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Japanese Libraries
Temporary conditions under Covid-19 restrictions. Please wear a mask before entering our libraries.
Virginia Library (Yoko Wiles Library)
Address:
Fred M. Packard Center
4022-B Hummer Rd. Annandale, VA 22003-2403
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 11:00am - 2:00pm
First & Third Saturday 11:00am - 1:00pm
Phone: 703-256-5223Email: carefund@jacarefund.org
Limitation: Only one person per family for 30 minutes per visit. A maximum of four people at a time in the library. (We may ask you to wait outside the library until your turn.)
No reservation necessary.
Maryland Library
Address:
12216 Parklawn Dr. Suite 102, Rockville, MD 20852-1710
Hours: Wednesday 10:00am – 12:30pm Saturday 11:00am - 2:00pm Phone: 240-705-4289Email: mdlibrary@jacarefund.org Limitation: Only one person per family for 20 minutes per visit. A maximum of two people at a time in the library.
Reservation System :To visit MD library, please email the following information to mdlibrary@jacarefund.org 1) Name2) Library registration number3) desired day and time
Hours: Wednesday 10:00am – 12:30pm Saturday 11:00am - 2:00pm Phone: 240-705-4289Email: mdlibrary@jacarefund.org Limitation: Only one person per family for 20 minutes per visit. A maximum of two people at a time in the library.
Reservation System :To visit MD library, please email the following information to mdlibrary@jacarefund.org 1) Name2) Library registration number3) desired day and time
The library started with about 700 books donated by Yoko Wiles. Our library is supported by Japan Commerce Association of Washington, D.C. Foundation, Inc. Free lending service of more than 12,000 Japanese books. We have many children’s picture books, manga, weekly or monthly- magazines and DVDs.Library volunteers are always welcome. Please visit our libraries!
We accept used Japanese books (novels and children's) that are in good condition. Donations may be added to our library collection or sold in the libraries, at Sakura Matsuri or fundraising events. You may take your donations to our libraries during operating hours. We will accept your donations and provide you with a donation receipt.
Story Time:
Currently held online. This program offers the opportunity for children to read books, sing songs and play games in Japanese. For details, please contact us at carefund@jacarefund.org or mdlibrary@jacarefund.org.
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