The Art of Storytelling (AOS) Professional Exchange Workshop and International Festival Day is Miami-Dade Public Library System’s signature event. The purpose of this annual event is to explore the unique ways in which storytelling is used by librarians, educators, parents and caregivers, of varying countries, to impact the lives of their communities. The ultimate goal of this program is to foster a love of reading, the cultural arts, and libraries among children and their caregivers. To achieve this goal, the Library System has partnered each year, since 2000, with a library from another country to share the historical and cultural highlights of that country, as seen through its literature, folklore and art. The program includes an International Library-to-Library Exchange, Professional Workshops, and an International Festival Day.
By sharing the culture of Miami-Dade County, and that of our exchange partners, through storytelling, theatric performances, and art exhibitions, the Library System hopes to open a world in which storytelling is viewed as a colorful tapestry for all ages to enjoy. |