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Storytime with Kelly Starling Lyons: Ellen's Broom

Join author Kelly Starling Lyons on August 1 at 2 p.

FreeparksstorytimeartshistoryeducationkidsadultsRegistration required
An open picture book on a children's reading rug, woodcut illustration
Fig. 01 — Historic Oak View County Park

About the event

Join author Kelly Starling Lyons on August 1 at 2 p.m. to listen to her illustrated children’s book Ellen's Broom, and learn about the story's background and the author's inspiration. Participants will enjoy a powerful story about preserving strong family ties in the face of injustice, the merging of new and old traditions, and the history of "jumping the broom." For a reminder of these important lessons, each participant will make a mini-broom pencil to take home! Free and open to all ages but recommended for ages 5–10. Registration is required for all participating children, and all kids must have a supervising adult(s).

The program will take place indoors in the park's climate-controlled Main House, followed by a craft activity.

Schedule: Aug 1, 2026 Saturday from 2pm to 3pm

Duration: 1 hour

Ages: All ages,

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