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Friends of the Chinatown Library
CHINATOWN BRANCH CELEBRATES LEO POLITI’S CENTENNIAL January 2008 (Caldecott Medal Winner will be announced at ALA Midwinter 1/11-16, 2008) From Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 Exhibit of Caldecott titles in Lobby Display Case #1. Exhibit of Leo Politi’s Caldecott medal with a special focus on Leo Politi’s books (collection of Dr. William Chun-Hoon) in Lobby Display Case #2 Exhibit of winners of the Leo Politi Award Books from California Authors in Lobby Display Case #3. Exhibit of Leo Politi’s artwork, collection of Dr. William Chun-Hoon in the Meeting Room on Fri. Jan. 11 – Sat. Jan. 12, 2008. February 2008 Chinese New Year Celebrations Starts February 7, 2008 Exhibit of some of Leo Politi’s artwork on Chinatown community from Fri. Feb. 8 – Sat. Feb. 9. Members of the Politi family and volunteers from our branch will be overseeing the exhibit on the Meeting Room on both days. A reading by Mary Joe, the original Moy Moy to the children followed by a craft activity by GAB volunteer Margie Lew on making a fantastic Chinese Dragon out of beads, pipe cleaners, and curling ribbon. Wed. Feb. 13, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. April 2008 National Library Week, April 15 – 19, 2008 Author Ann Stalcup to discuss her book Leo Politi: Artist of the Angels with 4th graders during class visits to the library. Includes a slide presentation on Leo Politi. National Library Week Celebration Community Leader and Friend of the Chinatown Library, Dr. William Chun-Hoon will conduct a PowerPoint presentation on Moy Moy and Mr. Fong’s Toy Shop, followed by a tour of the various points of interest in Chinatown that are mentioned in the books. An extended tour with additional costs for lunch is also available. This program is open to 5th grade classes. By appointments only. Please contact our Information Desk at (213) 620-9937. November 2008 Exhibit of other Leo Politi’s artwork, to be selected by the Politi family in our Meeting Room on Fri, Oct. 31 – Sat, Nov. 1. November 21, 2008 A celebration of the life of author and artist Leo Politi on his actual birthday with a program at 3 PM in our Meeting Room. A reading Mr. Fong’s Toy Shop by Kelly Kawashima, daughter of Mr. Gim Fong who owned the store that the story was based on. A very special shadow puppet show based on one of Leo’s books, created and directed by Dr. William Chun-Hoon. Special guests will share their personal stories about Leo Politi. A craft activity related to shadow puppetry. Refreshments provided by Pandacare. All funding for programs generously provided by Friends of the Chinatown Library and Pandacare. Seek LAPL’s Public Relations support with publicity materials and Staff Facts including other media support. Prepared by Carol Duan, Former Branch Manager, Chinatown Branch Revised 10/25/07
A Message from Carol Duan, Former Chinatown Branch Manager: "A Toast to Our Friends!" Thirty wonderful years have arrived and we send our gratitude for your loyal support of the Chinatown Branch Library. We have accomplished much as different entities, yet our shared vision has helped millions of patrons of all ages. "Here is to friendship: One soul in two bodies" We look forward to more years of enhancing library services in Chinatown. Our energetic, creative staff and friends are serving a city with emerging needs. We wish to sustain our outreach services, maintain various collections and meet new challenges. Your support of three endowments, Children's Books and Programs, Chinese Heritage Collection, Homework Center, and other Areas of Greatest Need will further our mission. Some current highlights include:
As the second busiest branch library welcomes the thousands of users through its doors daily, your continued support of any of the above areas will collectively bring the best of library services to a deserving community. Together, we do make a difference! "Here is a toast to the future, A toast to the past, And a toast to our friends, far and near. May the future be pleasant; the past a bright dream; May our friends remain faithful and dear." Quoted from "10,000 Jokes, Toasts and Stories," edited by Lewis & Faye Copeland You are welcome to come visit the newest building in Chinatown, the Chinatown Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library located at 639 North Hill Street. The new beautiful building was completed on February 6, 2003 after 26 years of working toward this goal. The community and the Friends helped in this enormous project. The new library building is filled with natural light flowing from the large windows. The librarians and staff members are very friendly and helpful. We appreciate their dedication to help people in the community. To learn more about the Chinatown Branch Library on the internet, go to their link at The Los Angeles Public Library www.lapl.org. Library Staff Shan Liang, Branch Manager Michelle Soong, Adult Librarian Shirley Ly, Children’s Librarian Julia Chang, Adult Librarian Nancy He, Adult Librarian Cathy Lu, Young Adult Librarian Wanda Fong, Library Assistant Library Service Hours
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