this partnership underscores the importance of community-based solutions that are both innovative and culturally responsive.

call Teen Services at (626) 307-1368.in the Storytime Room and Friends Room.

at the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library.Children can celebrate Hello Kittys birthday by making their own headbands.Hello Kittys Kawaii 50th Birthday Bash from 3:30 to 5:30 p.

These programs are free and sponsored by the Monterey Park Library Foundation and the Junior Friends.This event is for teens aged 13-18.

Adults are invited to celebrate Hello Kitty by painting a coin purse and meeting other fans.

There will be activities for children.Pianist Derek Nakamoto commented that when he hears her play.

The event closed with Kuramotos poignant rendition of Cry of the Sea.I could tell there was something very different going on.

It was hard for June to follow her music.explained that the rise of the band coincided with the Sansei search for their identity.