- This event has passed.
PLACENTIA—Hispanic Heritage Artstravaganza! at the Whitten Center
October 19, 2019 @ 3:00 am – 7:00 am
Image courtesy of Wikimedia. PLACENTIA—On Saturday, October 19, join the Placentia District Library at The Whitten Center for Arte Creativo, an all day celebration of Latin American culture. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with fun DIY crafts and discover the historical importance as to why these crafts exist at this artrageous event. Enjoy storytime with Georgette Baker, while she weaves stories and introduces scientific facts, biology, and artifacts into a participatory program. Librarians Ana and Michelle will perform the puppet show The Runaway Tortilla, based on author Eric Kimmel’s story. Watch folklórico dancers, make chalk art, play Lotería, and record your story of coming to Placentia on an interactive world map. All supplies provided. A free program; all welcome.
- Saturday, October 19, 2019, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
- Whitten Center 900 S. Melrose St. Placentia, CA 92870
For more information, go to https://www.placentialibrary.org. This program is supported by California Humanities through a Library Innovation Lab Grant.
