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Chinese Shadow Puppets

Part of AAPI Heritage Month
2025-05-08 16:30:00 2025-05-08 17:30:00 America/Chicago Chinese Shadow Puppets Tell a story worthy of an Emperor! Learn about the history of shadow puppets in China and then create your own! (Grades K–5) Fountaindale Public Library - Children's Storytime Room, Children's Creativity Park

Thursday, May 08
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 16:30:00 2025-05-08 17:30:00 America/Chicago Chinese Shadow Puppets Tell a story worthy of an Emperor! Learn about the history of shadow puppets in China and then create your own! (Grades K–5) Fountaindale Public Library - Children's Storytime Room, Children's Creativity Park

Fountaindale Public Library

Children's Storytime Room, Children's Creativity Park

Tell a story worthy of an Emperor! Learn about the history of shadow puppets in China and then create your own! (Grades K–5)

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