Book Fiesta at Day-Riverside

Author Visit: Leo Espinosa

An afternoon with acclaimed children's illustrator and author, Leo Espinosa, who will present his work and a live drawing demonstration. Free copies of his books will be available for book signings.

We're hosting Book Fiesta all month long! Each branch will have a different event with crafts, activities, or special guests, celebrating the joy of books. Part of "El día de los niños." Children will receive a free book to keep at each event!

Click here for details on all of April's Book Fiesta events.

Tue, Apr 7, 4–5:30pm · Marmalade Branch
Ducks Love Fiestas

Sat, Apr 11, 11am–12pm · Anderson-Foothill Branch
Storytime and Friendship Bracelet Making Craft

Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am–12pm · Ballpark Library Lab
Storytime and Family Tree Craft

Fri, Apr 17, 3–5pm · Sprague Branch
Collage Bookmark Making

Sat, Apr 18, 11am–12pm · Sweet Branch
Storytime Yoga

Fri, Apr 24, 3–4:30pm · Day-Riverside Branch
Author Visit: Leo Espinosa

Sat, Apr 25, 1–2:30pm · Main Library
Reading Makes You Bloom

Sat, Apr 25, 2–4pm · Chapman Branch
Kids' Theater

Wed, Apr 29, 3–5pm · Glendale Branch
Book Tasting

Día de Los Niños began in Mexico in 1925 as a day to nationally honor children. In 1996 author and poet, Pat Mora, learned of the holiday and realizing that the United States had nothing similar, decided to create a day that not only celebrates children but also literacy and bilingualism. A new holiday was born known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros. Since then, Book Fiestas have been held nationwide in April to celebrate "bookjoy" and the importance of literacy for all children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

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