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Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maywood Library
Learn about cultures and faiths around the world through their fall celebrations. Explore food traditions during Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, and the Moon Festival, then use paper to create a plate of foods eaten on special occasions. For ages 8 - 12.

Wed, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Norwalk Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the history of Christmas trees and how this popular holiday tradition began and spread around the world. For children ages 5 - 12.

Sat, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bell Gardens Library
Learn about Filipino holiday traditions by creating your own beaded parol keychain! A parol is a traditional star-shaped Filipino lantern displayed by Catholics before and during the Christmas season. For ages 12-18.

Wed, Dec 09, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Quartz Hill Library - Meeting Room
Join for the Festival of Lights program to explore winter traditions from around the world, including Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Fri, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bell Express Library
Enjoy stories about the Christmas tree and learn the origins of this beloved holiday tradition! After the reading, participants will enjoy a fun art activity inspired by the stories. For ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.

Sat, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hawthorne Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the history of the Christmas tree and then make your own tree decoration to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.

Sat, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lancaster Library - Meeting Room
Learn about the history of the Christmas tree as we read the book, then make your own trees! There will be different tree options at each crafting station. For kids ages 4 - 12 with a caregiver.

Tue, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Florence Library
Christmas is worldwide! Learn about how Catholics celebrate Christmas in the Philippines and the use of star-shaped lanterns called parols. Then make a paper parol that can be hung as an ornament or handheld. For ages 3 - 9 with parent or caregiver.

Fri, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Chet Holifield Library
The Christmas tree's entry into England is told in the book The Queen and the First Christmas Tree, which we will read before decorating popsicle Christmas trees and learning about the history of this popular symbol. For ages 5 - 12