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HISTORYIn 2008, a group of volunteers envisioned a center where people could bridge the generations and bridge their understanding and knowledge of the Japanese American cultural heritage so that its legacy would continue into the future. This was the beginning of “The Bridge: JCI Heritage Center” at the GVJCI.
The Bridge: JCI Heritage Center is located on the 2nd floor of the GVJCI Hall building, where there is an extensive library of books on Japanese and Japanese American literature, culture and history, in both English and Japanese. Another feature is the Bridge’s tokonoma display of various historical, cultural, or community interest themed artifacts. The Bridge's public programs further explore topics of culture, history, identity, creative writing, crafts, and much more. The Bridge: JCI Heritage Center is young, but has already presented many past projects, with future ones in store. The Bridge is run by volunteers, and donations help support the cultural, historical, and educational programs hosted by the Bridge. With a minimum donation of $1.00, interested individuals can become “Friends of the Bridge” and borrow books from the Bridge library collection. Members who join at the $5.00 level will receive a Bridge tote bag, and at the $10.00 level, members receive a Bridge t-shirt. |
Library Book Wishlists
We're currently looking for donation of contemporary literature for all ages! Click the button to view our wishlist and purchase them on Amazon! All books ship directly to GVJCI. Thank you for your support!
ADULT Literature
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YOUNG ADULT Literature
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CHILDREN'S
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NON-FICTION
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How To Become a "Friend of the Bridge"
Come to our office or email us at [email protected]! We have forms available for you to fill out or you can click the button below to fill out a form.
With a minimum donation of $1, you are a Friend of the Bridge! Please hand us your form and donation to our office.
With a minimum donation of $1, you are a Friend of the Bridge! Please hand us your form and donation to our office.
GVJCI's Summer 2024 Zine
This zine was put together by Summer 2024 Intern, Brooke Shibata as her Internship Project. A zine is a self-published piece similar to that of a magazine with the intention of sharing ideas, experiences, and perspectives meant to emphasize a personal connection between the creator and reader. Brooke's zine includes community programs that GVJCI holds, photo collages of fun moments, and personal anecdotes from staff and volunteers who made the summer at GVJCI so memorable!
This zine was put together by Summer 2024 Intern, Brooke Shibata as her Internship Project. A zine is a self-published piece similar to that of a magazine with the intention of sharing ideas, experiences, and perspectives meant to emphasize a personal connection between the creator and reader. Brooke's zine includes community programs that GVJCI holds, photo collages of fun moments, and personal anecdotes from staff and volunteers who made the summer at GVJCI so memorable!
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