Democracy by Participation: The Life and Legacy of Cruz Reynoso
Peter J. Shields Library 100 NW Quad DavisWeek of Events
Exhibit: Asian American Activism: From the 1960s to the Present
THRU December 23. PETER J. SHIELDS LIBRARY. Exhibit traces the Asian American Activism movement from the 1960s to the present, with a focus on the University of California, Davis campus. Using documents, photographs, and oral histories recordings, this interactive exhibit strives to diversify online sources for Asian American History and ethnic studies.
Democracy by Participation: The Life and Legacy of Cruz Reynoso
THRU Feb 10. SHIELDS LIBRARY. Democracy by Participation highlights the life and career of Cruz Reynoso (1931-2021), the first Chicano Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, former professor at the UC Davis School of Law, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Decolonizing the Curriculum
Decolonizing the Curriculum
Decolonizing the Curriculum: A Professional Development Workshop for K-12 Educators, Parents and Community Members with Dr. Siu @ Stephens Davis Branch Library Register: https://tiny.cc/decolonize. Walk-ins are welcome, too! Hosted by Ethnic Studies YOLO Academy Follow
Margaret Ronda and Augusta Funk Read at the Natsoulas Gallery
Margaret Ronda and Augusta Funk Read at the Natsoulas Gallery
The Poetry Night Reading Series is excited to feature Margaret Ronda and Augusta Funk at 7 PM on Thursday, October 20th, 2022, on the roof of the John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 1st Street in Davis. Margaret Ronda is the author of two poetry collections, For Hunger (Saturnalia Books, 2018) and Personification (2010), winner of the Saturnalia Books Poetry Prize. Her creative work has […]
Patricia Turner at The Avid Reader
Patricia Turner at The Avid Reader
Join us as we hear from author Patricia Turner on her newest release, Trash Talk: Anti-Obama Lore and Race in the Twenty-first Century. Trash Talk is a study of the rumors, legends, and conspiracy theories that circulated about Barack Obama and his family from 2004 - 2020. Using the analytical tools and theoretical frameworks of folklore […]
Storytime at the Pumpkin Patch
Storytime at the Pumpkin Patch
Meet us at the Pumpkin Patch! Stories, crafts and free books to all children who visit our booth! Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch is located off Highway 113 and County Road 29 between Davis and Woodland. No reservation required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Public Library. You may request reasonable accommodations 5 days in […]
Build Your Cat a Cat Castle
Build Your Cat a Cat Castle
Come and use our supplies to build your cat a fun cat castle! All ages: Families and adults are welcome. Adults will use the sharp tools. Free program. No reservations required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Public Library.