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July 2023
Summer Storytime @ FCMoD: Curiosity’s Discovery
Join us in The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater this summer for an immersive story time experience like no other! Kids can explore and discover with just the turn of the page in a different book every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, June through August.
7/5 Curiosity’s Discovery Curiosity, the robot rover, has searched Mars for signs of life for years. When she hears unusual sounds, she zooms off to discover the source. She must figure out the strange code and find the sender before the transmission disappears forever.
After exploring Mars with Curiosity, you can stop by The Museum Store for a book signing with local author, Nancy Derey Riley
You can learn more about Curiosity’s Discovery and Nancy Derey Riley here
Summer Storytime @ FCMoD
Join us in The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater this summer for an immersive story time experience like no other! Kids can explore and discover with just the turn of the page in a different book every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, June through August.
7/19 Prairie that Nature Built
On the wide open prairie, animals abound! Join us in the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater as we read The Prairie That Nature Built. From tiny insects to majestic bison, this story will help children understand the interconnectedness of plants and animals as they explore one of the most endangered ecological systems in the world.
After exploring the prairie in the dome, scurry downstairs for a special meet-and-greet with Kimberly Fraser from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and FCMoD’s BFFs (Black Footed Ferrets, that is!) as well as a book signing with the illustrator of The Prairie That Nature Built, Cathy Morrison!
Cathy Morrison is a children’s book illustrator who is passionate about nature, science and the environment. You can learn more about her here
Click here to dig a little deeper to learn more about Black Footed Ferrets and the recovery efforts taking place to bring this species back from the brink of extinction.
Tickets: $4 per child/$2 for members
Accompanying adults and children 2 and under: Free
August 2023
Summer Storytime @ FCMoD
Join us in The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater this summer for an immersive story time experience like no other! Kids can explore and discover with just the turn of the page in a different book every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, June through August.
8/2 Twinkle, Twinkle, Daytime Star
Join us for an interactive storytime experience with author Elizabeth Everett as she reads her book Twinkle, Twinkle Daytime Star. In this storytime we’ll discover the many ways the Sun affects our world, from small things we experience every day on planet Earth, to the way our entire solar system functions.
Suggested age range: 2-7
Afterwards, join us in The Museum Store for a book signing with Elizabeth!
About the author: Elizabeth Everett spent 16 years as a classroom teacher before venturing into writing. She has taught elementary school, middle school, high school, and at the collegiate level where she worked with adults pursuing teacher
Inspired by her energetic youngster and his love for books, she took her background in education and meshed it with his childhood interests. The result was edu-tainment in the form of children’s books!
She currently lives in Colorado with her family where they love spending time outdoors.
You can learn more about Elizabeth’s work and Twinkle, Twinkle, Daytime Star here
Tickets: $4 per child/$2 for members
Accompanying adults and children 2 and under: Free
Summer Storytime @ FCMoD
Join us in The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater this summer for an immersive story time experience like no other! Kids can explore and discover with just the turn of the page in a different book every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, June through August.
8/16 If You Love Honey
Honey is a sweet gift from nature – ALL of nature, actually! Bees are only the beginning as we journey through the intertwining natural world around us. From the golden honey on bread to the earthworms crawling underground, children will discover how all of nature is connected! Recommended for Grades 1 – 2
Join us in The Museum Store afterwards for a sweet treat: a book signing with If You Love Honey illustrator, Cathy Morrison!
Cathy Morrison is a children’s book illustrator who is passionate about nature, science and the environment. You can learn more about her here
Tickets: $4 per child/$2 for members
Accompanying adults and children 2 and under: Free
December 2023
Noches en Familia at the Museum (evento gratuito/free event)
Noches en Familia en el Museo (Abierto a todos, evento gratuito)
Viernes 1 de diciembre 5:00 PM a 7:00 PM
En colaboración con Poudre Libraries, visita con reconocidos artistas mexicanos Óscar Becerra Mora y Rubén Mica mientras comparten Alebrijes con nuestra comunidad. El evento incluirá una hora de cuentos guiada, seguida por comida y manualidades inspiradas por alebrijes.
Noches en Familia at the Museum (Free, no registration needed)
Friday December 1st 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
In partnership with Poudre Libraries, visit with renowned Mexican artists Óscar Becerra Mora and Rubén Mica as they share Alebrijes with our community. The event will include a guided storytime, followed by food and Alebrije-inspired crafts.