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Tortilla Tales: Food, Art and Mesoamerican Traditions

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Obama Presidential Center, Community Room, 6021 S. Stony Island Avenue, 60637 Chicago, IL
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Free
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Chicago Public Library Events
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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. 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 to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

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