Free Library New Americans

02/18/2025

Family Bilingual Spanish Storytime: A Journey to Colombia

📅 Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | ⏰ 10:30 A.M.
📍 Children's Department, Parkway Central Library

🌍 Adventure awaits! Join us for a special Family Bilingual Spanish Storytime, part of the Languages of Philadelphia series, where we celebrate bilingualism, cultural diversity, and the power of storytelling to connect us all.

02/18/2025

📝 ¡Descubre tu poeta interior!

Únete a nosotros en Finding Our Voice: V Taller de Creación Poética, un evento virtual gratuito diseñado para ayudarte a explorar y crear poesía de una manera sencilla e inspiradora. 🌿✨

Guiado por Norma Corrales-Martin y Yesenia Escobar Espitia, escritoras experimentadas y apasionadas educadoras, este taller te llevará en un viaje literario para descubrir la belleza de la expresión poética.

🎤 ¡Bonus! Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de compartir su trabajo en un micrófono abierto presencial en PhillyCAM el 23 de abril.

📅 Cuándo: Miércoles 9 de abril | 🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m. (Virtual)
📍 Dónde: En línea – ¡Regístrate ahora! http://tinyurl.com/Taller-de-poesia-2025

¡Todos son bienvenidos! Deja que tu voz se escuche y deja brillar tu creatividad. 🌎✨

02/18/2025

📝 Unlock Your Inner Poet!

Join us for Finding Our Voice: V Poetic Creation Workshop, a free virtual event designed to help you explore and create poetry in a simple, inspiring way. 🌿✨

Guided by Norma Corrales-Martin and Yesenia Escobar Espitia, experienced writers and passionate educators, this workshop will take you on a literary journey to discover the beauty of poetic expression.

🎤 Bonus! Participants will have the opportunity to share their work at an in-person open mic at PhillyCAM on April 23!

📅 When: Wednesday, April 9 | 🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m. (Virtual)
📍 Where: Online – Register now! http://tinyurl.com/Taller-de-poesia-2025

All are welcome! Let your voice be heard and your creativity shine.

🌎✨

11/25/2024

Citizenship Class for Older Adults @ KleinLife Community Center
10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Mondays + Wednesdays from 10am-12pm
Class begins Monday, December 2nd
Register now: (215) 832-0900

11/22/2024

For more information and to register, please visit amrevmuseum.org/citizenship
or contact 267-579-3703 or [email protected].

10/10/2024

The importance of promoting family bilingual/bicultural storytime in our communities. Thank you PHL17 for this interview!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF-bbrQ6HrM

Latin American Book Fair

For more go to PHL17.com

10/10/2024

"Languages of Philadelphia Storytime Series" presented at Parkway Central Children's Department, Free Library of Philadelphia. The next family bilingual/bicultural storytime is français! For additonal information visit www.freelibrary.org

10/10/2024

Today, I presented the Peruvian "World Traveling Trunk" at Parkway Central Library. Children and families enjoyed this bilingual/bicultural experience! We stamped our passports and flew to Lima and Cusco. The audience met "Inti" my pet llama. "Inti" is a Quechua word that means sun. We used our imagination to cross mountains and trees. We took an airplane, a train, a bus and walk to arrive to the citadel of Machu Picchu in which I began reading bilingual Spanish/English stories.
This program is part of the "Languages of Philadelphia Storytime Series" presented at the Parkway Central Children's Department, Free Library of Philadelphia. For more information, please visit www.freelibrary.org











Latin American Book Fair

09/25/2024

Únase a nosotros para un interesante conversatorio que discutirá la necesidad de explorar las diversas narrativas, y la representación, en la literatura infantil. Este evento, que se llevará a cabo en Taller Puertorriqueño durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, con interpretación simultánea en español, reunirá a reconocidos autores y editores locales para destacar el poder transformador de la narración inclusiva.
El panel analizará cómo las diversas historias impactan el desarrollo de los jóvenes, abordando tanto los desafíos como las recompensas de la autoedición. También se ofrecerán estrategias para destacarlos en escuelas, librerías y bibliotecas. Los autores emergentes obtendrán valiosas recomendaciones sobre el proceso editorial, desde la publicación de su primer libro hasta su promoción eficaz en el ámbito literario.

Esta es una increíble oportunidad para que escritores, educadores y amantes de los libros aprendan de profesionales de la industria y aboguen por una mayor inclusión en la literatura infantil.

El programa es presentado por Literacy Nation como parte del programa general de la Feria del Libro Latinoamericano 2024.

Este programa ha sido posible gracias al apoyo del Fondo Lydia Eloise Seïbert.

Sábado, 12 de octubre, 2024 a la 1:00 P.M. en Taller Puertorriqueño.

09/25/2024

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the importance of diverse narratives and representation in children’s literature. Held at Taller Puertorriqueño during Hispanic Heritage Month, with simultaneous Spanish interpretation, this event brings together acclaimed local authors and publishers to highlight the transformative power of inclusive storytelling.

The panel will explore how diverse stories shape young minds, examining the rewards and challenges of self-publishing, and offering strategies for creating standout books in the mainstream market.

This is an incredible opportunity for writers, educators, and book lovers to learn from industry professionals and advocate for greater inclusion in children’s literature.

The program is presented by Literacy Nation as part of the Latin American Book Fair 2024.

This program was made possible through support from The Lydia Eloise Seïbert Fund.

Saturday, October 12th at 1 p.m. in Taller Puertorriqueño.

09/06/2024

Echoes of Heritage: Unveiling the Latin American Poetic Voice in Philadelphia

Saturday, October 12, 2:00 p.m.
at Taller Puertorriqueño
2600 N. 5th Street

Join us for an enriching and interactive workshop as we
celebrate the profound impact of Latin American poetry
in Philadelphia. Presented in partnership with Library of
America’s Latino Poetry, the Latin American Book Fair,
Acción Colombia, Temple University and the Free Library of
Philadelphia, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore
and contribute to the vibrant world of Latino poetry.

Participants will delve into the themes and traditions that have
shaped Latin American poetry, discussing its significance and
resonance in today’s world. The workshop will culminate in a
collaborative experience where attendees will come together
to recreate a group poem, reflecting the diverse voices and
experiences of the community.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a creative and cultural
celebration, highlighting the rich poetic heritage of Latin
America and its contemporary expressions in Philadelphia.

This program is presented as part of Latino Poetry: Places
We Call Home, a major public humanities initiative taking
place across the nation in 2024 and 2025, directed by
Library of America and funded with generous support from
the National Endowment for the Humanities.

For more details about the 6th
edition of the Latin American Book Fair, visit latinbookfair.com.



The Library of America

09/06/2024

Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con la Hora de Cuentos
Familiar bilingüe en inglés y español en Taller Puertorriqueño el sábado 12 de octubre a las 11 de la mañana.

Sumérgete en las diversas narrativas que resaltan la belleza de la cultura hispana. Después de la sesión de cuentos, únete a nosotros para una actividad artesanal divertida que toda la familia podrá disfrutar.

Este evento es presentado por la Free Library of Philadelphia en colaboración con la Feria Latinoamericana del Libro y Taller Puertorriqueño. Para más información sobre la 6ª edición de la Feria del Libro Latinoamericano, visite latinbookfair.com.