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Make Your Own Papel Picado

In-Person Program
2025-09-17 15:30:00 2025-09-17 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Make Your Own Papel Picado Learn about papel picado and make a decorative art piece using just tissue paper and your imagination. For children ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers. Chet Holifield Library -

Wednesday, September 17
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-17 15:30:00 2025-09-17 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Make Your Own Papel Picado Learn about papel picado and make a decorative art piece using just tissue paper and your imagination. For children ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers. Chet Holifield Library -

Learn about papel picado and make a decorative art piece using just tissue paper and your imagination. For children ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers.

Papel picado is a type of Mexican folk art that is often used for celebrations and holidays, and is also found in other Latin American countries. 

No registration necessary. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

TAGS: | Hispanic Heritage Month | Art Activity |

Chet Holifield Library
Phone: 323.728.0421
Hours
Mon, Aug 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 Closed
Sun, Aug 24 Closed
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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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Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about papel picado and make a decorative art piece using just tissue paper and your imagination. For children ages 5 - 12 and their caregivers.
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