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<br />Main Library
<br />300 Estudillo Avenue
<br />San Leandro, California
<br />510.577.3471
<br />All events are FREE unless otherwise indicated. Refreshments served.
<br /> i a Sun, Stone and Shadows Book Discussion Group!
<br />ch through May
<br />Clubs will be formed throughout the City of San Leandro to discuss the anthology's
<br /> ordinary collection of Mexican short stories. A limited number of free copies of the
<br /> I, available both in English and Spanish, will be distributed so be sure to sign up at
<br />ick -off event! See below for details.
<br /> 'fee with Alcalde Cassidy and City Manager Zapata
<br /> irday, March 3 • 1:00pm
<br /> )r Stephen Cassidy welcomes dialogue with San Leandro's Spanish - speaking
<br /> nunity, allowing the opportunity for residents and business owners to voice concerns
<br /> aise questions related to City programs and services. San Leandro's new City Manager,
<br />Zapata will be introduced at this meeting as well. Spanish translator available.
<br />Read Kickoff: Sun, Stone and Shadows
<br /> irday, March 3 • 2:00pm
<br />is in kicking off our Big Read Program with a cooking demonstration of Mexican
<br /> ue. A reading from author Rosario Castellanos' The Cooking Lesson will be highlighted.
<br /> r join a Sun, Stone and Shadows Big Read Book Club and getyour free copy of this
<br /> )logy while supplies last! Copies available in either English or Spanish.
<br /> iding of The Switchman
<br /> irday, March 10 • 11:00am - 2:00pm
<br /> ding begins at • 11:00am
<br />San Leandro Historic Railway Depot
<br /> 2 Orchard Ave., Thrasher Park
<br /> >an Leandro Historical Railway Society will partner with the Library in a reading of
<br />Jose Arreola's The Switchman at the San Leandro Railway Depot. Attendees will then
<br /> ✓en a tour of this historic 1898 rail passenger depot, which includes over 4,000 feet
<br /> )del railroad tracks!
<br /> Bening of Nora's Will
<br /> ay, March 16 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
<br />ly unique tale of lost faith and eternal love from one of Mexico's most talented new
<br /> fakers, writer /director Mariana Chenille. It was named Mexico's Best Picture of the
<br /> taking home seven Ariel Awards. Seating available on first come, first served basis.
<br />shown in Spanish with English subtitles. Not rated. Parental guidance is suggested.
<br />Stone and Shadows • Literary Gathering
<br /> ay, March 23 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
<br />admission with ticket registration (dinner included)
<br />Join us for a Literary Gathering with Mexican writer
<br />Jorge F Hernandez, editor of our Big Read selection
<br />and the author of the well - acclaimed novel Empress
<br />of Lavapies. He will address the selection of stories
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<br />Bi- lingual Concert with Jose -Luis Orozco
<br />Wednesday, March 28 7:00pm .
<br />Join us for a fun - filled concert with bi- lingual educator, children's
<br />author and recording artist Jose -Luis Orozco. His exciting music will make your kids
<br />dance, clap and wave their diez deditos!
<br />Mexican Museum in San Francisco
<br />Balmy Ally Murals (Mission District) er Mexican Museum (Ft. Mason)
<br />Saturday, March 31 • 10:00am - 4:30pm • Meet at Main Library
<br />$30 per person • Includes transportation, tour and lunch
<br />Join us for a fascinating walking tour of the murals in San Francisco's Mission Districl
<br />followed by lunch and a visit to the Mexican Museum, located at Fort Mason. The
<br />museum has a permanent collection of over 12,000 objects, representative of Mexic
<br />and the Mexican - American cultures. Lunch at a San Francisco Mexican restaurant wil
<br />included. Tickets (limit 2 per person) go on sale at 12:00pm on February 27 at the Mai
<br />Library's Information Desk.
<br />Celebrate Dia • Celebremos Dia
<br />Saturday, April 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm .
<br />Enjoy El Dfa de los Nines, El Dia de los Libros
<br />(Children's Day /Book Day) atthe library with fun - filled activities that celebrate read
<br />We'll have stories, crafts and special performances from clown /magician Chiquy Boc
<br />and author /illustrator Maya Christina Gonzalez in honor of children and books.
<br />Grand Finale Fiesta!
<br />Saturday, May 12 • 2:00pm
<br />The grand finale of the San Leandro's Public Library's Big Read Program will be a Fie!
<br />Event will include music, cultural performances and delicious Mexican cuisine. This ev
<br />for Sun, Stone and Shadows group discussion members only.
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<br />The Amazing Race: Viva Mexico!
<br />Grades 6 to 12 • Friday, March 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
<br />Form teams to compete in Amazing Race -style challenges based on Mexican culture
<br />"Sun, Stone, and Shadows: 20 Great Mexican Short Stories." Prizes awarded! Mexican foo
<br />served. Visit the Children's Desk at the Main Library to register beginning Tuesday,
<br />February 21.
<br />Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate!
<br />Grades 6 to 12 • Tuesday, April 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
<br />Play our chocolate trivia game and learn how chocolate is made. Plus enjoy free tasti
<br />of this delicious treat that is native to Mexico. Visit the Children's Desk at the Main
<br />Library to register beginning Monday, March 19.
<br />Big Read Kickoff
<br />Manor Branch
<br />1241 Manor Boulevard
<br />San Leandro, California
<br />510.577.7971
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