The Yolo County Library invites children and their families to a vibrant celebration of Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), a nationwide initiative promoting literacy, diversity and the joy of reading.

During the course of several events from April 5 through April 27, every child will receive a free book, and all locations will feature special performances and engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) crafts.

“Día champions the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds and fosters connections between children and families, weaving a rich tapestry of books, languages, and cultures,” stated County Librarian and Chief Archivist Diana Lopez. “Our team has planned diverse and delightful family programs and will be giving away a terrific variety of children’s books. We hope you join us in this fabulous celebration!”

Celebrated worldwide in spring, Día de los Niños honors children as the heart of every community, while Día de los Libros underscores the power of books to inspire and empower young readers. Yolo County Library’s celebration connects children and families to diverse stories, cultures and languages through engaging events across multiple library branches.

All are welcome to participate in this FREE, fun, and educational celebration:

April 5 at 11:00 a.m. South Davis Montgomery Library, 1441 Danbury Street, Davis with Folklorico and Dilly Dally the Clown

April 12 at 1:00 p.m. Yolo Branch Library, 37750 Sacramento Street, Yolo, CA with Steve Chaney and Corny Crow

April 16 at 2:00 p.m. Esparto Regional Library, 17065 Yolo Avenue, Esparto with Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera

April 19 at 11:00 a.m. Winters Community Library, 708 Railroad Avenue, Winters with Ballet Folklorico del Ecuador INTI-TULPA

April 23 at 2:15 p.m. Clarksburg Branch Library, 52915 Netherlands Avenue, Clarksburg with Ukulele Storytime

April 26 at 1:00 p.m. Arthur F. Turner Community Library, 1212 Merkley Avenue, West Sacramento with Folklorico Latino de Woodland

April 26 at 1:30 p.m. Knights Landing Branch Library, 42351 Third Street, Knights Landing with a Magician

April 27 at 2:00 p.m. Mary L. Stephens — Davis Branch Library, 315 E. 14th Street, Davis with Cascada de Flores

No reservations are required, and all programs are free to attend. Programs are sponsored and supported by Yolo County’s Friends of the Library groups and the Yolo County Library Foundation. For more information, please visit the Library’s website, www.YoloCountyLibrary.org, or connect with the Library on Facebook and Instagram @yolocountylibrary.