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Registration opens:
September 15th, 2026

Papel Picado

Grades K-3
2026-10-07 16:00:00 2026-10-07 17:00:00 America/Chicago Papel Picado Learn to make Mexican paper banners that are traditionally used for Día de los Muertos and Cinco de Mayo. R Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Wednesday, October 07
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Youth Activity Room

Learn to make Mexican paper banners that are traditionally used for Día de los Muertos and Cinco de Mayo. R

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AGE GROUP: | Youth |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth | Cultural Program |

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