Workshops
IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS
(Tampa, FL)
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Our Past Workshops
Over the years, Rufuf Books has hosted story times, workshops, and community gatherings that bring families together through books, creativity, and learning. Here are some highlights from our past events.
February 7, 2026
Rufuf Turning 4
Join us as we celebrate 4 years of Rufuf Books with a special Ramadan-themed family event designed for children and their families.
This cozy morning will include Arabic story time, hands on Ramadan crafts, and Islamic puppet storytelling.
January 19, 2026
Kids Storytime & Coloring
Join us for a relaxed kids meet-up with a short story time, a simple coloring activity, and a fun puppet show.
This is a casual, free gathering.
Perfect for kids to enjoy stories, creativity, and community.
January 18, 2026
Cookie Decorating
Join us for a sweet and creative kids workshop inspired by Hana w Shefa.
Children will enjoy a short storytime followed by a fun, hands-on cookie decorating activity using frosting and creative designs. Each child will leave with their own decorated cookie to take home.
January 3, 2026
Arabic Storytime & Craft
Join us for a special Arabic reading and creative craft workshop designed for children ages 5–9, hosted at Qamaria Yemeni Coffee.
December 23-26, 2025
Winter Imagination
Join us for a cozy Winter Break Story & Craft Workshop Series, where children enjoy engaging Arabic story time paired with fun, hands-on creative activities. This 3-day series features a different story, theme, and craft each day; focusing on family and sharing, friendship and feelings, and winter imagination.
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December 13, 2025
Arabic Storytime & Crafts
A cozy-filled morning for kids ages 5–9 and this time, complimentary Socotra Coffee for parents!
We’ll explore a fun and interactive story about Arabic letters, followed by a craft the kids will bring home.
November 9, 2025
Storytime & Painting
Join us for a fun painting workshop inspired by the story “My Sky is Full of Colors.”
Parents can relax and enjoy coffee while the kids create!
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October 25, 2025
Arabic Story & Craft
Join us for a heartwarming Arabic storytime all about emotions and connecting each feeling back to Islamic values and hadiths.
Children will enjoy an engaging story followed by a hands-on craft, while parents relax in the café with their favorite coffee and pastries.
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October 4, 2025
Coffee & Crafts
Join us for a cozy morning of reading, creativity, and coffee!
Kids will enjoy an engaging Arabic story time and themed craft, while parents relax in the café with their favorite drink.
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September 13, 2025
Arabic Book Reading
Join us for a story, a craft, and fun experience to celebrate Rabi' al-Awwal.
March 10, 2023
Arabic Book & Craft
Join Sama for a Ramadan Arabic Book reading of ”Clips Dreams in Ramadan”. Then a fun craft related to the book.
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December 23, 2022
Arabic Book Reading
Join SuperAbla for the second time at Rufuf Book for an Arabic book reading of:
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November 18, 2022
Arabic Book Reading
Join SuperAbla in a Fun Arabic reading of one of the stories in Kan Ya Mkan. There will be fun activities too! The story is a fun adaptation of the Tale of Little Red Riding Hood, written in Egyptian Dialect.
November 11, 2022
Arabic Book Reading
Sama Alazzeh will be reading:
Good! Good! God Willing -
Followed by an activity for the children! This book will teach patience and satisfaction