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Arab American Heritage

Exploring Culture and Language

2023-04-05 16:00:00 2023-04-05 17:00:00 America/New_York Arab American Heritage Children will explore stories and activities that introduce them to the Arabic language and teach them about understanding and celebrating cultures outside of their own. Recommended for ages 6-8. Washington Park Branch - Washington Park - Children's Area

Wednesday, April 05
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-05 16:00:00 2023-04-05 17:00:00 America/New_York Arab American Heritage Children will explore stories and activities that introduce them to the Arabic language and teach them about understanding and celebrating cultures outside of their own. Recommended for ages 6-8. Washington Park Branch - Washington Park - Children's Area

Washington Park Branch

Washington Park - Children's Area

Children will explore stories and activities that introduce them to the Arabic language and teach them about understanding and celebrating cultures outside of their own. Recommended for ages 6-8.

This event will introduce children to the Arabic language through story, a sensory activity, and a puzzle-based activity. Children will also have the opportunity to create a decorative lantern used to commemorate Ramadan, an important month for many Arabs around the world. Learning objectives include learning about the Arabic alphabet, identifying unique features of the Arabic alphabet, making comparisons between Arabic and English terms, and learning about another culture’s practices and art forms.  

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | bb-childrens | arab-american-heritage-month |

Washington Park Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
Mon, May 29 Closed
(In Observance of Memorial Day.)
Tue, May 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 Closed

About the branch

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The Washington Park Branch serves the Carver Shores and Metrowest areas, along with the many other subdivisions and local businesses surrounding it. The Washington Park branch has a history that dates back to 1924. It is a combination of the former Booker T. Washington and Washington Shores Libraries. The two branches combined as one and opened in this current location on April 11, 1984. Although small, the glass walls on the front and back of the building create a bright, airy and comfortable atmosphere.

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