Children come to TaleShare and benefit foster families

Sylvia Scodro and Victoria Albert host a TaleShare program at the Bank Street Bookstore with stories and crafts on Nov. 9.

Children 6 years and older enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with books, decorating, face painting, and other crafts. Barnard College seniors Sylvia and Victoria read interesting stories to the children. Then, children decorate TaleShare bags that benefit the program for foster children and families.

TaleShare on Nov. 9 at 2:30 pm

Bank Street Bookstore [610 W. 112th St. at Broadway, Upper West Side; (212) 678–1654; www.facebook.com/BankstreetBookstore/events].

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