 
Books and Me Children's Chinese Library is a Children's library that aggregates Chinese books, software and other media for young children. We also offer FREE Mandarin Story Time on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Art, Kindergarten Chinese, Cantonese, Abacus, and others classes are taught in Mandarin with a fee to facilitate a Chinese immersion environment.
- Books and Me Library is temporarily closed to the public due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Online classes, Mandarin story time and events are still offered online via Zoom. We are slowly reopening our library by accepting requests for book pick-up services with appointment only for our members. Please email us at librarian@zhaoyu.org for further details .
Our librarians will be answering questions via email. Please email librarian@zhaoyu.org if you need to contact us. Please stay healthy!
- 2021 Winter/Spring Class Registration Starts NOW!
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, our classes are now taught online throughout the Winter/Spring 2021 semester. To register, please fill out Winter/Spring 2021 Online Class Registration Form here!
Please read each class introduction carefully by clicking the name of the class, then fill out the online Class Registration Form above to register. You will receive a PayPal invoice within 1-2 business days for payment. Registration is not completed until you pay the invoice.
*Early Bird Discount: students who register and pay before December 5, 2020 may qualify for Early Bird Discount! If the total tuition amount on a single invoice is $320 or more, you will get a $15 off, and $400 or more, you will get a $20 off your tuition. Sign up early to get the class time that fits your schedule!
*All classes are open to our members only, and require parent participation or present when classes held in the library.
* Most classes are taught in Mandarin, but all teachers are bilingual.
*Class sizes are small and popular classes filled out soon. Our policy is first come first serve, so please register now to get your spot!
*All physical classes, except Music Circle Time, do not allow parents/guardians inside the classrooms in order to give students a chance to learn independently. Parents and guardians must wait in the reading room/the library till the class ends.
- Winter/Spring Wonderful Art Class
Professional art teacher will lead your children to try various art media (sketch, watercolor, charcoal, acrylic....) and improve their drawing and painting skills. Children move through levels based on age and skill development.
Session A - Decorative Drawing: 1/9-2/20, no class 2/13.
Session B - Whimsy and Imaginative Drawing: 2/27-4/3, no class 4/10.
Session C - Impressionism and Pointillism: 4/17-5/22, no class 5/29.
Please choose groups by age and skills:
Senior group (WA61): 9:30-10:30, for 8-13 years and older
Kinder group (WA62): 10:45-11:30, for 4-5 year olds.
Junior group (WA63): 11:45-12:30, for 5-7 year olds.
Tween group (WA64): 12:45-1:45, for 7-10 year olds.
Advance group (WA65): 3:45-5:15, for middle/high schoolers or younger students by invitations only.
Art Portfolio Group (WAPRO) : 5:15-7:15 for High School students with strong previous drawing/painting training ONLY. The goal is to build up art portfolio for college application.
- Winter/Spring Kindergarten Chinese Class
All NEW curriculum and teaching method for your 4-6 years old! Learn to recognize Chinese characters in this fun class filled with songs, rhymes, games, and stories! 100% Mandarin Immersion.
Class meets on Saturdays. 6 weeks per session in this Fall.
Session A: 1/9-2/20, no class 2/13.
Session B: 2/27-4/3, no class 4/10.
Session C: 4/17-5/22, no class 5/29.
KC61: Saturday, 9:00 - 9:50 am *NEW TIME"
- Winter/Spring Cantonese for Young Children
Instructed by professional teacher who is also a native Cantonese speaker.
Class will meet on Saturday mornings. 6 weeks per session this Fall.
Session A: 1/9-2/20, no class 2/13.
Session B: 2/27-4/3, no class 4/10.
Session C: 4/17-5/22, no class 5/29.
CT62 (6 year olds and above): 9:00-9:55
CT61 (4-6 year olds): 10:00-10:55
CT63 (4-8 year-olds): 11:00-11:55, accepting beginners with basic Cantonese listening skills.
- Winter/Spring Abacus and Mental Math Class
Plan to improve your child's math skills and learn to focus in the new school year? Come join the effective Elementary Abacus class. Our students, age 5 and above, won medals at regional competition! In the weekly class, they learn clear place values and number sense, and improve computation speed by special Abacus technics. Build solid foundation in math and gain confidence in the future class!
Tuesday Groups
Session A: 1/12-2/23, no class 2/16.
Session B: 3/2-4/13, no class 4/6.
Session C: 4/20-5/25.
ABA21: 3:30-4:30
ABA22: 4:30-5:30
ABA23: 5:30-6:30
ABA24: 6:30-7:30 (Advance group, by invitation only.)
Saturday Groups
Session A: 1/9-2/20, no class 2/13.
Session B: 2/27-4/3, no class 4/10.
Session C: 4/17-5/22, no class 5/29.
ABA60: 1:15-2:15
ABA61: 2:15-3:15
ABA62: 3:15-4:15,*Accepting Beginner Students*
ABA63: 4:15-5:15
For further question regarding Winter/Spring 2021 Online Classes, please email librarian@zhaoyu.org.
The remaining Fall 2020 Online Classes are still accepting new students. Please click here to register!
