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ENJOY STORY TIMES AND ENRICHING ACTIVITIES AT METRO LIBRARY LOCATIONS AROUND OKC.
Turning Pages Into Play Where families can read, play and explore together ARTICLE & PHOTO BY MECCA RAYNE
R eading aloud turns imagination into magic, and story times in OKC make it even more special. Here’s how your family can enjoy books off the page all
Have elementary age kids? Try Metro Library’s reading to dogs program! It’s a paws-itively adorable confidence-booster. Sensational story times at local bookstores 📍 Full Circle Bookstore offers cozy corners for reading, a fun play area and charming architecture. Their weekly story time kicks off at 10:15 a.m. every Saturday. 📍 Best of Books in Edmond hosts weekly story times on Saturdays at 11 a.m., often featuring local authors. Cozy up to hear a story and enjoy crafts and other fun activities.
📍 Commonplace Books is a book- loving paradise. Their Saturday morning Story Time for Littles starts at 10 a.m. 👉 Pro tip: Don’t stress about snacks — many bookstores have cafés with drinks, treats and meals! Want more story times? Explore local favorites at metrofamilymagazine. com/story-time-fun-in-okc. Mecca Rayne is a mom and journalist who enjoys exploring the metro with her two kids.
around the city! Library tales
Metropolitan Library System offers free programs like Baby Time, Toddler Time and 123 Play with Me at libraries around the city. These programs incorporate books, music and movement to boost a love of literacy. Enriching activities allow parents and kids to have fun together, plus there is plenty of room
for kids to get up and roam. Find a story time near you at metrolibrary.org.
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