Storytime Studio: Happy Earth Day!

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 10 am – 12 pm ABOUT STORYTIME STUDIO Storytime Studio is a captivating blend of play, educator-led read-alouds, and art exploration designed for kids from birth to age 6 and their caregivers. Every Wednesday morning at 10 and 11 AM, visitors are welcomed into our studio to enjoy a special Storytime adventure. Storytime Studio has limited capacity. Entry is first-come, first-served.THIS WEEK Celebrate Earth Day at Storytime! Artist Richard Long documented his walks through nature inCarrara Line(1985), now on view inBig Things for Big Rooms. We'll take our own nature walk and record our experience in artwork made with natural materials. Featured book:When You Find the Right Rockby Mary Lyn Ray, illustrated by Felicita SalaKNOW BEFORE YOU GO Storytime Studio is a one-hour experience. There are two Storytime sessions each Wednesday, with entry times at 10 and 11 AM. Participation for each adult and child is limited to one hour. No pre-registration is required. Entry to Storytime Studio is first-come, first-served. Once the 10 AM session reaches capacity, you'll be given the option to return for entry to the 11 AM session. Storytime Studio has limited capacity. We'll pause further entry when both sessions reach full capacity to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Due to limited capacity during this public drop-in program,school, youth, and other large groups of eight or more (adults and children) are encouraged to reserve a group programby [email protected]. Everyone is welcome. Nursing caregivers are welcome. If there are services or accommodations that can improve your experience (e.g., ASL interpretation, live captioning, etc.), please [email protected]. We appreciate receiving such requests at least one to two weeks in advance. PROGRAM SCHEDULE Session #1 10 AM: Open play (felt, blocks, sketching) 10:15 AM: Read-aloud 10:30 AM: Art-making 10:45 AM: Gallery tour Session #2 11 AM: Open play (felt, blocks, sketching) 11:15 AM: Read-aloud 11:30 AM: Art-making 11:45 AM: Gallery tourAll sessions meet in Hirshhorn Art School on the Museum's Lower Level. Stroller parking is available in the Hirshhorn Lobby and on the Lower Level. Sponsor: Hirshhorn Museum Venue: Hirshhorn Museum Event Location: Meet in the Art School on the Lower Level. Cost: Free Categories: Kids & Families Related Events: Storytime Studio, About Hirshhorn Kids, Visiting with Kids, Art Project:Earth Sermon—Beauty, Love and Peace More info: hirshhorn.si.edu...