Storyteller Clara Kamunde tells Afri-Crafty Tales on September 27

On Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 11:00 am to 11:45 am, Menlo Park Library’s 11th Annual Storytelling Festival kicks off with Kenyan-born performer Clara Kamunde, igniting our imaginations with African “How & Why” and “Origins” tales, appearing at the Belle Haven Library (100 Terminal Ave.)

Clara is an Oakland-based, Kenyan-born cultural worker practicing at the intersection of arts education and social justice. Her career began with the Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles where, as a grantee for the Artist-In-The-Community program, she collaborated with community organizations to produce and present site-integrated programming in urban parks, recreation areas and historic sites, and schools located in underserved communities throughout Greater Los Angeles. For her contribution in supporting access to quality arts programming with DCA, she was awarded an Honorary Citation by the City of Los Angeles.

She was formerly a fellow at the International Center for Studies in Creativity at Buffalo State University where she earned a master’s degree in Creativity Studies.

This is one of nine events in the 11th Annual Menlo Park Storytelling Festival.

Photo courtesy of Menlo Park Library