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Matchbox Nichos

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Matchbox Nichos

In-Person Program
2025-09-17 18:00:00 2025-09-17 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Hispanic Heritage Month: Matchbox Nichos Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults. Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 17
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-17 18:00:00 2025-09-17 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Hispanic Heritage Month: Matchbox Nichos Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults. Culver City Julian Dixon Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults.

Nichos blend early Spanish influences with Indigenous and mestizo designs. Though used year-round, they’re especially popular during Día de los Muertos. This activity explores this tradition by creating mini nichos with empty matchboxes. For adults.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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

TAGS: | Hispanic Heritage Month | Faith, Culture, & Community |

Culver City Julian Dixon Library
Phone: 310.559.1676
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 Closed
Tue, Aug 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
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About the branch

Culver City Library was established April 1, 1915 in the new Pacific Electric Railroad Depot. The library moved to various locations throughout the city as it grew in size over the years. The library has been in its present location since 1970. The Japanese Garden in front of the library was a gift from Kaizuka, Japan, a sister city of the city of Culver City in 1974.

In January 2001, the Culver City Library was renamed the Culver City Julian Dixon Library by the Board of Supervisors in recognition of Julian Dixon, the representative for the 32nd United States Congressional District. The Honorable Julian Dixon, who passed away on December 8, 2000, spent many of his years in public service working closely with educational institutions and libraries that positively impact the lives of children.

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Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Wed, Sep 03, 11:45am - 12:00pm
Join us in the children's area for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for children ages 0 - 2 years and their caregivers.
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Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
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Wed, Sep 10, 11:45am - 12:00pm
Join us in the children's area for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for children ages 0 - 2 years and their caregivers.
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Join us in the children's area for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for children ages 0 - 2 years and their caregivers.
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Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a matchbox nicho—small, colorful boxes that honor loved ones or display religious images originating in Latin America. For adults.
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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