Events
Story Time at the Blanche Ely House Museum
Story Time at the Blanche Ely House Museum is held on the first Saturdays of each month.
Join us for an exciting adventure designed for our youngest visitors! It's a place where imagination comes alive, fostering a strong sense of community and creativity. Each session has captivating stories, hands-on thematic art projects, and delicious, healthy snacks to enjoy together. Whether it's sparking a love for reading or celebrating cultural heritage, Story Time is the perfect way for kids to learn, create, and connect in a fun and enriching environment. Don’t miss out on this magical experience!
Story Reading Schedule
- July 5th 2025
Book: Animal-nificent by Zion Benjamin
This wild and wonderful Story Time at the Blanche Ely House Museum is one adventure you won’t want to miss!
Join us every first Saturday as we welcome 7-year-old author Zion Benjamin and his empowering book, Animal-nificent!.
Bursting with fun animal facts, colorful illustrations, and uplifting affirmations, Zion’s book encourages kids to discover their own MAGNIFICENT abilities. Enjoy a lively story session, hands-on art inspired by the book, and delicious, healthy snacks, all in a joyful, kid-friendly setting.
It’s the perfect mix of learning, laughter, and creativity for curious little minds!
- August 2nd 2025
Book: Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold
Parents, bring your little ones for a joyful and meaningful story time experience that encourages creativity, confidence, and cultural pride. At the same time, we'll honor the legacy of Blanche and Joseph Ely, visionary educators who uplifted generations of African-American students.
- September 6th 2025
Book: Tito Puente Reydel Mambo by Monica Brown, Illustration by Rafael Lopez
It’s time to march to the beat of a different drum!
At our Story Time for your little bookworms, we’re reading Tito Puente: Rey del Mambo, the toe-tapping tale of a boy who turned kitchen clatter into Grammy gold.
With Monica Brown’s rhythmic storytelling and Rafael López’s colorful, musical artwork, this bilingual book brings Tito’s life to full volume. From Spanish Harlem to center stage, Tito’s rhythm never missed a step and neither will your kids!
Join us as we mambo into music, culture, and creativity. Warning: spontaneous dancing may occur. ¡Tum Tica! Let’s drum up some fun together.
Link to Previous Craft Activities
For January's Dragon Dance story by Joan Holub we created Paper Plate Dragon Twirler, see the link below to create your own.
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