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May 2021

 
Library Operations Update
 
 
Main Library Limited Reopening Update
 
The San Leandro Public Library is excited to announce the limited reopening of our Main Library starting Wednesday, May 19th!  
 
Library staff are working hard to get the Main Library ready to welcome you back for in-person services.  
 
 
Reading Colors Your World 
Free Summer Reading Program for All Ages Starts June 1st 
 
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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Virtual Programs 
Find our schedule of virtual events for all ages on our website calendar and social media!
ESL Conversation Club 
Sunday 5/2/21, 10:00 am-11:00 am 
Thursday 5/13/21 , 5:30 pm-6:30 pm,  
Wednesday 5/19/21, 10:00 am-11:00 am  
Want to practice your English conversation skills in a safe, online space with other English language learners? Join us on Zoom for our ESL Conversation Clubs. We welcome  learners of all skill levels. The Conversation Clubs are free and registration is required.  
 
 
Beginning Gardening Skills 
Saturday, May 8, 11:00 am
Do you want to learn more about vegetable gardening?  UC Master Gardeners will present a class on basic gardening skills with a focus on vegetable gardening.  The skills you learn will help you with any gardening you do.  It’s the perfect time of year to learn these new skills.   
 
History Readers Book Club  
Thursday, May 13, 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. 
For Youth And Families
Family Mindfulness Workshop
Tuesday, May 11, 6:00 pm 
Mindfulness Coach/Consultant Lance McGee presents mindful coping strategies for the whole family, including Mindful Breathing, Guided Mindful Meditation and Mindfulness Awareness to promote everyone’s health and well-being. Best for ages 5 and older with caregiver, but all ages welcome.
 
Bayani Book Reading
with Robin Kitana Aquilizan
Friday, May 14, 3:30pm/Best for grades 2-5  
Hear from Author and Bayani Books co-founder Robin Aquilizan about her two children's books that take place in the Philippines: Gabriela Silang and Lapu Lapu, two heroes for their people. Robin will read the books, talk about the process of creating art for them, and answer your questions. 
 
Online Resources Spotlight
Tutor.com 
Whether you are trying to raise your grades, learn a math concept, graduate high school, or find a job, Tutor.com can help! Homework help, online tutoring and test prep for K-12th grade, intro-level college, and adult learners are all FREE with your library card from Tutor.com. 

Books to Borrow This Month
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with our Staff-Curated Booklists

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