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Tortilla Tales: Food, Art, and Mesoamerican Traditions

In this tortilla art class, children will make tortillas from scratch while learning about masa harina. Several colors of masa will be available for kids to craft their own designs. They’ll then have the option to add cheese as we cook the tortillas. Participants can enjoy this cozy comfort food, a staple of many Mesoamerican societies for thousands of years. For kids 6 to 13.
Event Details
Sat, Oct 10 • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Chicago Public Library, Obama Presidential Center Branch
Admission
This event is free. Registration is required through the Chicago Public Library. Please note this event registration does not include Museum admission.

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How to Attend
Register one (1) day before the event. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL.

Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org (Opens in a new tab) to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Plan Your Visit

Chicago Public Library, Obama Presidential Center Branch

Libraries are the beating heart of a strong democratic culture. Here we welcome local residents, scholars, and visitors from around the world to connect, reflect, and act. The Obama Presidential Center campus features a new branch of the Chicago Public Library that celebrates the rich history of Chicago’s public libraries and the powerful legacy of the Obamas. The Library Branch includes a YOUMedia Suite, a City Maker’s Space, a Children’s Area, and the exclusive President’s Reading Room, a collection of written works that reflect the interests, histories, and readings of President and Mrs. Obama. Mon & Wed 12 - 8 p.m. CT Tues & Thur 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. CT Fri & Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT Sun 1 -5 p.m. CT

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