Thursday, April 30: Celebrate Children's Day/Book Day @ the Racine Public Library

Children's Day/Book Day, or El Día de los Niños/El Día De Los Libros, is a gift from the Latino community to all children. Many nations throughout the world celebrate "Día de los Niños" to honor children—who represent the hope and dreams of every community.

In the United States, a growing number of cities, schools, libraries, museums, churches and other community organizations are embracing this celebration by planning fun and exciting events designed to capture childrens' imaginations, involve family and community, and to inspire new generations of achievers.

The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., is hosting a Children's Day/Book Day celebration on Thursday, April 30 from 6-8 p.m. with a special performance by Ballet Folklórico Nacional, a storytime with bilingual storyteller Dixie Van Remmen, arts & crafts projects, and refreshments. The program is free and open to all; no registration is required.

Ballet Folklórico Nacional of Milwaukee is an innovative, theatrical body of dancers committed to the preservation of one of the richest artistic manifestations of tradition and culture in Mexico – "El Folklore". The group was founded by enthusiastic dancers with different degrees of experience in Mexican folk dance and traditional Aztec dance, and with a mission to promote Mexican Folklore dance with quality and authenticity. Every performance lights up the stage with its dazzling costumes and colorful depictions of Mexico's diverse culture and folklore. The repertoire includes such regional dances as Traditional Aztec Dance, Michoacan, Durango, Veracruz, Chiapas, Yucatan, Sonora, Norte (Polkas), Oaxaca and Jalisco including "Floreo de Soga" Trick Roping.

For more information contact the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9245.