This year, we had planned our annual Día de los Niños celebration at Daly City Public Library, John Daly Branch. Día de los Niños is an annual celebration that emphasizes the importance of literacy [continue reading]
Multicultural Programs/Equity
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead – Do It Yourself Programming Many communities are extending Halloween festivities to include Day of the Dead celebrations, which are usually held November 1 or 2. These [continue reading]
DIY: “Reading Takes You Everywhere” Around the World Crafts and Game Program
DO IT YOURSELF PROGRAMMING Last month, we offered an outline for a fun Do-It-Yourself craft and game program on Music for those doing the “Libraries Rock” summer reading program. This month, we offer ideas for [continue reading]
Year of the Snake Programming Ideas
The 2013 Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 10, and this year is the Year of the Snake. For a library program, you can include both books and activities on the traditions of Lunar New [continue reading]
Diwali Programming Ideas by Marya Kurwa
As I was preparing for my library’s program about the Festival of Lights, I went down memory lane and tried to think of what Diwali meant to me. When I was growing up (as a [continue reading]