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Savannah storytimes: Reading Ranger hour @ Skidaway Island State Park

Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

Free Tuesday Storytime @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah

Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading @ Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah.

Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love for the outdoors. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Event is free. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.

Tues. Sept. 3 2024, 10-11AM

Tues. Sept. 10 2024, 10-11AM

Tues. Sept. 24 2024, 10-11AM

Skidaway Island State Park
52 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, GA 31411

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(Savannah Parent & Child Events) Friday Storytime & Monthly Art Start Program @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center

Thursday, August 8th, 2024

Artful Tales Friday Storytimes @ the Telfair Children’s Art Museum, Jepson Center, Savannah

Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during the new Artful Tales Story Time every Friday at 10:30AM in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center.

This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, Telfair Museums’ skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting.

This event is free for Telfair members and included with general museum admission.

Become a Telfair member here.

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Telfair Museums monthly Art Start program for caregivers & children, Savannah

Introduce your little ones to art @ Telfair Museums’ monthly Art Start program @ the Jepson Center in Savannah Thurs. Aug. 15 2024 10:30-11:30AM. 

Register online here.

$5 per child. Adults: Members free, Non-members $12

Start your day with art. Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson in downtown Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

Space is limited. Pre-register to secure your spot.

Register online here.

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Children’s Book Reading @ Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah

Friday, January 19th, 2024

Free children’s book reading by local author Phyllis Tildes @ Skidaway Island State Park, Feb. 3

Come to Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah on Sat. Feb. 3 2-3PM in the Interpretive Center to listen to local author Phyllis Tildes read her charming books for children inspired by nature. You’ll also have the opportunity to color some of the author’s beautiful illustrations.

Phyllis Limbacher Tildes is an award-winning author and illustrator of picture books for children ages 0-8. Her love of nature and wildlife is evident in many of her titles. Her latest book, Bunny’s Big Surprise, was released in 2020 and features a variety of low-country wildlife. She has published 24 books, including Counting on Calico in 1995. Her 25th book, a board book version of her popular Eye Guess, will be released in January 2024.

FREE with a $5 park pass.

Learn more here.

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(Savannah Fall events) Arts & Imagination Mornings @ Savannah Cultural Arts for ages 7 & younger

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

Imagination Morning @ 10AM Sat. Oct. 21 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

This Sat. Oct. 21, 2023 @ 10AM, join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for a reading of “Mikey’s Marvelous Mummy Wraps,” with author Tony Dye!

A young mummy discovers that when he dares to see things differently, his life changes forever! Author Tony Dye will read his story of surprise and adventure, followed by mummy movement and a colorful art activity with one of Savannah Cultural Arts Center’s teaching artists!

Imagination Mornings are engaging mornings of crafts, stories, and movement that take place inside the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! They are geared toward children up to 7 years old.

Space is limited, register as a family unit to reserve your spot. $5/per family. A parent/guardian must be present with their children at all times.

Please register online here by noon the Friday before the event on Sat. Oct. 21, at 10AM.

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Teen holiday workshops @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

Friday, November 4th, 2022

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Free Museum Admisson on Second Sundays

Savannah-area residents receive free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Next one: Jan. 8 2023. Details here.

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TEEN NIGHT: WINTER 2022 SERIES

Teen Night: Ornament workshop
Fri. Dec. 2 4:30–6:30
PM

SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga. 

Create a custom beaded ornament inspired by the museum’s current exhibitions — imaginative art to adorn your tree!

Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided. 

To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu. 

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Teen Night: Cookie decorating workshop 

Fri. Dec. 9  4:30–6:30PM

SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga. 

Customize cookies styled like works on view with assistant curator Brittany Richmond. 

Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided. 

To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu. 

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Teen Night: Holiday sculptures workshop 

Fri. Dec. 16  4:30–6:30PM

SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga. 

Inspired by Shi Jinsong’s motorcycle works, on view in the artist’s exhibition Waiting for a response which we might never get  transform holiday icons into whimsical sculptures using polymer clay. 

Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided. 

To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.

