Nursery Rhyme Week at Old City Cemetery

Notes regarding time

Nov. 10 at 1 PM; Nov. 12, 13, and 15 at 12 PM; Nov. 11 and 14 online

Description

Old City Cemetery Museums and Arboretum

Participating in World Nursery Rhyme Week:

Join us as we welcome several local authors to read to students on the beautiful grounds of our cemetery and in our reading room, with online opportunities too.

Please see the schedule on the Facebook event page and follow us on Facebook for updates. Each child will leave will a color sheet and have an opportunity to feed the goats. Suggested ages are preschool through 2nd grade but no children turned away with family group. Yes, you can bring big sister.

Space is limited to 30 children suggested ages preschool to 2nd Grade but we'll leave it to parents to judge if their child will benefit.

Event should be around 40 mins to an hour you'll know your child's limits.

**Event Details:**
- This event is free, but space is limited to 30.
- RSVP your little readers via email, mentioning the author and date you wish to attend: development@gravegarden.org
Once we reach capacity, we will announce it on Facebook.
**Online Participation:**
1. Help us name our mascot, “History Loving Humpty”! Submit your suggestions for his official name on event page we'll choose a winner November 20th
2. For a chance to win a Givens Books Store gift card, download our coloring sheet of Humpty and share your pictures of “Humpty.” Deadline November 20th (coming to website soon)

**Event Dates:**
Sunday, November 10 through Friday, November 15.
We look forward to seeing you and your little readers!

Sunday November 10, 2024
1:00 pm ***
Author: Martha Hamlett
Bats in the Air, Bats in My Hair and Just One More Game.

Monday November 11, 2024
Online Event: Name our History Living “Humpty” families can come together to fine a name for Humpy to lives on our garden wall.
Your family's entry will be put in for a chance to win a Givens books Store gift card. Deadline for names is November 18th

Tuesday November 12, 2024
12:00 Edith Lee Reading Room
(below Old City Cemetery Museum)
Author Mr Mike Roach
Timmy TatesTater Troubles

Wednesday November 13, 2024
12:00p.m Edith Lee Reading Room
(below Old City Cemetery Museum)
Author Andrea Plunkett
Pirate on a Motorcycle

Thursday November 14, 2024
Nursery Rhyme Week Online
History Living Humpty Coloring Contest
Download Picture from website

Friday November 15, 2024
12:00 pm Edith Lee Reading Room
(below Old City Cemetery Museum)
Space limited to 30 children

Who

Suggested ages are preschool through 2nd grade but no children turned away with family group

Cost

Free

How

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