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Hang out time for Spanish-speaking/bilingual families with free activities, snacks, and books. Tiempo para pasar juntos en familia. Actividades gratuituas que incluyen merienda y libros de regalo.
September 10 – Karaoke singalong / Noche de karaoke
October 8 – Monsters & Folklore / Monstruos y folklore
November 12 – Guatemalan weaving / Tejido guatemalteco
December 10 – Let’s Make Tamales! / ¡Hagamos tamales!
Bilingual and Spanish-speaking families engage in this recurring free evening of activities for the whole family. Each date will feature a unique activity or game, snacks, and book giveaway door prizes. In addition, Americas Award books will be featured. The Americas Award celebrates YA and Children’s literature that portrays Latin America, The Caribbean, and Latinx culture in the United States with an authentic lens. This program is planned for families with children ages 6 - 12 and their siblings.
Please register to help us plan for supplies.
Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library and the Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University.
Familias bilingües y que hablan español se reúnen en esta tarde gratis de actividades para toda la familia. Cada fecha presentará una actividad, juego, meriendas u oportunidades de regalos de libros. Adicionalmente, tendremos libros del premio Américas. El premio Américas celebra a la literatura infantil y juvenil que retrata a Latinoamérica, el caribe y la cultura Latinx en los Estados Unidos a través de una perspectiva auténtica. Este programa está planeado para familias con niños de edades desde los 6 a los 12 años.
Presentado por Friends of the New Orleans Public Library y el Stone Center for Latin American Studies de Tulane.
AGE GROUP: | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | Youth Literacy | Language | Holiday Events | Crafting |
TAGS: | Youth Programming | S.M.A.R.T Kids | Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month |
Mon, Dec 09 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Dec 10 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Dec 11 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Dec 12 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Dec 13 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Dec 14 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Dec 15 | Closed |
In 2016, Mid-City Library relocated to The Automotive Life Insurance Company Building. Built in 1963, this mid-century modern gem was designed by Curtis & Davis Architects, who are also known for designing the Superdome and the Main Library on Loyola Ave. In 2010, the building was recognized as a historic landmark by the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission.
Monday – Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed
Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday Closed