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San Leandro Public Library


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300 Estudillo Avenue
San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Tel: 510/577-3947
Fax: 510/577-3967
http://www.sanleandrolibrary.org

Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea

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Into the Beautiful North
Luis Alberto Urrea

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Events

Traditional Mexican Clothing Exhibit

Enjoy an exhibit of traditional clothing from the different regions of Mexico illustrated through Ballet Folklorico costumes on display in the San Leandro Main Library atrium. The clothing can be seen during regular library operating hours. Visit www.sanleandrolibrary.org for hours.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Fri, Feb 13, 2015 – Sun, May 17, 2015

Book: Into the Beautiful North

"Trajes Regionales de Mexico" Opening Reception

Learn about the traditional dress of the various regions of Mexico as evidenced in Mexican dance. Carlos Moreno Jr. of local Ballet Folklorico Mexicano will narrate the program and give information about the exhibit and the dress worn in the show.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Fri, Feb 13, 2015
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Kickoff: Bienvenidos a Tres Camerones

We will meet at Cine Pedro Infante, the local movie house (aka Main Library Lecture Hall), for a showing of "The Magnificent 7" with a reenactment from the novel. This is also your opportunity to sign-up for book discussion groups. Free copies of the book will be available to those who sign-up while supplies last. Free event.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Sat, Feb 28, 2015
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Manor Branch Kickoff

Enjoy a dance lesson with Ballet Folklorico de Carlos Moreno as we celebrate Mexican culture and kick off the Big Read. After register for a book discussion group.

Event Location: 1241 Manor Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Tue, Mar 3, 2015
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Writing Workshop for Teens with Author Mitali Perkins

Grades 6-12 Writing about your life dreams with local author Mitali Perkins. This event is for teens in grades 6-12. Register at the Main Library children’s desk starting Monday, February 2.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Thu, Mar 5, 2015
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Conversacion con Autor Luis Alberto Urrea - Literary Gathering

Join us for the "Into the Beautiful North" Literary Gathering with author Luis Alberto Urrea. This event is appropriate for teens. Free. Please RSVP to Addie Silveira at asilveira@sanleandro.org or 510-577-3991 by Tuesday, March 3, 2015.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Sat, Mar 7, 2015
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Documentary Film: "The 800 Mile Wall"

"The 800 Mile Wall" documents the impact of constructing a border fence along the Mexican border. It documents the policy matters, human rights issues and the reaction of citizens of border towns as they respond to a fence being built in their own backyards. (NR • 90 min)

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Fri, Mar 13, 2015
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Mexcian Art Workshop: Mexican Folk Art Mirrors (Grades K to 5)

Come celebrate the glory of the sun with these Aztec calendar inspired creations. Use symmetry and colors to design your very own mirror hanging. Artists from the Museum of Children’s Art (MOCHA) will lead this hands-on workshop on the topic of Mexican art! Register at the Main Library children’s desk starting Monday, February 2.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Mon, Mar 16, 2015
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Mexican Crafts for Children @ Manor Branch

Students in grades 1 to 5 can enjoy Mexican crafts such as Milagros and tissue paper flowers in celebration of the Big Read. No tickets necessary. Just drop in!

Event Location: 1241 Manor Boulevard, San Leandro, CA 94579

Date: Thu, Mar 19, 2015
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Teen Amazing Race: Mexico

Compete in a fun and friendly competition based on the popular TV show The Amazing Race to win great prizes! You’ll form a team with your friends and complete challenges based on Mexican culture. Mexican food will be served. This event is for teens in grades 6-12. Register at the Children’s desk starting Monday, February 2.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Fri, Mar 20, 2015
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Book Discussion at San Leandro History Museum

Book discussion at San Leandro History Museum.

Event Location: 320 W. Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577

Date: Tue, Mar 24, 2015
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Family Fun Night - Mexican Music and Dance with Cascade de Flores

Join us at the Main Library for a family fun night where Jorge and Arwen take children of all ages through the world of Mexican fold music, which explodes with rhyme, fun musical instruments and sweet characters. You may meet the donkey and its jawbone, the abuelito and the vulture, the accordion, the dance box and the little "mosquito" guitar. This program is bilingual. All ages are welcome.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Wed, Mar 25, 2015
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Mexcian Art Workshop: "Amate" Bark Paper Printing (Grades K to 5)

Amate is a form of bark paper that has been used in Mexico for centuries. Draw and then paint your own creation on pieces of "amate" using sharpies, oil pastels and paint. Artists from the Museum of Children’s Art (MOCHA) will lead this hands-on workshop on the topic of Mexican art! Register at the Main Library children’s desk starting Monday, February 2.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577

