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Adults programs:
1.Chinese Tea Ceremony
The Chinese Tea Ceremony is entertaining and informative and
provides nourishment for the body and mind. Each participants will
sample several small cups of each tea while enjoying fresh organic
fruits and tea snacks prepared especially for the ceremony. The
emphasis is on healthy enjoyment in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.
This program will be presented by artist Laura Kolinski-Schultz. The
event is limited to 14 participants and lasts 2 hours. Registration
will be offered to the first 14 participants. Please reserve ASAP.
DATE: September 23, 2017
TIME: 3:00 p.m. To 5:00 p.m. Saturday.
LOCATION: Cleveland Public Library International Languages Dept.
2. Chinese Calligraphy and Culture
Chinese calligraphy has been appreciated as an art form in many
different cultures throughout the world. This monthly lecture will
present the history and culture related to Chinese calligraphy and
gives participants the chance to write and learn the meaning of many
Chinese characters.
DATE: September 23, October 21, & November 18, 2017.
TIME: 11:00 a.m. To 12:30 p.m. Saturdays.
LOCATION: Cleveland Public Library International Languages Dept.
3. Chinese Language for Beginners
Offers basic communication skills for individuals who are interested
in learning Chinese language. The class will start with Chinese
pronunciation (Pinyin) system. As a collaborated program, this class
is offered by teachers from Confucius Institute at Cleveland State
University.
DATE: Sept. 27 & 29; Oct. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, & 27; Nov. 1, 3,
8, 10, 15 & 17
TIME: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Wednesdays and Fridays
LOCATION: Cleveland Public Library International Languages Dept.
4. Chinese Language and Calligraphy
Continuing the previous spring session, the class is for individuals
who are interested in improving their Chinese language skills
through fun and interactive activities. The teacher will also use
calligraphy as an art form to help learners to learn Chinese
characters and writing. As a collaborated program, this class is
offered by teachers from Confucius Institute at Cleveland State
University.
DATE: Sept. 27 & 29; Oct. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, & 27; Nov. 1, 3,
8, 10, 15 & 17
TIME: 12:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesdays and Fridays
LOCATION: Cleveland Public Library International Languages Dept.
5. Chinese T’ai Chi for Adults
T’ai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise which embodies profound
concepts and principles of health and movement. It offers harmony
between body and mind. It's movement may help calm emotions, focus
the mind, and strengthen the immune system. Instructor Ms. Li Zhang
has 32 years teaching experience and earned All-American Tai Chi and
Weaponries champions.
DATE: September 30, October 7, 14 & 21 & November 4 & 18, 2017
TIME: 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. Saturdays
LOCATION: Cleveland Public Library International Languages Dept.
Children's programs:
1.Happy Chinese for Children
Continuing the previous spring session, the class helps children to
learn more Chinese characters and expressions via fun and hands-on
activities. As a collaborated program, this class is offered by
teachers from Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University.
DATE: September 30, October 7, 14 & 21 & November 4 & 18, 2017
TIME: 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. Saturdays
LOCATION: Cleveland Public Library International Languages Dept.
2. Chinese Martial Arts for Children
This martial arts class is designed for youngsters to encourage more
physical exercise through introducing to them the ancient Chinese
sport Kung Fu that advocates virtue and peace. Instructor Ms. Li
Zhang has 32 years teaching experience and earned All-American Tai
Chi and Weaponries champions.
DATE: September 30, October 7, 14 & 21 & November 4 & 18, 2017
TIME: 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Saturdays
LOCATION: Cleveland Public Library International Languages Dept.
3. Chinese Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Chinese story time is a language enrichment program for beginners.
It is designed to simply bring fun and a relaxing time for both the
children and the caregivers in a Chinese language environment. A
typical Chinese story time includes 4 sections: 15 minutes of
interactive story reading, 15 minutes of music and movements, 15
minutes of games and activities, and 15 minutes of crafting. The
contents and the extent to which the Chinese language is used by the
storyteller vary based on the children’s level of Chinese. Limited
to 15 signups.
DATE: September 30, October 14 & November 4, 2017
TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays
LOCATION: Cleveland Public Library International Languages Dept.
Asian Collections
International Languages
Cleveland Public Library
325 Superior Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
216-623-2895；216-623-2976
Forlit.Asian@cpl.org
http://www.cpl.org
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