7th Annual Cinese New Year Celebrations at the Muriel Arnason Library

Several families participated in Muriel Arnason's Year of the Sheep celebration by painting paper lanterns, making lucky red envelopes and enjoying New Year’s refreshments. Two local artists assisted with the lantern painting.  Township Mayor Jack Froese and Township Councillor Petrina Arnason also joined to enjoy the festivities. This annual multicultural event fosters a connection with members of the community whose family traditions include observance of the Lunar New Year.

12th Annual Diwali Celebrations at Muriel Arnason Library: Celebrating the Multiculturalism of Canada

LANGLEY, BC - On Saturday, October 3rd, Muriel Arnason Library and the Township of Langley celebrated their 12^th annual Diwali, the Festival of Lights.  Around 550 people participated in this colorful event and enjoyed Henna, crafts, face painting, Indian classical dance and music, displays, entering the draw, and food in a festive atmosphere.  

11th Annual Diwali Celebrations at Muriel Arnason Library

LANGLEY, BC - On Saturday, October 18^th, Muriel Arnason Library and the Township of Langley celebrated their 11^th annual Diwali, the Festival of Lights.  Around 500 people participated in this colorful event and enjoyed Henna, crafts, face painting, Sari wrapping demonstrations, learning a few steps of Punjabi Folk Dance Bhangra and how to say Hello in several different languages, entering the draw, and food in a festive atmosphere.
See the news:
Langley Today: http://www.langleytoday.ca/diwali-celebrations-at-muriel-arnason/

The Voice Newspaper: http://www.voiceonline.com/11th-annual-diwali-celebrations-at-muriel-arnason-library/

kites at Langley's International Festival

Wishing you a Happy New Year

ਆਪ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਨਵਾਂ ਸਾਲ - 2016 ਮੁਬਾਰਕ ਹੋਵੇ!!!
I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year - 2016!

Township of Langley’s 10th annual Diwali celebration

You're cordially invited to Township of Langley’s 10th annual Diwali celebration. Please come and join us to experience diversity of culture… — at Muriel Arnason Library.

Sarwan Singh Randhawa

Mustard plants - the feeling of Punjab: Click to see the picture

Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at Muriel Arnason Library

Diwali at Muriel Arnason Library

Muriel Arnason Library and Township of Langley celebrated their 9th annual Diwali (Festival of Lights) on November 3, 2012.
Read more: Diwali: Library celebrated Festival of Light

Seniors Appreciation Day

Friday, June 8, 2012 10 am - Noon: Muriel Arnason Library invites everyone especially seniors to celebrate Seniors’ Week. Please visit us and enjoy refreshments while browsing some of our newest large print titles. Watch a demonstration of a Dais...y Book Reader, and enter a book draw. Meet and greet some of the contributing authors of the book “Reminiscences, Recipes & Re...medies: Langley Seniors Reminisce About Their Food Heritage", which combines recollections and some secrets from Langley seniors and pioneers. Copies of this book will be available for sale and can be signed by the authors. All proceeds will go to Langley Meals on Wheels meal programs. Drop-in. For any details, call 604-532-3590 or visit Muriel Arnason Library

Building Inclusivity in Langley: Commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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Building Inclusivity in Langley: Commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Racism event held at Muriel Arnason Library on Thursday, March 22, 2012 was a great success. The event was organized by Township of Langley, Abbotsford Community Services, and Muriel Arnason Library. Township of Langley Councillors Charlie Fox, Grant Ward, Kim Richter, and Steve Ferguson along with several other people enjoyed refreshments, displays, 2 short films on racial discrimination, native drumming, and participated in a very productive discussion, and shared their experiences and contributed ideas to support the worldwide movement towards ending racism and building a society where no one is held back because of who they are, or where they come from. Thanks to all the participants, performers, speakers, volunteers, and everyone who helped in promoting and making it a big success.