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February 2024 Events & Activities for Kids at the San Leandro Public Library
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Special Mandarin Storytime & Lunar New Year Crafts Saturday, Feb. 3, 10:30am & 11:30am Main Library Karp Room - 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with us at Mandarin Story Time. Enjoy Chinese New Year stories and poems with a dragon craft /coloring sheet
11:30am - 1:30 pm: Lunar New Year crafts and dragon kits (Paper Folding with Lucky Red Envelopes) presented by the Asian Community Cultural Association (ACCA)
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Lunar New Year Celebration Saturday, February 10, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with The Dasen American Academy who will offer a series of traditional dances from the diverse regions of China (1:30 - 2:30 PM). Following the dances, Joyous Spring Lion Dance Troupe will perform a lively and spectacular traditional dance (2:30 pm - 3:00 pm). Enjoy tangerines, cookies, and teas, and take pictures at the celebration.
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Lunar New Year Celebration at Manor Saturday February 17, 1:00 pm Manor Branch Library Celebrate the year of the dragon at Manor Branch with dances, crafts and storytime. All ages are welcome. No registration needed.
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At the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave
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Valentine's Day Craft Party Tuesday, Feb. 6, 4:00pm Join us at the Main Library for hearts, cookies, crafts, and cards! Kids will learn about Valentine's Day with fun and easy Valentine's Day Activities.
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President's Week Board Games & LEGOs Tuesday, Feb. 20 & Thursday, Feb. 22, 3:00pm-4:30pm. No school this week? Drop in for board games, LEGO building and other fun.
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Family Fun Night: African Music & Art Village with Baba Shibambo Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6:30pm Discover the rhythm and cultures of Africa with Baba Shibambo, a South African master drummer and multi-instrumentalist. This Black History Month event is for all ages. Doors open at 6:20pm.
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At the Manor Branch, 1241 Manor Blvd
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Valentine's Day Crafts & Activities Tuesday, February 13, 3:30-4:30 pm Join us for a day of Valentine’s crafts and activities. Children of all ages are welcome
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Ongoing Events at the Main Library |
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300 Estudillo Ave., 510-577-3960
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LEGO Club: Build a City Thursday, Feb. 1, 4:00pm We supply the LEGOs, you build. For ages 5+. No registration needed.
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STEAM Club: Candy Heart Experiments Thursday, Feb. 8, 4:00pm Listen to a book then do a hands-on activity! Best for kids in grades K-4/ages 5-9. Register.
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World Travel Club: South Africa Thursday, February 29. 4:00pm In the World Travel Club, kids in grades 1 to 5 can explore different countries around the world through maps, videos, hands-on activities, and local snacks. This month we travel to South Africa.
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Mandarin Storytime 1st Saturday of the Month, 10:30am Tang poetry and songs in Mandarin, presented by Ms. Angel and friends. Program takes place in the Karp room at the Main Library.
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Bilingual Storytime (English/Farsi) Saturday, Feb. 24, 11:00 am Join us to enjoy stories, songs, puppets, crafts, and more during a fun and interactive program in Farsi and English.
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1241 Manor Blvd, 510-577-7971
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Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10:30am Stories, rhymes and romps - just the right pace for toddlers ages 1-3 and a caregiver.
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Mandarin Storytime Saturday, Jan. 13, 10:30am (new time) Join Ms. Angel and friends for books, songs and poetry on the 2nd Saturday of the Month at 10:30am at the Manor Branch.
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Try Out a New Board Game We’ve added new board games for checkout! Disney Princess Chutes and Ladders New Card Games & Family Strategy Games
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The Queen of Kindergarten
by Derrick Barnes
Wearing a tiara in her freshly braided hair for the first day of kindergarten, MJ is reminded of all the good things she brings to the classroom: kindness, friendliness and super soccer skills! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Like lava in my veins
by Derrick Barnes
While attending a new school that'll help him control his powers, Bobby Beacon finds his temper landing him in hot water until an understanding teacher gives him ways to calm himself and shows him that caring for others is its own kind of superpower. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Dear Black child
by Rahma Rodaah
This inspiring love letter to Black children around the world celebrates their beauty, joy and resilience. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Black is a rainbow color
by Angela Joy
A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history and a legacy that lives on.
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My dad is a DJ
by Keith Henry Brown
With his parents now divorced, Travis must a find a new groove with a little hip-hoppin', not-stoppin' DJing with his dad, in this celebration of Black fatherhood, identity and music through a generational rivalry of hip-hop vs jazz. Illustrations.
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A year of Black joy : 52 Black voices share their life passions
by Jamia Wilson
"Celebrating the joy, talent and contributions of 52 Black people from around the world, this inspiring and empowering anthology covers an array of topics that explore the many layers and dimensions of Black life. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Lewis Latimer : a brilliant inventor
by Janel Rodriguez
Introduces readers to Lewis Latimer, an inventor, leader, teacher and creator born in 1848, who, among his many accomplishments, contributed to the design of the light bulb and brought electric light to cities around the world. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Holding her own : the exceptional life of Jackie Ormes
by Traci N. Todd
"An inspiring picture book biography of the first Black woman cartoonist to be nationally syndicated in the U.S. who, in post-World War II America, stayed true to her art while remaining honest about the inequalities Black people had been fighting. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. "
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28 days : moments in Black history that changed the world
by Charles R. Smith
A tribute to the historic contributions of such heroes as Crispus Attucks, Madame C. J. Walker and Barack Obama discusses their roles in overcoming boundaries and shaping life for African-Americans. By the award-winning creators of Black Jack.
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When we say black lives matter
by Maxine Beneba Clarke
In this exuberant exploration of the Black Lives Matter motto, a loving narrator relays to a young Black child the strength and resonance behind the words. Illustrations.
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The ABCs of Black history
by Rio Cortez
Culturally evocative illustrations and lyrical text by a Pushcart-nominated poet celebrate historical activists, events and locations that shaped Black history and the fight for equality, in a picture book complemented by a timeline and additional back matter. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Your legacy : a bold reclaiming of our enslaved history
by Schele Williams
"Your story begins in Africa. Your African ancestors defied the odds and survived 400 years of slavery in America and passed down an extraordinary legacy to you. Beginning in Africa before 1619, Your Legacy presents an unprecedentedly accessible, empowering, and proud introduction to African American history for children. While your ancestors' freedom was taken from them, their spirit was not; this book celebrates their accomplishments, acknowledges their sacrifices, and defines how they are remembered-and how their stories should be taught"
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