Pre-K Story Time: There Was an Old Astronaut…

Pre-K Storytime: There Was an Old Astronaut...
When
April 22, 2026
10:15 am – 11:15 am
Event Type

Out of This World!

There Was an Old Astronaut Who Swallowed the Moon by Lucille Colandro

Blast off into a silly, space-themed story time with There Was an Old Astronaut Who Swallowed the Moon. After the story, children will experiment with air and motion as they build and launch their very own straw rockets—exploring science through play and imagination.

This interactive program is FREE and open to the public, making it the perfect morning adventure!

Come read, create, and explore together!

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