
Sherman Library Interns
Sherman Library Interns Every fall quarter Sherman Library partners together with the history department at UCI to give their interns hands-on experience working with the library’s historic archives. This fall Sherman Library was fortunate to host three student interns: Yitang

Local high school students make light work of a big task…
Community Service Visit from TVT Community Day School Students Last week we were visited by students from TVT Community Day School, Irvine, and their teachers Mrs. Bracha and Mr.Sardo. As part of their High School Day of Service they assisted

Celebrating Women in Science: Michiyo Tsujimura and the Health Benefits of Tea
Let’s spill the tea! We love it in our drinks, our food, even our skincare. I’m talking about green tea. Today green tea is so mainstream you can find it at your local Starbucks or coffee shop as a matcha

The Auspicious Plants of Lunar New Year
We are fortunate to have large Asian American communities in both Orange County and Los Angeles who will be celebrating the Lunar New Year this month and hosting festivities for the public to enjoy. This year at Sherman Library & Gardens we

Mochitsuki: My Holiday Tradition
Sticky, chewy, delicious! Mochi is an iconic and beloved food of Japan. There is a simplicity and beauty in one ingredient creating something so delicious. This simple food is one of the first things that come to mind when I

Celebrating the Harvest Around the World
Harvests are celebrated all around the world and here in the US many people celebrate the harvest through Thanksgiving. However, there are many other harvest festivities to discover. In China, and Taiwan people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. This festival is
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