One World 2024

19th Annual One World—Japan, Jamaica, Ireland, India

Celebrate the diverse cultures of four nations—without leaving Boston!

Tuesdays, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m

Christian Science Plaza
210 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Sign-ups

Signing up in advance is required for groups larger than 10 and is encouraged for all. Please email [email protected]

Join us to “visit” a different corner of the globe through live performances, arts and crafts, storytime, and free book giveaways. And take a free walkthrough of the Mapparium^TM globe in the How Do You See the World? experience.

Portions of this program will take place outside on the Christian Science Plaza—please prepare to be outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, all activities will take place inside the Christian Science Publishing House.

Each week:

Indoor activities:

How Do You See the World? experience + the Mapparium^TM globe walkthrough
“Global Adventures with The Christian Science Monitor“—a video presentation of kid-friendly news stories from around the world
Free book giveaways

Outdoor activities:

Live cultural performances from Japan, Jamaica, Ireland, and India—a different country each week!
Storytime
Traditional arts and crafts
Community mural designed by Alex Cook with painting guided by local teaching artist, Josh Winer. Participate and color the mural together!

Live performances:

July 9: Japan

Cultural performances by Kaji Aso Studio, and Japanese folk tales with storyteller Motoko.

July 16: Jamaica

World Roots Reggae with artist JahRiffe, and stories with Akiba Abaka.

July 23: Ireland

Traditional Irish dance by Rebecca McGowan and Eight Feet Tall, and storytime with the Irish Dance Fairy.

July 30: India

Dance performances from the Triveni School of Dance, and storytime with award-winning author Rajani LaRocca.

Sign-ups

Signing up in advance is required for groups larger than 10 and is encouraged for all. Please email [email protected]

Directions and parking

Find driving and public transportation directions to the Library.
Limited $18 garage parking is available to Library visitors with ticket validation available at the Mapparium globe ticket desk.
Garage is located at 235 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Free bus parking is available for up to three hours on Huntington Avenue westbound.