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JANUARY 2006
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REMEMBER!
All San Antonio Public Libraries
will be closed
Sunday & Monday, January 1 & 2 for New Years and
Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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CHUC MUNG NAM MOI!
HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!
 It’s
almost time for the Year of the Dog – January 29, 2006 is the first day
of the new Lunar Year and that means big celebrations are on the
horizon. For many people, the Lunar New Year, a date which falls some
time between the last ten days of January and the middle part of
February each year, is known as Chinese New Year. For Vietnamese people,
Lunar New Year is known as Tet Nguyen Dan, or simply Tet.
Tet is a time to renew and refresh yourself and your approach to life. It
is also a time to pay respect to ancestors and gods and to enjoy being
with family and friends as you celebrate the New Year.
Preparations for Tet start the month before in earnest and at the top of
most people’s to-do lists is a thorough cleaning of their space, both
work and home. All this must be done before the first day of Tet so that
the New Year begins with a fresh, clean start – the home is cleaned, the
office is cleaned and debts are paid. An effort is also made to mend troubled
relationships, bad thoughts and feelings are pushed aside so that
everyone may have a great year ahead of them.
The first day of the Tet is extremely important and it is believed that
the events and mood of the first day set the tone for the rest of the
year. If you are in good spirits the first day, then you are likely to
have a smooth, wonderful year ahead of you. If you are in bad spirits,
however, then you may experience a rocky year ahead. Usually, people do
their very best to enjoy Tet without bringing up or thinking about
negative topics. People go to great lengths to not show anger and to not
be rude to anyone.
Tet celebrations are typically kicked off as soon as a family wakes and
members wish each other a happy new year. In Vietnamese, the wish is
“Chuc mung nam moi!” The house is decorated with festive banners and
flowers. Special meals are prepared and offered to gods and ancestors
watching over the family. Red envelopes filled with a special treat
(usually a few lucky dollars) and words of wisdom are presented to
children by parents and elders. In return, the children promise to be on
their best behavior during the New Year. Celebrations continue for
several days as people welcome the New Year.
For more information about Tet, check out these websites
Here is a list of just some of the books you can check out from our
libraries
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REMEMBER 2005
The
New Year is a time to celebrate the best of the previous year, and
reflect on some of the losses as well. The following people
entertained us, informed us, guided us and enriched our lives. As we
turn our calendars to a new year, let’s take a moment to remember
some influential people we lost in 2005.
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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR LIBRARY CHAMPIONS
 The
San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees has announced that it
is seeking nominations for the 2005 Library Champion Awards. These
awards recognize individuals not employed by the Library and
organizations for their substantial involvement with the Library
system, or who have contributed time, talent or resources that
resulted in the enhancement of Library service in San Antonio. The
deadline for entry is January 27.
Nomination forms are
available at any Library location, on the Library website,
www.sanantonio.gov/library, or by calling (210) 207-2638.
Completed forms may be mailed to the San Antonio Public Library
Public Relations Office, 600 Soledad Plaza, San Antonio, Texas
78205, faxed to (210) 207-2603, or emailed to
librarywebadmin@sanantonio.gov.
The San Antonio Public
Library Board of Trustees created the Library Champion Awards in
1996 to honor notable contributions to the Library system.
For more information,
call 207-2500.
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BROOK HOLLOW RE-OPENS!
Join us for the Grand
Re-Opening of Brook Hollow Library
Monday, January 9, 2006
12:00 p.m.
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STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS |
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THE SAN ANTONIO PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF LOVES
TO READ!
Ramiro Salazar, San
Antonio Public Library Director offers a few book recommendations.
Currently Reading:
"The Crystal Frontier" by
Carlos Fuentes. This copy was personally autographed by the author.
Favorite Books:
"Seabiscuit"
by Laura Hillenbrand and "Barefoot Heart" by Elva Trevino Hart.
Favorite Children's Book:
"The Giving Tree" by Shel
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FEATURED EVENTS |
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FAMILY
Crafternoons!
Join us for an afternoon of crafts. Tuesdays, January 10 & 17, 4:00 p.m.
Guerra Library.
Winter – Nature’s Revealer .
Presented by Peggey Spring, Parks Department. The program will start in
the meeting room then move to the Outside Classroom and the park.
Children and their parents will be taught how to look for traces of
animals and insects and then go into the park to see what they can
discover. Saturday, January 21, 10:00 a.m.
Semmes Library.
TEEN
Black History Month
Display.
Decorate a rose to honor the poetry of Tupac Shakur. Sunday, January 8,
3:30 p.m. Oakwell
Library.
His Dream Lives On in
Each of Us.
Celebrate Martin Luther King’s life in story, song and craft. Teens
only! Tuesday, January 10, 4:00 p.m.
Bazan Library.
Teen Time.
Join us for a chat, debate, urban legends, craft project or snacks.
Legendary fun! Saturday, January 21, 2:00 p.m.
Memorial Library.
Learn to Crochet a Granny
Square. Yarn
and crochet hooks will be provided. Teens only! Monday, January 30, 6:30
p.m. Central Library.
ADULT
Great Northwest Knitters.
Knitters get together to chat, snack, and knit. All adult knitters are
welcome -- we even welcome crafters of all kinds! Saturdays, January 7,
14, 21, 28, 2:00 p.m.
Great Northwest Library.
Gary Job Corps
Presentation.
Will help individuals 16-24 years of age acquire a GED while training
for a vocational career. Saturday, January 7, 1:00 p.m.
Carver Library.
Blood Drive.
Presented by University Health System. Come learn about the importance
of donating blood. You can make a difference. Thursday, January 12, 1:00
p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Johnston Library.
Middle Eastern Dance.
Come learn about origins of belly dance.
Saturday, January 14, 9:30 a.m. Introductory class will follow with
dance class on Saturday, January 21, 9:30 a.m.
Collins
Garden Library. |
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Book Discussions
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Book Sales
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Computer Classes
We urge you to call your library before heading out for a special
program. Although we verify all information, cancellations do
occasionally occur. |
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Posted/Updated:
11/29/2007 |
