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Papel picado

Papel Picado Workshop

2026-09-19 14:00:00 2026-09-19 15:00:00 America/Chicago Papel Picado Workshop Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a simple craft workshop. Families will learn what papel picado is, look at examples, and then fold and cut colorful tissue paper/lightweight construction paper to create banners to take home. Rooker Library -

Saturday, September 19
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Rooker Library

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a simple craft workshop. Families will learn what papel picado is, look at examples, and then fold and cut colorful tissue paper/lightweight construction paper to create banners to take home.

Questions about this program? Please contact the Oley E. Rooker Library at 501.907.5991 or email askcals@cals.org

All abilities are welcome. To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations, call 501.918.3069 or email hzbinden@cals.org 7 business weekdays before a program.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers ages 3-5 | Pre-teens ages 9-12 | Kids ages 6-8 | All ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Society & Culture | Arts/Crafts |

Rooker Library

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About the branch

Oley E. Rooker Library is located in the southwestern area of Little Rock. The 13,500 square foot building provides books, audiovisual, and electronic materials for children, teens, and adults, as well as public computers, wireless access, programs for all age groups, and a meeting room.

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Papel Picado Workshop

Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a simple craft workshop. Families will learn what papel picado is, look at examples, and then fold and cut colorful tissue paper/lightweight construction paper to create banners to take home.

Mon, Sep 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Learn to speak English; it's FUN! Morning classes M-T-W-TH 9 a.m.-12, and EVENING CLASSES on M/W 6-8 p.m. For more information, go to arkansaslanguage.org

Tue, Sep 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Learn to speak English; it's FUN! Morning classes M-T-W-TH 9 a.m.-12, and EVENING CLASSES on M/W 6-8 p.m. For more information, go to arkansaslanguage.org

Preschool Storytime - with Ms. Ami

Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Area

Join us this month as we take off on preschool adventures that the kiddos will surely enjoy!

Wed, Sep 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Learn to speak English; it's FUN! Morning classes M-T-W-TH 9 a.m.-12, and EVENING CLASSES on M/W 6-8 p.m. For more information, go to arkansaslanguage.org

Homeschool Hangout

Wed, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

We gather once a week with homeschooled kids in the community and have fun hanging out learning cool stuff.

Thu, Sep 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Learn to speak English; it's FUN! Morning classes M-T-W-TH 9 a.m.-12, and EVENING CLASSES on M/W 6-8 p.m. For more information, go to arkansaslanguage.org