Free with Museum Admission
Ages 9-12

On March 29 from 2-3 pm, we’ll be hosting a virtual Reading Into History Family Book Club to talk about Almost Astronauts, the thrilling true story of the 13 women who challenged the U.S. government in the 1960s and pushed to become astronauts in the early days of the space race. Author Tanya Lee Stone will be logging in remotely to tell us about trailblazers like Jerrie Cobb, the renowned aviator and test pilot. The details on our Zoom meetup are below:

Free with Museum Admission
All ages

Meet activist Sylvia Rivera, as portrayed by actor, artist, and educator Summer Minerva. A veteran of the Stonewall uprising in 1969 and an advocate for anyone marginalized by the gay rights movement, Sylvia tirelessly raised her voice in defense of the rights of people of color and low-income queer and transgender people. Listen as Sylvia reflects on Stonewall, witness a retelling of one of her speeches, and then ask your very own questions about her life.

Free with Museum Admission
Ages 3-7

Join us and talk about amazing friendships! Read about good friends and legendary activists Fredrick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, who both fought for freedom. Afterwards, create friendship bracelets to share with someone we love.

Two Friends is written by Dean Robbins and illustrated by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko.

Support for Sunday Story Time provided by Shelley and Tommy Mulitz

Free with Museum Admission
Ages 3-7

Not too long ago, women could only wear dresses!  Learn about Mary Edwards, a doctor in New York, who didn’t care for dresses at all.  Born in 1832, young Mary didn’t understand why she couldn’t wear clothes that made her comfortable. Afterwards, create new clothes for Mary to wear besides a dress.

Mary Wears What She Wants is written by Keith Negley.

Support for Sunday Story Time provided by Shelley and Tommy Mulitz

Free with Museum Admission
Ages 3-7
 
Celebrate Women’s History Month with the newest title in Andrea Beaty’s Questioneer series: Sofia Valdez, Future Prez. Follow along as Sofia harnesses her power and the strength of her community to make positive changes. Afterwards, think about what issues are important to you and create a banner to share your ideas! What do you care about, changemakers?
 
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez is written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts. 
 

Free with Museum Admission
Ages 3-7

Who does that apron belong to? What about the paintbrush? Learn what clothesline clues can teach us about what people do all day and explore the jobs that are important to most communities. After the reading, create your own clothesline clue using clay.

Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do is written by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook and illustrated by Andy Robert Davies.

Free with Museum Admission
Ages 3-7

Learn what happens when a curious and courageous boy discovers a lonely patch of color in a dreary landscape and transforms his community. This inspiring tale speaks to both the power of the individual and of collective action to change the world for the better. After the reading, help build our own curious garden by creating paper plants and flowers.

The Curious Garden is written and illustrated by Peter Brown.

Free with Museum Admission
Ages 3-7

What is important to you? Say something! A single voice can make a difference and there are so many ways to tell the world who you are, what you believe, and what you care about. Join us and create stickers that say something about you, your world, and the change you believe in. 

Say Something is written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds.

Free with Museum Admission
Ages 3-7

How can we share joy and love in our communities? Read this delightful story about making the world a better place by showing kindness and passing our happy moments onto others. After the reading, design a postcard to pass on to someone you care about. 

Pass It On is written and illustrated by Sophy Henn.

Free with Museum Admission
Ages 3-7

How can a community come together to transform a blank, forgotten wall into something beautiful? Explore how people can work as one with this empowering picture book that celebrates vibrancy, joy, and creativity. After the reading, work together to create a collaborative mural to show the beauty of our community. 

Hey, Wall: A Story of Art and Community is written by Susan Verde and illustrated by John Parra.