The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington invites you to explore a curated selection of books for young readers and to take part in our monthly series of gatherings “In biblioteca in italiano.”
Kids between 4 and 10 are warmly invited to join us and Fiorenza Castelli for a fun journey through wonderful stories in Italian and about Italian culture – open to readers of every language!
During each encounter, we engage with excerpts from books on a specific theme. To enhance our storytelling experience, we incorporate hands-on activities.
For our February meet-up we will read “Piccolo Mago” by author Chiara Valentina Segré, illustrated by Roberta Terracchio, published by VerbaVolant Edizioni in 2019.
To join us, registration is required. Start time is 4:30 pm.
IMPORTANT: Please Read Our Participation Agreement/ Waiver Form
LOCATION
Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
RSVP for February 10, 2026
Click on button below for availability
REGISTRATION REQUIRED AND ACCEPTED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH EVENTBRITE
MORE ABOUT “IN BIBLIOTECA IN ITALIANO”
These encounters are appropriate for children between 4 and 10 years old. The encounters are held once a month in the library of the Italian Cultural Institute, from October to May at 4:30 pm, and last about 1 hour. Adults accompanying the children are not expected to stay during the event, unless they choose to do so. Registration is necessary as space is limited.
Please register for each date separately (use above registration button)
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
- October 7, 2025 – “Pimpa viaggia in Italia” by Francesco Tullio-Altan (Franco Cosimo Panini editore)
- November 11, 2025 – “E se… ?” by Anthony Browne (CameloZampa)
- December 2, 2025 – “Si può” by Giusi Quarenghi (Tuttestorie)
- January 13, 2026 – “L’uomo del camion” (The Birthday Present) and “Il prestigiatore” (The Green Conjurer) by Bruno Munari (Corraini Editore)
- February 10, 2026 – “Piccolo Mago” by Chiara Valentina Segré, illustrations by Roberta Terracchio (VerbaVolant Edizioni)
The following dates are “to be confirmed”
- March 10, 2026
- April 7, 2026
- May 5, 2026