San Leandro Public Library Youth Programs

San Leandro Public Library Youth Programs include activities such as DIY Memory Lab Orientation, Paws to Read, LEGO Robotics, college information sessions, and a hands-on workshop to make reusable beeswax wraps. DIY Memory Lab Orientation introduces attendees to equipment used to digitize analog formats. Paws to Read offers children in grades 1 to 5 time to read aloud to certified therapy dogs, and participating children should not be fearful of dogs. LEGO Robotics provides a 45-minute class that introduces children to motorized LEGO creations. For teens and families planning for higher education, the program includes a How to Pay For College workshop, a College Application 101 information session, and a College Application Workshop that offers step-by-step guidance through the UC, CSU, and Common App processes, where participants bring application materials, essay/PIQ ideas or drafts, and a college list. There is also a hands-on workshop called “What Can Beexwax Do for You? Learn How to Make Reusable Cloth Beeswax Wraps” that focuses on making reusable beeswax wraps.

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Sessions include options such as DIY Memory Lab Orientation from 6:30pm–7:30pm; Paws to Read for grades 1–5 with 6:30pm–6:55pm and 7:00pm–7:30pm reading times; LEGO Robotics for ages 5–11 in 45-minute sessions from 4:00pm–4:45pm and 5:00pm–5:45pm; the beeswax wraps workshop from 1:00pm–3:00pm; and college-focused events including How to Pay For College, College Application 101, and the College Application Workshop from 6:00pm–7:30pm.
• Price: How to Pay For College is a free workshop.

The How to Pay For College workshop is led by an expert from the Bay Area Financial Education Foundation, and snacks are provided along with a gift card drawing. LEGO Robotics is offered in partnership with Bricks 4 Kids.

Last updated August 16, 2026.