Dayton Reporter

November is Native American Heritage Month, which recognizes the history, contributions, and livelihood of American Indian and Alaska Native Indigenous people. To kick off a month of celebrating, Dayton Metro Library will host two unique storytime events:

Children’s Story Hour with Stephanie Van Hoose

Stephanie Van Hoose, Mohawk, MBQ, T-MT, is an Indigenous educator and advocate. She’ll conduct a reading of We Are Water Protectors, by recent Caldecott winner Carole Lindstrom, followed by leading kids in a hands-on experience with different medicine items and teaching “Pow Wow” terminology. (For Families, Pre-K/K, Grades 1-4, and Tweens)

• Vandalia Branch: Tuesday, November 1, 1:30 - 3 pm
• Miamisburg Branch: Tuesday, November 1, 6:30 - 8 pm

Toddler Time-on-the-Go with Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Boonshoft educators will present a story and age-appropriate activities that highlight the connections between people of the past and today, including exploring artifacts and creating artwork. (For Pre-K/K, and Babies/Toddlers)

• West Carrollton Branch: Tuesday, November 1, 10:30 - 11 am
• Southeast Branch: Wednesday, November 2, 11 am - 12 pm
• Vandalia Branch: Wednesday, November 2, 11 am - 12 pm
• Miamisburg Branch: Thursday, November 3, 10 - 10:30 am
• Huber Heights Branch: Monday, November 7, 5 - 6 pm
• Main Library: Tuesday, November 8, 10 - 11 am
• Burkhardt Branch: Thursday, November 10, 10 - 10:45 am
• Wilmington-Stroop Branch: Wednesday, November 16, 10 - 11 am

Registration is not required. For more information about these storytimes and other programs visit our Native American Heritage page.

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