library is hosting free online subscriptions to the New York Times for California libraries.  After creating an account, you will unlock all regular newspaper content, all multimedia, and Spanish and Mandarin Chinese versions of the paper.  
 

ESL Conversation Clubs 
  • Thursday, 7/8 @ 5:30-6:30 pm 
  • Wednesday, 7/17 @ 10:00-11:00 am 
Attention English Language Learners! Want to practice your English conversation skills in a safe, online space with other English language learners? Come join us on Zoom each month for our ESL Conversation Clubs. Everyone is welcome to attend and we welcome all learners of all skill levels. The Conversation Clubs are free and registration is required.  
  
Registration is required for this virtual event. 
 
 
Project Literacy Newsletter 
 
Find out what's going on in Project Literacy - take a look at the Project Literacy Summer 2021 Newsletter. 
Books to Borrow This Month
Enjoy our all ages book list!

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