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6:00 pm
CSULA Bookstore Discount
Location: Cal State L. A. Bookstore, Los Angeles, CA 90032
Bookstore will offer students a 30% discount on the "Bless Me, Ultima" book! So take advantage of this great discount which will be offered from 03/03/08 through 04/19/08.
11:00 am
Information Table at ELAC
Location: East Los Angeles Community College, Helen Miller Bailey Library, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Would you like more information on The Big Read?? Well then stop by the information table at the East Los Angeles Community College Library for flyers, reader's guides, and books geared to help students learn more about this event. ELAC students have also been encouraged to participate in the Big Read Art Contest, their submissions could be dropped off at the library as well. For specific information, please check college library.
6:30 pm
Pre-Kickoff Book Discussion Group
Location: Montebello Library, Montebello, CA 90640
The Chicano Resource Center and the Asian Pacific Resource Center present a book discussion group featuring Rudolfo Anaya's "Bless Me, Ultima." Please check library for details, contact person: Linda Fernandes.
1:00 pm
The Big Read Kickoff at East Los Angeles Civic Center
Location: East Los Angeles Library, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Visit the Library booth and meet CSULA Anaya Scholar Dr. Roberto Cantu, Professor of Chicano Studies & English. Spin the Reading Wheel of Fortune to win prizes. Pick up an information bag with free readers guides, bookmarks and a calendar of events.
4:00 pm
Art Contest for Middle and High School Students
Location: Anthony Quinn Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Middle Schoolers and Teens! Interested in creating artwork inspired by the novel "Bless Me, Ultima?" Submit your art entry to the Anthony Quinn, El Camino Real, City Terrace, East Los Angeles and Juvenile Hall Libraries! Awards and Artist Bags with art supplies will be given during the The Big Read Closing Reception and artwork will be displayed in The Big Read Art Exhibit in the Chicano Resource Center! The deadline for your artwork is April 14, 2008. Please check library for exact dates and times.
4:00 pm
CSULA Display of Anaya Materials
Location: Cal State L. A. Library, Los Angeles, CA 90032
A collection of Anaya Materials, including books and photographs, will be displayed at the Campus Library! Display will be exhibited from 03/15/08 through 04/19/08. Please check college for exact hours of showing.
4:00 pm
CSULA Library Webpage
Location: Cal State L. A., Los Angeles, CA 90032
Please check out the CSULA Library website to view a video featuring Dr. Roberto Cantu interviewing Rudolfo Anaya!
Bibliography and list of events will be included on the webpage.
6:30 pm
Aztec Stories
Location: Anthony Quinn Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Enjoy storytelling "cuentos" from the Indian and Hispanic culture by Michael Heralda!
2:00 pm
Mexica Aztec Dance: "Cuauhtemoc Aztec Warrior Dance Group"
Location: El Camino Real Library, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Come and enjoy the "Cuauhtemoc Aztec Warrior Dance Group!" Please check library for details.
11:00 am
Southwest Storytime and Art Activity
Location: East Los Angeles Library, Children's Storytime Room, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Enjoy a story and art activity about the Southwest!
4:00 pm
Art Contest for Middle and High School Students
Location: East Los Angeles Library, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Middle Schoolers and Teens! Interested in creating artwork inspired by the novel "Bless me, Ultima?" Submit your art entry to the Anthony Quinn, El Camino Real, City Terrace, East Los Angeles and Juvenile Hall Libraries! Awards and Artist Bags with art supplies will be given during The Big Read Closing Reception and artwork will be displayed in The Big Read Art Exhibit in the The Chicano Resource Center! The deadline for your artwork is April 14, 2008. Please check library for exact dates and times.
4:00 pm
Community Connections Project
Location: City Terrace Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Contribute a short family story or personal anecdote inspired by the novel "Bless Me, Ultima." Stories will be displayed at the East Los Angeles Library-Chicano Resource Center. Pick up a list of suggested topics from the Anthony Quinn, El Camino Real, City Terrace, Juvenile Hall and East Los Angeles Libraries. Contributors will be entered into a drawing to win a framed literature poster. Please check library for exact dates and times.
4:00 pm
Book Discussion Group
Location: East Los Angeles Library, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Join us for a book discussion group hosted by The East Los Angeles Teen Advisory Board! Please see library information desk for exact dates and times. Contact person is Amy Dang.
6:30 pm
Film Series: "From Curandera to Chupacabra: The Stories of Rudolfo Anaya"
Location: East Los Angeles Library, Meeting Room, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Please join us for a FREE film series screening of "From Curandera to Chupacabra: The Stories of Rudolfo Anaya". It will be hosted by Beatriz Tapia, Chicano Literature Professor at East Los Angeles College. Adults and children are all welcome! Please check library for details.
