Bayani Book Reading with Robin Kitana Aquilizan

Best for grades 2-5

At this virtual event, hear from Author and Bayani Books co-founder Robin Aquilizan about her two children's books that take place in the Philippines. Gabriela Silang narrates Gabriela’s emergence to becoming a leader for her people after the devastating loss of her husband, Diego Silang. Lapu Lapu describes the hero, Datu Lapu Lapu and his journey becoming a warrior to protect his tribe from outside invaders.

Robin will read the books, talk about creating art for them, and answer questions. Register by filling out the online form or calling 510-577-3971.

Design Thinking

Pick up a kit from the library and then join us on Zoom as we make sewable circuitry with rogue maker Tenaya Conklin. Please note this is a 2-session workshop

Saturday, April 17th, 11am-1pm

Saturday, May 15th, 11am-1pm

This program is funded in part by a grant from the California State Library

Register here

Our May Take & Make kits for kids are now available, courtesy of he San Leandro Art Association! Inside you'll find crayons and coloring pages to unleash you inner artist and spark your imagination!

Kits for kids of all ages are available for pickup starting on Saturday, May 8 between 1:00pm-4:00pm from the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., while supplies last. Picking up a hold? You can also request a kit when making your pickup appointment (use the notes field to request a May Take & Make kit).

Join Lisha Fabris of 1st United Credit Union in a Zoom session to learn about core financial skills that just might serve you for the rest of your life.

Tuesday, May 18th 4-5pm

Open to teens in grades 6-12

Visit www.tinyurl.com/projectteenlounge for registration information

This project is sponsored in part by a grant from the California State Library.

We'll bring the books, you choose what you want us to read! Join us on Zoom for this live, interactive session just right for toddlers and preschoolers.

Register by filling out the short form here: http://bit.ly/SLPLstorytime

(Please note: you only have to register once to receive the weekly invitation, which we'll send out the evening before each storytime. Register by Tuesday at 4pm to receive that week's link).

STEAM Storytime for Grades K-5

Join us afterschool for a thirty-minute STEAM storytime that’s just right for school-age kids.We’ll read a science, technology, engineering, art, or math-themed book, then engage in a hands-on learning experience using materials you have at home.

To receive the Zoom link for each weekly session, sign up for “STEAM Storytime” on our short form here: http://bit.ly/SLPLstorytime

(Please note: you only have to register once to receive the weekly invitation, which we'll send out the Monday before each storytime. Register by Monday at 4pm to receive that week's link).

Join award winning tap dancer and choreographer Quynn Johnson for an introductory tap dance lesson on Zoom. No skills or tap shoes needed.

Wednesday, May 19th, 4-5pm

Open to teens in grades 6-12

Visit www.tinyurl.com/projectteenlounge for registration information

This project is sponsored in part by a grant from the California State Library.

Join us on Zoom for Babytime with Ms. Molly, just right for parents/caregivers with babies up to age 1. During each session, we'll sing songs and look at a board book, then have time for you to connect with each other. Register by filling out the short form here: http://bit.ly/SLPLstorytime

Join us for a Totally Awesome Flashback to 1980's music trivia! An online event for adults ready to celebrate the best decade of music.

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Questions Please email kmandalay@sanleandro.org