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Create a Calligraphy Fan with Artist Sherry Shih
2026-02-12 15:30:00 2026-02-12 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Create a Calligraphy Fan with Artist Sherry Shih Join artist Sherry Shih as she guides teens through the history and cultural significance of Chinese calligraphy while they create their own calligraphy-inspired van. Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. For teens ages 12-18. Baldwin Park Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, February 12
3:30pm - 5:00pm

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Baldwin Park Library

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Join artist Sherry Shih as she guides teens through the history and cultural significance of Chinese calligraphy while they create their own calligraphy-inspired van. Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. For teens ages 12-18.

This program is funded by the County of Los Angeles Probation Department through the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA). JJCPA/Probation requires the collection of data on program participants including full name, date of birth, ethnicity, gender, zip code, and signature. Guardian consent is also required to participate.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

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

TAGS: | Lunar New Year | JJCPA | Art Activity |

Baldwin Park Library
Phone: 626.962.6947
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Mon, Aug 24 Closed
Tue, Aug 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 Closed
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About the branch

Baldwin Park Library was founded on February 27, 1914. It has been at its present location since June 20, 1969.

The Friends of the Library was formed in 1982. This group continues to be active and gives the library volunteers and monetary support.
 

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Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Enjoy a morning storytime with your baby and build their early learning skills through stories, rhymes, and gentle movement. For ages 0 - 18 months with their parent or caregiver.
Teen Fridays - In-Person Program
Fri, Aug 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Emotional Well-Being Support Group - LEAP Support Group
Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Growing Microgreens - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Emotional Well-Being Support Group - LEAP Support Group
Tue, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
This support group is a welcoming space for individuals seeking balance, growth, and connection in their everyday lives.
MākMō : 3D Printing - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Interested in seeing your creations come to life? Learning to use a 3D printer may seem intimidating, but with this program, learning to 3D print will become easier than ever.  
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Baby Book Club: More More More, Said the Baby - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Welcome to the Library: For Parents and Babies - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Emotional Well-Being Support Group - LEAP Support Group
Tue, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
This support group is a welcoming space for individuals seeking balance, growth, and connection in their everyday lives.
Adult Book Club-Trejo : my life of crime, redemption, and Hollywood - In-Person Program. For Adults
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join the Adult Book Club for a discussion of our latest selection 'Trejo : my life of crime, redemption, and Hollywood' by Danny Trejo. For Adults
Wordless Story Hour - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Join us for an engaging story hour with wordless books that tell the story without getting bored! Children learn new vocabulary, build narrative skills, language skills, and emotional skills while having fun reading! For Ages 4 – 12
Adult Recess - Beat The Heat
Thu, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Please join us for Adult Recess.  Instead of hopscotch and swings, we'll have games, puzzles, conversation, a random art project, AND air conditioning.
Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Enjoy a morning storytime with your baby and build their early learning skills through stories, rhymes, and gentle movement. For ages 0 - 18 months with their parent or caregiver.
A Trip to Indigenous Ruins - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Emotional Well-Being Support Group - LEAP Support Group
Tue, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
This support group is a welcoming space for individuals seeking balance, growth, and connection in their everyday lives.
Hispanic Heritage Month Art Activity - Nieirkas - In-Person Program. For Adults
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Create your own Yarn Painting (Nieirkas) inspired by the art of the Huichol. Traditionally made from tree resin and beeswax, you'll make your own with colorful cotton yarn and glue. For adults
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Faux Succulent Terrariums for Teens - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Come create an eco-friendly, no-maintenance artificial succulent. Combine faux succulents with other materials provided and design a realistic, sustainable, and fun decoration you can hang in your space. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Baby Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Enjoy a morning storytime with your baby and build their early learning skills through stories, rhymes, and gentle movement. For ages 0 - 18 months with their parent or caregiver.
Teen Fridays - In-Person Program
Fri, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Come on over to our Teen Fridays! Hang out in a stress-free space, have some snacks, make new friends and enjoy our teen-centered activities like gaming, music, art, fashion, sports, writing and more!
DIY Science: Lava Lamps - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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