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SUMMARY:Celebration: Hooray for Braille!
DESCRIPTION:<p>Celebrate the New Year by joining members of the San Francisco Chapter of the California Council of the Blind as they honor Louis Braille&rsquo;s revolutionary tactile system of reading and writing.</p>

<p>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. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Event activities include: &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>DEMOS & DISPLAYS</strong><br />
Main Library - Atrium, January 27, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. &nbsp;</p>

<p>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. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>TECH SHOWCASE </strong>&nbsp;<br />
Main Library - Atrium, January 27, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A variety of high and low tech tools and devices will be on hand to illustrate the power of Braille and related technology. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>STORYTIME &nbsp;</strong><br />
Main Library - Children's Center, January 27, 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Enjoy songs, fingerplays and interactive print/Braille story books read by members of the California Council of the Blind. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome. &nbsp;</p>
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DESCRIPTION:Event Reminder - Celebration: Hooray for Braille!
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