SLPL Adult Services Monthly Update
Check out what we have in store for August!

Hot Book Summer Display
On display this Summer
 
Looking for a book to accompany you on your hot summer? Look no further than the San Leandro Public Library! When you visit the Main Library this August, look for the display outside the Electronic Learning Center to find your next hot read. 
LGBTQ+ Pride Month Book Display at the Main Library
Run Like a Girl: Celebrating Women in Sports
On Display This Summer at the Main Library
 
Celebrate Women in Sports by picking up one of the awesome reads on display at the Main Library. Learn about women in skateboarding, the impact of women's soccer players, woman's basketball players who are changing the game, and biographies of professional women athletes.  
Read a Romance Book
On display for August at the Main Library 
 
August is Read a Romance Month! Celebrate by grabbing a title on display at the Main Library. The display will feature a romance for everyone. Get ready to fall in love with these feel-good novels!
Books as Company
On Display this Summer at the Main Library

What better company is there than a good book? Browse the curated display at the Main Library to find your next companion to finish the summer. 
News
Juneteenth, all San Leandro Library closed 6/19/2023
Adjusted Library Hours - August 24th 
Thursday, 08/24
All Library Branches
 
Please note that on Thursday, August 24th, the Main Library, Manor Branch Library, and Mulford Branch Library will be open from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm due to an all-staff training. 
 
Outdoor book returns will be open during the adjusted hours. Regular hours will resume on Friday, 8/24.
Let's Talk ESL Conversation Club promotional image
ESL Conversation Clubs
 
Adults! Improve your speaking and listening skills by attending our ESL conversation groups. The ESL conversation groups are in-person and are led by a trained literacy staff member. Learn in a fun and supportive environment with other adults who are also learning English.
 
To register, call 510-577-3971 or register at sanleandro.libcal.com and look for "ESL Conversation Club".
 
 
Downtown San Leandro Farmer's Market Promo
The Farmer's Market
4/06 - 10/04 | Wednesdays 3 pm - 7 pm
 
The Farmer’s Market will be in the Main Library Parking Lot running from Wednesday, April 6th - Wednesday, October 4th.
 
There will be limited spaces available in the library parking lot during the Farmer's Market. Free parking will be available in the Downtown parking structure (122 Estudillo Ave.) after 3 pm on Wednesdays during the Farmer's Market season. See layout below.  
 
For questions about parking, please call the Information desk 510-577-3971.
Library parking lot restrictions during Farmer's Market Wednesdays
Programs
DIY Memory Lab
DIY Memory Lab - Orientation Dates
 
Are you interested in using the DIY Memory Lab? Register today to attend an in-person orientation. Completing an orientation is required before using the DIY Memory Lab.
If you have questions, please email us at memorylab@sanleandro.org. 
 
Upcoming Orientation Dates:
Wednesday, 8/23, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Thursday, 9/21, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Monday, 10/23, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
 
Can't make it in-person? Complete the orientation online at any time! Learn more are sanleandro.org/memorylab
Resources & Collections
Booklist recommendations for August
 
August is Read a Romance Month
 
 
Photo of the Adult Graphic Novel collection
Collection Highlight - Adult Graphic Novels
 
Graphic novel galore! For this week's spotlight, we want to highlight our fantastic Graphic Novel collection for adults. The graphic novels are to the right of the Circulation desk at the Main Library. Find amazing stories along with extraordinary art in these novels. 
 
Need help figuring out where to start? Browse the curated Graphic Novels on display above the shelves.
Database Highlight
LinkedIn Learning. Free with your Library card!
Project Literacy
Two women reading
Need help with reading and writing? 
 
Did you know that one in five adults in Alameda County struggles with reading and writing?
 
Project Literacy helps adults improve their basic reading and writing skills for FREE. Work with a tutor at your pace.
 
Join Project Literacy today! Call 510-577-3944 to get started.
 
Learn more