# Firelight Shadow Theater: Tell Me a Hanukkah Tale at Santa Teresa Library

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Wed, Dec 9 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Santa Teresa Branch Library, 290 International Circle, San Jose, CA 95119
- Ages: Families
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: San José Public Library
- Official page: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ae387f35ea4c386b3ebde77
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Shadow-puppet performances of winter stories and Hanukkah folktales by Daniel Barash, with an introduction to the art form and volunteers invited up to the shadow screen. In the Community Room.

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