Origami Crane Display for Teens | West Valley Lib

Today: Origami Crane Display for Teens at West Valley Library

Teens throughout San Jose are invited to take part in folding paper cranes to be put on display in the Teen Room at the West Valley Branch Library. Can you help us reach 1,000 paper cranes? The cranes will be on display through at least the month of May. WHAT: WIth Earth Day on April 22 and May being Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we have some options for materials to fold your cranes. You are welcome to use both options! Option 1: Use whatever clean, reusable paper you have (paper bags, magazines, newspaper, scratch paper, etc.) to fold your own cranes. Cut paper into 6-inch (15 cm) squares if needed. Tip: Try to cut your paper to be as even and precise as possible to make it easier to fold and align. Option 2: Come pick up origami paper (while supples last) at Bascom Branch Library or West Valley Branch Library during open hours. Please visit the Information Desk and ask staff for some origami paper. Visitors must follow our Safety Guidelines and will receive 5 sheets of paper per person while supplies last. HOW: Fold your cranes whenever you have time. Here are some printable instructions for one way to fold an origami crane or you can find a video tutorial or other instruction resource that you like. Check our catalog for more origami resources from the Library! WHEN: Starting in April, deliver your folded paper cranes to staff during open hours at any of the below participating locations nearest to you. Staff will arrange to have paper cranes sent to West Valley Branch for display. Tip: To help protect your cranes during transport, please flatten them if delivering to another library other than West Valley Branch. Our libraries will be closed on Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day. Bascom Branch Library Call 408-808-3077 during open hours if you wish to check paper availability before you visit Educational Park Branch Library (drop-off only) Santa Teresa Branch Library (drop-off only) West Valley Branch Library Call 408-244-4747 during open hours if you wish to check paper availability before you visit To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for library-sponsored events, please call 408-808-2000 or email Accessibility@sjlibrary.org at least three business days prior to the event.
Audience: Teens, ages 12-18 Source