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Teen holiday workshops @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

Tuesday, November 1st, 2022

Free SCAD Museum of Art Admisson on Second Sundays

Savannah-area residents receive free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Next one: Dec. 11. Details here.

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TEEN NIGHT: WINTER 2022 SERIES

Teen Night: Ornament workshop
Fri. Dec. 2 4:30–6:30
PM

SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga. 

Create a custom beaded ornament inspired by the museum’s current exhibitions — imaginative art to adorn your tree!

Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided. 

To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu. 

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Teen Night: Cookie decorating workshop 

Fri. Dec. 9  4:30–6:30PM

SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga. 

Customize cookies styled like works on view with assistant curator Brittany Richmond. 

Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided. 

To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu. 

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Teen Night: Holiday sculptures workshop 

Fri. Dec. 16  4:30–6:30PM

SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga. 

Inspired by Shi Jinsong’s motorcycle works, on view in the artist’s exhibition Waiting for a response which we might never get [link: https://www.scadmoa.org/exhibitions/waiting-for-a-response-which-we-might-never-get], transform holiday icons into whimsical sculptures using polymer clay. 

Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided. 

To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.Savannah-area residents receive free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Here’s the listing for December!

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Free admission Sunday @ SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

Free Admission Second Sunday, Sun. Dec. 11, 2022, SCAD Museum of Art

SCAD MOA welcomes the Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper) are invited to visit free of charge.

Learn more here.

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SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah, Georgia

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Imagination Morning on Sat. Sept. 10 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Saturday, August 20th, 2022

Imagination Morning @ 10AM Sat. Sept. 10 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

On Sat. Sept 10 2022 @ 10AM, join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for a reading of “Mikey’s Marvelous Mummy Wraps,” with author Tony Dye!

A young mummy discovers that when he dares to see things differently, his life changes forever! Author Tony Dye will read his story of surprise and adventure, followed by mummy movement and a colorful art activity with one of our teaching artists!

Imagination Mornings are engaging mornings of crafts, stories, and movement that take place inside the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! They are geared toward children up to 7 years old.

Space is limited, register as a family unit to reserve your spot. $5/per family. A parent/guardian must be present with their children at all times.

Please register online here by noon the Friday before the event on Sat. Sept. 10, at 10AM.

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Kids & Coffee Saturday storytime @ The Culturist Union coffee shop, Savannah

Sunday, July 31st, 2022

Children’s book author Antwan Eady will give away a dozen copies of his book Nigel and the Moon

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring your kids to a free back-to-school storytime with Savannah children’s author Antwan Eady, 10AM-Noon Sat. Aug. 13 2022 @ the new coffee shop The Culturist Union (TCU).

Author Antwan Eady is giving away over a dozen copies of his book NIGEL AND THE MOON.

Learn more here.

The Culturist Union, 3129 Bull St. Savannah, GA, 31405

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SCAD Museum of Art Saturday Storytimes for ages 3 & older

Sunday, June 12th, 2022

SCAD MOA’s Saturday Morning Story Time, July 2 2022

Dream up fantastic worlds with your child at SCAD MOA’s Saturday Morning Story Time, 11AM on Sat. July 2 2022 @ SCAD Museum of Art.

Treat the little artist in your life to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about the work on view.

Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and older.

For more information, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.

Learn more here.

Summer Saturday Storytime dates @ 11AM: July 2Aug. 6.

SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah

Details here.

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Free Saturday morning storytime & art activities @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022

FREE Saturday morning art program @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center, May 21

Free arts mornings are back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! Imagination Mornings are free, engaging mornings of crafts, stories and movement geared toward children up to 7 years old.

Free, family registration required due to capacity limitations. Register online here.

Saturday, May 21 2022, 10AM

Author Olivia Beaumont will read an engaging storytelling of the book she also illustrated, Tales from the Beautiful Mountain. After the story we will lead families in a creative movement exercise and whimsical craft!

About the book: A beautifully illustrated collection of short stories and fables. Unlikely animal heroes come to life when they meet impossible giant radishes, and a fantastical Cloud Palace. Olivia Beaumont gives an Old World flourish to her luminous paintings and her stories.

Registration and more information here.

