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"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

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"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

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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: 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 […]

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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 […]

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LOS ANGELES–2022 National Humanities Conference Capps Lecture with Viet Thanh Nguyen

Japanese American Cultural & Community Center 244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA

Join us for a conversation between Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen and acclaimed novelist Susan Straight. Friday, November 11, 2022: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Japanese American Cultural & Community Center 244 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 Register   The 2022 Capps Lecture is a headlining event at the National Humanities Conference, hosted by […]

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 […]

LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY—Khmer, Come All!: The Donut Princess with Mayly Tao

Mark Twain Neighborhood Library 1401 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Public Library is pleased to announce Khmer, Come All!, a series celebrating the cultural heritage of its immigrant communities. The Donut Princess with Mayly Tao: Saturday, November 12, 2022, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Mayly Tao will discuss her experience being part of the film The Donut King which tells the story of […]

SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC LIBRARY—Connecting through Art, Nature, Healing and Story

Old Town Newhall Branch 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA

Santa Clarita Public Library presents Connecting through Art, Nature, Healing and Story, a series of family-friendly programs celebrating the cultural heritage of its immigrant communities.    November 13, 1:30-2:30 pm: Self-Care Rituals Workshop, tailored for Tweens, Teens and Adults Old Town Newhall Branch hosts a program exploring self-care rituals. Join in to share your own […]

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WOODLAND HILLS LIBRARY—Khānah, a Place of Belonging: Author Talk

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Woodland Public Library is pleased to announce Khānah, a Place of Belonging, a series celebrating the cultural heritage of its immigrant communities. Author Talk: Saturday, November 16, 2022 YA author Zahra Omar Shansab and Children’s author Bahram Rahman will join a discussion on their books and their own stories of immigration to the United States. We […]

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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 […]

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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