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Presentation to Library Commission, March 4, 2010.
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Chinese CenterChinese Center, , 33rdrd floor floor
A reading room to learn about Chinese cultureA reading room to learn about Chinese culture
Collection Collection (1400 reference books)(1400 reference books)About Chinese CultureAbout Chinese Culture & Chinese Americans& Chinese Americans
Collection:Collection:Marjorie Stern Gift BooksMarjorie Stern Gift Books
Book DonationBook DonationBy Shanghai Sister LibraryBy Shanghai Sister Library
Yongle Encyclopedia Yongle Encyclopedia ((Ming Dynasty)Ming Dynasty) Presented to & donated: Mayor Diane Feinstein, 1986 Presented to & donated: Mayor Diane Feinstein, 1986
UsageUsage
Well-used byWell-used by
• General PublicGeneral Public• College students College students • School teachers School teachers
• ResearchersResearchers
One of the best collections in SFPL One of the best collections in SFPL
-- commented by a regular patron -- commented by a regular patron
Program : Author’s Book talkProgram : Author’s Book talk
Program Program Chinese New Year performanceChinese New Year performance
Program Program Chinese Moon FestivalChinese Moon Festival
Chinese Film ScreeningChinese Film Screening The Founding of a RepublicThe Founding of a Republic
Photo ExhibitPhoto ExhibitChina-U.S. Diplomatic RelationsChina-U.S. Diplomatic Relations3030thth anniversary anniversary
ExhibitExhibitShanghai EmbroideryShanghai Embroidery
Chinese Book ClubChinese Book Club (Launched October 2009)(Launched October 2009)
Book donationBook donation by the Chinese Consulateby the Chinese Consulate
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Chinese Computer ClassesChinese Computer Classes
Attendance (2008 & 2009) (3,500 people)
Programs Attendance2008 & 2009
Computer Classes, 625
Author Book Signings, 407
Chinese Book Club, 50
Film Screenings, 1,370
Performances, 1,053
Community OutreachCommunity Outreach
• Chinese ConsulateChinese Consulate
• Taipei Economic and Culture Office Taipei Economic and Culture Office
(Taiwan Consulate)(Taiwan Consulate)
• Hong Kong Economic and Trade OfficeHong Kong Economic and Trade Office
• Chinese Culture CenterChinese Culture Center
• Chinese Newcomers CenterChinese Newcomers Center
• Chinese Historical Society of AmericaChinese Historical Society of America
• ESL schoolsESL schools
Main Library TourMain Library Tour
Bilingual tour to :Bilingual tour to :
• ESL studentsESL students
• Librarians / publishers from China, Taiwan, & Librarians / publishers from China, Taiwan, &
Hong KongHong Kong
Upcoming Program Upcoming Program (3/14/2010)(3/14/2010)
Documentary – 2010 Shanghai World ExpoDocumentary – 2010 Shanghai World Expo
Upcoming performanceUpcoming performance Shanghai Cultural Festival (5/23/2010)Shanghai Cultural Festival (5/23/2010)
Report WebsiteReport Website
• SummarySummary• AccomplishmentsAccomplishments• Slide PresentationSlide Presentation• PhotosPhotos
• 1-Minute Video about the Center 1-Minute Video about the Center
(downloadable to an iPhone or Ipod Touch)(downloadable to an iPhone or Ipod Touch)
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