From the Hill and Beyond #6 by Malik Seneferu

Activity: Anansi and the Power of Sharing Stories with Asé Arts

Thursday, 2/19/2026
4:00 - 5:00
Children's Creative Center - 2nd Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Join Asé Arts for a fun, hands-on family workshop inspired by Anansi the Spider — a beloved character in West African and Caribbean folklore. Known as the clever trickster who uses creativity and wisdom to solve problems, Anansi teaches us that intelligence and imagination are powerful tools.

Listen to a short session featuring an Anansi tale, then create an Anansi-inspired spider. Explore themes of resilience, problem solving and cultural heritage while creating together, sharing ideas and celebrating stories passed down through generations. 

For children ages 2 and older. Youth under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Nichole Talbott is a multimedia Artist/Founder of Asé Arts (pronounced Ah Shay) – where creativity meets impact! More than an arts organization, Asé Arts mission-driven enterprise blends education, consulting and artistry to deliver transformative, community-rooted experiences through services and products. 

Connect: Asé Arts – Website I Asé Arts – Instagram I Asé Arts – Facebook

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Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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