Chinatown Storefront Library Blog Archive
Should Libraries aim for Third Place?
“In the absence of informal public life, living becomes more expensive. Where the means and facilities for relaxation and leisure are not publicly shared, they become the objects of private ownership and consumption.†- Ray Oldenburg As we enter the home stretch...
Today: Language Learning in the Library
Join us in the Storefront Library today for two language learning events: 1PM—English Language Conversation Practice. Join a guided conversation to practice your English skills. All levels—drop in anytime from 1-2PM. 5PM—Workshop on ESOL Courses &...
The future of (storefront) libraries
Here's an interesting prediction about the future of libraries just posted by a blogger who works in electronic resource management in New Jersey. Eric Hellman thinks the advent of ebooks and high operations costs will lead to fewer libraries but more locations in...
Closed for the Holidays. Open Jan 3, 2010.
The Storefront Library is closed for the holidays and will re-open January 3, 2010. 图书馆在å‡æœŸä¼šå…³é—直到２ï¼ï¼‘ï¼ï¼Œï¼‘月３å·ï¼Ž Many of our volunteer staff are traveling home for the holidays right now. Have a safe and happy holiday break. See you...
Workshop on Childcare Options in Chinatown
Join us today at 5PM for a free workshop hosted by The Chinatown Human Development Studio: "Childcare with the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center." Learn about BCNC’s Child Care programs, including family child care homes, the Acorn Center for Early Education and...
We will close due to weather Sunday, Dec 20
The Storefront Library will be closed Sunday, Dec. 20 due to a snow storm. We expect to re-open on Monday for regular hours 11AM-6PM. å› ä¸ºæ˜Žå¤©å二月二å会下大雪，我们é—馆一天
Hope enters our 4000th book in online catalog
On Sunday, Hope Nguyen entered the 4000th donated book in the Storefront Library Online Catalog, as Amy Cheung, Program Manager, looked on. In two months, more than 40 volunteers have contributed nearly one thousand hours of public service in the Storefront Library,...
Sunday: Chinese Shadow Puppet Theater
Join us from 2-4PM Sunday for a repeat of yesterday's "Shadow Puppet Theater." Try out Chinese Shadow Puppets using kits provided by the Boston Childrens’ Museum. Drop in anytime. For all ages. [ngg_images source="galleries" container_ids="29"...
Neighborhood Network News covers Storefront
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