Los Angeles Literature Events 5/22/17 –5/28/17
Asian Pacific Heritage at Valley Plaza Library, LAPL
All adults, kids, and pre-school ages are invited to join us to celebrate Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage month with a special morning story-time and craft activity.
Where: Valley Plaza Branch Library, LAPL
Date: Monday the 22nd
Time: 11 am
Address: 12311 Vanowen St., North Hollywood, CA 91605
Website: http://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/asian-pacific-heritage-storytime-craft
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