May is Older
Americans Month
Since 1963, communities across the nation have come together to celebrate Older Americans Month - a proud tradition that shows our nation's commitment to recognizing the contributions and achievements of older Americans.
Please see our May What's Happening @ Your Library newsletter for a list of special Older Americans Month events happening at San Diego County Library branches this month.
San Diego Legends
Rancho San Diego Library
May 31 • 6 p.m.
San Diego County Library and Aging & Independence Services present the unveiling of San Diego Legends: Living Well, an art and photography exhibit featuring San Diego elders who lead by example. The reception will include performances by Soaring Eagles and Ballet Folklorico Aquetzalli of Lemon Grove.
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One Book, One San Diego
One Book, One San Diego is a community reading program managed by KPBS in partnership with San Diego County Library and the San Diego Public Library. The purpose of the program is to encourage residents to join together in the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book.
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Larry Itliong: Hero of the United Farm Workers
Bonita Library • May 18 • 10 a.m.
Vista Library • May 18 • 3 p.m.
In honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, the Bonita and Vista libraries will host a presentation about Larry Itliong, a Filipino-American labor organizer and assistant director of the United Farm Workers under Cesar Chavez. The events will include a panel discussion and a screening of the trailer for the upcoming film Delano Manongs - Forgotten Heroes of the UFW.
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Muslim Journeys Bookshelf
San Diego County Library has been selected by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association to receive the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf. This program aims to familiarize public audiences in the United States with the people, places, history, faith and cultures of Muslims in the United States and around the world.
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