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Hojalata

Hojalata: Mexican Tin Art

In-Person Program

2024-09-18 15:00:00 2024-09-18 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Hojalata: Mexican Tin Art In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, kids can make their own hojalata, or Mexican tin art, using aluminum foil, pencils, and markers. For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver. Temple City Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-18 15:00:00 2024-09-18 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Hojalata: Mexican Tin Art In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, kids can make their own hojalata, or Mexican tin art, using aluminum foil, pencils, and markers. For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver. Temple City Library - Meeting Room

Temple City Library

Meeting Room

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, kids can make their own hojalata, or Mexican tin art, using aluminum foil, pencils, and markers. For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.

Hojalata, or tin art, is a form of Mexican folk art made by pressing delicate lines into metal and adding vibrant colors. Kids can emulate the style by using a pencil to 'engrave' lines onto sheets of aluminum foil. They can then paint or color the foil hojalata with markers and even attach their picture to a frame.

So come and learn about Hispanic Heritage Month, which is September 15 - October 15, and made your own beautiful hojalata artwork!

Temple City Library

Phone: 626.285.2136

Hours
Mon, Sep 15 Closed
Tue, Sep 16 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed

About the branch

Temple City Library was founded when Willa Samson initiated a small lending library in her home. In 1924, Mrs. Samson's rental cottage (9961 Woodruff Avenue) became the first official library site with Mrs. Samson as Temple City's first librarian.

After moving into larger buildings when it outgrew its surroundings, the current library location was opened in 1963.

Temple City Library reopened to the community in May 2022 with renovations which included a new Children’s Area, Community Meeting room, additional seating, laptop vending machine, Civic Art installation, and drought-tolerant landscaping.

Upcoming events

Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - The Bubble
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone.

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Alebrijes are bright colored sculptures created by artist Pedro Linares from the Oaxaca state. Join us as we learn about alebrijes and paint your own alebrije puzzle. For teens ages 13 - 17.

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Wed, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - The Bubble
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone.

Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands on activities and circle time. Recommended for children ages 1 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Wed, Oct 01, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - The Bubble
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Visit the library to learn about the history of the Mid - Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, celebrated in China. The night of the festival celebrates the full moon and giving thanks for the Autumn harvest. For ages 5 - 12

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Wed, Oct 08, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - The Bubble
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone.

Wed, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month we will learn about the history and cultural significance of sugar skulls, also known as calaveras, in Mexico. For ages 5 - 12

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Wed, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - The Bubble
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone.

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands on activities and circle time. Recommended for children ages 1 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Want to know how to fix a broken shelf? Maybe hang a picture on the wall? Let's explore the different types of tools, proper tool handling and techniques which can help you prepare to live independently. For teens ages 13 - 17.