Christmas Among Books: A Guide to Festive Activities in Barcelona Libraries
This Christmas season, if you’re looking for engaging and educational activities for your children, Barcelona Libraries have you covered. From December 16th until January 5th, a wide array of free events will be held across various library branches, focusing on storytelling, workshops, film screenings, and even coding for young minds. It’s the perfect opportunity to dive into new books or enjoy a captivating experience with the family.
What’s On Offer?
The program includes something for everyone, with a special emphasis on younger audiences. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights:
- Storytelling Sessions: Many libraries will host enchanting storytelling sessions. For instance, the Barceloneta – La Fraternidad Library will feature “La cabra Serafina,” a live illustrated story by Blai Senabre, on December 17th. Ada Cusidó will present “Cel amunt” at the Ignasi Iglésias – Can Fabra Library on December 20th. Additionally, “El tió congelat,” by Enric Hugas Batlle and Keke Shuga, will be told at the Sant Antoni – Joan Oliver Library on December 22nd.
- Plush Toy Parties: The Ignasi Iglésias – Can Fabra Library is organizing fun plush toy parties, complete with book recommendations for children.
- Film Screenings: Libraries such as Montserrat Abelló, Jaume Fuster, and Nou Barris – Aurora Díaz Plaja will be screening children’s films selected by Verdi cinemas. Titles include “La Mia i el lleó blanc” and “Herois de Central Park.”
- Coding Workshops: For tech-savvy children aged 9 to 13, the Montserrat Abelló Library offers two sessions of the “Code Club Nadal” workshop on December 19th and 20th. This extracurricular technology and programming activity is led by Alejandra Neri.
Key Information for Participants:
To make the most of these activities, here’s some practical information:
- Dates: From December 16th, 2025, to January 5th, 2026.
- Locations: Various Barcelona Libraries across the city. Check the Barcelona Libraries website for specific locations and schedules for each event.
- Target Audience: Primarily children and families, with some activities tailored to specific age groups (e.g., coding workshops for 9-13 year olds).
- Cost: All activities are free of charge.
How to Find More Information:
For a complete list of all Christmas activities, detailed schedules, and specific library locations, it is recommended to visit the official Barcelona Libraries website.
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Don’t miss out on these wonderful opportunities to celebrate the festive season with books, stories, and engaging learning experiences at your local Barcelona library!
