PRESS RELEASE

                                                                                                 January 25, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

                               Lynda Williams, Senior Librarian

(510) 747-7787

Bay Farm Island Library Announces Special Lunar New Year Event

The Bay Farm Island Library is delighted to bring in the Year of the Dog with a special Lunar New Year event on February 10, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The highlight of the program will be a multimedia storytime for school aged children 5 and above, featuring a guest storyteller from the Asian Art Museum. This presentation explores the ways Lunar New Year is celebrated by different cultures throughout Asia. In addition, the afternoon will feature crafts, light refreshments, and the possibility of surprise entertainment.

Storytime begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Leydecker Recreation & Parks Building next to the Library. Entrance is at the back of the building or through the library. Crafts and other activities will be taking place in the library throughout the afternoon.

This program is presented in conjunction with the Asian Art Museum and has been facilitated through a generous Arts and Culture Grant from the Rotary Club. It is free and open to all.

If you have questions or need directions, please call the Bay Farm Library at (510) 747-7787 during business hours. Bay Farm Island Library is located at 3221 Mecartney Blvd. Please join us for this exciting afternoon.

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