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SCAD Museum of Art Saturday Storytimes for ages 3 & older

Tuesday, March 15th, 2022
SCAD MOA Super Museum Sunday

SCAD MOA’s Saturday Morning Story Time, June 4 2022

Dream up fantastic worlds with your child at SCAD MOA’s Saturday Morning Story Time, 11AM on Sat. June 4 2022 @ SCAD Museum of Art.

Treat the little artist in your life to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about the work on view.

Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and older.

For more information, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.

Learn more here. 

Summer Saturday Storytime dates @ 11AM: June 4; July 2; Aug. 6.

SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah

Details here.

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Free story time, crafts to celebrate ‘Nigel and the Moon’ by Savannah children’s book author Antwan Eady

Thursday, February 3rd, 2022

Nigel and Moon book E.Shaver Savannah

In a new children’s picture book “Nigel and the Moon,” Savannah debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang tell the story of a young Black schoolboy with big dreams of moving past his fear of judgment to share his dreams with his class during career week.

Come celebrate the Feb. 15 publication of “Nigel and the Moon” @ Foxy Loxy in Savannah on Tues. Feb. 15 2022, 4-5PM in the courtyard for story time, crafts & coffee.

So far Nigel and the Moon has received great recognition:
*A Publisher’s Weekly Most Anticipated Book of 2022
*A Barnes and Noble Most Anticipated Kids’ Book of February.
*Amazon’s Editors’ “BEST BOOKS OF THE MONTH” pick
* A Southern Independent Bookseller Alliance (SIBA) “Read This Next” February pick.
*Starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and School Library Journal

Learn more here.

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SCAD MOA’s Saturday Morning Story Time, Savannah

Thursday, November 4th, 2021

SCAD Museum Art Savannah Storytime Saturdays 2021 kids

Monthly storytime at SCAD Museum of Art

Treat your young art lover to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month.

Next Monthly Story Hour: Sat.  Dec. 4 2021 at 11AM. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities.

Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and older.

To ensure the health and safety of all museum patrons and staff, touchless temperature checks are required prior to entering the galleries and face coverings are mandatory. Be mindful of your fellow patrons by social distancing. Maintain 6 feet of space between you and other guests.

See all tour dates and listings on the museum event calendar.

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WHERE
SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah, Ga.

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SCAD MOA’s Saturday Morning Story Time & ASL interpreted tours

Sunday, August 22nd, 2021

SCAD MOA Museum Art Storytime ASL tours Savannah kids Chatham County

Monthly storytime at SCAD Museum of Art

Treat your young art lover to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month.

Next Monthly Story Hour: Sat.  Nov. 6 2021 at 11AM. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about work by artist Izumi Kato.

Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and older.

To ensure the health and safety of all museum patrons and staff, touchless temperature checks are required prior to entering the galleries and face coverings are mandatory. Be mindful of your fellow patrons by social distancing. Maintain 6 feet of space between you and other guests.

See all tour dates and listings on the museum event calendar.

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WHERE
SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd.
Savannah, Ga.

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Free Virtual Storytime with Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Thursday, May 13th, 2021

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Virtual Storytime

Join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center this Sat. May 22 2021 for the LAST book in their Free Virtual Storytime series.

This week they are ending with a bang and splash of… dots!

Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti will be read live, followed by a movement activity and craft geared toward ages 3 to 7. See you at 10:30AM

FREE. Register for the Zoom link here.

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Free Virtual Saturday Storytime & Art Project with Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Monday, May 3rd, 2021

Virtual Storytime Savannah Cultural Arts Free kids

Saturday May 22 2021 – Free Virtual Storytime!

Join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for virtual storytime & craft.

The fun starts at 10:30AM and is intended for ages 3 to 7. Register online here to receive the Zoom link.

Book for May 22 – Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti

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Virtual Saturday Storytime celebrating Earth Day with Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Monday, April 19th, 2021

Free virtual storytime Savannah Cultural Arts kids

Join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center this Sat. April 24 2021 for a FREE Virtual Storytime program.

This week they are celebrating earth month with We are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, the 2021 Jane Addams and Caldecott Award Winning children’s book. After the story, participants will be lead through creative movement and a craft related to the story.

