Storytime, Playgroups & Events
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Halloween Storytime & Costume Parade
Wear your costume and join us for a not-so-spooky storytime followed by a costume parade around Apple Valley Village!
Recommended for ages 1-6
Free Event - Storytime will continue rain or shine - Parade is weather permitting
Register here: Halloween Storytime Registration
Little Village Play Group (Afternoon)
One hour with thoughtfully arranged play stations and an expanded, rotating collection of open-ended toys.
A calmer, less overwhelming way to play, connect and make friends.
Intentionally small groups, limited to 5 children per session.
RSVP recommended
Best suited for ages 2-4
Caregivers stay and supervise
$8 for first child, $5 for participating siblings
Little Village Play Group (Morning)
One hour with thoughtfully arranged play stations and an expanded, rotating collection of open-ended toys.
A calmer, less overwhelming way to play, connect and make friends.
Intentionally small groups, limited to 5 children per session.
RSVP recommended
Best suited for ages 2-4
Caregivers stay and supervise
$8 for first child, $5 for participating siblings
Storytime & Open Play: Autumn Animals
Come early for open play and stay afterward for coloring, play and connection with other families!
Storytime begins at 11am.
The Busy Little Squirrel by Nancy Tafuri
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
Storytime & Open Play: Leaves and Autumn
Come early for open play and stay afterward for coloring, play and connection with other families!
Storytime begins at 11am.
Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
Storytime & Open Play: All About Apples!
Come early for open play and stay afterward for coloring, play and connection with other families!
Storytime begins at 11am.
The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall
Ten Apples Up On Top! by Dr. Seuss
Storytime & Open Play: Bugs and Butterflies
Come early for open play and stay afterward for coloring, play and connection with other families!
Storytime begins at 11am.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar- Eric Carle
The Very Busy Spider- Eric Carle
Activity: Bug Hunt
Storytime & Open Play: Ocean Animals
Come early for open play and stay afterward for coloring, play and connection with other families!
Storytime begins at 11am.
Ocean Life- Jill McDonald
Hooray for Fish!- Lucy Cousins
Activity: Ocean Movement Cards Game
Show & Tell: My Favorite Stuffie
Bring your favorite stuffed friend for a morning of play, storytime, introductions and a stuffie dance party
Toddlers can show and tell or let their grown up help.
Best suited for ages 2-4.
Free to attend. Siblings welcome!
Reserve your spot here.
Storytime & Open Play: Farm Animals
Come early for open play and stay afterward for coloring, play and connection with other families!
Storytime begins at 11am.
The Little Red Hen- Diane Muldrow
Barnyard Dance- Sandra Boynton
Activity: Barnyard Dance dance line
Colors and Emotions!
The Color Monster- Anna Llenas
Mouse Paint- Ellen Stoll Walsh
Activity: Color Hunt