Arduino Microcontrollers are computers that can sense and control the physical world. In this hands-on, entry-level workshop, adults aged 18 and over will learn to program Arduino Microcontrollers to control lights, motors, servos, and much more! No prior knowledge of programming or electronics is required.

Offered by the Library and Ace Monster Toys as a part of the Millennial Academy, this hacker/maker workshop is a series of 4 three hour classes to be held on Saturdays: June 1, 8, 15, and 22, 1 PM to 4 PM. The first three classes will be held at the San Leandro Main Library and the final class on June 22 will be held at Ace Monster Toys.

Space is limited, so click here to register online. For more information, call Bill Sherwood at 510-577-7964.

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The Library and the Oakland-East Bay Gay Men's Chorus kick-off and celebrate Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month with a concert and reception on Sunday, June 2 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Main Library. The Oakland-East Bay Gay Men's Chorus will present an uplifting, moving concert experience that is guaranteed to entertain and inspire!

After the performance, light refreshments and beverages will be served at a reception. The concert is free and no registration or tickets are required. For more information, call the Main Library Information Desk at 510-577-3971.

The Library will be hosting an evening of musical entertainment with guzheng instrumentalist Winnie Wong in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The performance will take place at the Main Library. Admission is free. For more information, please call (510) 577-3971.

How you present yourself in the job interview can make or break your chances for success. The Library will host a free interview seminar for midlife jobseekers on Thursday, June 6 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Main Library.

For one in six people in Alameda County, hunger is a reality. This summer, the San Leandro Library will join other libraries across California in collecting 10,000 pounds of food for those in need.

To kickoff our summer food drive, the Library will offer Food For Fines from Monday, June 3 through Saturday, June 8. During that time, library card holders can bring a non-perishable food item and your overdue book to the Main Library or our three branches, Manor, Mulford-Marina or South Branch Library, and we'll take $1 off your overdue fines, for up to $5 total ($1 per can). Food will be donated to the Davis Street Family Resource Center.

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Join us in our beautiful Carnegie Lecture Hall and Theater to enjoy highly acclaimed "pics" (moving pictures) that are based on classic literature. Before each movie, a short 5-minute lecture will be given on fun and fascinating facts on the film and the book from which it was based. The films will be shown at the Main Library.

There is free admission to these films, which will be shown on June 8, July 20, and August 3. Each film starts at 11:00 AM and run a little over 1.5 hours. Click "More" below for movie descriptions. See you at the movies!