Atsugi Library

Events

Welcome to the Atsugi Library! Patrons may browse through the library collections, search our catalog online and use the computer lab.

 

 

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Weekly Story Time

 Every Wednesday, we will read books, stretch, wiggle and dance, and make a craft starting at 1000. Join us!

 

Culture Classes 

Chigiri-e: Uses scraps of torn handmade washi paper to create images that look like water colors paintings. The technique dates from the 8th century and frequently accompanied calligraphy. $10 per person plus yen for supplies. Start time: 1000

Oshi-e: This is the art of embossed cloth pictures, traditionally made with scraps of kimono silk. $10 per person plus yen for supplies. Start time: 1000

Sado: Sado (or chado) is the traditional and artistic presentation of the traditional tea ceremony. This class will focus on the significance of the tea ceremony, and prepare the student to enjoy and understand the ceremony off base. $10 per person plus yen for supplies. Start time: 1030

Soap Carving: Learn how to carve soap bars! This popular Japanese hobby of carving soap bars develops fine motor skills -- and smells great! $10 per class plus supplies (200-400 yen). See event schedule for dates. Start time: 1000

**For class dates: Click on the "Activities" option at the top of this page. **

 

Pages For Pizza 

Kids and teens (ages 5-18) can feed their hunger for learning by reading FIVE chapter books, and receive a FREE Parcheezi's Personal Pizza!

• Pick up a "Pages for Pizza" bookmark from Atsugi Library.
• Each time you complete a chapter book, report it to a Library staff member and receive a pizza sticker to place on your bookmark, and help track the number of books read.
• After you report the fifth book read, you'll receive a coupon for a FREE Parcheezi's Personal Pizza.
• Read and repeat every quarter. Visit or contact the Atsugi Library for full details.