Date: Thu, Sep 24, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Venue: Wendell Community Library, Wendell
Price: Free
Category: Family
Read, create, discover and explore through hands-on activities! This week we'll learn about papel picado (traditional paper cutting) and marigolds to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Family · Wendell
“Arrive ten minutes early to grab a seat before the crafting begins.”
Papel Picado and Marigolds: K-5th Adventures is a free, hands-on cultural crafting workshop for elementary school students at the Wendell Community Library. Children will explore the history of Hispanic Heritage Month by creating their own traditional cut-paper banners and learning about the bright flowers used in seasonal celebrations. This program is designed specifically for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, making it a perfect fit for early readers and active creators. The event is entirely free to attend, and all crafting supplies are provided by the library. You can park in the dedicated lot directly in front of the Wendell branch on West Campen Street, which rarely fills up on weekday afternoons. It is a smart addition to your weekly routine because it offers a structured, educational activity right after the school day ends. Your kids can get creative, learn something new, and you can stock up on your weekly library books all in one quick trip.
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Papel Picado and Marigolds: K-5th Adventures runs Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM.
Wendell Community Library is at 207 S. Hollybrook Road, Wendell, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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