On Friday, Feb. 16, from 2-3 p.m., the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum will present Traditions of the Chinese Lunar New Year. 

The Chinese Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration marked by many traditions and this year we celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Please join us as professional storytellers present an hour of engaging tales about the Lunar New Year traditions.

Jill G. Hall, bestselling author of The Black Velvet Coat y The Silver Shoes, will discuss the third title in her Anne MacFarland series, The Green Lace Corset, on Friday, Feb. 23, from 2 to 3 p.m. 

The story presents readers with another dual tale of two vibrant women from different eras as they try discovering their true identities. We follow MacFarland, a modern-day San Francisco artist, and Sally Sue Sullivan, a young woman from the Midwest living in 1885. Both Anne and Sally Sue are challenged along their own journey, facing their fears, and discovering the true meaning of love and family.

Artist, Donna Hogarth, will be displaying her quilting projects from Feb. 7 to March 3 in the Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery. Her gorgeous array of work ranges from king-size quilts to beautiful table runners. Join her for her artist’s reception on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The San Carlos Friends of the Library Used Book Sales are on the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Come buy books and support the Friends of the Library. Ask for a membership envelope from the book sale cashiers to join or donate to the San Carlos Friends of the Library. 

We are in need of your gently used book donations which are accepted any time during library open hours.

Editor’s note: This article was written by San Carlos Branch Library Manager David Ege.