About the Programs & Activities

SPECIAL EVENTS:

• Bookmark Giveaway:  Be the first to flip the pages.  First 100-kids will receive free bookmarks! Event Times: Sat., Sept. 24, 10 am at Museum entrance.
• Hooked on Books Celebration:  Join in for the “Read Strong All Year Long” kick-off celebration to announce the literacy campaign, show off your best moves at the dance party, and enjoy delicious cake! Event Times: Sat., Sept. 24, 10:30 am at Alcove.
• DramaKids: Watch a live performance from the DramaKids, try on their costumes, then participate in an improv workshop as you put your acting chops to the test. Event Times: Sat., Sept. 24,  2 and 3 pm in Brown Auditorium.
• Story Time:  Let your imagination run wild as you become immersed in a tale of tales. Event Times: Sat., Sept. 24, 11:15 am, 1:15 and 3:15 pm.
• Bayou City Book Festival:  Stop by the Bayou City Book booth and enter their book drawings. Event Times: Sat., Sept. 24, 10:30 am at PowerPlay Alcove.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

• Story Prints: Etch an image inspired by your favorite book and then stamp it onto paper to create your own story print at Alexander Art Academy.
• Botanical Bookmarks: Color your own velvet art botanical bookmark for your next favorite book at EcoStation.
• Field Guide to Native Plants: Create your own book to help you identify plants commonly found in the Houston area at EcoStation.
• Wild Rumpus Hat: Become one of the wild thngs when you make this hat at Junktion.
• Winnie the Pooh Doll: Make your own Winnie the Pooh Doll to hold while you read the book at Junktion.
• Green Eggs Hat: Make a pan with green eggs out of paper plates and wear it to represent the awesome book at Junktion.
• Loom Weaving: Construct a simple loom from a cardboard square and learn to weave a book mark, coaster, or key chain at Science Station.

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