Enjoy themed children's books with "Book in the Nook" storytimes every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

The Nature Nook has been a special place for young children to enjoy hands-on fun at the Delaware Museum of Natural History since it opened in 2010, but now children have even more opportunity to experience science and nature up-close with "Book in the Nook" storytimes. Beginning Wednesday, October 17, children and their parents can enjoy a featured children's book each week with themes based on our current special exhibit, science, nature, and more. In addition, science themes are explored throughout the year with hands-on activities and instruction from our skilled docents and Education staff.

The Nature Nook is specially designed for children ages 2 through 10, and the space promotes interaction between children and their parents or caregivers, which is an important aspect of early childhood learning. Trained educators, docents, and volunteers facilitate educational interactions and provide children with an opportunity to learn about the world around them in a hands-on way.  Interactive activities transport children inside a cave, stream, meadow, and woodland to explore wildlife and habitats using simple tools and their senses.

HOURS:  
Nature Nook
Tuesday - Saturday (Closed Monday): 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday: 12 - 3 p.m.

Book in the Nook
Wednesdays: 11:00 a.m.
 
"Book in the Nook" Schedule:

May
  1    Wings on Things by Marc Brown    
  8    Little Green by Keith Baker
15    Roly Poly Egg by Sheena Knowles
22    The Barn Owl by Tony Johnston
29    Penguin's Special Delivery by Debi Gliori    

June
  5    Jungle Post by Gill Davis
12    We're Going on a Lion Hunt by David Aitell
19    The Water Hole by Graeme Base
26    Ribbit by Rodrigo Folgueira    

July            
  3    Did a Dinosaur Drink this Water? by Robert E. Wells
10    Water Dance by Thomas Locker
17    Swirl by Swirl by Joyce Sideman
24    Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean by Arthur Dorros
31    Washing the Willow Tree Loon by Jaqueline Briggs Martin

August    
  7    Marsh Morning by Marianne Berkes
14    Flotsam by David Wiesner
21    The Little Island by Margaret Wise Brown
28    Sneakers, the Seaside Cat by Margaret Wise Brown

September
 4    Octavia and her Purple Ink Cloud by Donna and Doreen Rathmell


Check back for more great children's books every Wednesday for "Book in the Nook!"


Saturday Storytimes presented by Ursuline Academy
Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.

Join us each Saturday as themed children’s books are read by a rotating list of volunteers comprised of Ursuline students, faculty, staff, and parents.  Book themes are based on the Museum’s current special exhibit, science, nature, current Ursuline curriculum, and other topics.  In addition, selected themes are further explored with hands-on activities, crafts, and instruction from Ursuline volunteers.

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