4:00 pm
Art Contest for Middle and High School Students
Location: El Camino Real Library, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Middle Schoolers and Teens! Interested in creating artwork inspired by the novel "Bless Me, Ultima?" Submit your art entry to the Anthony Quinn, El Camino Real, City Terrace, East Los Angeles and Juvenile Hall Libraries! Awards and Artist Bags with art supplies will be given during The Big Read Closing Reception and artwork will be displayed in The Big Read Art Exhibit in the Chicano Resource Center! The deadline for your artwork is April 14, 2008. Please check library for exact dates and times.
4:00 pm
Community Connections Project
Location: East Los Angeles Library, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Contribute a short family story or personal anecdote inspired by the novel "Bless Me, Ultima." Stories will be displayed at the East Los Angeles Library-Chicano Resource Center. Pick up a list of suggested topics from the Anthony Quinn, El Camino Real, City Terrace, Juvenile Hall and East Los Angeles Libraries. Contributors will be entered into a drawing to win a framed literature poster. Please check library for exact dates and times.
4:00 pm
Family Traditions and Recipes
Location: City Terrace Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
What is a family? What makes a family? Family Place parents and children are invited to a potluck party to share family traditions, stories and recipes. A family recipe storybook and a Family Tree mural will be created in the library for the Big Read program!
4:30 pm
My Blessed and Friendly Neighborhood
Location: City Terrace Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Homework students, create a scrapbook of your special memories of the East Los Angeles/City Terrace community! Use photos from home or pick-up a disposable camera to take pictures of your community!
6:30 pm
Film Series: "Lady of Guadalupe"
Location: East Los Angeles Library, Meeting Room, Los Angeles, CA 90022
The Chicano Resource Center and the East L.A. Library would like you to join them for a FREE film screening of "Lady of Guadalupe." With guest speaker, Fr. Antonio Garnica of Sacrado Corazon Y Santa Maria De Guadalupe Church. All are welcome! Please check library for details.
4:00 pm
Dream Interpretations
Location: City Terrace Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
If you are in middle school or in high school, come find out what your dreams mean with Donna D'Amore, author of "Dreams: The Window into Your Soul."
5:00 pm
Book Discussion Group
Location: The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, 209 S. Mednik Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90022
In collaboration with the East Los Angeles Community College, the East Los Angeles Library would like to invite you to join their book discussion group geared towards college students! It will be moderated by Beatriz Tapia, Chicano Studies Professor from East Los Angeles Community College. Please check college for details.
11:00 am
"Herbal Remedies"
Location: East Los Angeles Library, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Come and enjoy a presentation on "Herbal Remedies" by Martin Lopez! Don't miss this event that will educate you on remedies created using Mexican herbs. Please check information desk at library for more details.
4:00 pm
CSULA VIP Day: Anaya Exhibit
Location: Cal State L. A. Library, Los Angeles, CA 90032
Please stop by and visit for this special exhibition of Rudolfo Anaya materials being held at the CSULA Library! Please check college for the exact opening and closing hours of the exhibit.
4:00 pm
Art Contest for Middle and High School Students
Location: City Terrace Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Middle Schoolers and Teens! Interested in creating artwork inspired by the novel "Bless Me, Ultima?" Submit your art entry to the Anthony Quinn, El Camino Real, City Terrace, East Los Angeles, and Juvenile Hall Libraries! Awards and Artist Bags with art supplies will be given during The Big Read Closing Reception and artwork will be displayed in The Big Read Art Exhibit in the Chicano Resource Center! The deadline for your artwork is April 14, 2008. Please check library for exact dates and times.
4:00 pm
Community Connections Project
Location: El Camino Real Library, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Contribute a short family story or personal anecdote inspired by the novel "Bless Me, Ultima." Stories will be displayed at the East Los Angeles Library-Chicano Resource Center. Pick up a list of suggested topics form the Anthony Quinn, El Camino Real, City Terrace, Juvenile Hall and East Los Angeles Libraries. Contributors will be entered into a drawing to win a framed literature poster. Please check library for exact dates and times.
4:00 pm
Book Discussion Group
Location: East Los Angeles Library, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Join us for a book discussion group hosted by the Roosevelt High School! Please check library information desk for the exact dates and times. Contact persons are Judith Polansky and Boris Lipczenko.
4:00 pm
Book Discussion Group
Location: City Terrace Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Please join us for a book discussion group geared for high school students. To be held at Cafe Antigua, 4836 Huntington Drive. Please check library for exact date and time.
6:00 pm
Latino Family Genealogy
Location: City Terrace Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Do you come from the Southwest or from Mexico? Has your family always lived in East Los Angeles? What is your family story? Come listen to an expert and learn more!
6:30 pm
Film Series: "Ancient Roots Modern Medicine: The Borderlands USA/Mexico"
Location: East Los Angeles Library, Meeting Room, Los Angeles, CA 90022
The Chicano Resource Center and the East L.A. Library would like you to join them for a FREE screening of "Ancient Roots Modern Medicine: The Borderlands USA/Mexico." With guest speaker as Adrianna Jackson, Anthropology professor at the East Los Angeles College, South Gate Educational Center. All are welcome! Please check library for details.
