Guided Search: Arts and Culture, Children

Our neighborhoods hold the personalities, histories, and stories of the people who live in them. In these visual art and storytelling workshops, children of all ages and caregivers will be invited to explore and celebrate what makes our Philadelphia communities unique and strong!

Children and their caregivers are invite to join Haddington Library for a read-aloud of the One Book, One Philadelphia 2022 children’s selection, Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal. The storytime will take place on the steps outside of Haddington Library, and a limited supply of free copies of the book will be available for participants to take home.

What is something you want to protect? What makes you feel protected? Cultures around the world use wrapping and binding techniques with thread to create symbols of protection. In this workshop for children and their caregivers, we will read the One Book, One Philadelphia children’s selection, Alma and How She Got Her Name, and create our own personal protective amulets inspired by the book.

In this workshop for children of all ages and caregivers, we'll read the One Book, One Philadelphia 2022 children's book, Alma and How She Got Her Name, and celebrate the stories and meanings of our own names with a collage activity. The workshop will be facilitated by artist Anthony Folks and is part of One Book, One Philadelphia.

In this virtual workshop for younger children and their caregivers, we'll create our own instruments using recycled materials, write our own songs, and learn about instruments that are culturally significant in Puerto Rico.

Israel - Advancing Women and Girls in STEM.

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is having FREE civic engagement block parties this fall in Northeast Philly. Join your community for Covid-safe outdoor activities, including art, music, food, and more for the whole family! Vaccines will be available on site.

There will also be opportunities to register to vote, ask questions, and learn about community resources (employment, education, immigration).

Block Party Dates

Saturday, August 21 Location: Rawnhurst

Saturday, August 28 Location: Lawncrest