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cinéKIDZ presents Turning Red—in partnership with YES!
You’re invited to join cinéSPEAK for the inaugural season of cinéKIDZ!
cinéKIDZ invites children ages 3 to 10 and their caregivers to discover magical worlds, unforgettable characters, and stories that inspire curiosity, kindness, and wonder. Each free monthly gathering transforms the library into a playful movie experience with films, hands-on art activities, live music, and conversations designed just for young audiences. In partnership with local artists and community organizations, cinéKIDZ celebrates imagination, diverse perspectives, and the joy of storytelling while helping children build empathy, confidence, and meaningful connections with one another. cinéKIDZ is presented thanks to generous lead support provided by the William Penn Foundation.
In October, cinéSPEAK is delighted to host YES! Your Empowered Sexuality as guest curators and program facilitators. YES! provides intersectional, consent-based, shame-free sexuality education to all people using interactive workshops, social media, and other mediums. Join YES! and cinéSPEAK for a day of learning, play, and empowerment for elementary schoolers. You’ll explore themes of changing bodies, handling embarrassment, friendship, and self-love through stories, art, and play.
Event Flow:
Doors: 12:00 PM —Enjoy complimentary lunch from Renata’s Kitchen!
Story time with YES!: 12:15 PM
Film: Turning Red: 12:30 – 2:10 PM —with movie-theater style popcorn by cinéSPEAK!
Cookies and post-screening activities with YES!: 2:10 – 3:00 PM —Stick around to unpack the themes of the film using interactive play and dialogue. Plus, cookies by Darnel’s Cakes will be featured!
Important Info:
This program is designed for youth 3-10 years. Caregivers, siblings and friends outside of that age range are absolutely welcome to participate!
All participating children must be accompanied by an adult.
At check in, one parent or guardian will be asked to to sign a photo waiver. You can preview the waiver here.
This is a relaxed non-traditional cinema space. Audience members will have various seating options such as floor mats, ottomans and chairs. Guests are permitted to move about the space freely.
Lunch will be catered by a local business as noted above. We will have gluten free, nuts free and vegan and vegetarian options. You are welcome to bring your own lunch and snacks, if desired.
Bring your refillable water bottle to help us cut down on using plastic.
Accessibility notes:
This venue is ADA compliant. The event will be located on the ground floor of the library. It is accessible via an exterior entrance to the right of the front stair case.
Got questions? Email info@cinespeak.org
