Talks & Conversations

Storytime: Mommy / Mami

A very young visitor reading a children's book with a pacifier in it's mouth.

Let’s play together while reading aloud the children’s book Mommy / Mami written and illustrated by Leslie Patricelli in English and Spanish. We welcome all ages, especially our youngest visitors and nursing parents.

Our playgroup will gather at the East Building entrance, and we’ll get settled in the Atrium with a special, rotating book and other creative play activities to enjoy. We’ll read the story twice. Storytime is free of charge and registration is not required. 

You’re welcome to park strollers at coat check. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Have a group to bring? Questions?

Contact [email protected].

Juguemos juntos mientras leemos un libro en voz alta en inglés y en español. Invitamos a personas de todas las edades, especialmente a nuestros visitantes más jóvenes, así como a padres y madres lactantes.

Nuestro grupo de juegos se reunirá en la entrada del Edificio Este y nos acomodaremos en el atrio con un libro rotativo especial y otras actividades creativas de juego para disfrutar. La hora de contar cuentos es una actividad gratuita y no es necesario inscribirse.

Se pueden aparcar los cochecitos en el guardarropa. Los niños deben estar acompañados de un adulto.

¿Quiere traer a un grupo? ¿Preguntas?

Escriba a [email protected].

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