Storytime
Meet in Hideaway Woods, Wednesdays at 11:30 am
Join Museum educators and, on select days, special guest readers from our fantastic community partners for a story adventure! We’ll explore exciting tales through read-alouds and themed activities that spark imagination and curiosity. This 15 – 30-minute program is perfect for families who love stories and a touch of exploration.
Our Partners
Book Harvest Storytime
July 15, August 19, September 16
Meet in Hideaway Woods at 11:30 am
Book Harvest storytimes infuse reading with a sense of joy and celebration. But most importantly, these storytimes don’t end on the last page; they extend into the home. Every attending child and family gets books to keep and read again and again, building their home libraries with meaningful and memorable titles.
Bilingual Storytime with El Centro Hispano
July 8, August 12, September 9
Meet in Hideaway Woods at 11:30 am
Join our friends from El Centro Hispano for an interactive, bilingual storytime and activity fit for both English and Spanish speakers! Best suited for ages 5 and under.
¡Únete a nuestros amigos de El Centro Hispano para una hora de cuentos interactiva y bilingüe, ideal tanto para hablantes de inglés como de español! Ideal para niños de 5 años o menos.
Maplewood Creative Works Storytime
October 28
Meet in Hideaway Woods at 11:30 am
Local author Joe Nelson will read his book Ziggy’s Swirly Shell. A heartwarming woodland story about a shy turtle who learns his colorful, one-of-a-kind shell is something worth celebrating. With friendship, kindness, and encouragement from Hayden the Hedgehog, Ziggy begins to see the beauty in being himself.
Maplewood Creative Works is a North Carolina-based creative studio dedicated to developing meaningful children’s stories filled with heart, imagination, and purpose. Its stories encourage young readers to embrace who they are, support one another, and approach the world with kindness and courage.