Long Beach celebrates Filipino Cultural Heritage Collection and completes Artesia Great Boulevard project
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In the latest Long Beach Brief, Nadia Gill highlighted several key community events and updates that reflect the city's commitment to cultural celebration and infrastructure improvement.
As May marks the final week of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month, the Hart Library is set to launch the first-ever Filipino Cultural Heritage Collection on May 31. This permanent collection will include bilingual books and materials in various Filipino languages, aiming to enrich the cultural landscape of Long Beach. The opening event will feature live performances, story time, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony, inviting the community to engage with this new resource.
In addition to cultural initiatives, the Mark Joy Neighborhood Library will undergo significant energy efficiency upgrades, closing from June 6 to June 17. These improvements will enhance the library's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, demonstrating the city's focus on sustainability and modernizing public facilities.
Moreover, the completion of the Artesia Great Boulevard project will be celebrated with a grand event on May 31 at Lime Avenue off Artesia Boulevard. This celebration promises family-friendly activities and resources, encouraging community participation. Cyclists are particularly invited to join the Uptown Community Bike Ride at 10:30 AM, promoting active transportation and community engagement.
These events and improvements underscore Long Beach's dedication to cultural diversity and infrastructure development, fostering a vibrant community spirit. Residents are encouraged to participate in these initiatives, which not only celebrate heritage but also enhance the quality of public services.
As May marks the final week of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month, the Hart Library is set to launch the first-ever Filipino Cultural Heritage Collection on May 31. This permanent collection will include bilingual books and materials in various Filipino languages, aiming to enrich the cultural landscape of Long Beach. The opening event will feature live performances, story time, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony, inviting the community to engage with this new resource.
In addition to cultural initiatives, the Mark Joy Neighborhood Library will undergo significant energy efficiency upgrades, closing from June 6 to June 17. These improvements will enhance the library's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, demonstrating the city's focus on sustainability and modernizing public facilities.
Moreover, the completion of the Artesia Great Boulevard project will be celebrated with a grand event on May 31 at Lime Avenue off Artesia Boulevard. This celebration promises family-friendly activities and resources, encouraging community participation. Cyclists are particularly invited to join the Uptown Community Bike Ride at 10:30 AM, promoting active transportation and community engagement.
These events and improvements underscore Long Beach's dedication to cultural diversity and infrastructure development, fostering a vibrant community spirit. Residents are encouraged to participate in these initiatives, which not only celebrate heritage but also enhance the quality of public services.
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