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May 15, 2012
Briefing
This Week & What's Coming Preview
I can just tell that this Summer is going to be the best one ever! At least, I've decided it must be. And, I want to do what I can to make it your best too!
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One of the things I ...
Summer Playground Safety
Summer is nearly upon us and that means a lot more of the kids and a lot less for them to do! Playgrounds are a go-to place for moms and kids alike so it's important to remember "safety first" when it comes to playing at your local playground. Moms are safety experts when it comes to their kids yet it's easy to accidentally become complacent and overlook the little things when in familiar surroundings like a playground. Take this refresher course and be sure your kids are extra ...
Food Allergy
Awareness Week
It is estimated that 15 million Americans have food allergies and there has been a dramatic increase in the last few years by ...
Floating Popcorn Craft
Demonstrate buoyancy and chemical reactions

Show your kids some science with items you probably have right now.
What you need:
- A clear, tall container
- 3 cups of water--You can see in the video that I did not measure anything
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup of baking soda
- 1/8 cup of unpopped popcorn kernels
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup of white vinegar

What you do:
- Mix baking soda and water in the clear container
- Add corn kernels
- Pour in vinegar--do this ...
Saturday, May 19 - The Muppets Movie - SAN LORENZO
Join your friends and neighbors at the San Lorenzo Library.
Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org
Location: SAN LORENZO BRANCH - Get Directions
Where: San Lorenzo Library 395 Paseo Grande San Lorenzo
(510) 670-6283When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: RegisterCost: FREE!
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Tuesday, May 15 through Thursday, April 26 - Homework Central - SAN LORENZO
Free homework assistance. High school age volunteers help youngers students complete their homework under the supervision of a SLUSD instructor. Students will have the opportunity to use School District laptops.
Where: San Lorenzo Library 395 Paseo Grande San Lorenzo
(510) 670-6283When: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PMWho: Elementary Age StudentsHow: JUST GO! Just drop by the Library after school.Cost: FREE!For more info: Contact: Anthony Dos Santos(510) 670-6283 adossantos@aclibrary.org
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Tuesday, May 15 - After Shool Homework Help - CASTRO VALLEY
Where: Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge AvenueCastro Valley, CA 94546 510-667-7900 Get Directions
In the Learning CenterWhen: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMWho: K - 12How: JUST GO!Cost: FREE!
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Wednesday, May 16 - Babies N' Toddlers Storytime - SAN LEANDRO
Where: San Leandro Library - Main Branch 510-577-3960When: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AMWho: Babies & Toddlers w/Parents or CaregiversHow: JUST GO :-)Cost: FREEFor more info: Recurring Event - Most Wednesdays
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Wednesday, May 16 - Get Your Game On - HAYWARD
Where: Hayward Library (Weekes branch) 27300 Patrick Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544-4408
(510) 782-2155When: 2:00 PMWho: TeenHow: Just Go!Cost: FREE!
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Wednesday, May 16 - After Shool Homework Help - CASTRO VALLEY
Where: Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge AvenueCastro Valley, CA 94546 510-667-7900 Get Directions
In the Learning CenterWhen: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMWho: K - 12How: JUST GO!Cost: FREE!
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Thursday, May 17 - After Shool Homework Help - CASTRO VALLEY
Where: Castro Valley Library 3600 Norbridge AvenueCastro Valley, CA 94546 510-667-7900 Get Directions
In the Learning CenterWhen: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMWho: K - 12How: JUST GO!Cost: FREE!
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Saturday, May 19 - Family Weekend Wii - HAYWARD
Where: Hayward Library (Weekes branch) 27300 Patrick Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544-4408
(510) 782-2155When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: FamilyHow: Just Go!Cost: FREE!
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Wednesday, May 16 - Teen Activity Zone (Grades 7-12) - HAYWARD
Where: Hayward Library - Main BranchWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Grades 7-12How: Just GoCost: Free
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Wednesday, May 16 - Babies N' Toddlers Storytime - SAN LEANDRO
Where: San Leandro Library - Main Branch 510-577-3960When: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AMWho: Babies & Toddlers w/Parents or CaregiversHow: JUST GO :-)Cost: FREEFor more info: Recurring Event - Most Wednesdays
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Wednesday, May 23 - Babies N' Toddlers Storytime - SAN LEANDRO
Where: San Leandro Library - Main Branch 510-577-3960When: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AMWho: Babies & Toddlers w/Parents or CaregiversHow: JUST GO :-)Cost: FREEFor more info: Recurring Event - Most Wednesdays
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Wednesday, May 23 - Babies N' Toddlers Storytime - SAN LEANDRO
Where: San Leandro Library - Main Branch 510-577-3960When: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AMWho: Babies & Toddlers w/Parents or CaregiversHow: JUST GO :-)Cost: FREEFor more info: Recurring Event - Most Wednesdays
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Wednesday, May 23 - Teen Activity Zone (Grades 7-12) - HAYWARD
Where: Hayward Library - Main BranchWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Grades 7-12How: Just GoCost: Free
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