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Back for 2024!
Storytime at the Marston
January/February 2024
SOHO is pleased to announce our second year hosting Storytime at the Marston. It’s a free morning activity outdoors for families with young children, amidst the cottontail bunnies, squirrels, and butterflies who share the serene and colorful Marston House gardens.
Marston family members were avid readers and SOHO is continuing their tradition with our youngest museum guests.
Beginning June 3, 2024, we invite you and your little companion to join us each Monday through July 29 under the big oak tree for 30 minutes of educational storytelling about history and historic places. We encourage children ages 2 through 5 to participate, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Storytime at the Marston is free and open to the public, thanks in part to support from the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. Donations are welcome. Space is limited, so advance registration is required.
SOHO staff and guest readers will take you and yours on a journey through classic books such as A House in the Woods by Inga Moore, Saving the Countryside - the Story of Beatrix Potter by Linda Elovitz Marshall, Grandfather’s Journey by Allen Say, and The House on Maple Street by Bonnie Pryor. See more titles and descriptions at the end of this article.
Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to introduce your little loved ones to historic homes, families, and environments, and to create lasting memories. See you at the Marston beginning Monday, June 3, and Monday mornings through July!
Storytime details
- Every Monday, June 3 through July 29, 11:30 am-noon, weather permitting.
- Ages 2 through 5
- Space is limited. Attendees must register in advance. This also helps us notify you in case of unanticipated cancellation.
- Event takes place in an open garden area with some tree shade, and sun protection is advised.
- Feel free to bring a picnic snack or lunch to enjoy on our beautiful museum grounds.
- Storytime at the Marston is free and open to all, thanks in part to support from the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. Donations are welcome.
Tips and guidelines
We understand that children can be unpredictable, so here are some tips and guidelines to ensure a successful experience for all. Please remember: This is not a drop-off program, and children attending Storytime at the Marson must be accompanied by an adult. If your child is crying or having a difficult time, we ask that you take them aside so as not to disturb the others.
Cell phones are fine for taking pictures during Storytime, but not for talking or texting. Please enjoy your food after Storytime and take all refuse with you.
Due to inclement weather, the program may be canceled without advance notice. To confirm on the day of the event if the weather looks questionable, please call (619) 297-9327 or contact us at SOHOsandiego@aol.com
Books we'll read in our Storytime series
- A House that Once Was by Julie Fogliano and illustrated by Lane Smith. This poetic story follows two children who discover an abandoned house and wonder about all the stories hidden inside. Through beautiful illustrations and emotional writing, this story sparks care and curiosity for old places.
- The Gardener by Sarah Stewart. Little Lydia Grace shows her love for her gruff uncle through her extraordinary talent for growing things. The story provides a great lesson for children that giving time and talent can be more powerful than money.
- The Library by Sarah Stewart is about a reader/collector who left her books to the town to provide a free library.
- The Blue House by Phoebe Wahl. Leo and his dad love their blue house, despite its flaws. Astute readers will notice clues in the illustrations that the neighborhood is changing.
- Noticing by Kobi Yamada encourages readers to notice the little things, the grand big things, and the imaginary, sometimes hidden things. It's also a tale about embracing what's possible.
- Hundred Year Barn by Patricia MacLachlan. A landmark, century-old red barn becomes a symbol of peace, stability, caring, and community.
- Saving the Countryside - The Story of Beatrix Potter by Linda Elovitz Marshal. The beloved author and artist bought acres and acres of untamed land and farms to preserve the English countryside that both she and Peter Rabbit so cherished. Because of her efforts, huge swaths of open land remain in their natural state, just as she wanted. This beautiful picture book shines a light on Potter's lesser-known legacy and her desire to serve the greater good.
- The House on Maple Street by Bonnie Pryor tells the story of our changing landscape and how communities emerged from native lands to become farms and towns.
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