Exhibit: The Legal History of Chinese American Women
Yolo County Library, Davis Branch (Yolo County Library) 315 E. 14th St.Week of Events
Exhibit: “Water Tower: The History of a Campus Icon”
PETER J. SHIELDS LIBRARY. An exhibit exploring the history, purpose, & meaning of the iconic UC Davis water towers through a series of historical photographs & rare items.
Exhibit: The Legal History of Chinese American Women
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Showcases legal milestones & harrowing stories of brave Chinese American women. Curated by Dr. Chang C. Chen. Available at all Yolo County Libraries except South Davis Montgomery. Free
Friends of the Library Book Sale
STEVENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Beginning the first Friday of each month, Friends of the Davis Library hosts a three day sale in the Blanchard Room. On Sundays fill a bag for $10. Fri 12p–7p, Sat 10a–5p, & Sun 10a–3p.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mother Goose on the Loose
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Award-winning early literacy program for toddlers (ages 2-3) & their grown-ups. It combines music, movement, rhymes & books to help young children develop language skills, social & emotional skills, general knowledge about the world & a love of learning. 11a–11:30a. Free
Adam Aron
Adam Aron
THE AVID READER. A discussion with Adam Aron regarding his new book, The Climate Crisis. 6p–7p. Free
Creative Writing Series: Chicanx Author Salvador Plascencia
Creative Writing Series: Chicanx Author Salvador Plascencia
PETER J. SHIELDS LIBRARY. Presentation by Harvey Mudd professor & author of the cult favorite, The People of Paper. Room 205. 4:30p–6p. Free
Storytime in Westwood Park
Storytime in Westwood Park
WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.
Storytime in Westwood Park
Storytime in Westwood Park
WESTWOOD PARK. Morning stories & songs every 1st & 3rd Thursday, organized by Yolo County Library. For ages 3-6. Weather Permitting. 12p.
Flyway Nights Speaker Series
Poetry Night Reading Series
Poetry Night Reading Series
JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. First & third Thursdays. Each reading contains two featured poets followed by an open mic. 7p. Free
Poetry Night Reading Series: Maya Khosla and Lisa Dominguez Abraham
Poetry Night Reading Series: Maya Khosla and Lisa Dominguez Abraham
NATSOULAS GALLERY. Featuring poets Maya Khosla and Lisa Dominguez Abraham. Open mic list typically fills by 6:50, so please arrive early if you would like to perform. 7p–9p. Free
Tales for Tails
Tales for Tails
STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Read to a therapy dog! For ages 5-12, in the Children’s Activity Room. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the Children’s Desk on the afternoon of the program, no prior registration. 3p–4:30p.
The 16th Annual Armistead Colloquium
The 16th Annual Armistead Colloquium
MANETTI SHREM. Lashon Daley discusses her article "Coming of (R)age: Black Girlhood + Media." 4:30p–6p. Free
Stories on Stage Davis: Kim Stanley Robinson
Stories on Stage Davis: Kim Stanley Robinson
DAVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Local actors narrate Robinson's short story "Arthur Sternbach Brings the Curveball to Mars," followed by a Q&A with the famous science fiction author. Moderated by Dr. Andy Jones. Register in advance. 7:30p–9p. Free
Stories on Stage Davis: author Kim Stanley Robinson
Stories on Stage Davis: author Kim Stanley Robinson
BRUNELL PERFORMANCE HALL. Local actors will read Robinson's short story, Arthur Sternbach Brings the Curveball to Mars, followed by a Q&A with Robinson moderated by Dr. Andy Jones. 7:30–9p. Free