Organized by
Municipio Santiago do Cacém
Saturday 18 April
11:30–19:30
Biblioteca Municipal Manuel José do Tojal
Passeio das Barcas 7E2, 7500-170 · Vila Nova de Santo André
Get directionsSaturday 18 April
11:30–19:30
Biblioteca Municipal Manuel José do Tojal
Passeio das Barcas 7E2, 7500-170 · Vila Nova de Santo André
Get directionsThe xxth edition of “Contos Traquinas” will take place on April 18, as part of International Children’s Book Day. To celebrate children’s and young adult literature with our youngest readers, we will be hosting various activities at the Manuel José “do Tojal” Municipal Library in Vila Nova de Santo André.
Program
10:30 a.m. – “Animated and illustrated pop-up books” – Illustration workshop led by Nic and Inês
Target audience: children ages 3 to 12, limit of 12 participants
Advance registration required via email at smba@cm-santiagocacem.pt or at the service desks of municipal libraries.
3:30 PM – “Books Up High” – Storytime with a display of unique books by Nic and Inês
Hands up… and books too! Nic and Inês arrive with books like you’ve never seen before: handmade, giant, interactive, and full of magic.
Target Audience: Families
4:30 PM – “Kamishibai” – Storytelling session by Cláudia Almendra
In an interactive format, original stories, traditional tales, nursery rhymes, poetry, and songs will come to life through Kamishibai art, a storytelling technique originating in Japan.
Target audience: Families
Sat, 26 Sept · 11:00
👨👩👧👦Naturkids invites families to spend a unique day at Parque Central in Vila Nova de Santo André. 📅 September 26 🕘 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Various workshops, storytelling, a picnic, traditional games, and lots of fun. Children’s concert with Ricardo Reis Pinto. 👉Registration: naturkids.associacao@gmail.com
Sat, 26 Sept · 18:00
Cicloteca – Sunset Reading As part of the 21st anniversary of the Manuel José “Do Tojal” Municipal Library, the event “Cicloteca – Sunset Reading” will take place in front of the Manuel José “Do Tojal” Municipal Library in Vila Nova de Santo André, starting at 5:00 p.m. on September 26. ✌ An hour of reading completely “offline.” Are you up for the challenge? Bring your own book or choose one of our many suggestions. 📍 5:00 p.m. – Sunset Reading 📍 6:00 p.m. – Trompete Chillout by Alexandre Pintassilgo with complimentary drinks We’re counting on you! 👉 Register in advance by emailing bmsa@cm-santiagocacem.pt or at the reception desk of the Manuel José “do Tojal” Municipal Library.