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Children's African Story Hour

Posted by Liz on Aug 26, 2025 - 1:30pm
Children's African Storytime leaders and participants stand in the corner of the room holding up their crafts and books

WELCOME • KARIBU • E KAABO • AKWAABA • SIYAKWAMUKELA • أهلاً و سهل 

Madison Public Library and the the African Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are proud to present the Children’s African Story Hour series. This series will take place at Pinney Library and Goodman South Madison Library.

Join us each every month in a fun and relaxing atmosphere as we share award-winning children’s literature that celebrates the diversity of art, culture, food, and language across the African continent. 

Participants will engage in hands-on creative activities and will have the opportunity to sample different African cuisines. Each week promises to be fun and enriching! This program is free and designed for children ages 5 – 10 and their caregivers - no registration required. All are welcome. 

Pinney Library Events

Two African adult stand holding books and reading to a seated crowd at a library storytime

Storytimes take place on the second Monday of each month. No registration is required. 

 

Goodman South Madison Library Events

African Story Hour at Madison Public Library

Storytimes take place on the third Tuesday of each month. No registration is required. 

NEW THIS FALL: International Story Hour!

Book cover of Where Are You From by Yamile Saied Mendez and Jaime Kim

In an expansion of the African Story Hour experience, Madison Public Library has partnered with The Institute for Regional and International Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in collaboration with Wisconsin Public Libraries to bring the world to YOU through the brand-new Children’s International Story Hour! 

Each session this fall will take place at Pinney Library and will be a time of sharing award-winning children’s literature that celebrates the diversity of arts, culture, and language across the globe. 

Participants will also learn about global music and engage in hands-on crafts that stimulate their curiosity. Each week promises to be fun and enriching! The event is free and designed for children ages 5–10 and their caregivers, but all are welcome.

Upcoming Events: 

Storytimes take place on select Mondays throughout the fall at Pinney Library. No registration is required.

About the African Studies Program

The African Studies Program loans books, films, and cultural objects to schools, colleges, universities and community groups across Wisconsin.  All items are available to ship directly to your classroom free of charge! The African Studies Program curates Discovery Boxes which include a combination of books, films, and material cultural items for your event or classroom. 

Read More About the African Studies Program at UW-Madison