Date: Thu, Sep 17, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Venue: Northeast Regional Library, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Arts
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a colorful banner of festive designs. The traditional Mexican technique of cutting and hanging papel picado is a great way to channel your creativity into vibrant decor. Registration required.
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“Register early online since library craft sessions fill up fast.”
What is Craft It: Papel Picado Banners? This hands-on crafting workshop at the Northeast Regional Library teaches children how to create traditional Mexican paper banners in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. What to Know: The workshop is completely free, but you must register online in advance to secure a spot because supplies are limited. It takes place in the library's children's activity room, and all crafting materials are provided. The Northeast Regional branch has a large, free parking lot right in front, so you will not have to hunt for a space. While the library does not list a strict age limit, the precise folding and scissor work required for paper cutting makes this activity best suited for elementary-aged children and older. This event is a smart addition to your weekly calendar because it offers a structured, creative outlet during the after-school slump. Your child gets to learn a new skill from helpful library staff, and you get to take home a bright piece of handmade decor without having to clean up the paper scraps at your own kitchen table.
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Craft It: Papel Picado Banners runs Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM.
Northeast Regional Library is at 14401 Green Elm Lane, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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