11:00 - 2:00
Celebrate with members of the San Francisco Chapter of the California Council of the Blind as they honor Louis Braille’s revolutionary tactile system of reading and writing.
Beginning with its adoption by France in 1854, Braille has made books, music symbols, mathematical notation, and other printed material accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.
Event activities include:
STORYTIME
Main Library - Children's Center, 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Enjoy songs, fingerplays and interactive print/Braille story books read by members of the California Council of the Blind.
PERFORMANCE
Ensemble Humanité
Main Library - Koret Lobby, 1:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Enjoy an hour of music from classical duo Ensemble Humanité, a collaboration between Ayaka Isono, a blind pianist, and Maki Ishii, a sighted violinist. Ayaka Isono will briefly discuss the use of Braille musical notation.
DEMOS & DISPLAYS
Main Library - Atrium, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Have your name written in Braille and explore tactile maps and drawings. All questions about how Braille is used in everyday life will be gladly answered.
TECH SHOWCASE
Main Library - Stong Conference Room, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
A variety of high and low tech tools and devices will be on hand to illustrate the power of Braille and related technology.