The Filipino American Library’s reading program enables Pinoy Americans to appreciate their roots.

Los Angeles–The Filipino American Library and the Los Angeles Public Library are featuring Pinoy children’s book titles Felisa and the Magic Tikling Bird, illustrated by Martin Charlot from a story by Jodi Parry Belknap, and Jenny’s Magic Wand by Helen and Bill Hermann in a special event for the LAPL’s Summer Reading Club on July 26, Saturday, at 2 p.m at the Echo Park Library.

Recommended for children between 3 and 8 years old, this free event will also include an introductory workshop on tinikling, the Philippine national dance. Snacks and drinks will be served.

The FAL Children’s Reading Program promotes the value of diversity to children in Greater Los Angeles through the reading of Filipino children’s books.  The theme of this year’s LAPL Summer Reading Club is “Reading Magic,”  which aims to teach children  about the magic of determination and courage by reading stories about children with disabilities.

To RSVP, e-mail filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net or call (213) 382 0488.

FAL was founded in 1935 by “Auntie Helen” Agcaoili Summers Brown and is the first and largest Filipino library in the country with a collection of more than 6,000 titles.  Its mission is to actively promote the history, culture, and professional achievements of Filipinos and Filipino Americans through the book collection, leadership development, and cultural programming, thereby contributing to the achievement of a culturally dynamic, multiethnic America. The organization relies mainly on donations.

To send a donation online, visit FAL’s official Website. Checks may also be mailed to 135 N. Park View St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 and made payable to “Filipino American Library”.  All donations are 100% tax-deductible.

Los Angeles Public Library Summer Reading Club 2008
July 26, 2008, 2-4 p.m.
Echo Park Library
410 W. Temple Street
Los Angeles 90026