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Dovie Thomason: Stories from the Lakota & Apache Nations

City of Asylum @ Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Dovie Thomason is one of the most admired storytellers of her generation. Dovie crafts tales that not only enchant audiences, but also teach invaluable lessons about human nature and indigenous worldviews. Dovie’s journey as a storyteller and artist began with the childhood influence of her Apache grandmother. These tales were told to Dovie in the traditional way––intended to entertain, and also to […]

Free

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Weekly Storytime at Riverstone Books

Riverstone Books 8850 Covenant Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

Riverstone Books is pleased to host free weekly storytimes that are best suited for ages 6 and younger, but children of all ages are welcome! Each week, we will read 2-3 stories that fit within that week's featured theme. Children will also have the opportunity to participate in a related theme or activity. For an […]

Free

A Very Special Holiday Story Time

Mystery Lovers Bookshop 514 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont, PA

Our story teller, Melissa, will be reading The Gingerbread Man and every child will make a gingerbread house!

Free

The Hilarious Tales of Tim Hartman

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA

Laugh along to the hilarious and meaningful storytelling hijinks of Broadway and film actor Tim Hartman. Your whole family will enjoy memorable stories like "The One and Only Delgado Cheese", […]

Story time with author Aryanna Berringer

Mystery Lovers Bookshop 514 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont, PA

Mystery Lovers Bookshop welcomes first time children's author, Aryanna Berringer, as she joins us for story time to read her debut book: My Place in the World.  At a pivotal […]

Free

Arbuz and Kavun – A Book Reading by Justine Kasznica

Patagonia Pittsburgh 5509 Walnut St, Pittsburgh, PA

Join Plant Five for Life, Patagonia and emerging Pittsburgh author and illustrator, Justine Kasznica, as she does an exclusive preview reading of her book, Arbuz and Kavun on Sunday, January […]

Free

Story Time: Hello Squirrels!

Frick Environmental Center 2005 Beechwood Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA

Squirrels can be seen scampering around Frick Park all winter long. Join a naturalist educator to read Hello Squirrels! Scampering through the Seasons by Linda Glaser and take a hike through the […]

Free

Kinetic Storytime at The Tiny Bookstore

The Tiny Bookstore 1130 Perry Highway, Suite 106, Pittsburgh, PA

Join us for an inclusive, sensory-friendly storytime for children aged 3 to 6. Children are welcome to play quietly with LEGOs, play sand, or fidget toys during the story and are […]

Free

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PlayGroups at The Tiny Bookstore

The Tiny Bookstore 1130 Perry Highway, Suite 106, Pittsburgh, PA

The Tiny Bookstore's PlayGroups are weekly gatherings of toddlers and preschoolers and their caregivers.  Kids get the chance to bond with their caregivers while meeting new friends and having fun!  Every Tuesday, PlayGroup members get a storytime, music activity, a make-and-take arts and crafts project, and free-play. There are three sessions: 2-year-olds meet from 10:00 […]

$8.75 – $15.00