Library EventSunday Fun Day: Japanese Koinobori

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Sunday, May 5, 2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

05/05/2019 2:00pm 05/05/2019 4:00pm Sunday Fun Day: Japanese Koinobori Today is Children's Day in Japan, a national holiday to respect children's personalities and to celebrate their happiness.On this day, families raise the carp-shaped koinobori flags with one carp for the father, one for the mother, and one carp for each child.The Japanese consider it to be the most spirited fish -- so full of energy and power that it can fight its way up swift-running streams and cascades. Stop by the Storytime Room to celebrate and create your own Koinobori flag! Sunday Fun Days are designed for children and their families to enjoy together. Iowa City Public Library Iowa City Public Library America/Chicago public

Storytime Room

Today is Children's Day in Japan, a national holiday to respect children's personalities and to celebrate their happiness.On this day, families raise the carp-shaped koinobori flags with one carp for the father, one for the mother, and one carp for each child.The Japanese consider it to be the most spirited fish -- so full of energy and power that it can fight its way up swift-running streams and cascades. Stop by the Storytime Room to celebrate and create your own Koinobori flag!

Sunday Fun Days are designed for children and their families to enjoy together.

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This event is open to the public.