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Mobile made with paper folded into origami butterflies

Origami Butterfly Mobile

In-Person Program
2024-05-15 16:00:00 2024-05-15 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Origami Butterfly Mobile Paperfolding has a long ceremonial history in Japan (origami) and China (zhezhi) and has become an art form. For ages 12 - 17.  Castaic Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, May 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-15 16:00:00 2024-05-15 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Origami Butterfly Mobile Paperfolding has a long ceremonial history in Japan (origami) and China (zhezhi) and has become an art form. For ages 12 - 17.  Castaic Library - Meeting Room

Castaic Library

Meeting Room

Paperfolding has a long ceremonial history in Japan (origami) and China (zhezhi) and has become an art form. For ages 12 - 17. 

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with us and discover the connection between origami, kirigami, karakuri, and (surprise!) napkin folding. Then, learn how to make this beautiful origami butterfly mobile. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

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

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

Castaic Library
Phone: 661.257.7410
Hours
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Mon, Jan 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 01 Closed
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About the branch

The Castaic Library opened in November, 2008 in a 6,985 square foot storefront facility. To meet the needs of a growing community, a renovated and expanded library opened in March, 2015. The new Castaic Library features a community meeting room, two group study rooms, an expansive Children's area and a dedicated Teen area. Prior to the opening of the Castaic Library, the area was served by the Santa Clarita Bookmobile.

Upcoming events

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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Owls of the Winter Night - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Come learn amazing owl facts! Discover how owls survive in the winter, then get creative by painting your own ceramic owl and making a Perler bead owl to take home! For ages 5 - 12 years with parent or guardian.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Watercolor Resist Painting - In-Person Program
Sat, Feb 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Learning to use watercolors can be hard. Watercolor resist painting makes it fun and easy to create a painting you can be proud of. All supplies provided by the library. While supplies last. For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Totally Serious Play Time - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Finger paints and friendship bracelets, juice boxes and animal crackers... why should little kids have all the fun? Teens, come get messy as we mix creative play, snacks, and bite-sized brain science. For teens ages 12 - 18.
African American and Black History Month: Tactile Artist Kara Walker - In-Person Program
Mon, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Study Room
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Book Party: Laura Numeroff - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
If you give a kid a story… they’ll want a whole party! Enjoy stories, crafts, and games inspired by 'If You Give a Dog a Donut' and 'If You Give a Pig a Pancake' in this deliciously fun program. For ages 1 - 5 and their adult caregivers.
Between the Lines Book Club - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we harvest insights from Amanda Peter's 'The Berry Pickers'. Copies are available at the Customer Service desk and newcomers are always welcome! For adults
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