ESL Book Club will read Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok. This book club is best for high-intermediate / advanced English learners. Students will read at home each week. Then you will meet as a group once a week to talk about the story, learn new vocabulary, and practice conversation. Book club will be led by Fernando Lopez. Meeting dates: October 15, 22, 29; November 12, 19; (No class November 5).Meeting time: Thursdays, 10:30am - 12:00nWhere: Literacy Table Registration is open now! Book club is limited to 10 participants. Books will be provided for registered participants to keep. Please consider your schedule and do not register if you will miss more than one meeting.Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok follows Kimberly Chang, a young immigrant from Hong Kong who grows up in Brooklyn balancing two very different worlds. By day, she is a hardworking, talented student; by night, she works in a Chinatown factory to help support her family. As Kimberly learns to navigate a new language and culture, she also struggles with poverty, family responsibilities, friendship, and love. This moving story explores the challenges of growing up between two cultures and the difficult choices immigrants often face between family, success, and personal dreams.THIS IS NOT A DROP-IN CLASS. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND.
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Fun for the whole family! Family Storytime is a fun combination of storybooks, flannel boards, and songs to strengthen early literacy skills. Most appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration necessary.
In this program, students in grades 1 to 5 grade are given the opportunity to read to a Therapy Dog for 15 minutes. Reading with dogs is a great way for children to practice their reading skills in a quiet, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment. Therapy Dogs are great listeners! Call 925-973-3…
This Intermediate English conversation group led by Gary Richter meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the library's conversation table. The group discussions focus on topics of everyday life in the USA. Everyone is welcome. See Gary's website for holidays/no class meetings.