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Pleasanton Public Library Newsletter - March 2023

Schools and Libraries

March 3, 2023

From: Pleasanton Public Library

UC COLLEGE CAMPUS SELECTION WORKSHOP
Sign up for our workshop and learn all about UC campus life from UC admissions staff! They'll share more information about how to select a campus after receiving acceptance, what to do if you are waitlisted to some UC campuses, and general advice on choosing a college.

Tuesday, March 28 from 5-6:30 p.m.

Click here to register for the UC College Campus Selection Workshop

Featured Programs

LITERACY NEW VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND ORIENTATION

Looking to make a positive difference in your community?  Partner with an adult learner of English to practice English reading, writing and conversation skills.

Wednesday, March 15 from 5-8:30 p.m.
Pleasanton Senior Center

Register for the Literacy New Volunteer Training and Orientation here

OVERDRIVE APP DISCONTINUED

The OverDrive app will be sunset at the end of April 2023.

Those at OverDrive encourage you to make the switch to Libby, their newer reading app. Libby is made by the same people, with the same goal of connecting you to your library and to your favorite books, audiobooks, and magazines.

Access Libby on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 

Click here to learn how to make the switch to Libby

Have a question? Click here for FAQs

ADULT BOOKLIST
Check out this month's staff curated booklist featuring Women in Sci-Fi!
Click here to check out the March Adult Booklist

CHILDREN'S BOOKLIST
Check out this month's staff curated booklist featuring Notable Children's Books for Women's History Month!
Click here to check out the March Children's Booklist

Newsletter Poll Results

Last month we asked you to solve this riddle: Some months have 30 days and some have 31 days. How many months have 28 days?
66% said 12 months
31% said 1 month
Answer: All 12 months have at least 28 days!
Check back every month for a new poll and to see how your response compares to the rest of the community!

Take this month's poll

Programs for Kids

APP MAKERS CLUB
This online series is an introductory and interactive program for students who are keen to learn the foundations of computer science using the Python language.
For kids grades 5-8, ages 10-13
Register for the App Makers Club series here

PAWS TO READ
Our Spring session dates are here!
March 28
April 4
April 11

No advanced registration.
Drop-in at 6:30 p.m. on program evenings to save your spot!

Click here for more Paws to Read information

Programs for Teens

TEEN JOB FAIR
Free admission and no registration required! 
For ages 14-19
Saturday, March 4 from Noon-3 p.m.
Pleasanton Senior Center 

TEEN POET LAUREATE
See any upcoming events hosted by the Pleasanton Teen Poet Laureate, Tho Nguyen.
High School Juniors and Seniors can find the 2023-2024 application starting on March 8!
Click here for more Teen Poet Laureate information

DIGITAL STUDENT CENTER

School is back in session and the library has a variety of resources to help meet all your academic goals.

One-on-one tutoring assistance

Access to research databases

e-books and audiobooks

Test prep and more!
Check out the Digital Student Center here

Programs for Adults

ECHO HOUSING WORKSHOP
Pleasanton Library is excited to collaborate with ECHO Housing to offer this virtual workshop on the eviction moratorium in Alameda County and AB-1482.
Thursday, March 16 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Register for the Echo Housing Workshop here

TAX PREP
The Tri-Valley Career Center is offering free tax preparations to individuals and families who earned $75,000 or less in 2022.
AARP offers free tax preparation to persons ages 50+ at several Tri-Valley locations.
See all Tax Preparation information here