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Kids ages 5 and up are invited to create a story virtually with Ruth McNally Barshaw, Michigan author and illustrator of the Ellie McDoodle books. Brainstorm a story all together and then compose and illustrate the beginning of a story right there on the spot. Online program registration is...
Families with children ages 5 and under are invited to join a live story time via Zoom that incorporates many pre-reading skills including stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and movement. Online program registration is required.
Event Cost: Free
Event Times: 10:15 a.m., Sept. 27, 2021
The Michigan Makers Market is a one stop shop for handmade gifts. The juried craft fair will feature fine art, beautiful jewelry, high-quality creative goods, hand-crafted soaps and candy from about 50 local artists in various mediums, such as painting, sculpture, fiber, ceramics, printmaking and wearable art. Hosted by the...
The world-renown "Einstein of Love," relationship guru and author John Gottman, Ph.D., addresses fundamental questions about issues of love, trust and relationship resilience, helping strengthen your partnership and parenting. This is third in a series of talks hosted by Metro Parent and Parent Map.
Event Cost: Free, registration required
Event Times:...
A Q+A with the co-authors of Tenacity in Children, Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., and Robert B. Brooks, Ph.D., on building senses of optimism, motivation, empathy, intelligence, altruism, responsibility and fairness in our kids. Second in a series of online talks for parents by Metro Parent and Parent Map.
Event Cost: Free,...
A powerful look at why teaching about racial bias and the history of race and racism — and teaching it right — is crucial, with two leading scholars, Khalil Gibran Muhammad and Jeffery Robinson, on race, inequality and criminal justice.
Event Cost: Free, register in advance.
Event Times: 4 p.m., Sept....
Based on the award-winning early literacy program of the same name, this unique series incorporates nursery rhymes and utilizes a formula of 80% repetition from week to week. The Sept. 8 program integrates best practices from baby story time for ages birth to 3 years and includes developmental tips...
A monthly program for teens ages 11-18 offer various creative projects that include elements of the visual arts, technology and/or handicrafts. In this session learn to use simple stitches to make sparkly spider web embroidery, perfect for Halloween! Perfect for beginners to experienced stitchers. Supplies will be available for...
