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Author Talk: Susan H. Kamei and "When Can We Go Back to America?"

In-Person Program

2024-11-02 14:00:00 2024-11-02 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk: Susan H. Kamei and "When Can We Go Back to America?" Susan H. Kamei joins us for a discussion of her powerful book "When Can We Go Back to America? Voices of Japanese American Incarceration During World War II". A Q&A will follow Susan's presentation. Rosemead Library -

Saturday, November 02
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-02 14:00:00 2024-11-02 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Author Talk: Susan H. Kamei and "When Can We Go Back to America?" Susan H. Kamei joins us for a discussion of her powerful book "When Can We Go Back to America? Voices of Japanese American Incarceration During World War II". A Q&A will follow Susan's presentation. Rosemead Library -

Susan H. Kamei joins us for a discussion of her powerful book "When Can We Go Back to America? Voices of Japanese American Incarceration During World War II". A Q&A will follow Susan's presentation.

Through her compelling narrative, Susan H. Kamei explores the personal stories of incarcerees who endured life in desolate detention camps, foregrounding the resilience and strength of the Japanese American community during a dark chapter in U.S. history. Join us to not only honor their voices but to reflect on the enduring lessons of injustice and the importance of safeguarding civil liberties for all. 

For Teens and Adults.

About Susan H. Kamei: 

Recognized as one of our country’s most prominent scholars on the Japanese American incarceration, Susan H. Kamei is the author of the award-winning book When Can We Go Back to America? Voices of Japanese American Incarceration during World War II, published by Simon & Schuster. She has appeared in broadcasts by NPR, C-SPAN, BBC, France 24, and NBC, and her articles have been published in the Los Angeles Times and in more than 50 newspapers in syndication. She created and teaches a popular undergraduate course on the relevance of the incarceration today at USC, where she is adjunct professor (teaching) of history and the managing director of the USC Spatial Sciences Institute.

Rosemead Library

Phone: 626.573.5220

Hours
Mon, Jun 02 Closed
Tue, Jun 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 Closed

About the branch

Rosemead Library traces its history back to the establishment of the Savannah Branch of the Los Angeles County Free Public Library in June, 1916.

The library originally occupied one room of the Savannah School, located on the corner of Valley Blvd. and Rio Hondo Avenue.

Over the years the library has burned down twice (in 1921 and 1927) and has relocated several times, spending over 30 years located in a renovated school building at 4114 Rosemead Blvd.

In May, 1967 the Rosemead Library moved to its current location, at 8800 Valley Blvd., next door to the Rosemead City Hall Building.

On May 31, 2011, Rosemead Library reopened after being refurbished. The refurbishment included new furniture and carpet, a new teen and children's area, additional public computers, and a new lounge area. The Asian Pacific Resource Center also moved to the Rosemead Library.

Upcoming events

Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun family event with live animals and beloved storybook characters! Kids can interact with the animals and explore their curiosity through engaging questions. For ages 0 – 5 with parent or caregiver.
This event is full

Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
This workshop explores the importance of mental health, warning signs and common mental health disorders. Stigma reduction, resiliency, and promoting wellbeing will be reviewed. For all ages.

Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an evening of creativity, where children can enhance their fine motor skills and express their imagination. All materials will be provided by the library. For ages 1 - 5 and their parents or caregivers.
This event is full

Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Use the engineering design process to create a unique toy with moving parts. For ages 7 - 12.

Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help your child learn social/emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills while exploring shapes and colors at engaging activity stations. Ages 0 - 5 years & parent/caregiver.
This event is full

Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Get ready to embrace the sunshine! Discover interesting facts about the origins of suncatchers and how they were invented.  After, create your very own colorful suncatcher. For kids ages 5 – 12.

Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Celebrate Pride with a joyous papercraft featuring the peony, an Asian flower symbolizing beauty, honor, & balance. Create a paper peony and learn about inspiring LGBTQ+ figures from the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander community.

Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the science and fun of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, bubbles bouncing on bubbles, giant bubbles and more! For ages 5-12.

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled program with astonishing magic, laughs, tricks, and illusions! Allen Oshiro has been performing his magic since the age of five and has performed at Magic Castle and many other venues in Los Angeles County. For ages 5-12

Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about simple machines like gears, levers, and more. Then combine them together to create your own chain reaction contraption. For ages 7 - 12.

Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.