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Adult Programs
Reading Out Loud: A Public Readathon
Parallel University presents a public reading of Stubborn Twig facilitated by Sandy Sampson, MFA candidate in Art and Social Practice at Portland State University. Sandy and friends will read Stubborn Twig out loud and from cover to cover. Take a turn reading out loud, or just come and listen.
- Tuesday, January 13, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 14, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Central Library, Collins Gallery
Kimono Workshop
There are many rules to wearing a kimono. A member of the Wakai Tea Association will show you how.
- Sunday, February 1, 1 p.m., Midland Library
- Saturday, February 14, noon, Central Library, U.S. Bank Room
Japanese Tea Demonstration
Located in Portland, Wakai Tea Association is a local chapter of the Urasenke Tradition of Tea, Kyoto, Japan. Watch the graceful tradition of the Urasenke Tea ritual. The ceremony is simply the preparation, serving and drinking of powdered green tea, yet within this simplicity lies the very heart of Japanese culture.
- Sunday, February 8, 12:30 p.m., Central Library, U.S. Bank Room
- Sunday, February 22, 2 p.m., Hollywood Library
