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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) heritage month. It is a time when we recognize the contributions and influence of Asian-Pacific Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The Yolo County Library staff brings you the following resources, cultural activities, workshops/events, and book recommendations! 

Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander heritage month at special events on the following days:
Storytelling Workshop
May 18, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
In this interactive 90-minute session, storyteller and workshop facilitator Dr. Mehna Bhat of Capital Storytelling will share the power of storytelling and lead you on a journey to discover moments in your life in which you have felt a sense of connection to those around you.
Adults only.
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AANHPI Celebration
May 18, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
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Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with bilingual stories in Vietnamese and Korean, performances by Nā Keiki O Hawai’i Dancers and the UC Davis Tinikling Dancers, and arts and crafts!
All ages welcome.
Download the 2024 AANHPI reading list [PDF]

 

Monument Unveiling
TODAY: Saturday, May 4, in Winters
 
Cropped panoramic photograph of mourners at funeral of Mrs. N. Nishida posed in front of  Japanese businesses just north of railroad bridge
Come join us in the unveiling of a monument dedicated to the pre-war Japanese immigrants who once had a flourishing community in Winters!
 
This free event will feature a Buddhist Service at the Winters Cemetery (11 am), a Taiko Drum performance (1:30 pm), and a special dedication and unveiling ceremony (2 pm) at the Rotary Park Gazebo.
 
Additionally, The Winters Museum (13 Russell St.) will be open for extended hours, 9 am - 6 pm, and will feature the “Lost Japanese Community of Winters” exhibit. Photographs from the Yolo County Archives are featured as part of the monument and in the museum's exhibition.
 
 
Cropped panoramic photograph of mourners at the funeral of Mrs. N. Nishida posed in front of Japanese businesses just north of Winters Railroad Bridge, circa 1933. OSP 023 Accession #1993-012. Courtesy, Yolo County Archives.

 
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Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental Health Awareness Month seeks to spread awareness of mental health issues and reduce stigma, as well as provide support and advocacy for those struggling with mental illness and their loved ones.
 
Mental health can affect anyone as we all encounter challenges. It's easy to forget we need to take care of our minds as much as our bodies. We hope this month you take time to examine and focus on what you need to feel more mentally centered and fulfilled.
 
Keep an eye out on our Yolo County Library social media sites throughout May for more resources and information regarding Mental Health.
 

Library Programs for Mental Health Awareness: 
Stress Reduction Class
Saturday, May 18, 2 pm
 
Join us for a workshop on Mindfulness led by Kate Perry, a mindfulness meditator and yoga practitioner. This introduction to mindfulness meditation will cover techniques and skills to help manage and lower stress. Embark on a new journey and feel empowered to find joy and calm in everyday life through mindfulness practices.
Teens & up.
 
 
Journal Decorating
Saturday, May 25, 2 pm
 
Join us to decorate your own customized journal! Whether you’re interested in starting a bullet journal, a sketchbook, a diary for your thoughts, or anything else, we will provide lined and unlined journals along with mixed-media materials and journaling prompts to make it your own.
Teens & up.
Remember, if you or a loved one in Yolo County are in crisis, you can reach out to the 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 888-965-6647 or 988.

Branch Announcements

Walnut Park Library Community Engagement
and Information Night
Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library
Learn about the building and landscape design of the new Walnut Park Library, the community art process, and features of the new library while engaging with Yolo County Library staff, WMB Architects, and City of Davis staff. Your participation is crucial in shaping this project, which aims to deliver a state-of-the-art facility, diverse collections, and programs tailored to our community’s varied interests and pursuits.
rendering of the Walnut Park Library by WMB Architects
Pardon the noise; Change is afoot at the Stephens Davis Branch 
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Construction has started on the creation of a new, permanent Makerspace and a completely renovated Teen Space.
 
The project is expected to be completed this summer.
The new Teen Space will include study carrels, new comfortable furniture, and some additional shelving. The Makerspace, a partnership with Davis Makerspace, will feature 3D printers, a laser cutter, sewing machines, specialty tools, and more.

The YA fiction collection has been temporarily moved to other areas of the library for the duration of the project. For updates, go to yolocountylibrary.org/davis or follow us on social media.

Reading Recommendations

This Month's Highlight: Flipster eMagazines

Flipster provides readers with access to best-selling digital magazines. All you need is your library card. Check out the latest issue or back issues of one of your favorite magazines today!
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May/June 2024 
Bon Appétit magazine cover with a orange slices on top of a wine glass and titled the drinks issue

May 2024 
The New Yorker magazine cover with an illustrated gray cat tapping a large blue phone screen with its rightpaw

April 22, 2024 
Browse our Online Magazines

Upcoming Closures
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Monday, May 27: All branches CLOSED for Memorial Day
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Save the Date!
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The 2024 all-ages Summer Reading Program, Adventure Begins at Your Library, is coming soon! 
 
Read, log your reading, and complete fun activities to earn prizes. Plus, enjoy free weekly events at library branches throughout the program. Sign-ups begin on June 1.

Upcoming Events

Yolo Juneteenth Celebration

Sunday, June 02, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
UC Davis Activities & Recreation Center (ARC)
Yolo Juneteenth 2024 Make Your Voice Heard
Join us for a free family event with food booths, entertainment, and artisan vendors!
 
Authors Nikki Shannon Smith, Darrin Bell, Bryan Patrick Avery, Theanne Griffith, JaNay Brown-Wood, and others will be present and available for the book signing.
Underground Books will have a selection of their books available for purchase.
 
Performers include Grant Union High Drum Line, Steady Eddy & the Shakers, Soul Soup, and many others.
All ages welcome.
Visit yolojuneteenth.org for up-to-date information 
This event is sponsored by the UC Davis Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Umoja (HHSA Cultural Competence African Diaspora Work Group), the City of Davis Human Relations Commission and Arts & Cultural Affairs Program, Friends of the Davis Public Library, Yolo County Office of Education, Yolo Federal Credit Union, First 5 Yolo, CommuniCare+OLE, and First Northern Bank.
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