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September 20, 2025 (Saturday)
1:00 - 3:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Location: Queens Public Library in Flushing
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CALA Northeast Chapter invites you to join us for an author talk with Alvin Eng!
Alvin Eng is a native Flushing author, playwright, educator, and performer. In his riveting memoir Our Laundry, Our Town: My Chinese American Life from Flushing to the Downtown Stage and Beyond, he shares his life from his parents' laundry on Union Street to the turbulent, exciting streets of 1970s NYC.
Join us for an intimate discussion with Alvin Eng on his memoir, followed by a book signing, self-guided scavenger hunt, and scanning pop-up. Limited copies will be available for purchase, courtesy of Queens Book Bazaar. Take a moment to document your memories at the Queens Memory pop-up table after the author talk. Bring a personal memento, like a family snapshot, a handwritten postcard, or a favorite drawing, and have it scanned on the spot. Participants will take home a free flash drive with their digitized files and have the option to contribute to the Queens Memory Collection.
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RSVP is not required but appreciated to help us prepare for the event.
This event is hosted by CALA Northeast Chapter.
Agenda
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
Welcoming Remarks and Introduction
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
Reading and discussion with Alvin Eng
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Options include:
Purchase a copy of Our Laundry, Our Town and other curated titles from Queens Book Bazaar (limited copies available)
Participate in the scanning pop-up with Queens Memory
Participate in a self-guided scavenger hunt highlighting locations mentioned in Our Laundry, Our Town (note: The furthest location is an estimated 20 minute walk from the library).
Optional post-event activity: Excursion to a food hall in Flushing at individual's expense.
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