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Batik wax crayon bags

Indonesian Batik 

In-Person Program
2026-05-12 16:30:00 2026-05-12 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Indonesian Batik  In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us to learn about batik.  City Terrace Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, May 12
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-12 16:30:00 2026-05-12 17:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Indonesian Batik  In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us to learn about batik.  City Terrace Library - Meeting Room

City Terrace Library

Meeting Room

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us to learn about batik. 

Batik is a type of wax-resist dyeing technique from Indonesia. Wax is applied to the fabric in elaborate patterns. We will learn the history of this technique and then simulate batik using wax crayons and fabric paint. 

For ages 6 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

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City Terrace Library
Phone: 323.261.0295
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Wed, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Apr 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 26 Closed
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About the branch

City Terrace Library has been at its present location since 1979. In 2009, the library was refurbished with the support of Gloria Molina, Supervisor of the First District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

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Mon, Apr 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Indonesian Batik  - In-Person Program
Tue, May 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us to learn about batik. 
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Wed, May 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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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.
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Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, May 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Wed, May 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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