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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
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 Closed
Sun, Apr 27 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.

Upcoming events

National Poetry Month: Design a Poetry-Inspired Tote Bag - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate National Poetry Month by designing your own poetry-inspired bag to carry library books and more! Decorate your tote with a favorite poem, an original poem, or an inspiration quote from a poet! For teens ages 12 - 18.
Play and Explore
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Bond with your child, meet other parents and talk one-on-one with a Family Community Specialist from the Whole Child and learn about parent enrichment and child nutrition. For early learners ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, May 05, 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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, May 12, 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.
History of Japanese Porcelain - In-Person Program
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us to learn how Korean immigrants and Dutch merchants created a thriving porcelain industry in Edo-Period Japan, then decorate ceramics using traditional motifs and colors. For adults.
Read and Create - Priya Dreams of Marigolds and Masala
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Mon, May 19, 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.
The Power of Positive Parenting - In-Person Program
Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the power of positive parenting 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/caregivers of kids ages 3-12.
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