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A Compass for the Stars

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2025-05-19 15:30:00 2025-05-19 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles A Compass for the Stars Sail the seas with your own paper compass! Native Hawaiian Nainoa Thompson adapted an ancient Polynesian wayfaring tool which you can recreate for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month. For ages 5 - 12. Chet Holifield Library -

Monday, May 19
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Sail the seas with your own paper compass! Native Hawaiian Nainoa Thompson adapted an ancient Polynesian wayfaring tool which you can recreate for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month. For ages 5 - 12.

No registration necessary. 

Chet Holifield Library

Phone: 323.728.0421

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About the branch

The library was established in February of 1969 in honor of Congressman Chet Holifield, 19th District (served 1943-1974). The library primarily serves the residents of south Montebello. In January 2011, the library reopened after a year-long refurbishment project.

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