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Germantown Literacy Fair: A Family-Friendly Celebration of Reading
October 19 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Description:
Celebrate Literacy & Creativity in Germantown!
Natural Creativity is thrilled to host the first-ever Germantown Literacy Fair, a day dedicated to promoting literacy and community engagement through fun, family-friendly activities.
Join us for a range of exciting outdoor activities, hands-on experiences, and interactive vendor booths, all while learning more about how to support literacy in your home. Whether you’re a family looking for a day of fun or a community member wanting to connect with local resources, this event has something for everyone!
Event Highlights:
- Interactive Literacy-Based Activities for families and young people of all ages
- Vendor Market featuring local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations
- Special Parent Training (special registration required) for 30 parents of young people ages 4-8 on how to support literacy at home, presented by Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) (more details below)
- Giveaways from partner organizations and a chance to meet local literacy champions!
Training for Parents (Spaces Limited!):Parents of children aged 4-8 can sign up for a special literacy training with CLI on how to support reading and learning at home. This training will be held indoors, with childcare provided. Register HERE. Space limited and you must register for this portion in order to attend it.
How to Get Involved:
We’d love for you to be a part of this community event! Here are some ways you can help:
- Attend the Fair: Come and enjoy all the activities, meet vendors, and support literacy in the community!
- Become a Vendor: We’re looking for local businesses, nonprofits, and community members to set up booths with literacy-based activities or showcase their work. LINK
- Volunteer: Lend a hand and help make this event a success. Whether you’re able to assist with setup, activities, or cleanup, your help is greatly appreciated! LINK
About Natural Creativity:
Natural Creativity is a youth-centered, community organization in Germantown committed to fostering creativity, learning, and personal growth. Our mission is to provide young people with the tools and resources they need to thrive in their own unique learning journeys. The Germantown Literacy Fair is our first-ever community event, and we’re excited to celebrate literacy with our neighbors and friends!
Supported By:
We’re proud to be supported by funders like:
- Read by 4th
- Philadelphia Activities Fund
- Germantown United CDC
And we’re excited to partner with organizations like:
- First Book
- Mighty Writers
- Treehouse Books
- Weavers Way Co-Op
Important Notes:
- Street Closure: The alley next to Natural Creativity will be closed to traffic to make room for outdoor activities and vendor booths.
- Parking: Limited parking is available nearby, but we encourage public transportation, biking, or walking to the event.
- Rain Date: There is no rain date for this event. Please come prepared for outdoor activities rain or shine!
Contact Information:
For any questions or further details, feel free to contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
