BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Library invites families with children to the free 22nd Annual Storybook Festival, from 10AM to 3:30PM, Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street in Pembroke Pines, 33331, 954-357-6580. 

The theme for this year's StoryBook Festival is "Heroes, Myths and Legends: A Quest Through Stories."  Geared toward children ages 10 and under, the festival provides a magical experience that encourages a love of reading and libraries through presentations by award-winning storytellers and literature-based performance groups. It is also an exciting way for the community to learn about Broward County Library's vast array of free programs and resources for all ages.  

Families can meet Christopher Eliopoulos, author/illustrator of The Yawns Are Coming! and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling series of picture book biographies, Ordinary People Change the World. 

The fun continues with live entertainment, as kids set sail for adventure with Atlantic Coast Theatre on a voyage in search of excitement and riches. Other festival highlights include Katie Adams performing "Star Stories: Greek Myths" with colorful shadow puppets, storytelling and audience participation.

StoryBook Festival activities include:  

• Big Book Giveaway to the first 1,000 children
• Storytellers Pat Nease and Carrie Sue Ayvar 
• City of Pembroke Pines Art & Cultural Center guitar and piano students
• ASM Music Schools young performers
• Indoor and outdoor stage shows
• Stilt walkers
• Fantasy Forest Tours featuring classic storybook characters 
• Costume Parade includes 50-teen storybook character parade; kids are invited to wear costumes to the festival and join the parade
• Virtual reality play, scavenger hunt and an estimation station learning game
  

For additional information, email BCLYouthServices@broward.org or call 954-357-6580.

The 22nd Annual StoryBook Festival is sponsored  by the Broward Public Library Foundation in partnership with the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department with additional generous support from Panera Bread Company, Children's Services Council of Broward County, Friends of Southwest Regional Library and Pembroke Pines Charter School at the Academic Village.