In recognition of Asian Heritage Month this May, the branches of Coquitlam Public Library are participating in the ancient Japanese tradition of Senbazuru, opens a new window: The art of folding 1,000 origami cranes. We will be hanging chains of paper cranes up and around our branches, and we need your help!
This program is happening all month long at both the City Centre and Poirier branches. During opening hours, we will have a display on a table near the help desk at either branch with paper, and instructions on how to fold a paper crane. Every patron is welcome to stop by, and fold a paper crane! After you're done, our staff will hang up your crane with the others, and we'll be one crane closer to 1,000 (and beyond).
So don't wait! Whether you've folded a thousand cranes of your own, or haven't folded a piece of paper more than twice, stop by City Centre and Poirier, and be part of this amazing project.
In the meantime, check out what we've accomplished so far with your help!
Paper Cranes at City CentrePhoto of the paper crane-making station and the display of paper cranes in the foyer of the City Centre branch.
Paper Crane Station at City Centre Close-upPhoto of the paper crane-making station at the City Centre branch, taken from a different angle and focusing mostly on the tables with paper and instructions.
Paper Cranes at PoirierPhoto of the paper crane-making station at Poirier, along with the display of paper cranes hanging by a pillar.
Paper Crane Home DeliveryPhoto of a home delivery Library worker standing next to a home delivery patron holding a gifted paper crane and smiling at the camera.
