RSSBibliobeat January 28 / 2011
Jan 28
Did you make some New Year’s resolutions to do more literary things? Or perhaps to support more good literacy based causes? This Deep Mid Winter edition of the Bibliobeat is here to help.
One Year Later
From the American Library Association:
January 12th, 2011 marked the one year anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Thanks to many recent donations ALA has raised $35,000!
National Library of Haiti
ALA has chosen to raise funds for three libraries: the Petit Goave Public Library, the Centre Culturel Pyepoudre Community Library, and the Bibliothèque haïtienne des Pères du Saint-Esprit, which was founded in 1873 and held resources documenting the history of Haiti, French colonization, slavery and emancipation. Even without buildings, the staff of these libraries have been continuing to provide services, visiting displacement camps to provide story times or handing out books in front of their demolished location.
Funds raised through ALA have helped to clear and prepare land and create designs for new facilities. Thanks to all who have contributed so far. Our Haitian colleagues are so very grateful for donations from individual members, library staff associations, friends groups, student chapters, Cub Scout Pack 77 of Ridgewood, NJ, and other library supporters.
Unfortunately, much more is needed, as the estimated cost to rebuild just the Petit Goave Public Library is $350,000. ALA encourages you to make tax deductible donations to help rebuild libraries in Haiti.
ALA suggests a variety of ways to make a donation.
Authors of Hungarian Heritage
From the American Hungarian Library and Historical Society:
The Library and the Hungarian Consulate General of New York invite you to a special literary evening with two celebrated writers of Hungarian heritage as they read from and discuss their new novels. Book signing and reception to follow.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 7 p.m.
Hungarian House
213 East 82nd Street (Between 2nd & 3rd Avenues)
New York, NY 10028
This is an English-language event, free and open to the public. (Suggested donation of $10 gratefully accepted.)
Books will be available for purchase and dedication by the authors.
RSVP at (212) 289-5488 or info@americanhungarianlibrary.org
“A magnificent tale of love, loss, betrayal and redemption. …a final riptide of revelations leaves the reader profoundly moved.”
–The Washington Post
“What begins as a jewel-box romance soon breaks open
into a harrowing saga of war. Orringer . . . conveys a
piercing sense of what it means to be fated by one’s
blood.”
—Vogue
“Truly breathtaking… A sensual feast.”
–San Francisco Chronicle
Ten Days of Walls & Bridges
There’s something for everyone at the first of three 10-day culture festivals.
Over the course of three 10-day series, in the winter, spring and fall of 2011 in New York City, Walls and Bridges—a program curated by the Villa Gillet (director: Guy Walter) and presented by the Conseil de la Création artistique (general representative: Marin Karmitz)—will present nearly 50 cultural events, combining about 100 speakers and artists, 30 partners and over 20 venues, ranging from the New York Public Library, Joe’s Pub and the Brooklyn Flea to bookstores, universities and various galleries.
January 27 – February 4th
Books, wine, and snacks for teachers
Greenlight Book Store is hosting an educator’s night on Wednesday February 2:
Open exclusively to educators (teachers, librarians, and administrators in K through 12 schools), this evening is a chance for educators to hear from publishers about wonderful new books for their students, chat with fellow educators over drinks and snacks, and hear about Greenlight’s new offerings for schools — and get 20% off for one night only! It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the company of our book-loving community and experience professional development at the same time.
Free goodies from sales reps, a healthy 20% discount on Greenlight’s stock, and complimentary wine and snacks add to the appeal.
Deadline for RSVPs is Monday, January 31, by 5:00 PM.
Please email jessica@greenlightbookstore.com to RSVP.
Wednesday, February 2, 7:30 PM
Greenlight Book Store
686 Fulton Street
(at South Portland)
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 246-0200
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