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The Filipino American Library (FAL) and the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) are collaborating to present the FAL Children's Reading Program in a special event of LAPL's 2008 Summer Reading Club. All families are invited to attend on Saturday, July 26 at 2:00-4:00pm at Echo Park Library (1410 W. Temple St., Los Angeles 90026). This free event is recommended for children ages 3-8. To attend, please RSVP to filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net or 213-382-0488. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 3, 2008
CONTACT:
Jonathan Lorenzo
Administrator
Filipino American Library (FAL)
Tel: 213-382-0488
Email: filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net
FILIPINO CHILDREN'S BOOKS TO BE FEATURED IN LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY'S SUMMER READING CLUB EVENT
LOS ANGELES (July 2008) -
The FAL Children's Reading Program promotes the value of diversity to children in Greater Los Angeles through the reading of Filipino children's books. The theme of this year's LAPL
Summer Reading Club is 'Reading Magic.' Through the July 26 event, children will learn about the magic of determination and courage by reading stories about children with disabilities. The featured books will be Felisa and the Magic Tikling Bird, illustrated by Martin Charlot from a story by Jodi Parry Belknap, and Jenny's Magic Wand by Helen and Bill Hermann. It will also include an introductory workshop on Tinikling, the Philippine national dance.
Admission is free and donations to FAL are accepted. Snacks and drinks will be provided. With help from Karla Valdez, the Children's Librarian of Echo Park Library, this event is coordinated by Celeste B. Diaz, the FAL Children's Librarian. Ms. Diaz has 10 years experience working as an elementary school teacher and school librarian. The FAL Children's Reading Program is funded by grants from Wal-Mart and Citigroup Foundation.
The Los Angeles Public Library serves the largest urban population of any library in the country. Its Central Library, 71 branch libraries, four bookmobiles, 6 million books and state of the art technology provide everyone with free and easy access to information and the opportunity for lifelong learning.
Founded on October 13, 1985 by 'Auntie Helen' Agcaoili Summers Brown, FAL is the first and largest Filipino library in the country with a collection of more than 6,000 titles. Its mission is to actively promote the history, culture, and professional achievements of Filipinos and Filipino Americans through the book collection, leadership development, and cultural programming, thereby contributing to the achievement of a culturally dynamic, multiethnic America.
Given that FAL primarily survives on individual donations and one major annual fundraiser, it relies on its many supporters to continue its programs and services throughout the year. If anyone would like to give a donation online, please feel free to visit www.filipinoamericanlibrary.org. Checks may also be mailed to 135 N. Park View St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 and made payable to 'Filipino American Library'. All donations are 100% tax-deductible.
FAL is a division of the Filipino American Heritage Institute (Nonprofit Tax ID Number 95-4282571). It is open Mondays-Fridays 1:00-5:00pm and by appointment. For more information, please contact
filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net or 213-382-0488.
(If you would like pictures to include for publication, please contact Jonathan Lorenzo.)