Date: Thu, Mar 26, 2015
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

"Into the Beautiful North" Panel Discussion

Participate in a discussion about topics from thh novel such as classic quest narratives, how immigration and border politics affect Mexican villages and inter-generational relationships. Our expert panel will consist of librarians from Biblioteca Para La Gente and moderated by local author Mitali Perkins.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Fri, Mar 27, 2015
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Field Trip: Un Dia - Dos Museos

$20 per person - Includes transportation, museum admission, tours and art project. In the morning we will visit the Oakland Museum’s “Fertile Ground: Art and Community in California” exhibit and learn about the influence of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. After lunch we will visit The Mexican Museum in Fort Mason for a tour of art from Mexico. Lunch will be on your own in Oakland. Tickets (limit 2 per person) go on sale at 12:00 pm on February 28 at the Main Library Information Desk.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Sat, Mar 28, 2015
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Book Discussion at Manor Branch

Book discussion at Manor Branch.

Event Location: 1241 Manor Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94579

Date: Wed, Apr 1, 2015
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Film Series: "The Magnificent Seven" @ Library

See the 1960 movie that inspires Nayeli’s plan to save her village. It is an Old West style remake of Akira Kurosawa’s Japanese film Seven Samurai. (NR • 128 min)

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Thu, Apr 2, 2015
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Film Series: "The Magnificent Seven" @ Museum

See the 1960 movie that inspires Nayeli’s plan to save her village. It is an Old West style remake of Akira Kurosawa’s Japanese film Seven Samurai. (NR • 128 min)

Event Location: 320 W. Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577

Date: Sat, Apr 4, 2015
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Book Discussion at Main Library (RRT)

Book discussion at Main Library (RRT).

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577

Date: Sat, Apr 4, 2015
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Film Series: "The Magnificent Seven" @ Museum

See the 1960 movie that inspires Nayeli’s plan to save her village. It is an Old West style remake of Akira Kurosawa’s Japanese film Seven Samurai. (NR • 128 min)

Event Location: 320 W. Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577

Date: Sat, Apr 4, 2015
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Book Discussion at San Leandro Senior Community Center

Book Discussion at San Leandro Senior Community Center.

Event Location: 13909 E. 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94577

Date: Tue, Apr 14, 2015
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Book Discussion at Main Library

Book discussion at Main Library.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577

Date: Thu, Apr 16, 2015
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Film Series: "The Magnificent Seven" @ Manor

See the 1960 movie that inspires Nayeli’s plan to save her village. It is an Old West style remake of Akira Kurosawa’s Japanese film Seven Samurai. Limited tickets available beginning February 7. (NR • 128 min)

Event Location: 1241 Manor Boulevard, San Leandro, CA 94579

Date: Sat, Apr 18, 2015
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Book Discussion at South Branch

Book discussion at South Branch.

Event Location: 14799 E.14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94578

Date: Tue, Apr 21, 2015
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Book Discussion at Mulford Branch

Book discussion at Mulford Branch.

Event Location: 13699 Aurora Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577

Date: Wed, Apr 22, 2015
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Film Series: "Under the Same Moon"

Experience the story of 9-year-old Carlitos and his mother who are separated because his mother is working in the U.S. Unexpected circumstances cause Rosario and Carlitos to embark on their own journeys in a desperate attempt to reunite. (PG-13• 106 min)

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Fri, Apr 24, 2015
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Book Discussion at Cafe Sorriso

Book discussion at Cafe Sorriso.

Event Location: 1501 Washington Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577

Date: Sat, Apr 25, 2015
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Spanish Book Discussion: Main Library

Book discussion in Spanish at Main Library.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Sat, Apr 25, 2015
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Film Series: "Westworld" @ Museum

Watch this Tres Camerones favorite featuring Yul Brynner as a killer cowboy-robot in a futuristic Western themed amusement park. This is the first feature film to use digital image processing. (PG • 88 min) IMPORTANT: Westworld will be shown at the San Leandro Museum, 320 W. Estudillo Avenue.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Sat, May 2, 2015
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Film Series: "Westworld" @ Museum

Watch this Tres Camerones favorite featuring Yul Brynner as a killer cowboy-robot in a futuristic Western themed amusement park. This is the first feature film to use digital image processing. (PG • 88 min) IMPORTANT: Westworld will be shown at the San Leandro Museum, 320 W. Estudillo Avenue.

Event Location: 320 W. Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577

Date: Sat, May 2, 2015
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

Documentary Film: "Life on the Line: Coming of Age Between Nations"

View "Life on the Line: Coming of Age Between Nations" a documentary about a young girl caught living life on the U.S. - Mexico border. Filmmaker Jen Gilomen will speak following the documentary and be open for Q&A. Free admission, no prior registration required.

Event Location: 300 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-4706

Date: Tue, May 5, 2015
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Book: Into the Beautiful North

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