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SUMMARY:FukuBookLoan (Lucky Bags) 2024 @ JFT Library
DESCRIPTION:The much-loved event inspired by the Japanese New Year’s culture of Fukubukuro (福袋\, “lucky bag”)\, returns to JFT Library in 2024 with a new name – “FukuBookLoan!” \nStarting Friday\, January 5th\, 2024\, JFT Library patrons can grab a FukuBookLoan bag\, containing secret selections of books and/or audiovisual materials to borrow from the Library. Enjoy serendipitous discovery from a curated selection of novels\, manga\, DVD/BR\, and more books about Japan or by Japanese authors! \n\nWhat is Fukubukuro (福袋)?\nFukubukuro (福袋\, “lucky bag”) is a Japanese New Year custom where people buy mysterious sealed bags that are sold for a set price during the New Year period. Many shops\, businesses and department stores take part in this tradition and the sales begin on the first business day of the New Year. They typically contain products centred around a specific theme. Usually\, the bags are sold at a substantial discount and much less expensive than if you were to buy each item in the bag separately. The Fukubukuro is a very popular\, thrilling and highly anticipated event and people often even line up for hours to get the bags. \nThe term “fuku” (福) means “good fortune” or “luck”\, and “fukuro” (袋) – conjugated into “bukuro” – means “bag”. \n*The items in the JFT Library’s FukuBookLoan bags are for borrowing only\, and not for sales or giveaways. You must check them out and return them to the Library by the due date. \n\nHow to participate in the FukuBookLoan event\n*Please note the FukuBookLoan event ends when the bags run out or on Tuesday\, January 30th\, 2024 at 4:30 pm (whichever is faster). \n1. Get or renew JFT Library Card \n・You need to have a valid JFT Library card to receive a FukuBookLoan bag.\n・To apply for a new library card or renew your expired card\, please fill in our Library Card Application Form online and show your photo ID along with proof of address at the Library counter. Please note the library card is valid for one year and needs to be renewed with a valid ID. \n2. Select a theme tag and pick up a FukuBookLoan bag with the corresponding theme at the Library Counter\n・Visit the JFT Library during the Library’s opening hours in January\n・Pick up a bag-shaped note with a bag theme from the FukuBookLoan table. *One bag maximum per library cardholder\n・Bring the note to the library counter. Staff will grab a bag from the storage and proceed with the checkouts.\n・Each bag contains 3 to 4 items. Please note those items will be counted toward the maximum number of items that can be checked out from the Library\, which is 15 total items (a 5-item limit for periodicals and audiovisual materials). \n3. Enjoy serendipitous discovery & share your thoughts!\n・Take the FukuBookLoan bag home and enjoy discovering what’s inside!\n・If you are an active social media user\, feel free to post about the items in the bag and the FukuBookLoan experience using the hashtag #JFTLibrary \n4. Return the items by the due date\n・ The items in the bag are for loan and must be returned to the Library within a 3-week loan period (may be renewed once for another 3 weeks if there are no holds pending). You can keep the bag (JFT bag) for yourself. \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to contact us. New members are always welcome!
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/fukubukuro2024/
LOCATION:The Japan Foundation Toronto Library\, 2 Bloor St E #300\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada\, M4W 1A8
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SUMMARY:Book Tree 2024 @ JFT Library & JF Canada/USA Digital Library
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Book Tree is back after 4-year hiatus! \n\n\n\nLet’s make the library’s book tree bloom together by sharing your thoughts on Japan-related library items and win an exciting prize! \n\n*Play the video to see how our Book Tree has bloomed from January 20 to March 31\, 2024* \n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\nFacebook\n\nTwitter\n\nInstagram\n\n  \n  \n\nBook Tree eligibility:\n\n\n\nCheck out 5+ physical/digital library items from Japan Foundation Toronto Library and/or JF Canada/USA Digital Library AND submit your comment(s) within the period of Saturday\, January 20 – Sunday\, March 31 2024.*The last day to borrow physical item(s) from Japan Foundation Toronto Library is Saturday\, March 30. Please check library hours to plan your visit. *The last day to submit your comment(s) is Sunday\, March 31. \n\n\n\nHow to participate in the Book Tree Program\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCheck Out Physical Library Items\n\n\n\nCheck Out Ebooks/Audiobooks\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCheck Out Physical Library Items from the JFT Library in Toronto\n\n\n\n\nBorrow books or audiovisual materials at the Japan Foundation Toronto Library.\n\nEvery time you borrow 5 or more items (excluding periodicals)\, you may fill out a white ballot for a prize.\n\n\n\nEvery time you borrow 10 or more items (excluding periodicals)\, you may fill out an additional blue ballot for a GRAND prize.\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will receive two cards at the library counter \n\nTsubaki-flower shaped comment card: Write down your comments on an item of their choice and add it to the Book Tree on the library wall\n\n\n\nSheet for ballot: If you opt in for the prize lottery\, write down your information (name\, library card number\, and email address)\n\n\n\n\n\nPrize winners will be notified directly later in April\n\n\n\n\nPrizes\n\n\n\nGRAND Prizes include: \n\n\n\nAGO – 1 pair of General Admission Tickets for a visit to the Art Gallery of Ontario. (additional fee required for specially ticketed exhibitions. Audio guide not included.) \n\n\n\nThe Beguiling – 2 Manga books (in English) \n\n\n\nROM – 1 pair of Admissions Tickets to ROM’s galleries and special exhibitions. \n\n\n\nTIFF – 1 pair of Tickets for an Gala screening at the 49th annual Toronto International Film Festival.(Roy Thomson Hall; festival runs Sept 5 – 15\, 2024) \n\n\n\nOther Prizes include (but not limited to) :  \n\n\n\nJapanese Tenugui towel\, Books\, Pens\, Eco bags\, and so on! \n\n\n\nLibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n	MondayCLOSED\n\n\n	TuesdayCLOSED\n\n\n	WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n	ThursdayCLOSED\n\n\n	FridayCLOSED\n\n\n	SaturdayCLOSED\n\n\n	SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n\n\n*JF Canada/USA Digital Library is available to residents of Canada and the USA 24/7 \n\n \n\n\n\nCheck Out Ebooks/Auidobooks from JF Canada/USA Digital Library\n\n\n\n\nBorrow ebooks/audiobooks at the JF Canada/USA Digital Library.\n\nEvery time you borrow 5 or more items\, you are entitled to enter a draw for prizes.\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit comments on (an) item(s) of their choice on the virtual Book Tree board on Padlet.\n\n\n\nIf you want to opt in for the prize lottery\, please submit your information from the form available on the virtual Book Tree board.\n\n\n\nPrize winners will be notified directly later in April\n\n\n\n\nPrizes\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPrizes include but not limited to:  \n\n\n\nJapanese Tenugui towel\, Books\, Pens\, Eco bags\, and so on! \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThank you for participating! \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our generous sponsors – AGO\, The Beguiling\, JNTO\, ROM\, and TIFF
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