Cal Humanities

"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

Irvine University Park Library—We are OC: Stories. Connection. Sharing.

Irvine University Park Library 4512 Sandburg Way, Irvine, CA

Irvine University Park Library presents We Are OC, a series of family-friendly programs celebrating the cultural heritage of its immigrant communities. Image: Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash.   We are OC: Stories. Connection. Sharing.               Experience the cultural diversity of Orange County through this engaging program series at the Irvine University Park Library. The series […]

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WOODLAND HILLS LIBRARY—Khānah, a Place of Belonging: International Women’s Club

Woodland Hills Branch Library 22200 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA

Woodland Public Library is pleased to announce Khānah, a Place of Belonging, a series celebrating the cultural heritage of its immigrant communities. International Women’s Club: Every other Wednesday, starting September 28, 2022 - November 30, 2022. A group of immigrant women will gather either physically at the Woodland Hills Branch Library or online via Zoom to support and […]

Irvine University Park Library—We are OC: Stories. Connection. Sharing.

Irvine University Park Library 4512 Sandburg Way, Irvine, CA

Irvine University Park Library presents We Are OC, a series of family-friendly programs celebrating the cultural heritage of its immigrant communities. Image: Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash.   We are OC: Stories. Connection. Sharing.               Experience the cultural diversity of Orange County through this engaging program series at the Irvine University Park Library. The series […]

Irvine University Park Library—We are OC: Stories. Connection. Sharing.

Irvine University Park Library 4512 Sandburg Way, Irvine, CA

Irvine University Park Library presents We Are OC, a series of family-friendly programs celebrating the cultural heritage of its immigrant communities. Image: Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash.   We are OC: Stories. Connection. Sharing.               Experience the cultural diversity of Orange County through this engaging program series at the Irvine University Park Library. The series […]

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WOODLAND HILLS LIBRARY—Khānah, a Place of Belonging: Community Quilt

Woodland Hills Branch Library 22200 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA

Woodland Public Library is pleased to announce Khānah, a Place of Belonging, a series celebrating the cultural heritage of its immigrant communities. Community Quilt: Wednesdays, October 5, 2022 - November 9, 2022 This program will bring Afghan women and other community members together as they passively share the story of immigrations. The library will provide the […]

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WOODLAND HILLS LIBRARY—Khānah, a Place of Belonging: Lullaby collection

Woodland Hills Branch Library 22200 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA

Woodland Public Library is pleased to announce Khānah, a Place of Belonging, a series celebrating the cultural heritage of its immigrant communities. Lullaby collection: Recordings will take place from September 19, 2022 - November 28, 2022 The goals of this program are to document Afghan refugees’ heritage to preserve their songs and stories as the refugees assimilate […]

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DELANO PUBLIC LIBRARY—Creating Vines of Hope: A Filipino-Community Celebration

Delano Branch Library 925 10th Avenue , Delano, CA

Delano Public Library is pleased to share CREATING VINES OF HOPE, a series of family-friendly programs celebrating the cultural heritage of its immigrant communities. Image: Photo by Nathan Anderson on Unsplash. October 21: Movie Premiere of Delano Manongs: The Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers. Join Delano Public Library for a screening and talk with a historian […]