Wilmette Public Library
Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Mon: 9:00am-9:00pm
Tue: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed: 9:00am-9:00pm
Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
The Untold Story Behind Mahjong (Virtual)
One Book, Everyone Reads 2021
Thursday, March 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about the history and cultural significance of the ancient game of Mahjong with Yvonne Wolf of Chinese Intercultural, LLC.
Mah jongg came a long way from China to the US. Ever wondered what the characters (kraks), bamboos (bams) and dots represent? What's the difference between Mah jongg and mahjong? Yvonne Wolf explains the history, cultural symbols, Chinese expressions, cultural evolution of the internationally popular Chinese game of mahjong. Please note: This program will not include how to play Mahjong. All who register to attend will receive a Zoom link for the event prior to the start of the program.
Learn more about Interior Chinatown, Charles Yu, and the full programming schedule for One Book, Everyone Reads here.
One Book, Everyone Reads is funded by Friends of the Wilmette Public Library.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Presentation | Gaming |
TAGS: | One Book Everyone Reads |
Wilmette Public Library
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From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.