Sims Library of Poetry

🌟 Join Us for Storytime with Ariadna Sánchez Hernández! 🌟

📚 Meet the Author!
Ariadna Sánchez Hernández, a talented writer, poet, and dedicated mom, is visiting us from Ejutla de Crespo, Oaxaca! Her inspiring works explore themes of migration, identity, and community.

✨ Featured Book: La jugada del día
Dive into a magical story about imagination, perseverance, and the love for baseball! Follow the journey of a young boy chasing his dream of becoming a player.

🌈 Why Attend?
- 🌟 Inspire Your Kids: Learn about believing in themselves through storytelling!
- 🎤 Live Reading: Enjoy a captivating bi-lingual (Spanish/English) reading and interactive discussion with Ariadna!
- ✍️ Meet a Passionate Advocate: Ariadna is not just an author; she’s a passionate educator, committed to nurturing a love for stories and creativity.

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, July 12, 2025 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Sims Library of Poetry
2702 W Florence Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90043

🥳 Don’t miss this chance to connect and grow through literature!

✨ Bring your little ones and let’s embark on this adventure together!

Come out and support our youth!!

Did you know that art and literacy are not just subjects; they’re the heartbeats of creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence in our children? 🧠❤️

By encouraging artistic expression and reading, we’re giving our kids the tools they need to navigate the world with confidence and imagination. Art unlocks their creativity, while literacy gives them the power to share their stories and ideas! 📚🌈

Let’s come together and celebrate our future storytellers and creators! Join us at the children’s art gallery this weekend to support and uplift our young artists! 🖌️🎉

Together, we can nurture a thriving community that believes in the power of creativity! 🙌💖

Let’s inspire, support, and grow! 💪✨

Come support our young artists and stop by the Glass and Quill gallery to support their creativity, bonds and art!
Head to the link in bio to buy a ticket or make a donation towards keeping our youth programs for the community!

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🌟🎨✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Glass and Quill Gallery for the exhibit “Books to Brushes”! 📚💖

We’re thrilled to showcase the incredible artwork created by our talented teens and tweens, and toddlers celebrating their love for books and the special bonds they’ve formed with friends through storytelling and creativity. This unique exhibit features interpretive paintings inspired by their favorite books, bringing their visions to life and showcasing the magic of imagination!

But that’s not all! 🎶 Get ready to enjoy live performances from some amazing teen music bands that will fill the gallery with energy and excitement!

📅 Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
🕖 Time: 5 pm — 7 pm
📍 Location: Glass and Quill Gallery

Come support our young artists and musicians, explore their creativity, and reconnect through the love of literature and art. Let’s celebrate the powerful connections that stories and music can create!

Bring your friends and family for an evening filled with inspiration, joy, and creativity! ✨❤️

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Check out this phenomenal line up and come through tonight for pages on stages!!

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