Smiley Stories
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Join us for a fun, action-filled bilingual performance by Colombian artists Linda Gallo Bedoya and Jaime E. Riascos Villegas.
Sharing “short stories for short legs,” Linda and Jaime will bring us delightful tales from the Latin American oral tradition—a participatory experience that will be fun for children and adults alike!
About the Storytellers:
Born in Colombia, Linda and Jaime of Smiley Stories have become known as among the best storytellers in Latin America, receiving special recognition from their country’s Ministry of Culture. Their performances have been showcased at international theater festivals from Spain to Argentina, earning awards and recognition in several countries. Their workshops, presentations, and conferences have been held at prestigious universities including Stanford, Berkeley, UCLA, Dartmouth, and Cornell.
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Sunday, August 09, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Belle Haven Library, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, CA
https://www.menlopark.gov/storytelling
More free events with Menlo Park Library:
https://www.menlopark.gov/calendar
Menlo Park Library on social media:
@menloparklibrary on Instagram & Facebook
@menlolibrary on Twitter/X
Sharing “short stories for short legs,” Linda and Jaime will bring us delightful tales from the Latin American oral tradition—a participatory experience that will be fun for children and adults alike!
About the Storytellers:
Born in Colombia, Linda and Jaime of Smiley Stories have become known as among the best storytellers in Latin America, receiving special recognition from their country’s Ministry of Culture. Their performances have been showcased at international theater festivals from Spain to Argentina, earning awards and recognition in several countries. Their workshops, presentations, and conferences have been held at prestigious universities including Stanford, Berkeley, UCLA, Dartmouth, and Cornell.
This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.
Sunday, August 09, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Belle Haven Library, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park, CA
https://www.menlopark.gov/storytelling
More free events with Menlo Park Library:
https://www.menlopark.gov/calendar
Menlo Park Library on social media:
@menloparklibrary on Instagram & Facebook
@menlolibrary on Twitter/X
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Where is it happening?
100 Terminal Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1246, United States
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Host or PublisherMenlo Park Library
