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Iaido Display for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Submitted by Ash Welborn on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 3:07pm

For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Evelyn Meador Library's display case features items celebrating Japan's ancient warrior traditions. The display includes iaito (practice swords), an antique jingasa (samurai "war hat"), fascinating books, and more. Stop by and check it out!

Japanese Sword Arts Demonstration at the Evelyn Meador Library

Submitted by Ash Welborn on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 3:10pm

Iaido, or Iaijutsu is the art of drawing the Japanese sword. It was one of the Japanese martial disciplines paramount in the education of the classical warrior (samurai). Emily Egan Sensei of Clear Lake Iaido (Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu), and Ash Welborn (Shin Shin Ryu Iaijutsu) will demonstrate some of their different schools' unique styles as the Evelyn Meador Library celebrates Asian American History Month! The demonstration will start in the meeting room at 1pm.

Flickr CC: Photo Photo by: Ametxa
 

New Civil War Display!

Submitted by Ash Welborn on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 2:30pm

Come check out our new Civil War display courtesy of Mr. Anthamatten. It includes books, Civil War period antiques, and reenactment gear. Our display case changes its theme regularly, so be sure to take a peek as we celebrate our local history.

Flickr CC:  Display  Photo by: hcplebranch

YouTube Show and Tell!

Submitted by Ash Welborn on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 2:28pm

Come join us in the Children's Activity Space for YouTube Show and Tell! Have an awesome YouTube video that you're just dying to show everyone? Pull it up on our iPads and Laptops and if approved we'll bring it up on the big screen for everyone to see! It's happening March 8th from 4-5pm in the Children's Activity Space.

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This Month's Craft: Quilling!

Submitted by Ash Welborn on Sat, 02/18/2012 - 3:31pm

Join us in the Meeting Room for February's joint Teen and Children's craft - paper quilling. What creative creations can you forge out of paper alone? Join us in the meeting room at 4pm!

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