2 weeks Ago By Daily Republic Staff
FAIRFIELD — The Cordelia Library has a variety of children's activities during May, starting with the opportunity to meet illustrator Priscila Soares and create art on May 7. "Priscila Soares is the illustrator of three books, including 'Cesaria Feels the Beat.' She will bring this vibrant story to life for families by diving into the creative process behind the illustrations and offering a behind-the-scenes look at how Cesaria’s colorful world came to be," library organizers said in a statement.
The event begins at 2 p.m. It is for children 5 to 10.
Free books will be given away while supplies last. "This appearance will include an art session – we'll make colorful masks – as well as discussions about the themes included in the book such as self-empowerment, deafness and our hearing differences and the celebration of carnival." Learn more about Soares at www.
priscilasoares.com/book-illustrations . The library is located at 5050 Business Center Drive in Fairfield.
Other May events include: • Build, Bots & More: 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 8.
Kids ages 6-14 will explore various hands-on STEM activities during this self-paced evening. Participants might investigate hydrology or build with K'nex or Rigamajig. Kids can work together on circuitry projects and build a simple VEX-Go robot – there are lots of choices.
• Manga Mania: An introduction to manga with artist Karen Luk: 11 a.m. May 10.
Participants, 10 to 18, will draw and compare a realistic face to a manga-style face with different expressions. An excellent way to enjoy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Registration is required as space is limited.
Register at www.solanolibrary.com/events or call 1-866-572-7587.
• Pet A Pupper: Dogs can have a calming effect. Take a break from studying or other work and meet one of the PAWS For Healing or LAPS-certified therapy dogs. May 14 (noon to 2 p.
m.); May 15 (2 to 4 p.m.
); May 17 (2 to 3 p.m.); May 19 (noon to 1 p.
m.); and May 20 (3 to 4 p.m.
and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.).
• Pabitin Filipino Craft & Activity: 10:30 a.m. May 24.
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Learn about Filipino culture by playing pabitin or crafting a mini version to take home. Pabitin is a popular Filipino party game where treats and toys are suspended from a hanging bamboo lattice.
Best for ages 5 or older..
