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Matchbox Nichos

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Matchbox Nichos

In-Person Program
2025-10-04 14:00:00 2025-10-04 16:00:00 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. Rosemead Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, October 04
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-04 14:00:00 2025-10-04 16:00:00 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. Rosemead Library - Meeting Room

Rosemead 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 |

Rosemead Library
Phone: 626.573.5220
Hours
We're closed Monday September 01
Mon, Sep 01 Closed
Tue, Sep 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 Closed
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About the branch

Rosemead Library traces its history back to the establishment of the Savannah Branch of the Los Angeles County Free Public Library in June, 1916.

The library originally occupied one room of the Savannah School, located on the corner of Valley Blvd. and Rio Hondo Avenue.

Over the years the library has burned down twice (in 1921 and 1927) and has relocated several times, spending over 30 years located in a renovated school building at 4114 Rosemead Blvd.

In May, 1967 the Rosemead Library moved to its current location, at 8800 Valley Blvd., next door to the Rosemead City Hall Building.

On May 31, 2011, Rosemead Library reopened after being refurbished. The refurbishment included new furniture and carpet, a new teen and children's area, additional public computers, and a new lounge area. The Asian Pacific Resource Center also moved to the Rosemead Library.

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Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Join us as we experiment with different colors using color bleeding tissue paper to design our pumpkin. This process art is a great way to learn about colors and see how they mix together to create art! For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
Book Party: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Join us for a colorful celebration of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle! Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy a bingo game that helps them recognize colors and animals. For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
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Sat, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for Hispanic Heritage Month! Discover the inspiring story of Puerto Rican librarian Pura Belpré, who brought stories to life with puppets in her community. Then, make your very own puppet and create a story to share! For ages 5 - 12.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Matchbox Nichos - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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