After the effervescence of December, the long, dark days of January seem a fizzy drink gone flat. But January, lowly stepchild of December, should be justly celebrated for she brings to us a new year shining with hope and promise. Days stretch before us like an untraveled road, waiting for that first step in the journey to our goals and dearest dreams.
Start your journey into the new year at the Patrick Heath Public Library, where opportunities for education, entertainment, inspiration and enlightenment await everyone. Our Youth Department has a most exciting season planned for families.
Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Chinese New Year falls on Sunday, January 22 this year, a joyous time of sumptuous feasts, fireworks, and a goldscaled dragon to dance in a year of good luck and prosperity. This will be the year of the water rabbit, a most fitting creature for our troubled times for the rabbit represents longevity, peace, and prosperity.
On Saturday, January 28, 10:30 a.m., the Patrick Heath Public Library brings the best of Chinese New Year traditions to you when we present the dancers and musicians of the Chinese Culture Performance Association of San Antonio. Clad in precious silks, the dancers will twirl their fans in beautifully patterned dances to mesmerizing music unlike any in the occidental tradition.
Now comprised of an orchestra, dance troupe, and choir, the Chinese Culture Performance Association of San Antonio began in 1998 as a fledgling trio of musicians. The mission of the Association is to introduce and promote Chinese culture to American people through its performances. Members perform in the Greater San Antonio and Hill Country area, sharing their artistry at nursing homes, schools, colleges, universities, and cultural festivals. According to member Jerry Jin, the Association is “getting more and more popular for bringing Chinese art, music, and culture to the community, and the performances are deeply loved by the audience.”
Many thanks to the generous Friends of Boerne Public Library for funding this event.
Second Saturday Lit & Lab
Saturday, January 14, 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy an entertaining story, followed by a STEM activity. We will be sharing “ The Biggest Snowman Ever” by Stephen Kroll then challenging youngsters to build a snowman out of fake snow.
Radio Story Time!
Tune in to Boerne Radio (KBRN FM 103.9) for a weekly Saturday storytime at 7:45 a.m. Enjoy a dramatic reading of a quality story suitable for the whole family. This storytime is generously sponsored by Mathnasium of Boerne We are most grateful to Boerne Radio and Mathnasium of Boerne for this opportunity to bring the wonder of literature to the community.
Staying Informed
You can contact us at 830-249-3053, or visit our website at www.boernelibrary. org. Email us at [email protected]. Track us down on Facebook, where you can like the Library, or Boerne Library Children’s Corner. You can also follow us on Instagram.
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