Summer Festival at the JFT Library

Come to the library in July for Tanabata (Summer Star Festival) displays and events!

Matsuri displays

• Omikoshi (portable shrine)
• big matsuri fan
• chochin (lanterns)
• omen (Japanese masks)
• bamboo tree for hanging wishes
• realistic models of Japanese summer foods
• fairy tale book display

Library Special events (Free Admission)

Saturday, July 12, 12:00-5:00

12:30, 2:00, 3:00     Kamishibai Picture Storytelling in English/Japanese (The Story of Tanabata, The Bamboo Princess, Momotaro, the Peach Boy)
1:00-4:00     Yukata dressing *Ages 10 and under
1:30-4:30     Refreshments
1:30-4:30     Origami workshop
3:00-5:00     Meet PARO the robot baby seal

Kyo Maclear photo by Nancy Friedland

Saturday, July 26, 12:00-5:00

1:00-2:00     Meet PARO the robot baby seal
1:30-4:30     Refreshments
2:15-2:45     Virginia Wolf reading and craft workshop (# 1) by author Kyo Maclear *Ages 6 and up
3:15-3:45     Virginia Wolf reading and craft workshop (# 2) by author Kyo Maclear *Ages 6 and up
4:00-5:00    Meet PARO the robot baby seal