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Matchbox Nichos

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Matchbox Nichos

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2025-10-14 10:30:00 2025-10-14 11:30:00 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 ages 18 and up.  Hacienda Heights Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, October 14
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-10-14 10:30:00 2025-10-14 11:30:00 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 ages 18 and up.  Hacienda Heights 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 ages 18 and up. 

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. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.

These programs are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Hacienda Heights Library. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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

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

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Hacienda Heights Library first opened January 25, 1960 at 1016 S. Hacienda Blvd. & Gale Avenue in a leased 3,000 square foot building, with Mrs. Clara Mohlengraft as librarian.

In 1966 it moved to a 1,100 square foot double trailer at 2054 S. Hacienda Blvd. near Halliburton Rd., with Dorthy Nichols in charge.

The current library of 10,400 square feet was opened in Nov. 1972 by then Supervisor Pete Schabarum and Librarian Mary Jane Merrel.

Following a renovation in summer 1992, the library reopened in its present location, with Charles Kaufman as the Community Library Manager. John McClellan was the Community Library Manager from 1996 to March 2002.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Matchbox Nichos - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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 ages 18 and up. 
This event is full
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Meeting Room
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