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My Love Affair with the Brain Movie Screening Saturday, March 5, 11:00am & 2:00pm In-Person Event at the History Museum, 320 W. Estudillo Ave. The San Leandro History Museum will screen the 2016 documentary about Dr. Marian Diamond, one of the founders of modern neuroscience. This award-winning documentary brings the viewer right into the heart of science and into a deeper understanding of your own brain. Dr. Diamond began her career in science when few women entered the world of science at all. Learn of her groundbreaking scientific accomplishments and the woman herself, who describes her 60+ year career as “pure joy.” Dr. Diamond lived in Oakland until her passing in 2017. (2016, Documentary, 57 mins) Free admission, first come, first served. Questions, call 510-577-3991.
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Women's History Month Tiny Art Contest & Show For ages 12+ We are celebrating Women’s History Month this March by celebrating women artists! Register at the Main Library Information Desk to receive a mini art kit and create your masterpiece inspired by a woman artist. Kit includes a 3” x 3” canvas, paint and brushes along with some ideas to help you get started. When completed, return to the library to be part of the show! -Registration and kit pickup runs from 02/22-03/09 or until supplies last. -Please return kits by Wednesday, 03/09 to be included in the show -Art will be on display at the Main Library from 03/12-03/31 -Participants will receive their art back after the show
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Women Leaders: Celebrating Women's History Month Thursday March 24 6:30 pm In person event at the Main Library Join us for an inspiring panel of women who lead non-profits in San Leandro. Each panelist will share information about what their non-profit does and much more followed by a question and answer session. We will have some light snacks and the audience will be able to mingle with the panelists.
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Women History Month Events for Teens Open to teens in grades 6-12, no registration necessary In person event at the Main Library - Wed. March 2, 2-4pm: Tiny Art Contest
- Wed. March 9, 2-4pm: Art Inspired by Women Artists: Weaving
- Wed. March 16, 2-4pm: Art Inspired by Women Artists: Print-Making
- Wed. March 23, 2-4pm: Art Inspired by Women Artists: Quilting
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Singer Scavenger Hunt in the Teen Corner @ Main LibraryOpen to teens in grades 6-12 Complete the puzzles hidden throughout the Teen Corner and win a free book! See Children’s Desk for more details, starting March 1.
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Women's History Month Display & Bookmark Challenge for Kids Stop by the Main Library children’s room (300 Estudilo Ave.) anytime during open hours to choose a book from our Women’s History Month display. Once you’ve read it, come to the Children’s Desk to receive a special bookmark commemorating a famous woman! There are 10 styles to choose from, while supplies last.
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Art Is Education Take & Make Kit Available from the Main Library starting Saturday, March 5 while supplies last. After looking at the student artwork on display, you’ll be inspired. Pick up our March Take & Make kit honoring both Art is Education and Women’s History Month which includes everything you need to create your own masterpiece and learn about a few famous female artists!
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Women's History Month Take & Make Kit Available from the Manor Branch starting Friday, March 4 while supplies last Celebrate Women’s History Month with a booklet of coloring pages featuring women who have made a profound difference in the history of the United States.
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Help Us Build Our Memory LabThe Library has been awarded a grant from the California State Library to create a Memory Lab. A Memory Lab is a free, DIY (do-it-yourself) space for the digitization and transfer of photos, documents, and audiovisual recordings to help members of the community preserve personal histories and recorded memories for the future. To help us determine what types of equipment to purchase for the Memory Lab, please take this short survey. Knowing what kinds of materials (photos, negatives, slides, VHS, cassette tapes, 8mm film, etc.) you would like to digitize will help us select the right equipment.
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Chat with Bryant Terry, Author of Black Food Saturday, March 19 – Postponed to April 16 In-Person Event at the Main Library Join us for a chat with Bryant Terry, author of Black food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora. There will be a cooking demonstration and book signing. Check our website calendar for more details about this event.
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History Readers Book Club Thursday, March 10, 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).
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Project Teen Lounge Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays In-person event at the Main Library Free Teen Programs for teens in grades 6-12 - Tuesdays 3-4:40pm Board Games & Chromebooks
- Wednesdays 2-4pm Art, STEAM, & Maker Programs
- Thursdays 2-4pm Video Games
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Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends will be having a Book Sale Saturday March 26 and Sunday March 27. We are looking forward to seeing all of you again and eager to get back into the swing of things. Mark your calendar and come early, bring your lists and let’s get shopping! Saturday March 26 9am-11am -Friends Members Only 11am-3pm - Open to the General Public Sunday March 27 12pm-3pm - All-day bag sale at $2 a bag! If you would like to volunteer with the Friends of the Library, they are looking for volunteers to help set up for the book sale on Friday March 25. Please call the Main Library 510-577-3971 for more information by Friday March 18.
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San Leandro Sesquicentennial 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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San Leandro Community Read Join us for our community read programs. We will be reading There There by Tommy Orange. Check our website for more details about the community read program. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for funding this program.
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Library of Things The San Leandro Public Library offers all kinds of materials for check out, from sewing kits and tools to mini-induction stoves and bird watching telescopes, we have all sorts of tools and educational kits for the whole family to borrow. Come to the Main Library to check the Library of Things collection and borrow something you can pair with a book.
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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.
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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.
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