Community Fun

We are sharing with our library friends our family culture! An ongoing event at our library! 
Some books to Read about the Mid autumn festival season and food.
And some stir fry my hubby is making fried rice. 

Balloon tissue paper lanterns 
This kids are using tissue paper and  mod podge on balloons. And then pop to make a lanterns. Cut hold in top for light. 

Next week we celebrate Hispanic month with friends.  Lisa 

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