Dive into Literacy with Young Audiences of Louisiana at New Orleans Public Libraries

Young Audiences of Louisiana’s Community Arts and Literacy workshops return to New Orleans Public Libraries this summer. YALA’s arts-integrated Community Arts and Literacy workshops take storytime to the next level by assisting caregivers with early literacy strategies they can implement at home. The “Dive Into Literacy” Series revolves around an ocean theme and will run from June 14 - July 26 across the Greater New Orleans Area. Professional artists will lead families through a children’s story using the Wolf Trap approach, a research-based method designed to promote active learning. Attend for interactive arts education workshops, using the performing arts to explore the deep sea. While all children are welcome, this workshop is ideal for children infant to six years old. Attend one or all of the events below! Visit our event page for details.

We’re Going Out to Sea (Movement & Song)

Children will have an arts experience based on the book by Eric Carle, "Mr.Seahorse". Storytelling with puppets, songs about the sea, and an original yoga story will be the highlights.

Share the Spotlight (Movement/Dance)

Children will have an arts expereince based on the book by Marcus Pfister, "Mr.Seahorse." We will talk about sharing and taking turns while dancing in the middle of a circle or, as dancer's say, "dance cypher."

Underwater Musical Adventure (Music)

A musical adventure based on the book, The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. Through creative storytelling, children will have an arts experience which will include movement and song.

Dancing Through the Sea (Movement/Dance)

An underwater venture based on the book "Deep Sea Dance," by Kenn Nesbitt. Children will meet new animal friends and create dance moves along the way.

Join us on one of the dates below!

For more information, visit our event page or nolalibrary.org.

  • 6/14/2022: Robert E. Smith Library | Program: We’re Going Out to Sea

  • 6/15/2022: Central City Library | Program: We’re Going Out to Sea

  • 6/16/2022: Cita Dennis Hubble Library | Program: Share the Spotlight

  • 6/21/2022: Main Library | Program: We’re Going Out to Sea

  • 6/22/2022: Nora: Navra Library | Program: We’re Going Out to Sea

  • 6/23/2022: Rosa F. Keller Library | Program: We’re Going Out to Sea

  • 6/28/2022: Norman Mayer Library | Program: Underwater Musical Adventures with Rainbow Fish

  • 6/29/2022: Children's Resource Center Library | Program: Share the Spotlight | Program: We’re Going Out to Sea

  • 6/30/2022: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library | Program: Underwater Musical Adventures with Rainbow Fish

  • 7/12/2022: Algiers Regional Library | Program: Underwater Musical Adventures with Rainbow Fish

  • 7/19/2022: East New Orleans Regional Library | Program: Dancing through the Sea!

  • 7/26/2022: Milton H. Latter Regional Library | Program: Dancing through the Sea!

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