Welcome to Season 7 of Global Tales!
Join us at the Hornell Public Library for our multilingual storytime.
Every Thursday at 4:15 PM, children and families are invited to explore new languages and hear beautiful stories together.
Come listen, learn, and connect with our community—one story at a time!
All are welcome.
JAN 15
This book will inspire children to explore who they are and how we can all live kindly together. Through beautiful illustrations and simple, thoughtful text, this book celebrates diversity showing kids that we have far more in common than we may think.
JAN 22
Happy After All gently tells the story of a young girl and her father as they journey to a new country and face unfamiliar places, customs, and emotions. Told in a child’s voice, the story honors feelings of homesickness while celebrating courage, resilience, and the joy of discovering new beginnings.
JAN 29
Join a young boy on a magical nighttime adventure with his most unexpected companion—the Moon. Brought to life with richly detailed, whimsical illustrations, this story invites children to wander through moonlit fields, quiet bridges, and dreamlike landscapes filled with wonder.
FEB 5
Take a walk through Chinatown with Mia and her Uncle Eddie! On their way to the Big Wok restaurant, Mia counts everything she sees—1 giant panda ride, 2 lion statues, 3 turtles, 4 bonsai trees…all the way to 10 yummy dim sum dishes!
FEB 12
Let's celebrate the joy of Lunar New Year! As sisters Madeleine and Eloise prepare for their family’s Seollal celebration, they discover that the most meaningful part of the holiday isn’t getting everything perfect, but sharing time, love, and laughter as a family.
FEB 26
Ciao! Spend a joyful day in Italy with this beautifully illustrated picture book that captures the rhythms of everyday life—from playing soccer and savoring paninis and gelato to winding down at buonanotte.