The first and largest Filipino library in the country continues to share Filipino children’s books to families around Greater Los Angeles. Through its new Children’s Reading Program and with the co-sponsorship of the County of Los Angeles Public Library, the Filipino American Library (FAL) will have its next two events on Saturday, May 31 at Carson Regional Library (151 E. Carson St.) and Saturday, June 7 at Artesia Library (18722 S. Clarkdale Ave.) They will both be held from 2:00-4:00pm and are recommended for children ages 5-10. To RSVP for these free events, please contact filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net or 213-382-0488.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 May 31 event in Carson will feature the Filipino folktale The Monkey and the Turtle and the June 7 event in Artesia will highlight the theme of “handing down through generations.” Admission is free and donations are accepted. Snacks and drinks will be provided. The program is coordinated by Celeste B. Diaz, the FAL Children’s Librarian, and funded by grants from Wal-Mart and Citigroup Foundation.
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