About this Event
The Listening Room at IFS
Dates: Thursdays, August 20th, September 24th, October 22nd
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM (Eastern Daylight Time
Location: Intercultural Family Services, Inc. (please note the new location:
4240 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 386-1298
Audience: For Families & Caregivers with youth 2nd-6th grade; siblings welcomed!
Join us for a free Monthly Storytelling Experience for Families with children's book author Julia Taus! Using Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences framework, every session meets your child exactly where they are. No need to be a "good writer"—just bring curiosity!
Open to 2nd–6th GRADE STUDENTS; SIBLINGS WELCOME. Families, caregivers, and siblings are also invited to join.
Story Reading & Conversation: We will read a children’s book together and explore its themes through guided discussion—no preparation needed!
Creative Writing Guided Activities: Designed to help children and adults discover their strengths and express themselves through writing. No grades or judgment, just creativity and connection.
Open Mic Storytelling: Optional participation to share a story, memory, or even a sentence. Prefer to listen? Listening counts too!
Discover Your Next Great Read: Take home free books that reflect the day’s themes, spark curiosity, and keep the story going at home. Courtesy of Philly Book Bank.
Event venue & nearby stays
Intercultural Family Services Inc, 4240 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, United States
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