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Paper Lanterns

In-Person Program
2025-05-20 15:30:00 2025-05-20 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Paper Lanterns Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about the history and significance of paper lanterns in Asian culture. Then design your own paper lantern to take home. For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library -

Tuesday, May 20
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-20 15:30:00 2025-05-20 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Paper Lanterns Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about the history and significance of paper lanterns in Asian culture. Then design your own paper lantern to take home. For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library -

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about the history and significance of paper lanterns in Asian culture. Then design your own paper lantern to take home. For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver.

All materials will be provided.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

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

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Phone: 310.327.4830
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 Closed
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 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 Closed
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About the branch

The original library opened in a leased storefront building at 18419 S. Avalon Blvd on June 4, 1959. The present library was dedicated on June 2, 1973.

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Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about the history and significance of paper lanterns in Asian culture. Then design your own paper lantern to take home. For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver.
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