SSFPL celebrates Filipino American History Month

Published on September 25, 2024

Filipino American History Month celebration Oct 5, 2024

October is Filipino American History Month! Celebrate with us at our events throughout the month and check out books from our collection.

Events

Filipino American History Month Celebration

Saturday, October 5, 10 AM – 2 PM, Library | Parks & Recreation Center first floor

The City of South San Francisco invites the community to celebrate Filipino American History Month with a kick-off event at the Library | Parks & Recreation Center on Saturday, October 5th starting at 10am.

Events will include singing of the Filipino and U.S. national anthems, launch of the Filipino American National Historical Society, San Mateo County Chapter, a showing of the documentary Delano Manongs: Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers (2014), free food, and a special Filipino Family Storytime and craft.

Storytime with Local Filipino American Author

Wednesday, October 16, 10:30 AM, Library | Parks & Recreation Center second floor youth library

Come and listen to author Justine Villanueva read Mungan and Lola, a touching story about a child who brings joy back to her beloved Lola through heartfelt rituals of care.

Check out Filipino American history from our collection!

Filipino Bilingual Family Storytime

Saturday, October 19, 11:30 AM, Library | Parks & Recreation Center second floor youth library

Samahan ninyo kami sa mga kwento at kanta kasama si até Louella! Join us for stories and songs with Até Louella! All ages welcome!

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