Join us for a special storytime with Andrea Cáceres, author & illustrator of My Dog Just Speaks Spanish! Enjoy a morning of reading, drawing, and imagination, and meet the creators behind the story.
This program is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers.
First-come, first served. Limited to 15 children plus caregiver(s).
Please arrive on time as we may not be able to accommodate latecomers.
We are unable to accommodate daycares & school groups.
Workshop | Banned Books Week: Kindred by Octavia Butler
Join us for Fiction & Florals, an interactive workshop bringing together the art of floral arrangement and literature. This Banned Books Week, learn to create a flower bouquet inspired by Kindred by Octavia Butler.
Guided by florist Ivy Paniagua, we will explore the book’s themes and learn how to express them in floral composition. You will learn how the various colors, textures and personalities of flowers work together in the story of a floral arrangement.
This workshop is open to all—whether you have read the book, or are simply looking for a fun creative experience, join us!
What to Expect:
Hands-On Instruction: Learn the basics of floral arrangement, composition, and design.
Literary Discussion: Dive into excerpts and engage in guided reflection around literature.
Floral Storytelling: Learn how different flowers can tell different stories– just like how stories explore how one choice can create various life paths.
Creative Design: Create a beautiful, expressive floral arrangement reflecting the book’s themes and imagery.
Designed for readers and non-readers alike, this workshop is a chance to engage with literature in a whole new way. Join us and get creative!
A few things to know about the program:
All materials are provided.
Participants will leave with their floral arrangements.
No prior reading required! All are welcome, whether you’ve read the book or you’re just curious.
Short excerpts and facilitator prompts will guide the discussion.
Copies of the book will be available for checkout!
Registration is strongly encouraged as spots are limited.
Literature to Life presents The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
This thrilling adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Junot Díaz, which chronicles the life of Oscar, an overweight science-fiction enthusiast who dreams of becoming the Dominican J. R. R. Tolkien. Growing up in Paterson, he obsesses over fantasy novels, falling in love, and the curse that has plagued his family for generations. Despite the endless taunting from friends, family, and foes, Oscar remains true to himself, as the family curse declares its power and the violence of Oscar’s family history collides with his present.
Adapted by Elise Thoron and Directed by Kelvin Grullon. With Jean Perez, a Dominican-American Actor & Filmmaker from The Bronx whose work is committed to bold and authentic storytelling, fusing genre with truth. He brings presence, depth, and emotional truth, with a passion for exploring narratives that highlight culture, resilience and the complexity of the human spirit. As Co-Founder of Altagracia Productions, he aims to reclaim narrative power, elevate his community, and leave a legacy that guides and inspires the next generation of storytellers.
LITERATURE TO LIFE (LTL) is a performance-based literacy program that presents professionally staged verbatim adaptations of American literary classics. LTL’s mission is to perform great books that inspire young people to read and become authors of their own lives. LTL was founded more than three decades ago as the educational program of the American Place Theatre. Now an independent organization, this mighty collective of artists and educators brings the voices of diverse authors to thousands of students and audiences nationwide, giving them the tools to become the empowered “voices worth hearing” of our future. www.literaturetolife.org | @lit2life
Author Ryan Goldberg is joining us at the Fountain Bookshop for a discussion about his book and a bird walk in Fort Tryon Park to follow!
Diverse Books + Banter: “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury
Join the Inwood Library on Thursday, March 26th from 5:30 – 6:30 PM to discuss: “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury.
This is an IN-PERSON event only. You can register online to secure your seat.
You may reserve a physical copy of this book to pick up at a library branch. Copies of the book are currently available for borrowing at the Inwood Library. While supplies last!
Open to Adults 18+
