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September 2023 Events & Activities for Kids at the San Leandro Public Library |
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September Events at the Main Library |
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300 Estudillo Ave., 510-577-3960 |
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LEGO Club: Build a Comic Thursday, Sept. 7, 4:00pm Tell a story and use your imagination in creating your own comic by using Legos! For ages 5+. No registration needed. |
STEAM Club: Make Ice Cream! Thursday, Sept. 14, 4:00pm Listen to a book then do a hands-on activity related to science, tech, engineering, arts or math! September’s topic is the chemistry behind making ice cream! Best for kids in grades K-4/ages 5-9. Register for a free spot. |
Family Fun Night: Bilingual Comedy Show!
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 6:30pm Join us for a performance of "Where the Forest Meets the Sea", a bilingual comedy for all ages. Presented by "professional silly people" Brenda Arellano and Josh Matthews, Oakland-based performers and theater makers. All ages welcome. |
Hispanic Heritage Month Crafts Thursday, Sept. 21. 4:00pm Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Crafts! Have fun and learn to make your own Latino craft. There will be a variety of craft activities available to celebrate the Latino culture and traditions. Recommended for ages 3 and up and their families. Register for a free spot. |
Giant Games Day: Candyland Monday, Sept. 25, 5:30-7:00pm Stop by our Secret Garden to play a giant version of Candyland! We’ll also have giant Connect 4 and giant chess/checkers. No registration, just drop in! |
World Travel Club: India Thursday, Sept. 28, 4:00pm Experience a short journey to different countries through videos, pictures, books, maps, crafts, activities & snacks! Best for kids in grades 1-5/ages 6-10. Register for a spot. |
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Halloween Costume Swap Coming Soon!
Drop off clean, gently used Halloween costumes to the Children’s Desk starting Sept. 15 for our Halloween Costume Swap on Tuesday, Oct. 17!
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Mandarin Storytime Saturday, Sept. 2, 10:30am Join Ms. Angel and friends for books, songs and poetry on the 1st Saturday of the month at 10:30am the Main Library. |
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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. |
Preschool Reading Adventures
Thursdays at 1:30pm Get ready for kindergarten with books, songs, and lots of movement, followed by a craft. For ages 3 to 5 and a caregiver. |
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Mandarin Storytime Starts October 14, 2023 Join Ms. Angel and friends for books, songs and poetry on the 2nd Saturday of the Month at 1:30pm at the Manor Branch. |
1241 Manor Blvd., 510-577-7971 |
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Mariela's Music Time September 21, 4:00pm Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an educational, energetic, and interactive bilingual performance by Mariela. Best for children under 5 and their families. No registration required. |
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Hispanic Heritage Month Crafts September 28, 3:30 pm Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with various arts and crafts from Hispanic cultures. Children of all ages and their family are welcome. No registration needed. |
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Empanadas for everyone
by Jackie Azâua Kramer
When her Tía Mimi goes to volunteer at the neighborhood food center and asks her to pick up ingredients for empanadas, Carina and her friends learn a little about what connects a community along the way. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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With lots of love
by Jenny Torres Sanchez
When she and her family move to the United States, Rocio, who has grown up in Central America, does her best to adjust but misses her Abuela a lot until she receives something special just in time for her birthday. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Dinner on domingos
by Alexandra Katona
"Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latin American girl as she experiences a typical Sunday night dinner at her Abuelita's house. As Alejandra thinks about all the good times her family has had there, she decides that she wants to be brave and try speaking Spanish with Abuelita so that they can deepen their bond"
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The enchanted life of Valentina Mejâia
by Alexandra Alessandri
"Dragged along on another magical creature hunt with their father, 12-year-old Valentina, who loves to draw the world around her, and her younger brother Julián are transported to an alternate Colombia where the legends are real. Simultaneous eBook. "
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Forest fighter : the story of Chico Mendes
by Anita Ganeri
"A picture book that tells the important story of Chico Mendes, who led the fight to protect the Amazon rainforest and demand fair treatment for the people whose livelihoods depended on it. Chico Mendes lived in the depths of the Amazon rainforest where trees grew tall and strong and wildlife roamed freely. From the age of 8, Chico worked with his father collecting sap from trees that could be sold to make rubber. Rubber tappers were very poor and the rainforest was increasingly being destroyed by burning and logging, threatening their livelihoods. Chico knew he had to take a stand. He became a spokesperson for the community, fighting hard to preserve the Amazon rainforest, and speaking up for the rights of other rubber tappers. He won several international awards for his campaigns, but the loggers still wouldn't stop. At the age of 44, Chico was murdered by one of the loggers. Grippingly written by award-winning author, Anita Ganeri, and vibrantly illustrated by Margaux Carpentier, Forest Fighter tells the inspiring story of Chico Mendes, who was not afraid to speak up for others and worked tirelessly to protect the rainforest. It depicts the incredible wildlife and peoples who co-exist there and shows why it is so important that all rainforests are protected"
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The yellow handkerchief : el paänuelo amarillo
by Donna Barba Higuera
A young girl wishes her family could be more like her friends' families and subconsiously blames her abuela and her yellow handkerchief, but she slowly grows to appreciate and love the language and culture the handkerchief represents
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Danza! : Amalia Hernâandez and el Ballet Folklâorico de Mexico
by Duncan Tonatiuh
"Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh tells the story of Amalia Hernandez, dancer and founder of El Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. Published in time for the 100th anniversary of Hernandez's birth, Danza! is the first picture book about thefamous dancer and choreographer. Danza! is a celebration of Hernandez's life and of the rich history of dance in Mexico. As a child, Amalia always thought she would grow up to be a teacher, until she saw a performance of dancers in her town square. She was fascinated by the way the dancers twirled and swayed, and she knew that someday she would be a dancer, too. She began to study many different types of dance, including ballet and modern, under some of the best teachers in the world. Hernandez traveled throughout Mexico studying and learning regional dances. Soon she founded her own dance company, El Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, where she integrated her knowledge of ballet and modern dance with folkloric dances. The group began to perform all over the country and soon all over the world, becoming an international sensation that still tours today. Duncan Tonatiuh's picture books have been honored with many awards and accolades, including the Pura Belpre Award, the Robert F. Sibert Award, and the New YorkTimes Best Illustrated Book Award. With Tonatiuh's distinctive Mixtec-inspired artwork and colorful drawings that seem to leap off the page, Danza! will enthrall and inspire young readers with the fascinating story of this important dancer and choreographer"
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Just ask! : be different, be brave, be you
by Sonia Sotomayor
The boundary-breaking Supreme Court Justice and the award-winning author of Book Fiesta present a celebration of the world’s diversity that explains why different people make the world more vibrant and wonderful, just the way a variety of plants and flowers enhance a garden. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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