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Games from Dynasties Past

In-Person Program
2024-05-07 14:30:00 2024-05-07 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Games from Dynasties Past In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, play a variety of games and learn how they used to be played. For ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers. Chet Holifield Library -

Tuesday, May 07
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-07 14:30:00 2024-05-07 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Games from Dynasties Past In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, play a variety of games and learn how they used to be played. For ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers. Chet Holifield Library -

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, play a variety of games and learn how they used to be played. For ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers.

What do Chinese Checkers, playing cards, and yo-yos have in common? They all originated during various dynasties from Ancient China. Learn how a variety of games used to be played and make your own kite--an invention from about 3,000 years ago. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Entertainment | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Art Activity |

Chet Holifield Library
Phone: 323.728.0421
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Mon, Nov 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 19 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 22 Closed
Sun, Nov 23 Closed
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About the branch

The library was established in February of 1969 in honor of Congressman Chet Holifield, 19th District (served 1943-1974). The library primarily serves the residents of south Montebello. In January 2011, the library reopened after a year-long refurbishment project.

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