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Every Wednesday · 10:30–11:30 a.m.

A good story becomes a work of art.

We read exceptional, often award-winning children’s literature aloud, create an art project inspired by the story, and finish with a fun book-inspired snack.

Three young artists showing colorful cat artwork at Little Beasties

One creative hour

Read. Make. Share.

Combining literature and art expands critical thinking skills and creativity.

Hear the story

Gather together for an expressive read-aloud of exceptional children’s literature.

Make the connection

Create an age-appropriate art project related to the book’s characters, themes, or visual world.

Enjoy a snack

End the hour together with a playful snack inspired by the story.

From the studio

Stories you can see—and take home

Every week brings a new book, a new project, and a new way to imagine.

Young artists holding their colorful astronaut-mask projects in the studio
An instructor reading a picture book aloud to children during Story Hour
A child making a Story Hour art project
A colorful Story Hour craft
Children painting a large cardboard play structure together
Children painting and drawing together inside a handmade cardboard fort
The picture book Leaves beside a leaf collage and book-inspired snack activity
A young artist painting a purple ceramic mug at the studio

Weekly rhythm

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Story Hour runs from 10:30–11:30 a.m. every Wednesday starting in September.

Questions?

Come read and create with us

Contact Little Beasties for current Story Hour details and holiday schedule changes.

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