4:00 pm
Book Discussion Group
Location: City Terrace Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Please join us for a book discussion group geared for middle-schoolers! It is being hosted by the City Terrace Teen Advisory Board. Please check library for exact date and time.
4:30 pm
Southwest Storytime and Art Activity
Location: City Terrace Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Come join us for a special storytime featuring Southwestern-themed stories and art activities.
7:00 pm
Theatrical Adaptation of 'Bless Me, Ultima'
Location: Cal State L. A., Music Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90032
Come and enjoy a theatrical adaptation on 'Bless Me, Ultima' adapted and directed by Prof. Theresa Larkin with Alejandra Flores playing the role of Ultima.
Please come early and note that campus parking is 50 cents per hour. Check campus for more details.
12:00 pm
Book Discussion Group
Location: Anthony Quinn Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Stop by and sit in on a book discussion group led by Mr. Humberto Almeida, a Spanish literature teacher from L.A.U.S.D.! Don't miss this opportunity to get better acquainted with the book, 'Bless Me, Ultima.' Please check library for further details.
1:30 pm
Dream Interpretations
Location: East Los Angeles Library, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Middle schooler, Teens, Adults! Find out what your dreams mean with author Donna D’Amore.
7:00 pm
Theatrical Adaptation of 'Bless Me, Ultima'
Location: Cal State L. A., Music Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90032
Come and enjoy an encore theatrical adaptation performance on 'Bless Me, Ultima adapted and directed by Prof. Theresa Larkin with Alejandra Flores playing the role of Ultima. Please come early and note that campus parking is 50 cents per hour. Check campus for more details.
4:00 pm
Community Connections Project
Location: Anthony Quinn Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Contribute a short family story or personal anecdote inspired by the novel "Bless Me, Ultima." Stories will be displayed at the East Los Angeles Library-Chicano Resource Center. Pick up a list of suggested topics from the Anthony Quinn, El Camino Real, City Terrace, Juvenile Hall and East Los Angeles Libraries. Contributors will be entered into a drawing to win a framed poster. Please check library for exact dates and times.
4:00 pm
Book Discussion Group
Location: City Terrace Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Please join us for a book discussion group geared for high school students. To be held at Cafe Antigua, 4836 Huntington Drive. Please check library for exact date and time.
6:30 pm
Fiesta In Mexico
Location: Anthony Quinn Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Please join us for a storytelling event with Alina Maleski! Don't miss the dance and stories inspired by Mexico. Please check library for details.
12:00 pm
Book Discussion Group
Location: Cal State L. A. University Library LNB 530, Los Angeles, CA 90032
Please join us for a book discussion group hosted by the University Library. Please check with the library for more information.
3:30 pm
Timeless Tales from New Mexico
Location: El Camino Real Library, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Enjoy stories about the Southwest by bilingual storyteller, Linda Whiteside. Please check the library for exact dates and times.
3:30 pm
We Tell Stories: "Cuentos de la Familia"
Location: City Terrace Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Join us for an entertaining storytelling program for children and families with Susan Devlin. Let the folks from "We Tell Stories" inspire you to share stories from your own family!
6:30 pm
Timeless Tales from New Mexico
Location: East Los Angeles Library, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Enjoy stories about the Southwest by bilingual storyteller, Linda Whiteside. Please check the library for exact dates and times.
5:00 pm
Film Series: "The Cry"
Location: City Terrace Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Attend a free film screening, courtesy of monterey media. Tonight's film, "The Cry" is based on the legend of La Llorona. Middle-school aged children and older, please.
6:00 pm
CSULA Finale Lecture Program
Location: Cal State L. A., KH Lecture Hall 2, Los Angeles, CA 90032
Dr. Roberto Cantu will discuss additional Anaya works in his lecture "Narrative Cycles in Rudolfo A. Anaya's novels, from Bless Me, Utlima (1972), to The Curse of the ChupaCabra (2006)." Please note that campus parking is 50 cents per hour. Please check college for more information.
1:00 pm
Big Read Finale!
Location: East Los Angeles Library, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Celebrate reading and a successful Big Read with the Library beginning at 1pm as the East Los Angeles Library celebrates National Library Week! The day's events include The Big Read Art Exhibit, art awards and drawings for Community Connections Project participants. Enjoy a children's musical performance and food for the rest of the afternoon.
3:00 pm
"A Bulldozed Barrio: Recalling Chavez Ravine"
Location: City Terrace Library, Los Angeles, CA 90063
In observance of the 50th anniversary of the Dodgers' first game in Los Angeles, join us for a special presentation by The Baseball Reliquary about the history of Chavez Ravine and the true story of the Dodgers' arrival.