This program is intended for ages 3 to 7 years.

Free.

Sat. April 24, 10:30am

Register online here to receive the Zoom link.

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Virtual Saturdays Storytime with Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Thursday, March 4th, 2021

Join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center virtually every other Saturday morning at 10:30AM for interactive read-alouds of some of your favorite children’s books, and maybe discover a few new stories too. Each engaging story is accompanied by an arts activity to enhance the literary experience. This free program runs every other week for children ages 3 to 7.

Please register online here by Friday at noon the day before your preferred session(s) to make sure you receive the Zoom invitation and art activity information.

March 13 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett

March 27 – Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti

Find more storytime info online here.

Register online here.

Virtual Saturdays Storytime with Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Monday, February 22nd, 2021

virtual storytime savannah free toddlers

Join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center virtually every other Saturday morning at 10:30AM for interactive read-alouds of some of your favorite children’s books, and maybe discover a few new stories too. Each engaging story is accompanied by an arts activity to enhance the literary experience. This free program runs every other week for children ages 3 to 7.

Please register online here by Friday at noon the day before your preferred session(s) to make sure you receive the Zoom invitation and art activity information.

Feb 27 – Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave by Laban Carrick Hill; after the story, stay for arts activities and a ceramics demonstration video. Register here.

March 13 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett

March 27 – Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti

Find more storytime info online here.

Register online here.

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Spaces are still available in virtual youth theater classes!

Out of the Box – Virtual Theater Makers
Mondays and Thursdays 5-6pm
For ages 9-12. (Late registration allowed until March 1)

Drama Adventures with Dr. Seuss
Tuesdays 4-4:30pm
For ages 5-8.

Learn more and register here.
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Children’s Virtual Storytime, free & open to the public

Thursday, February 11th, 2021

free virtual storytime children

Join the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta this Monday, Feb. 22 at 1:30PM for another edition of their children’s virtual storytime.

This time the books featured are Lee & Low Books Rent Party Jazz & Joshua’s Masai Mask.

The overall run time should be about 40-45 minutes. The conclusion of each reading will be followed by a brief Q&A. Register online here.

Virtual Kid’s Story Time with Coastal Discovery Museum

Thursday, February 11th, 2021

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Virtual Kids’ Story Time with Coastal Discovery Museum
Mon. March 8, 10:30-11AM
Coastal Discovery Museums’ weekly Kid’s Story Time has moved online!
Join Emily as she reads family favorites about the Lowcountry’s natural and cultural history on the Coastal Discovery Museum Facebook page every Monday at 10:30AM.

Free & open to the public.

Visit coastaldiscovery.org/kids-story-time to hear all of Coastal Discovery Museum Story Times.

Virtual Saturdays Storytime with Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Monday, February 8th, 2021

virtual storytime savannah cultural center free kids

Join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center virtually every other Saturday morning at 10:30AM for interactive read-alouds of some of your favorite children’s books, and maybe discover a few new stories too. Each engaging story is accompanied by an arts activity to enhance the literary experience. This free program runs every other week for children ages 3 to 7.

Please register online here by Friday at noon the day before your preferred session(s) to make sure you receive the Zoom invitation and art activity information.

Feb 27 – Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave by Laban Carrick Hill

March 13 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett

March 27 – Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti

Find more storytime info online here.

Register online here.

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Virtual Saturdays Storytime & Art Project with Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Sunday, February 7th, 2021

Virtual storytime Savannah Cultural Arts free

 

Join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center virtually every other Saturday morning at 10:30AM for interactive read-alouds of some of your favorite children’s books, and maybe discover a few new stories too. Each engaging story is accompanied by an arts activity to enhance the literary experience. This free program runs every other week for children ages 3 to 7.

Please register online here by Friday at noon the day before your preferred session(s) to make sure you receive the Zoom invitation and art activity information.

Feb 13 – What Do You Love About You? by Karen Lechelt. The craft this week is a “You’re a Star” affirmational jar.

Feb 27 – Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave by Laban Carrick Hill

March 13 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett

March 27 – Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti

Find more storytime info online here.

Register online here.

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