Twenty years of Seraj
Seraj Libraries & the House of Stories is a member of the European Storytelling Federation (FEST).
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Seraj Libraries and house of stories have been nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2026
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Seraj Libraries & the House of Stories is a member of the European Storytelling Federation (FEST). .... Seraj Libraries and house of stories have been nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2026 ....
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
The International Storytelling Festival & Storytelling Conference 2025
We are organizing the The International Storytelling Festival and Conference 2025, dedicated to reviving the Palestinian story and enhancing its presence in public spaces. The festival aims to share traditional and contemporary storytelling performances by Palestinian and international storytellers in villages, cities, refugee camps, and Bedouin communities across Palestine.
17–23 November 2025, PALESTINE
The Latest
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Seraj LIBRARIES 2025, 20 years
“One light illuminating, more lights illuminating the community”
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Storytelling Children’s School
Students of Seraj Art of Storytelling Academy conducted a series of storytelling sessions for children aged 6–8 and 9–12 at the Seraj Library in Kufor Aqab.
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“We Speak to Live”
We’re excited to share our latest newsletter—full of stories, creativity, and moments of connection from across Seraj’s work.
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Jinan's Days in Palestine
We joined the world in marking 80 years of Pippi Longstocking, known to our young readers in Arabic as Jinan. Together with the Swedish Consulate, we celebrated her birthday in our libraries.
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A Day in the World of Imagination
40 children joined us at Seraj Library & Cultural Center in Birzeit to sing, play, create, and let their imaginations run wild. Laughter, colors, and joyful creativity filled the space!
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Storytelling in Palestine
Palestinian storytelling is not only a powerful means of resistance but a beautiful art form worthy of study and celebration.
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Cultural Activities
Seraj’s libraries offer programs in storytelling, music, art, and special topics to preserve Palestinian culture. They also serve as safe, beautiful spaces for tutoring, lectures, yoga, and games—whatever meets the needs and dreams of the community.
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“The Story of Khayr & Sa’id”
One of three stories that we heard, imagined, and remembered.We must tell our stories, for “Stories root, Strengthen, and Heal us.” These are Palestinian stories in their words, events, and narrators.
13 Libraries
Seraj libraries meet the unique needs and interests of the people they serve, in partnership with Palestinian communities in rural villages and refugee camps. Seraj currently has 13 community libraries, a storytelling center with library, and a cultural center with library.
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