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Taiko drum with drum sticks

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In-Person Program
2024-05-18 14:00:00 2024-05-18 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for a live performance and art activities! Sunkist Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, May 18
2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Sunkist Library

Meeting Room

In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for a live performance and art activities!

Enjoy taiko drumming with musician and composer Isaku Kageyama and learn about the history and cultural significance of taiko drums. After the performance, sample various snacks, try your hand at calligraphy, and create your own sand mandala.

2 - 3 pm: taiko drumming
3 - 3:30 pm: snacks and calligraphy
3:30 - 4 pm: sand mandalas

Parents and guardians: Please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

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

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

Sunkist Library
Phone: 626.960.2707
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About the branch

The original Sunkist-La Puente Library was dedicated and opened on Monday, March 28, 1960 to become the second library in the City of La Puente. This storefront library was located at 13913 Elliot Avenue in the Sunkist Shopping Center. The library was dedicated by Supervisor Frank Bonelli. The library remained in that location for 18 years.

Friday, February 10, 1978, was the dedication date of the newly built Sunkist Library, located at 840 N. Puente Avenue, just one block from its old location. Present at the opening were the County Librarian Carol Moss and Supervisor Pete Schabarum.

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