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Arpillera Art
2026-09-29 15:30:00 2026-09-29 17:00:00 America/Chicago Arpillera Art Learn about and make a paper arpillera using various materials to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Tuesday, September 29
3:30pm - 5:00pm

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Zablocki Branch

Community Room

Learn about and make a paper arpillera using various materials to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Join us in honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about and making paper arpilleras together! Learn more about how art has been used as a form of resistance, and why and how arpilleras act as an important part of Chilean history. Snacks provided while supplies last.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural Heritage | Crafts, Games, & Play | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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