About this Event
Join KPBS Kids at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library for a very special Día de los Niños Fiesta!
Friday, April 26, 2024
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION!
For Pre-K - Third Grade
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Join us at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library for a celebration of literacy and STEAM education! Children and families will enjoy hand-on activities, story time, a book giveaway, and a special visit from Elinor* from PBS Kids' hit animated series, Elinor Wonders Why!
*Access to the event’s character meet-and-greet may be restricted based on attendance. The photo opportunity with the costume character is subject to availability and weather permitting.
Tentative Program
10:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. – Story time with local author Miriam Aguilar Escobar, followed by dance and movement!
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Joe Bloom presents Mij’o Muzik
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Book signing (the book discount for attendees is $20.00 - checks and/or cash accepted)
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. & 11:30am – 12:00 p.m. – Photos with KPBS Kids character, Elinor Wonders Why
10:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Hands-on activities
More about Miriam Aguilar Escobar!
Miriam Aguilar Escobar currently serves as the State Deputy Director for Women for State League of United Latin American Citizens, and Vice-President San Diego Education LULAC Council #3198. In addition to her service to LULAC, her activism at local, state, and national levels has proven her leadership skills in education and civil rights. Now, in her new journey as a children’s book author, Miriam wants to bring joy and help create a magical world through literature for young children. She has authored The Mammal Party, and soon to be published in Spanish, La fiesta de los mamiferos. To read more about her bio and her book visit: To read more about her bio and her book visit: https://miriamaguilarescobar.com/.
Sponsored by the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Otay Mesa-Nestor Branch Library, 3003 Coronado Avenue, San Diego, United States
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