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March 2021
 
The San Leandro Public Library is excited to announce two important changes effective March 1, 2021: The Library is going overdue fine free and eliminating its fee card policy! Both policy changes are being implemented to continue to make the San Leandro Public Library a more inclusive and equitable place for all patrons. Here are some important facts about each policy change: 
 
  • Going overdue fine free means you will no longer be charged a daily overdue fine for late library materials. 
  • We will be doing a one-time amnesty and waiving all outstanding overdue fines on all library accounts. 
  • Patrons will still need to return library materials and will be charged a lost fee if the item is long overdue or damaged. 
  • Removing the outdated fee card policy means that we can better serve our community and remove the barriers it has created. 
  • All California residents will be able to apply for and receive a San Leandro Public Library card. 
 
The focus of all libraries is to provide free equitable access to its community; meaning free, fair, and impartial use of our resources and services. Eliminating these two policies will allow our library to provide more equitable access, and I hope you will join me in celebrating these historic changes and the library staff that made it happen. 
 
Apply for a free library card today!
 
- Bill Sherwood, Acting Library Director

 
Library Operations Update
 
New - Curbside Holds Service Now Open by Appointment 
 
The San Leandro Public Library is excited to announce that Curbside Holds Pickup Service is back! Curbside Holds Pickup Service will be offered Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm. 
  
The holds pickup process is now easier than ever with appointments! After you receive a notice that your hold is available for pickup, visit the Library’s appointment page and schedule a pickup time. Arrive at the Main Library during your appointment window, and grab your bag from the holds table and go! 
 
Visit our Curbside page for more information. 
 
Coming Soon - Mobile Printing by Appointment! 
 
The San Leandro Public Library will soon offer an additional Curbside service: Mobile Printing! Mobile Printing allows you to upload your document to the Library’s print server, schedule a pickup appointment, and pick up your print job quickly and safely! 
 
Mobile Printing will be offered Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm and is by appointment only.  
 
Visit our Curbside page for more information.  
 
Virtual Programs 
Find our schedule of virtual events for all ages on our website calendar and social media!
Welcome to our second “Book to Action” community program, Go Green San Leandro. This spring, we will engage the city in a community reading of Paul Hawken’s book, Drawdown. The Office of Sustainability at the City of San Leandro’s Public Works Department is partnering with the San Leandro Public Library to engage the community in a series of thoughtful and fun programs intended to teach and promote accessible and sustainable living practices. Register for any of our Book To Action events and pick up (one per person) your copy of Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming by Paul Hawken. Register and find out more information in our website. 
 
Book To Action booklist  
Saturday, March 6  
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Virtual Event) 
“Buy Nothing Group” Panel Discussion  
 
San Leandro “Buy Nothing Group”
administrators and members discuss how local Buy Nothing groups help you save money, share with others, and build community near you, all while making a difference in climate change. Register here. 
 
Tuesday, March 9  
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (Virtual Event)  
Book To Action Kickoff Event  
 
Join a virtual Book Discussion of “Iwígara” with local author and the Head of the American Indian Studies Department at California State University East Bay Dr. Enrique Salmón. A sustainable cooking demonstration by local institution mak- ‘ amham / Café Ohlone follows the discussion. Register here. 
 

For Youth And Families
Go Green SL: eBooks for Kids 
 
While the adults read Drawdown for the Library’s Book to Action program, kids can find a special list of sustainability eBooks just for them, with ideas for reducing, reusing and repurposing. 
 
See the List  
Art Is Education Month Window Display 
 
March is Art Is Education month, and the Library will continue our long tradition of displaying artwork from SLUSD elementary schools.  Artwork from students will be displayed in the windows of the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, for outside viewing from March 10 to April 5. Thanks to SLUSD’s Art Specialists for selecting the student work to be displayed.
Online Resources Spotlight
Universal Class: Twenty Women Who
Changed American History 
 
Dive into Women’s History this month with the online course “Twenty Women Who Changed American History, one of dozens of History classes available through Universal Class. It’s free with your library card. 

For Parent and Caregivers: ReadyRosie 
 
ReadyRosie has hundreds of quick videos that show families how to find learning moments in day-to-day activities. Great for those with kids up to age 8. Subscribe to free weekly playlists via text or email! 
 
Books to Borrow This Month
Celebrate Women's History Month with our Staff-Curated Booklists
eBooks for Adults
Booklists for Kids

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