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traditional kites made from paper and tissue paper

Hispanic Heritage Month: Guatemalan Barriletes

2024-10-09 18:00:00 2024-10-09 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Hispanic Heritage Month: Guatemalan Barriletes In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, please join us to create Guatemalan barriletes which are traditional kites that are an integral part of the country's cultural and religious traditions. For adults. South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 09
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-09 18:00:00 2024-10-09 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Hispanic Heritage Month: Guatemalan Barriletes In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, please join us to create Guatemalan barriletes which are traditional kites that are an integral part of the country's cultural and religious traditions. For adults. South Whittier Library - Meeting Room

South Whittier Library

Meeting Room

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, please join us to create Guatemalan barriletes which are traditional kites that are an integral part of the country's cultural and religious traditions. For adults.

Learn about the origins of barriletes and how they are particularly associated with the Day of the Dead celebrations. All materials will be provided, while supplies last. For adults.

South Whittier Library

Phone: 562.946.4415

Hours
Mon, Sep 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 Closed

About the branch

South Whittier Library was founded in 1915. The library's first location was in a one-room schoolhouse. South Whittier's first separate built-as-a-library building was dedicated on April 16, 1956.

After 16 years at that location on Laurel Avenue, the library moved to 14433 Leffingwell Road. The library closed for renovations in January 1988 and a newly remodeled library opened on October 1988. After 44 years the library helped its last customer on October 22, 2016.

As part of Los Angeles County's Fourth District Operation Libraries, construction on a new library began in July 2015. On November 21, 2016 the new 14,411 square foot building at 11543 Colima Road opened for service

Upcoming events

Thu, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn about Raising Confident, Competent Children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of ages 3 - 12.

Wed, Oct 02, 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.

Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of gaming. We’ve got your favorite games on Nintendo Switch including Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8 and Mario Party. Test your skills, meet up with other gamers and try some new games at the library. For ages 13 – 17.

Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured. 
Register

Mon, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Fernando LLort’s beautiful and cultural Salvadoran art and learn about El Salvador. Then create your very own handcrafted magical bird inspired by his creativity. For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18.

Wed, Oct 09, 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 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, please join us to create Guatemalan barriletes which are traditional kites that are an integral part of the country's cultural and religious traditions. For adults.

Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for the ultimate balancing act and learn to accept failure with The Failure Toy. Your impossible task is to balance irregular shapes on an unstable wooden hoop. Learn and grow through failure and teamwork in this novel game. For ages 13 – 17.