Charm Crowns and Fairy Tales – Children’s Story Time

WHEN: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 at 4:00PM - 5:00PM
WHERE: The Living Room

Come join us each week for a story and some warm apple cider to celebrate the season! We even get crafty—you can make whimsical “charm crowns” to wear on your heads to make you feel even more festive! Drop in for one story or come to them all. At each Story Time, we will make and add a new handmade charm to your crown!

Our story titles will include such Caldecott-Medal-winning books as White Snow, Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt; The Big Snow by Berta and Elmer Hader; Owl Moon by Jane Yolen; The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, and a special MUSICAL story time with Mary King - Wednesday, December 14.

Free with regular Mansion admission! Drop-ins welcome!


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