More information about Fall 2020 Online Classes:
Fall Wonderful Art Class
Fall Abacus and Mental Math Class
Fall Kindergarten Chinese Class
Fall Cantonese for Young Children
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- Books & Me Children's Chinese Library is open to MEMBERS only.
Membership is free. You will need a Books and Me Library Card to use the facility and check out library items. Please read our library policy carefully.
**To apply for a library card , please bring your ID with updated address and apply in person at our library to receive the library card on the same day OR apply online and email a proof of California Residency to librarian@zhaoyu.org to complete the application and need to pick up the library card later in person
**VIP Membership: Make a donation (min. $40/year) every year to receive borrowing privilege and priority in class registration; and help Books and Me Library provide better service to our community. Please fill out the form here .
or email us at librarian@zhaoyu.org for details.
**All check-out procedures have to be completed 15 minutes before closing time. It will be greatly appreciated if you can reserve enough time to browse and borrow our library materials when visiting the library.
**Due to our members' generosity, limited space, and the pandemic, we CANNOT accept any donation of books and Audio/Visual materials (CDs, VCDs, VHS, or cassette tapes) until further notice. We really appreciate your support to Books and Me Library
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- FREE TUESDAY Baby/Toddler ALL Mandarin ONLINE Story Time and Songs, 11:00-11:30am
Suitable for children and babies aged 9 month to 5 year-old and open to all members. Parents/guardian participation and weekly sign-up are required. Please sign up here by 6:00 pm on Monday. For internet security, we will email you a new link each week to the Zoom Meeting by end of Monday night.
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Free Saturday Mandarin Story Time: 11:30-Noon.
Children's stories told in Mandarin, for children 3 to 12 year old only. All members are welcomed to join us with their children but weekly sign-up online is required.
Please sign up here by 6:00pm on Friday. We will email a new Zoom Link every week to the parents who sign up by Friday night.
- Library Operating Hours:
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10am-3pm |
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10am-3pm |
| Wed |
10am-3pm |
| Thu |
10am-3pm |
| Fri |
11am-3pm |
| Sat |
10am-5pm |
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closed |
4600 El Camino Real,
Suite 205
Los Altos, CA 94022
Tel: 650-941-4379 , Email: librarian@zhaoyu.org
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- Books and Me has thousands of books and audio/visual
materials for children, in both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
Topics cover natural sciences,
history, culture, education, parenting and more.
- To renew library items, please email to
librarian@zhaoyu.org. You only can renew once per item.
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Library Theme - Self-recognition
Suggested Reading List (Chinese editions):
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Book: The Fountain of Youth
Written by: Xiuyi He
Once upon a time, a couple: Old Papa and Old Mama lived at a small village. One day Old Papa saw a beautiful big bird, he wanted to catch the bird and sell it, but the bird was flying so fast which led Old Papa chased it and went into a mountain. He saw spring water pouring out of the ground and drank it. When Old Papa came home, Old Mama couldn't recognize him because Old Papa became younger! Old Mama wanted to become younger too, therefore she ran up to the mountain.....; This book won the Children’s Picture Book Award at the Bologna Children's Book Fair in Italy. The series includes 6 sets of books attached with audio CDs. The interesting and educational stories allow children to learn values of life. Traditional Chinese with Zhuyin, attached with Chinese-English bilingual CD. Ages 5-up.
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Book: Weiwei Finds Happiness
Written by: Xiaohe Huang
Weiwei's birthday present is a golden bird named Xiaojiu. Weiwei likes it very much. He holds Xiaojiu in his arms, plays with Xiaojiu, and feeds Xiaojiu with tender grass, but Xiaojiu looks unhappy. Weiwei wants Xiaojiu to be happy, he brings Xiaojiu to enjoy the sun, makes Xiaojiu roll in the mud, but Xiaojiu keeps screaming. Weiwei is confused, while he is thinking, at this moment he sees a lot of birds singing on the tree, so freely and happily. Weiwei looks at the Xiaojiu in the bird cage and says, "I finally found the happiness for Xiaojiu!" This book won the Great Reading Award of the Government Information Office of Taiwan. The content is presented with softened colored ink, readers of all ages will enjoy reading the book like seeing a classic short children story movie. Traditional Chinese with Zhu-Yin. Ages 5-up.
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- Volunteers:
The success of Books & Me depends on your involvement. We
are looking for volunteers in many fields. Please write to hr@zhaoyu.org if you are interested in
lending a hand.
- Library Assistant/Admin
- Marketing Assistant
- Storyteller/Activity Teacher
- Activity Organizer
- Web Engineer
- Representives from Chinese schools
- Book Carriers
- Equipment:
Your junk can be a treasure for us. Please contact gift@zhaoyu.org for equipment
donations.
- Chinese children's audio CDs with or without books
- Chinese children's videos
- A flat screen computer monitor 19" or larger
- A Computer projector SVGA resolution or better
- A Projector screen
Due to space constrain, we do not accept
English books, books for adults (except parenting books), and homework
practice type of books. We also do not accept toys and craft items
unless specified on the website.
- Donations:
Public support is essential to the success of the Library. Your
donation to Books & Me through the Zhaoyu Cultural
Foundation is tax deductible. A small donation can help us bring
more books and better service to your children and the community. For
more information, please click here, or contact us at: gift@zhaoyu.org.
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