El Día de
los Niños celebrates
international cultures April 26
COLD
SPRING, KY (April 15) – Families are invited to attend El Día de los Niños,
a celebration of children, families, and reading at the Campbell County Public
Library from noon- 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Cold Spring branch. Everyone can enjoy face painters, multicultural crafts and
worldly food. Plan to arrive early to receive a free book,
available while supplies last.
Origami artist Jonathan Heart will teach
children how to make amazing creations throughout the afternoon and special
guest Curious George will lead a Spanish story time at 12:30 p.m. At
2 p.m. the Afrikan-American Drum and Dance Ensemble will give a traditional
African drum and dance performance.
“We are thrilled to host an event that
celebrates the important role families and literacy play in every culture,” said
Ashley Wright, children’s services librarian at the Cold Spring branch. “We are looking forward to a day of fun and
exploring different cultures with experiences, stories and food. Our
special guest, Curious George, is excited to join us for the afternoon.”
This
is the fifth year the Campbell County Public Library has hosted an El Día celebration. The celebration emphasizes the importance of
literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. For additional information, call
the Cold Spring branch of the Campbell County Public Library at 859-781-6166.
Cutline: Families enjoy an
Italian story time at the 2013 El Día de los Niños.
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