On Wednesdays during our Summer Reading Program, elementary-age kids are invited to join us for a different event every week to understand and experience cultures around the world!
Kokeshi (こけし, 小芥子) are simple wooden Japanese dolls with no arms or legs that have been crafted for more than 150 years as a popular toy for children. they are also symbols of hopes for bountiful harvests, wishes for good luck and fortune, and great appreciation for craftsmanship and culture. Join us today and learn more about fun facts and different types of kokeshi dolls. And then, excitingly, let’s try to create and decorate our own kokeshi style ornament on an egg-shaped wooden cutout!

暑假阅读活动期间每周三下午欢迎小学阶段同学参加“世界星期三”，了解和体验世界各地的特色文化！
Kokeshi（こけし，小芥子）是已有 150 多年历史的日本木制玩偶，它造型简单，没有四肢，是广受欢迎的儿童玩具，同时也象征着对丰收的希望、对好运和财富的祝愿以及对工艺和文化的敬仰。今天我们将了解有关木芥子娃娃的各种知识和不同的类型，并尝试在蛋形木板上创作和装饰我们自己的木芥子娃娃挂件！

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On Wednesdays during our Summer Reading Program, elementary-age kids are invited to join us for a different event every week to understand and experience cultures around the world!

Las kokeshi (こけし, 小芥子) son simples muñecas japonesas de madera sin brazos ni piernas que han sido fabricadas durante más de 150 años como juguete popular para niños. También son símbolos de esperanzas de cosechas abundantes, deseos de buena suerte y fortuna, y gran aprecio por la artesanía y la cultura. Únete hoy y aprende más sobre datos curiosos y diferentes tipos de muñecas kokeshi. ¡Y luego, intentemos crear y decorar nuestro propio adorno al estilo kokeshi en un recorte de madera con forma de huevo!