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, March 26

Saturday, March 29

Bring home plants divided from the Welty garden, plus specially grown old-fashioned plants from Eudora Welty's prose and era—many of whic

Thursday, April 3

Join us for an event with author Kiese Laymon on Thursday, April 3rd at 4:30 p.m. for the debut of his children's book <

Thursday, April 10

The Eudora Welty House & Garden is honored to host Jesmyn Ward, two-time National Bo

Friday, April 11

Tours will be free on Friday, April 11, as we kick off the celebration of Eudora Welty’s 116th bi

Saturday, April 12

Join us in celebrating Eudora Welty’s 116th birthday with a morning dedicated to her beloved gar

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