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Book Priya dreams of Marigolds & Masala and on the right, a paper filled with painted marigolds and in the top right and bottom left corner, paper marigolds in orange

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Read and Create

Priya Dreams of Marigolds and Masala
2025-05-15 16:00:00 2025-05-15 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Read and Create Read and Create is a hands-on storytime adventure. Join us as we read a captivating book together and then dive into a hands-on activity related to the book's theme or characters. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver. Rivera Library - Meeting Room

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

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 16:00:00 2025-05-15 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Read and Create Read and Create is a hands-on storytime adventure. Join us as we read a captivating book together and then dive into a hands-on activity related to the book's theme or characters. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver. Rivera Library - Meeting Room

Rivera Library

Meeting Room

Read and Create is a hands-on storytime adventure. Join us as we read a captivating book together and then dive into a hands-on activity related to the book's theme or characters. For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver.

May's Read and Create will celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We'll read Meenal Patel's Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala and discuss the importance of marigolds across different cultures and make our own paper, tissue paper, or finger painted marigolds.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

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

Rivera Library
Phone: 562.949.5485
Hours
We're closed Monday March 31
Mon, Mar 31 Closed
Tue, Apr 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 Closed
Sun, Apr 06 Closed
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About the branch

Rivera library was founded in 1913 and has been at its present location since 1970. The library is located in a predominately Hispanic neighborhood, with heavy usage by children. Rivera is the smaller of the two libraries in the city of Pico Rivera.

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