 
- Books and Me Special Announcements
Please be advised that all check-out procedures have to be completed 15 minutes before closing time. Please reserve enough time to browse and borrow our library materials when visiting. Thank you for your cooperation!!
- BRAND NEW Fun to Play Math Class has deferred to start on February 11.
It's not difficult to build up Math foundation as long as you start early and Preschool Math Class can show you how. Teacher Chin will also introduce Abacus during the class to enhance Math learning.
Inspiration Math: 10:10-10:50am (Thur.)
Foundamental Math: 11:00-11:45am (Thur.)
Two groups for Preschool Math Class are basis and foundation, which will meet every Thursday morning. Please contact librarians for more details.
- "Let's Sing Chinese" Music Circle Time
Our first class for the littlest ones. Specially designed for 18 months to 4 years old, this class integrates singing, instrument playing, movement, music appreciation, and Chinese learning!
Preview class on Feb. 27 is full. Second preview class on Monday, March 15 is accepting enrollment now.
Regular Saturday class starts on March 6. Monday class will start on March 22.
Small class size, space filled out soon. Please call or email librarian for registration.
- Wonderful Art Class in 2010
A weekend Art class for children at different ages. All new theme in 2010 to learn from world master artists! 6 meetings per session. The art instructor, Ms. Yu-ming Tseng, has a master degree in fine arts and is a professional kids art educator.
Small class size, space filled out soon. Please call or email librarian for registration.
- Preschool Chinese Class Q1 2010!
All NEW curriculum and teaching method for your 3-5 years old! Learn to recognize characters between songs, rhymes, games, and stories! Class meets once every week. Three sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday to choose from. 100% Mandarin Immerssion. Parent participation required. Please call or email librarian to register.
- Parent Support Group for Spring 2009
Come join Dr.Shu-ling Chen to read, to discuss, and to have your parenting questions answered. Starting 1/21/09, Dr. Chen will meet with you every other Thursdays for five times. Admission is free but only limited to 25 seats. This class is for parents of 0-6 years old.Pre-registration required before 1/21/09 with our librarian at (650) 941-4379 or via email librarian@zhaoyu.org
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- Books and Me Library Storytimes will start again on 1/30/2010 and 2/3/2010.
If your children show any sign of flu, please do not bring them to Books and Me Library until they are healthy. Thank you very much for your cooperation!
- Saturday Storytime
Every Saturday, from 11:15am to 11:45am in the Library. Children aged 3 and over, accompanied by adults who are members are welcome to join us. Online registration is ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED. Space limited to 30 kids.-->
- Baby Circle Time
For members only. Free membership! Join at the library!
On every Wednesday morning from 10:30am--11:00am, babies and toddlers aged 0 to 3, accompanied by a parent or guardian, are welcome to join.
Online registration REQUIRED. Space limited to 30 babies.
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- Books & Me is conveniently located at the border of Los Altos and Mountain View, on the El Camino Real and San Antonio Rpad.
4600 El Camino Real, Suite 205
Los Altos, CA 94022
Tel: 650-941-4379
- Library hours starting on 2/1/2010:
| Mon | 10am-3pm |
| Tue | 10am-3pm |
| Wed | 10am-3pm |
| Thu | 10am-3pm |
| Fri | closed |
| Sat | 10am-5pm |
| Sun | closed |
| * Operating hours are subject to change; please visit our web site for current operating hours. |
- Books & Me is open to public for free. You need a Library Card to check out books, and you can apply for one at the Library.
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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 -Chinese New Year
Suggested Reading List (Chinese editions):
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Book: Nian Beast is coming
Nian was a kind of horrible beast that came to attack people at the end of every year, and everyone ran away to escape Nian. This year, an old lady wanted to stay for revenge. Nian killed her son the year before. She scared Nian away by burning red paper and the sound of chopping vegetable. By reading this book, we realize the Chinese tradition of decorating in red, burning firecrackers and preparing dumplings to scare Nian away. Traditional Chinese, a VCD attached with the book. Great for kids 5 years old and older.
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Book: Vicky’s Chinese New Year
Written by Xiao-Jie Ye
The Chinese New Year is coming! Vicky is singing and playing happily. Vicky is a cute but some how naughty girl. Her parents teach her how to behave. " Something about Vicky" includes 30 stories which are classified to 3 categories: Personality, Family, and School. This set is good for parents to read with children and talk about what's the main point of each story. Traditional Chinese, 6 CDs attached with the books. Great for kids ３ years old and older.
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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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The Zhaoyu Cultural Foundation (ZCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in the State of California. Our mission is to promote multi-lingual mastery of Chinese language, culture and identity among overseas Chinese children in North America.
The Books & Me Children's Chinese Library is our first community service. For information about the Foundation and our future plans, please click links below:
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- We also want to thank the following volunteers for their extraordinary work to make the library launch smoothly:
- Gina Ng
- Sheena Chin
- Jenny Huang
- Sheena Chen
- Wanling Lee
- Vaiman (Fifi) Shum
- Helen Guo
- Kevin Wang
- Shirley Yu
- Jen Chang
- Sharon Wang
- Veronica Hom
- The Zhaoyu Cultural Foundation and Books & Me Children's Chinese Library want to thank the following ladies and gentlemen for their contribution:
- Chairman Steve Wang and President Chuan-Li Lee of Yuan Liu Publishing Group
- Horace Hsia and Huei-Guang Tsai of Mandarin Daily News
- Sophie Lin and Cathy Wang from Commonwealth Publishing Group
- Chairman Steve Chen of EasyTravel.com
- Principal Jane Chen of Mandarin Chinese School
- Principal Jane Wei of Palo Alto Chinese School
- Story Time Host: Ms. Sheena Chin
- The Zhaoyu Cultural Foundation and Books & Me Children's Chinese Library want to thank the following ladies and gentlemen for their generous donation:
- Bonfei Kao
- Vicky Huang and Jack Hong
- Seck-eng Tan and Patti Lowe
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