Green grass on the bottom of the image and a pastel pink and green pennant banner on the top, with a white background and dark brown text that reads "Storytime on the Side Porch, Thursdays in June, 3-4 p.m., 1109 Pinehurst Street"

THURSDAYS IN JUNE | 3-4 P.M.

Parents and kiddos, join us Thursdays in June from 3–4 p.m. for Storytime on the Side Porch, where we'll read, create, and play each week! This season’s theme is "Adventure is Everywhere," and from the Welty House Side Porch, we'll explore backyard escapades to worldwide journeys through stories and activities for students pre-K through fifth grade.

Free and open to the public June 6, 13, 20, and 27. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Thursday, June 6 – Backyard Adventures

Beyond the Pond by Joseph Kueffler

The Secret World of Walter Anderson by Hester Bass

with special guest MSU Extension Service - Hinds County

 

Thursday, June 13 – Mississippi Adventures

Mississippi by Diane Siebert

Sippie Sue and the Cool Cat Blues by Beth Greenway

with special guest Beans & Bananas

 

Thursday, June 20 – United States Adventures

Our Great Big Backyard by Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager

Lady Liberty’s Holiday by Jen Arena

with special guest Lemuria Books

 

Thursday, June 27 – Worldwide Adventures

A Race Around the World by Caroline Starr Rose

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman

with special guest Urban Foxes

 

Mark Your Calendar

Wednesday, September 24

Wednesday, September 24
Thursday, September 25
Celebrate the season with blooms! 🌾🌻

Join us on Thursday, September 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 30

Wednesday, October 1
Wednesday, October 1

Tuesday, October 7

Wednesday, October 8
Wednesday, October 8

Tuesday, October 14

Wednesday, October 15
Wednesday, October 15

Thursday, October 16

Tuesday, October 21

Wednesday, October 22
Wednesday, October 22

Thursday, October 23
Join us on the side porch for a Halloween storytime that’s full of not-so-scary fun!

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Tuesday, October 28

Wednesday, October 29
Wednesday, October 29

Friday, October 31
Step into the shadows this Halloween… if you dare. 

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