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Gyotaku: Fish Printing

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

2025-05-17 13:00:00 2025-05-17 14:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Gyotaku: Fish Printing Pontiac Branch -

Saturday, May 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-17 13:00:00 2025-05-17 14:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Gyotaku: Fish Printing Learn about the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, a practice dating back to the mid-1800s. Pontiac Branch -

Learn about the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, a practice dating back to the mid-1800s.

Come celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month here at the library by making your own Gyotaku. Gyotaku is a form of nature printing, where ink is applied to a fish which is then pressed onto paper. This art form was used by fishermen to record their catches, but has also become an art form of its own. We will use fake fish dipped in to ink and press them into paper then apply water colors to highlight our art work.  

This program is intended for children.

Space is limited: register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins. Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible - we’d love to help.  

Pontiac Branch

Phone: 260-421-1350

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We're closed Monday May 26 due to All ACPL Locations will be CLOSED for the Holiday.
Mon, May 26 Closed
(All ACPL Locations will be CLOSED for the Holiday.)
Tue, May 27 10:00AM to 9:00PM
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About the library

Pontiac Branch shares a campus with the Fort Wayne Urban League and Brightpoint’s Hanna Creighton Head Start. It has a 2 story playscape for children and artwork on the pillars by Theoplis Smith. Don’t miss the stained glass window that was designed by William L. Lupkin Designs and donated by the building’s architect, Alan R.Grinsfelder. The Pontiac Branch is a community destination for neighborhood kids, organizations & clubs, and those in need of computer access.  

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