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Oct 05 6:30 p.m.

Event
Bellmawr

(T) Mexican Hojalata Tin Art

Ages 11-14.

Come join us at the Bellmawr library for a tween craft night! In this program, participants will use coloring, embossing, and punching techniques to make their own tin art! Because spaces and supplies are limited, registration is required for this program. Registration will open on Monday 9/21 at 10:00 A.M., and close on Saturday 10/3 at 9:00 P.M. or whenever the registration list becomes full, whichever occurs first.

Accessibility info: The library is located all on one floor. There are no steps to enter the building, and the front doors to the building are automatic. The doors into the library portion of the building can be opened with an accessible button.

This program is presented by Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Tweens

Oct 14 6:00 p.m.

Event
Merchantville

(K) La Hora del Cuento (Spanish Story Time)

For both English and Spanish speakers age 0-5. Join us for a fun and interactive Spanish Story Time! Children and their families will enjoy and learn through imitation of songs, rhymes, verses, stories, movements and hand-on activities while celebrating the Spanish language and Latin American culture. This program will contribute to the integral development of children, cultivating growth in imagination and meaningful exploration.

Ven y disfruta de una divertida e interactiva hora del cuento en Español! Los niñas y sus familias disfrutarán y aprenderán a través de la imitación de caciones, rimas, versos, cuentos, bailes y actividades prácticas mientras celebramos el idioma Español y la cultura Latino Americana. Este programa contribuirá al desarollo integral de Los niños, cultivando el crecimiento de la imaginación y la exploración significativa.

Registration is encouraged but not required. Please contact Mr. Tate at tpotts@camdencountylibrary.org or the Merchantville Library at 856-665-3128 with questions.

Event Type(s):

Cultural, Stories

Audience(s):

Family, Children, Young children (0-5 years), Babies (0-1), Toddlers (1-2), Preschool, School age children, PreK-Kindergarten

Oct 17 2:00 p.m.

Event
South County

(A) Adult Craft: Justin Favela Inspired Tissue Paper Craft

American artist Justin Favela references pop culture, art history, society, cultural commentary and his own Guatemala-Mexican-American heritage in his work. Working with mixed media, he is known for creating large-scale installations and sculptures in the piñata style. We will review some of his artwork and then create our own tissue paper butterfly art inspired by Favela.

Event Type(s):

Arts and Crafts

Audience(s):

Adult, Senior

Oct 24 2:30 p.m.

Event
Downtown Camden

(F) Who is Who? Latino, Hispanic, or Latin American? And why does it matter?

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