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Hongbao lantern

DIY Hongbao Lantern

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2026-02-10 13:00:00 2026-02-10 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles DIY Hongbao Lantern Known by many names, red envelopes are given during holidays and celebrations as a symbol of good luck, blessings, and protection against evil spirits. Make your own hongbao lantern with us. Materials provided. While supplies last. For adults. El Monte Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, February 10
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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El Monte Library

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Known by many names, red envelopes are given during holidays and celebrations as a symbol of good luck, blessings, and protection against evil spirits. Make your own hongbao lantern with us. Materials provided. While supplies last. For adults.

This craft does not involve an open flame. 

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

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

TAGS: | Lunar New Year |

El Monte Library
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Friendly El Monte, the End of the Santa Fe Trail, was incorporated in 1912. The city was once home to Gay's Lion Farm during the 1930s and famous for the roaring lion on MGM's logo.

The El Monte Library was founded in 1890, and joined the Los Angeles County Public Library in 1913. It has been at its present location since 1967.

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