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Main Library Now Accepting Book Donations The Main Library will start taking donations of gently used items starting on Wednesday September 1. For more information click here.
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Library of Things Available Starting September 15 Board games, telescopes, mental health kits, oh my! The San Leandro Public Library just got more awesome. Our new Library of Things is launching on Sept 14 with all sorts of new items for the San Leandro community to check out and enjoy with your library card. From sewing kits and drills to mini induction stoves and bird watching telescopes, we have all sorts of tools and educational kits for the whole family.
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Teens, join us for weekly programs at the Main Library, focusing on college/career readiness, art, STEM/maker skills, and gaming! Learn more and register at
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Teen Advisory Group Join TAG & give feedback on library programs, participate in a civic engagement project to address an issue in our community & earn volunteer hours! Open to teens in grades 8-12.
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Join a FREE Year-Round Reading Program! The Library’s year-round reading programs offer incentives for achieving reading milestones, which can be completed at the pace that feels right for each participant. Joining a reading program is a fun way to stay engaged with reading and learning all year long! Learn more or enroll now by clicking the links below:
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Library Innovation Lab Programming to Begin in September San Leandro Public Library and the Library Innovation Lab: Exploring New Ways of Engaging Immigrant Communities Through Public Humanities Programming This September 2021, the San Leandro Public Library is kicking off (be)Longing: Woven into the Fabric of Our Community. This series of intergenerational community events will promote the learning about and embracing of the diverse cultures that make up San Leandro. Stay tuned during September-December for free engaging library art and poetry exhibits, food tastings, traditional dance performances, and honorary guest speakers. To kick off the series, enjoy a free talk with Popoca Chef Anthony Salguero on Wednesday, September 15 at 6 pm. Salguero will talk about the tradition and history behind Salvadorean cuisine. To-go Salvadorean Tamale tastings (while supplies last) and listening circles will follow. Also, enjoy a poetry walk featuring the works of Salvadorean poet Javier Zamora, and a woven art display (from September 15-October 1) to also honor Hispanic Heritage Month. This project was made possible with the support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org
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History Readers Book Club Thursday, Sept. 9, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Virtual Event 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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A Book Talk with San Leandro Writer Vincent Traughber Meis Thursday, September 9, 6:00pm In-Person Event Join us for an in-person book talk and book signing with local San Leandro writer Vincent Traughber Meis. He will discuss his latest release, “The Mayor of Oak Street.” The community is invited to learn more about the multiple Rainbow Award recipient’s coming-of-age novel and engage in a question and answer segment. The event will conclude with an opportunity for the public to buy signed copies of “The Mayor of Oak Street.” Masks will be required, and the Library department request that attendees maintain social distance during this indoor event.
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Library of Things Launch Event Tuesday, September 14, 5:30pm-7:00pm Join us outside of the Main Library to see the new Library of Things collection and enjoy some cookies and lemonade. Items will be available to examine, but not to check out (so that everyone can see what is available!). Starting on Wednesday Sept 15, all items in the Library of Things will be available for check out with your San Leandro Library card.
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San Leandro 2050 Solar Power Hour Thursday, September 30, 6:30 pm San Leandro Public Library is partnering with SanLeandro2050 to bring you San Leandro Solar Power Hour: Neighbors Answer Your Solar Questions. Would you like to learn more about Solar without hype, sales pitch, and confusion? Join us for a virtual event with local residents and learn about their experience with solar and free solar options for low income families with Grid Alternatives.
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Britannica School is the go-to site for K-12 research. Students can toggle between 3 reading levels on each article, and have articles read aloud. Each article can also be translated into over 80 languages. Log in for free with your Library Card.
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During Hispanic Heritage Month, use CultureGrams to explore Spanish speaking countries. This resource includes cultural information on more than 200 countries including videos and slideshows introducing the country, plus regional recipes to try to home. Log in for free with your Library Card.
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Celebra! Hispanic Heritage Month
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- Thu. September 9, 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Sun. September 12, 10am-11am
- Sat. September 18, 10am-11am
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. Please sign up here to receive the Zoom link for the meetings: https://bit.ly/3xbuynj
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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!
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New Tutor Orientation Project Literacy needs 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 Tuesday September 28th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Training is free! Registration is required.
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