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Block Printing

Try your hand at block printing, a craft that’s thought to be around since the 200s in China! Carve your own pattern and learn about the different uses of block printing. Ages 8+

Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.

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Chinese Paper Cutting

Ages 6+

We will be celebrating AAPI month by honoring the tradition of Chinese paper cutting. Used in festivals, weddings and other major life events to decorate interior spaces, doors and windows, artists create intricate and complicated patterns to express beauty, well wishes and life aspirations. The art of Chinese paper cutting dates back to the creation of paper itself by Cai Lun in 105 CE, but there are records of Chinese artists carving patterns in thin materials such as leaves, silk and leather from even earlier! 

 

Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.

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Cherry Blossom Windsocks

Learn about the significance of Cherry Blossoms while making a windsock to put outside. Ages 5+

Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.

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Framingham Tiny Art Project @ Main

Calling all artists! Join us to make a miniature piece of art on canvas. We’ll display the artwork in our Display case throughout the month of June at the Main Library! Come in person, or stop by in person after May 15 to pick up your canvas and then bring your art back before Saturday, June 1st to be included in the art show.

Grades K-12

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Framingham Tiny Art Project @ McAuliffe

Calling all artists! Join us to make a miniature piece of art on canvas. We’ll display the artwork in our Display case throughout the month of June at the Main Library! Come in person to paint, or stop by in person after May 15 and 16 to pick up your canvas and then bring your art back before Saturday, June 1st to be included in the art show. Grades K-12.

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Pacific Island Origami Animals

Learn to create origami animals found in the Pacific Islands. Ages 8+

Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.

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Mini Koinobori Craft

Ages 5+

To celebrate AAPI Month, we’re making Koinobori! Koinobori, meaning 'carp streamer' in Japanese, are carp-shaped windsocks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Tango no sekku, a traditional calendrical event which is now designated as Children's Day, a national holiday in Japan. Make your own Koinobori with cardboard rolls, construction paper, and tissue paper!

Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.

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Sensory Series: Shaving Cream Art

Swirl colors in shaving cream to create sensory-driven art. Bags for babies and trays for older toddlers available. Ages 0-4

Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your child to explore.