San Leandro Public Library

What San Leandro Public Library does

The San Leandro Public Library is a two-branch municipal public library system operated by the City of San Leandro, California, providing free access to information, educational resources, and community programming to city residents. The library operates the Main Library at 300 Estudillo Avenue and the Manor Branch at 1241 Manor Boulevard, with a third branch (Mulford-Marina) currently under development as part of the city's active project portfolio.

The library's core offerings are organized around three demographic pillars — Children's Services, Teen Services, and Adult Services — supplemented by specialized programs including Project Literacy (adult ESL and literacy tutoring), the seasonal Summer Library Program (currently the 2026 'Plant a Seed, Read!' campaign tracked through Beanstack), the DIY Memory Lab and Mobile Memory Lab for personal archival digitization, the Library of Things (non-traditional lending), Discover & Go museum passes, the Veterans Resource Center, and the San Leandro History Museum. Technology infrastructure relies on third-party platforms: Beanstack (by Zaaksystems) for reading program tracking and OverDrive/Libby for digital lending, with LINK+ providing interlibrary loan. No proprietary platform, public API, or AI/ML capability is disclosed.

The library's economic model is fully subsidized by the City of San Leandro municipal budget; all services are provided at no cost to residents, and no direct commercial revenue is generated. Funding is supplemented by two nonprofit affiliates — the Friends of the San Leandro Library (operating the BOOKtique bookstore) and the San Leandro Public Library Foundation — along with corporate and community partnerships (Bay FC, Ross Dress for Less, Lawrence Hall of Science, Oakland Roots, As Kneaded Bakery, Clancy's Ice Cream, Project Literacy, VACCEB, and others) that contribute programming, prizes, and in-kind support.

Name

San Leandro Public Library

Legal name

San Leandro Public Library

Website

https://sanleandro.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The San Leandro Public Library is a two-branch municipal public library system serving San Leandro, California residents with free access to physical and digital collections, children's and teen services, adult ESL/literacy programs, and community resources including a DIY Memory Lab, Library of Things, and seasonal reading initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (519210), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Digital library access
• Adult literacy education
• Community programming
• Children's reading programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Leandro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The San Leandro Public Library provides free public access to physical and digital lending collections, educational programs, and community services through two physical branches and online platforms. Core offerings include children's, teen, and adult services; Project Literacy adult ESL and literacy tutoring; the annual Summer Library Program; Digital Library Services (e-books, audiobooks, databases); DIY Memory Lab digitization; Library of Things non-traditional lending; and specialized resources for veterans, seniors, and immigrants. All services are provided at no cost to San Leandro residents, funded by the municipal budget.

Product overview

The San Leandro Public Library is a two-branch public library system (Main Library and Manor Branch) offering a comprehensive suite of services organized around three core branches: Children's Services, Teen Services, and Adult Services. Core offerings include physical and digital collections accessible via traditional catalog and LINK+ interlibrary loan, Digital Library Services (e-books, audiobooks, databases), and specialized programs such as Project Literacy for adult education (ESL and literacy tutoring), the seasonal Summer Library Program for all ages, a DIY Memory Lab for archival digitization, Library of Things for non-traditional lending, San Leandro History Resources including museum and photo archives, a Veterans Resource Center, and Printing & Computer Services. The library operates as a traditional public library without a technology platform or API product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project Literacy: Adult literacy and ESL tutoring program offering free classes, conversation clubs, computer classes, and one-on-one tutoring for adults.
• Library of Things
• DIY Memory Lab
• Discover & Go
• Manor Branch Library
• Main Library

