Between the crafts, activities, music, storytelling and costumed characters, your family is bound to have a great time.”įrom March 7-21, early childhood agencies around the Greater Lansing area will be hosting events featuring the storybook characters. “We invite you to join us for a fun afternoon focused on supporting early literacy skills. “The East Lansing Public Library wants to help the community raise great readers,” said ELPL Youth Services Librarian Caitlyn Stypa. Additionally, each child in attendance will receive a free book, while supplies last. All activities will focus on fostering literacy skills and a love of reading. This year’s characters include Clifford the Big Red Dog, Cookie Mouse, Mercy Watson, Esteban the Pea Green Crayon and Pete the Cat. The event will also include music by Ingham Early On, children’s activities and an opportunity for kids to meet their favorite storybook characters. The Storytellers are a Michigan-based duo that combines beautiful music, interactive storytelling, audience participation and hands-on fun with musical instruments from around the world. The event, organized by the Early Childhood Literacy Coalition, will feature family-friendly musical performances by The Storytellers at 1:15 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) will celebrate early childhood literacy at a free, special event on Sunday, March 15 from 1-3:30 p.m.

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