Children's Books
Family Hour Events
Author Events Strand's favorite children's book authors stop by to read a story and sign copies of their book.
Storytime at the Strand Each week, Strand staff read from a favorite book.
Visiting Creatures Each month, a book character visits the Strand.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 17 3:30pm–4:30pm
Storytime at the Strand
Two Little Monkeys by Mem Fox
This Thursday the Children’s Department is planning a little monkey business! Mem Fox’s new book, Two Little Monkeys, tells the tale of...two little monkeys. Cheeky and Chee climb a big old tree to stay safe from any lurking leopards. There will be an opportunity for “monkey see, monkey do” when we sing “5 little monkeys jumping on the bed” and “all around the mulberry bush, the monkey chased the weasel.” So bring your little monkeys to this week’s story time and get ready to go bananas!
Saturday, May 19 3:00pm–4:00pm
Storytime at the Strand
Special Guest -- Victoria Adler
Come spend some time with children’s author Victoria Adler for an afternoon of creativity and reading. Crayons, glue, you name it—anything that will get your little one ready to express their artistic side. Adler will read from her books Baby, Come Away and All of Baby, Nose to Toes, complete with beautifully soft illustrations that will surely delight your child. Free Event.
Thursday, May 24 3:30pm–4:30pm
Storytime at the Strand
Yoko Learns to Read by Rosemary Wells
It’s Asian heritage month! Help us celebrate the culture, traditions, and history of Asians Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. This week’s featured book is Yoko by Rosemary Wells.
Yoko the kitten has just moved from Japan to the United States. On her first day of school, Yoko’s mother prepares delicious sushi for her to take for lunch. The other children at school have never seen anything like it - and are quick to declare "Yuck-o-rama!” Yoko bravely decides to bring in sushi for International Food Day at school. Will anyone get past their prejudices and try it? Stick around to hear more of Yoko’s adventures when we read Wells’ newest book, Yoko Learns to Read!
Saturday & Sunday, May 26 & 27 2pm–3pm & 3pm–4pm
Visiting Creatures
Come join our furry, friendly Wild Thing from a land very, very far away. He’s visiting us for a weekend in May – tamed by Max and ready to meet you. Reading Book signing, photos and fun! This is a free event in the Children’s Department.