Products and services

• Digital Library Services
• Children's Services Age-appropriate programs and resources including storytimes, summer reading programs, book lists, online learning tools, and educational activities for children from birth through middle school.
• Teen Services Services and programs specifically designed for teenagers including after-school programs, volunteer opportunities, reading challenges like Book It! 2026, and homework help resources.
• Adult Services Programs and resources for adults including adult book recommendations, online learning, community read programs, Library of Things, New York Times digital access, and small business resources.
• Project Literacy Adult literacy and ESL (English as a Second Language) program offering free classes, conversation clubs, computer classes, one-on-one tutoring, and learning circles for adults seeking to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and English language skills.
• Summer Library Program Annual summer reading incentive program running June through August where participants of all ages earn points and prizes by reading books and completing fun activities. Track progress through Beanstack or paper booklets.
• DIY Memory Lab Digitization service allowing patrons to preserve personal memories by converting analog formats (photos, documents, VHS tapes, audio recordings) to digital formats. Offers mobile lab and archival guidance.
• Library of Things Collection of lending items beyond traditional books and media, including tools, equipment, and educational kits available for checkout to library cardholders.
• San Leandro History Resources Local history collections and resources including the San Leandro History Museum, History Room with historic photo database, California history videos, and exhibits on local topics like redlining and housing discrimination.
• Veteran's Resource Center Specialized services and resources supporting military veterans, including information about benefits, programs, and community connections.
• Printing & Computer Services Public computer access, printing services, mobile printing, and computer tutoring programs available to library patrons.
• Library Card & Catalog Access Physical and digital library cards granting access to physical collections, digital resources, interlibrary loan services through LINK+, and online account management through the catalog system.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bay FCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Bay FC professional soccer players partner with the library to lead special storytime events, including a featured event on June 29, 2026. The partnership provides community engagement and promotes both the library's Summer Library Program and Bay FC's brand visibility. Bay FC players attend in person for storytime activities and donate prizes (squeezy soccer balls) to the reading program.
• Ross Dress for LessminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Ross Dress for Less provides sponsorship for the Summer Library Program, contributing prizes including squeezy soccer balls for program participants. The partnership supports the library's summer reading initiative while building brand awareness in the community.
• As Kneaded Bakery (Main Library) and Clancy's Ice Cream (Manor Branch)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Local businesses provide gift cards as finisher prizes for teen participants (ages 12-17) in the Summer Library Program who complete the program at their respective library branch.
• Oakland Roots Soccer ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Oakland Roots provides free soccer match tickets as prizes for Summer Library Program finishers across all age groups, promoting both youth sports engagement and library participation.
• Lawrence Hall of ScienceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Provides free admission passes to Lawrence Hall of Science as prizes for children and teen finishers of the Summer Library Program, supporting science education and museum access.
• Beanstack (by Zaaksystems)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2026Beanstack is the technology platform powering the library's reading program tracking. Residents can join the Summer Library Program online through the Beanstack app or website, track their reading and activities, and earn points toward prizes digitally.
• San Leandro Recreation and Parks DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026The library partners with San Leandro Recreation and Parks to offer recreational swim passes as prizes for Summer Library Program finishers, and collaborates on programming that serves youth and families across both departments.
• Project LiteracycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Literacy is the library's flagship adult literacy and ESL program, providing free English language classes, one-on-one tutoring, computer classes, and learning circles for adults. This is an ongoing core program of the library system.
• VACCEB (Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVACCEB partners with the library to provide services for newly arrived immigrants and seniors at the Senior Community Center, including assistance with green cards, citizenship, public benefits, housing, legal referrals, and CalFresh applications in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Vietnamese.
• Linday Wildlife ExperienceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWildlife education organization that provides animal presentations for the library's children's programming, including Kid's Club activities like the Native Animals program.
• Far Leaves Tea (Berkeley, CA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFar Leaves Tea of Berkeley, CA educates the community on tea history, culture, and craftsmanship through library programs like Mastering the Art of Tea at the Manor Branch, including hands-on brewing demonstrations.
• East Bay Chinese SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEast Bay Chinese School provides Mandarin language instruction through the library's Beginning Mandarin classes for children ages 7-12 and adults, taught by instructor Lucy Yeh with 20+ years of teaching experience.
• Friends of the San Leandro LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Friends of the San Leandro Library is a nonprofit support organization that raises funds through book sales and the BOOKtique bookstore, advocates for the library, and supports library programs and services.
• San Leandro Public Library FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe San Leandro Public Library Foundation raises charitable funds to support and enhance library services, programs, and facilities beyond what the municipal budget provides.
• San Leandro History MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe library houses and supports the San Leandro History Museum, which includes exhibits like the Redlining and Housing Discrimination History in San Leandro, and provides educational resources about local history.
• OverDrive / LibbycoreTechnology or IntegrationOverDrive provides the digital lending platform (Libby app) that enables the library to offer e-books and audiobooks to members, serving as the primary technology infrastructure for digital library services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Alameda County Library: County-wide public library system serving Alameda County with similar physical branch, digital lending, and community programming models to San Leandro Public Library. Operates a larger footprint across many cities in the same California region.
• Oakland Public Library: Neighboring Bay Area municipal public library system offering children's, teen, and adult services with ESL/literacy programs and free digital lending comparable to San Leandro. Serves Oakland, immediately adjacent to San Leandro.
• Hayward Public Library: Adjacent Alameda County municipal library running branch-based services, digital lending (OverDrive), and multicultural programming similar to San Leandro. Directly comparable as a peer-city California public library.
• Berkeley Public Library: Nearby Bay Area public library system offering comparable branch services, Project Literacy-adjacent adult literacy programs, museum pass systems, and digital lending. A strong public-sector peer for East Bay library operations.
• Contra Costa County Library: County-wide library system in the East Bay with comparable digital lending, ESL/literacy programs, and community programming. Operates at a larger scale but in the same metropolitan region.
• San Mateo County Libraries: Bay Area public library system serving multiple municipalities with branch-based services, digital lending, and community programming structurally similar to San Leandro Public Library.
• Fremont Main Library / Alameda County Library Branch: Part of Alameda County Library system serving Fremont — a Southern Alameda County municipal library operating with branch services, multilingual programming, and digital lending analogous to San Leandro.
• Mountain View Public Library: Comparable California municipal public library offering physical/digital collections, community programming, ESL, and museum pass services to a single California city — closely analogous in scope and structure.

Broad incumbents

• San José Public Library: Larger California municipal library system operating many branches with rich digital services and community programming. Comparable institutional model at larger scale.
• San Francisco Public Library: Major California municipal public library offering comparable collections, ESL/literacy, museum passes, and digital lending at significantly larger scale. Strong structural/operational peer for peer comparison purposes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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