Join us for a special educational series presented by the Mazza Museum at the University of Findlay, home to the world’s largest collection of original artwork by children’s book illustrators. Through picture books and hands-on activities, the museum inspires a love of reading and creativity for all ages.
Programs take place at 2 p.m. Tuesdays (June 23-July 28) on the Train Station Patio. Each week welcomes a guest presenter, a featured story and a related craft. Designed for kindergarteners through adults, these programs are perfect for families to enjoy together.
This year’s series celebrates 250 years of American stories, creativity and courage. From brave heroes and clever inventors to legendary folk tales, these stories spark imagination while encouraging the next generation of storytellers, artists and dreamers.
REGISTRATION
Registration coming soon. Children under age 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
June 30: Wilbur Wright Meets Lady Liberty by Robert Burleigh (Balsa Wood Airplane Craft)
Learn how imagination, experimentation and problem-solving helped change the world of transportation. Then, become an engineer and decorate your own balsa wood airplane and test it as you explore the science of flight.
July 7: Johnny Appleseed by Steven Kellogg (Painting with Apples Craft)
Follow the story of legendary folk hero Johnny Appleseed as he travels across the country planting apple trees. Afterward, bring the story to life with apple stamp painting, using real apples to create colorful artwork to take home.
July 14: The Star People: A Lakota Story by S. D. Nelson (Constellation Craft)
Learn how the stars came to be in this beautiful story. Then, create your own constellation art with oil pastels and build a simple circuit to make your stars twinkle like the real night sky.
July 21: Rollercoaster Kid by Mary Ann Rodman (Kite Craft)
Follow Zach, a brave boy who faces his fear of rollercoasters to help his grieving grandfather rediscover joy. Then, design and decorate your own kite to take home and fly.
July 28: Girl Wonder by Deborah Hopkinson (Baseball Pillow Craft)
Discover the inspiring true story of Alta Weiss, one of the first female professional baseball players. After the story, create a baseball pillow craft — a sporty keepsake to remember your big dreams.
