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Papel Picado: Tissue Paper Art

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
2026-10-01 16:30:00 2026-10-01 17:30:00 America/Chicago Papel Picado: Tissue Paper Art Join us as we create papel picado, an iconic expression of Mexican culture. Materials are provided. For elementary schoolers to adults. Nathan Hale Library

Thursday, October 01
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 16:30:00 2026-10-01 17:30:00 America/Chicago Papel Picado: Tissue Paper Art Join us as we create papel picado, an iconic expression of Mexican culture. Materials are provided. For elementary schoolers to adults. Nathan Hale Library

Nathan Hale Library

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Join us as we create papel picado, an iconic expression of Mexican culture. Materials are provided. For elementary schoolers to adults.

This delicate art form features intricate designs cut into tissue paper and strung together to create banners for celebrations like Día de los Muertos, weddings, Christmas and other holidays. 

Nathan Hale Library
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Jannell Johannes
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Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish! / ¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con cuentos, canciones y actividades en... more
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish! / ¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español! 
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Build A Reader Storytime: Babies and Toddlers
Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime focuses on helping your baby or toddler develop important literacy skills while emphasizing the fun of reading.
Papel Picado: Tissue Paper Art - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Thu, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we create papel picado, an iconic expression of Mexican culture. Materials are provided. For elementary schoolers to adults.
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