JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Yōkai
November 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST
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Indulge in Silent Reading & Connect over Shared Curiosity for Yōkai from Folklore to Art to Manga!
Inspired by the JFT Gallery’s current exhibition, our upcoming book club meeting will explore Yōkai – Japanese monsters and mysterious creatures that have appeared in ancient Japanese texts, folklore, artworks, and are now gaining international recognition through manga/anime characters! Join us in the library or virtually from anywhere to indulge in silent reading and engage in optional discussion to share your discoveries with fellow participants interested in Japanese culture!
No prior knowledge/preparation is required!
*Please be aware that space may be limited.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us in person, by phone, email, or via contact form.
Show WHY JOIN JFT BOOK CLUB “WITH SILENT READING TIME”? Many of us simply want more time to read but cannot squeeze the time in, as we have too many distractions and interruptions in our daily lives to concentrate on reading. JFT Book Club with Silent Reading Time offers a sanctuary to indulge in the simple pleasure of reading, surrounded by fellow book enthusiasts who share your love for literature. In addition, we provide an optional space for those who wish to connect and discuss their reading experiences with others. Engage in conversations at your comfort level and learn new perspectives from other book lovers from different cultural backgrounds that you wouldn’t gain from reading alone! It’s a safe space where your thoughts and impressions are valued, regardless of whether you choose to actively participate or quietly absorb the conversations around you. We welcome both seasoned book club members and first-time participants to discover the joy of silent reading without the pressures of finishing an assigned book on time and/or participating in mandatory discussions. Show HOW DOES THE UPCOMING JFT BOOK CLUB WORK? *There is no right or wrong answer. Different perspectives make the discussion more fun and vibrant! A book to bring can be either a physical book, ebook, or audiobook (excluding DVDs & Blu-rays) that meets the following criteria: Check out JFT Library’s Book Lists to get ideas! *You can either select a book from the JFT Library’s collection, or bring your own copy from home (can be a book not in JFT library collection if it meets the criteria above). *You can check whether the book is part of our collection by searching on our online catalogue (*to search physical & digital items) or JF Canada/USA Digital Library (*to search and read ebooks & audiobooks). Please contact us if you wish to confirm the availability with us. To get a new JFT library card or to renew your existing card, please follow the instructions found here. Yokai Netsuke Exhibition October 17, 2024 – January 25, 2025 Experience the mysterious universe of Yōkai through these Netsuke figures, which serve as gateways to bridge across the dimensions, from flat images to three dimensional sculptures, and from monochrome to colour. A Letter to Momo (film screening) Tuesday, November 12, 6:00 PM Join us at the JFT Event Hall on November 12 for a screening of the stunning film, A Letter to Momo. Presented in conjunction with our Yōkai Netuke Exhibition, currently running in the JFT Gallery. After the death of her father, Momo moves with her mother to a small island town. There, she encounters three mischievous yōkai, invisible to others, who try to help her cope with her loss.WHY JOIN JFT BOOK CLUB “WITH SILENT READING TIME”?
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